Civilian to Soldier Last Day in Basic Training | British Army | Pirbright

Recruits' last day in Basic Training. First part - insights of their experiences, block jobs, getting ready for the important parts of the day. Stay tuned for the following episode!
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[@mick6263]

Nothing more satisfying and a prouder moment than you passing off and having your friends and family there to share that special moment!

[@Fabziy]

Stay tune for part 2

[@mick6263]

@@Fabziy Great I cant wait to watch it! 👍👊💪🇬🇧

[@alexwood1276]

Been 8 years since that was me spent a lot of time going round that 50p but some of the best times of my life tbh

[@hasbullah9560]

@@alexwood1276 it was 8 years on the 1st of June for me we passed out 1st June 2012 Reilly Troop

[@OFFICIALARCTICROC]

@@hasbullah9560 ah sweet man i was Paget platoon passed out 5th of may 2012

[@487409c]

As a former squaddie, this is quite encouraging to see. A lot better than recent recruiting ads. I wish all the lads, the best for the future.

[@ultraruna]

I went through basic training at the guards depot in the early 80's, I always remember one of our instructors telling a lad who wanted to leave . "if you jack in now. you'll never achieve anything, it will always be easier to quit than dig in" . That struck a chord with me, these youngsters who are passing out made the right choice, and for any of you thinking seriously about military service, basic training is the transition from civilian to soldier, it can be considerably tougher after basic, but you will be far better prepared for some of the hardships to come. Good luck to any of you joining in the near future. Its a rewarding life, which i miss every day.

[@billywhizz1656]

I was there 89 my nco said pretty much the same . I was 3 months in round about im glad i stuck it out pass out was the best day knowing you had gone through hell to get there

[@Horriblebastad]

Good advice

[@SH-ne9su]

Thank you for your advice I will take this with me to basic training in March.

[@Horriblebastad]

@@SH-ne9su I went through basic training back in 1976,and the advice that was given to me. "If anything phases you,or is beyond what you think you can do,just remember thousands have been there before you". Those words mean so much now. I passed out at Lympstone,Devon 9 months later. Many times those words rang through my ears. Most demanding challenge ever,I was sixteen. Best of luck young man 😊

[@SH-ne9su]

G.M. C Thank you mate. I have never been more ready for something in my life than I have for this. This is my destiny. I welcome the tough times, this is how we grow and become more valuable to our collective society. Thank you for your wisdom and advice, I will take it with me to basic training in March.

[@ElvisPresley68]

This should be the new recruiting drive advert NOT that crap their showing now

[@jusspxtternup5003]

a 15 minute advert yh lool

[@chudson8453]

this is theory is a pretty good way to advertise the Army they want young people and young people are mostly watching youtube etc and showing how the army operates and their lives via training etc is a good way to reach younger people its pretty simple when u think about it

[@ubc1454]

I’m glad that South Africa is part of the commonwealth. I get to join the British army because of that

[@richardhardman4962]

I'am now in Matric and I'am looking on joining next year...

[@herrickmaster77]

When I was in the British army south African lads have always been good lads full of commitment ,loyalty and the qualities the British army expects go for it and join up

[@Ken-zi8ez]

@@herrickmaster77 Darren what engineers corps is the narrator

[@amitrathorekumaonwal6920]

Need a sponsor please help

[@jessicatuffour270]

Good narrator, good on him

[@bigb9523]

Literally the day of my life I can’t wait for! 🙏 praying that I get through it all! Great vid as per

[@Nikita-lj7oo]

What a great video Fabziy, it gives so much more value and valuable information / lesson on confidence than that Army confidence advert. Great job to you and the lads!

[@Fabziy]

Omg thats huge 😂😂😂.........HUMBLE

[@MrWalker240]

Me personally we had a light , bed, locker, overlocker, blankets and bed blocks , I was in cleall troop 1998 we passed out in combats no no2's 🙁 but the feeling of passing out with your family and friends watching is the best feeling in the world , well done lads all the best

[@syms3614]

Well done boys! Even tho I couldn’t pass out with you, honestly the best group of people I could’ve ever met.

[@ryan_aex]

I’ve had this idea in the back of my head, it’s come and gone over the past few years, but I’ve finally decided to start the ball rolling and am going down to my AFCO and will start my application to join the RAF! Bit different to the army but definitely something I want to do from what I’ve seen and read! Thank you so much mate!

[@Fabziy]

🔥

[@MarksmanTangoBravo4743]

Hope you pass the tests for the RAF one question what role as a member of the RAF and a member of a family with over 200 yrs of British military service

[@scotsdg2]

Glad I came across this, well done what a fine advert for the Army, all of you deserve the highest praise, good drills

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Another great video. Grandsons loving basic training and I never fail to be impressed by ordinary youngsters taking on such a big challenge in altering their lives.

[@deplorabled1695]

One thing doesn't change and that's the camraderie, banter and brotherhood. You make friends for life. People who you haven't seen for years you come across and you start up as if you only saw the bloke yesterday.

[@m3kolo]

Always seems like this day will never come. ‘The Clap’ is already oozing confidence! Enjoy your careers ladies and gents 💪🏽🙌🏽

[@lekkerlekker5760]

Nice to see a South African. I'm considering the Army as a career and I'd love to ask him some questions. If there are any South Africans in the British army, I need to Pick your brain!

[@herrickmaster77]

I am ex British army there are lots of south Africans within the British army ,mainly front line and combat units

[@humanbeing8338]

I was truly got caught by emotions during the beginning of the video. All of you look so smart in your uniform and that synchronization of your movement look amazing. Well done lads a and all the best in your future endeavors. SALUTE!

[@natnice5359]

Fabziy, you’re the man with the master plan! Best as always, keep it up!

[@Fabziy]

yo dun kno😎

[@Heznez19]

Cant wait to pass out, going into week 3 at pirbright 😊💪💂‍♂️

[@josiahpelage501]

I only see white people

[@jameshartley6161]

Josiah Pelage That’s because more white people enlist, mate. Why is that a problem?

[@GameSpyDarkAge]

And ignorant comment of the day goes to . . . . . . . 4:45 that guys so white he blended into the walls.. To the main comment, how're you getting on mate?

[@MasterDolby]

Well done to all the lads in this good job 👍 I can’t wait to go to basic on the 23rd of February

[@Fabziy]

💪🔥

[@owenbrown1724]

What regiment?

[@scott782000]

Hey dude you going pirbright? Im going on the 23rd and theres a whatsapp going if you wanna join in

[@MasterDolby]

scott782000 yeah definitely man

[@MasterDolby]

Owen Brown going in RAC hope to be put in a light cavalry role

[@MrStokesie1]

Brings back a lot of memories. Your last day is the best. It’s worth the 14 weeks! Get the graft on and you’ll smash through it.

[@MrStokesie1]

Oh, and my nickname on my t shirt was ‘Master Flapper’ 😂

[@prisma7092]

Sick, sick, sick video!!!! Absolutely love it! Fabziy you and that lad done a brilliant job; that’s what confidence means. You should be taking over the Army media!

[@Fabziy]

Longtime mate how is things?

[@prisma7092]

Fabziy All good Fabziy, have my number twos ready for your award ceremony 😁👍 cracking job, really creative and inspiring man. Chapeau!

[@bl_.t714]

“I feel like we’re brothers and we’ve know each other for years” I wanna get rid of you” 😂😂😂😭

[@ken-u3n]

Great video. These lads are in great spirits having got their heads down and got on with it over the last 14 weeks. No room for wimping and whining in basic. Man up and plough through what basic throws at you. Good luck to them all.. 👏

[@alistairmcleod7093]

I did my basic training and joined the army in 1977 and served in the army for a number of years and it was the best thing I ever did in my life again so many new friends that I still have today and I am almost 62 but the army made me the man that I am today and I would urge anybody thinking about joining the forces to do it Get your head down get on with what you’re told and you’ll come out the other end feeling absolutely on top of the world good luck to all you young men and women thinking of joining the forces good luck to you all

[@kevinadamson7571]

Did my basic training in 1986 when it was the guards depot and the change today is just unbelievable, so relaxed and laid back compered to back then everyone shouting and screaming at you . My advice to anyone is gone for it the world is your oyster .

[@rubaby6]

I was supposed to passout on this day got injured 😭 was in masters. so happy for everyone who finished 🥳

[@ryaneden4604]

This definitely brought back memories.

[@jayjaybinks1401]

Sitting here in the block just down from this one halfway through week 10 starting to get ready to get ready for that final push to week 14 !

[@daley5186]

Start my basic training at Harrogate on the 8th of March, and this has definitely made me more comfortable. Good on the lads, and good luck to any of you fellas or lasses that are joining soon.

[@Nikita-lj7oo]

Good luck mate!

[@daley5186]

@@Nikita-lj7oo Thanks mate!

[@SH-ne9su]

Go on lad!

[@Fabziy]

good luck

[@daley5186]

Fabziy Thank you sir.

[@312TAG]

Decent video. Like the geezer who was presenting it, seems like a good lad. Watching this makes me reminisce when I was living in the 50 p square Tangier troop 2010. The tour of the accommodation brought back some good memories. If anyone is on the fence about joining, give it a go, you won’t regret it...and if it ain’t for you you can leave after 4 years a better person

[@demihunter9847]

Congrats to them lot I wish u would show some of the girls on their training just to get some insight as I want to join

[@shannonnelson9724]

Their was a programme - british army girls, which you can get on catch up on channel 4 or even download the all 4 app. It's like 3 episodes but shows you first time recruiters and the 14 weeks training, really good watch if you want to see what will happen throughout 14 weeks training. Hope that helps x

[@rosiedyett3554]

@@shannonnelson9724 Thank you, I didn't know this existed - it's really useful, I recommend it!

[@eliselawless3246]

I’d recommend watching civilians to soldiers on bcc news net

[@2ndBattalion-ThePoachers]

My best advice would be to watch a few documentaries on all aspects of army life. This video only highlights how it is to do a little basic training but they don't yet have the experience to advise on actual army life which is quite different. Its a good life but be aware you may go on active service tours, get badly injured, witness terrible injuries or get killed and there's also the dreaded PTSD. I know this sounds grim but it's the reality. Be sure you understand all the pros and cons. It's very real not just a social club. Good luck if you decide to join. I was former infantry, did 9 years and 5 tours.

[@chloegb2682]

Follow civietosoldier she’s currently in training at Pirbright but she’s helped me with a lot of questions

[@dandaze4345]

Another great vid 👌🏼👌🏼

[@Fabziy]

Dope🔥🔥

[@beakytzw]

Well done to all of you. Now the real mess around begins lol. Remember this, If you get offered the chance to go and do something unusual. like play enemy in Bavaria, Take a course with the Yanks/French/Germans or any other allied nationalities, Do It! If you find out about or are offered any type of qualification or course, Do It! If you do not throw yourself in 100% then you will miss so many opportunities that you do not find in civi street. Good luck and enjoy your very bright futures.

[@487409c]

Agreed Beakytzw... I did all of the above (and more), the best years of my life during which I made the most enduring friendships.

[@beakytzw]

@@487409c Thanks brother.

[@dantuicakau214]

Another great video from the one and only. Good luck to all you lads and lasses in your future. Respect........

[@Fabziy]

Appreciate it bless!

[@fabz022]

Mad respect to you Fabziy for this yet another excellent video! and to the lads, well done, congratulations!!!!

[@Fabziy]

You dun kno bro bro

[@elladarling11]

I’m just waiting to be given my start date and I was feeling extremely nervous and doubtful but this video has just brought back that excitement I originally felt when I applied and completed my assessment

[@Ano608]

You junior or senior entry?

[@elladarling11]

Olli Atlas adult entry 😃

[@Ano608]

@@elladarling11 niiice👌I'm junior entry at Harrogate for the September Intake

[@elladarling11]

Olli Atlas aw that’s great! What role are you going for?

[@Ano608]

@@elladarling11 infantry in the Royal Fusiliers

[@ffudon]

QUALITY!!! - Best wishes, and good luck to every recruit on their next phase - Never Give Up!!! 💪🇬🇧

[@Fabziy]

😎🔥

[@EllisArmstrong]

Amazing! I go on the 23rd to Winchester for my 14 weeks. This is the best video I could’ve watched to get me in right mind set, thankyou fabizy 🙂

[@LyonsComposer]

"The Clap" 😂 I remember my leaving T shirt...

[@namechange399]

Thomas Lyons are the individualised or something??

[@LyonsComposer]

@@namechange399 yeah you can choose what quote you want to have

[@namechange399]

Thomas Lyons that’s great that is 😂😂

[@Ken-zi8ez]

See the narrator, the symbol at the front right what Corps is that ?

[@LyonsComposer]

@@Ken-zi8ez which part?

[@garethutting6328]

Great video especially for potential recruits,I served 10 years met alot of great people thanks to modern technology we are still incontact today,I left the Army 30 years ago it never leaves you I still remember my training how to load and unload a weapon if you're wondering to join up give it a go.

[@eliselawless3246]

I did want to join the fire service but now I do want to join the army but my parents stopped me from joining MPCT college

[@whoknows6182]

Fabziy loving your content seen you’ve done first week and now last week at pirbright could you do first 24 hours like when you first arrive ?

[@Fabziy]

It's in the making will do 🔥🔥 Dope!

[@Brother-Vasteel]

Got a conditional Pass on the 16th January starting at Catterick in April can’t wait thanks for these videos Fabziy without them I doubt I would have found it in me to join!

[@Fabziy]

Thank you and all the best!!

[@anthonylloyd4248]

I passed out through pirbright in 2001! Great times, great lads and fantastic memories💪

[@monkeyspankerful]

Brilliant. Good luck in your future careers guys.

[@12sniperben]

hats off too the sapper really confident bloke, good effort

[@kayleighmcdonnell1709]

Passed my selection just waiting on a start date :)

[@tomthomassony8607]

Hope COVID didn’t delay your training!

[@SandrasSpicySpanishSalami]

Good luck lads, God's speed and be as safe as you can. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@alsdrone6250]

Proud of these young people I'll sleep easy knowing they are our side.

[@1anre]

The Ghanian chap Owusu kept it short and straight to the point. Commonwealth perks kicking in there.

[@user-tm4bi1nl4q]

Great bunch of blokes! Well done guys & enjoy your career's in the Army as much as I did! you are creating memories & stories that will last you a life time, cherish this time!!!

[@andrewevans3955]

This in my honest and humble opinion is far better than any other recruitment the MOD roll out. Honest and non-bias opinions from the lads and you actually feel through the video some sense of togetherness if you was watching this as a neutral. I passed out at pirbright many years ago and went on to do some great things within the RLC so would fully recommend. Still a bunch of crow bags though them lot!😂

[@fishingnoddy7299]

Excellent again Fabziy. .... Troops enjoy your time in green, wish I could do it all again.

[@KiatHuang]

This video shows me that the camaraderie and collective spirit is light years better than anything in civvy Street. And when they belt out the National Anthem at the end standing on the seats it doesn't get any better than that. So proud and appreciative of these soldiers. Fantastic video and production as usual. Well done @fabziy

[@Lifepath09]

Got my assessment on the 3rd of April can’t wait 🥳

[@alexandraokoye7717]

Demi 17th🥺💃🏻 ve got mixed feelings

[@Lifepath09]

Okoye Alexandra Same but think of the benefits and the enjoyment and knowledge you’ll get out of it 🥳

[@alexandraokoye7717]

Demi yea the mixed feeling is based on the fact that I can’t wait to pass assessment and get in but then am scared of failing because this all I have always wanted ☺️

[@Lifepath09]

Okoye Alexandra Same I know the feeling

[@markwatters6875]

Well done all. Enjoy your new life. All the best from Australia

[@weslie6131]

Yo Fabz, this was a good one. Cant wait for part two 👍

[@jeremycarr3920]

I'm ex royal navy, I joined at 22, do I regret not joining army and royal engineers, yes in a way. But great to see young lads, who's would is now their oyster. It's great to see. I would say to any youngster, join the military it will do you the world of good. Yes it will piss u off( that's the idea) but work hard and you will succeed. You get fit, have a comfortable bed, three meals a day. And u get paid for it. What more do you want.

[@para7843]

Skills lads, well done

[@billathighwoods4289]

Former guardsman who did his sprog time in 1960s Pirbright and Caterham, what an accommodation change for the better. Different breed in some respects, better educated and better fed. Credits to the youngsters!

[@harryhalford5796]

Love these day-to-day life videos

[@didgerb72]

Good that the RLC have named the troops after VC recipients. I was RCT Maritime 90 to 93 and passed out best recruit in B Waterloo Troop at Buller Bks. Well done new breed. I left 4 weeks before RCT RLC rebadge, so old school SLR. Early SA80 L1 A1. Any of you lads going Maritime?

[@billywhizz1656]

Best of luck to all you are part of a best family in the world

[@CrazyMaori24]

I remember my last day of basic, our match out was awesome. Best decision of my life

[@mozbizkit]

Well done boys..hope your all got through phase 2.....everyday gets better and more fun.

[@adamsmohammed3780]

That is so exciting and motivation good luck to everyone.

[@aidans86]

Haha, I was in masters troop in that block 8 years ago. Brings back memories!

[@davidchampkin5999]

Great video I'm a ex sapper too. Enjoy your Army career,,I'm now 56 ,but it reminds me of being back in my 20 s

[@nicoangelobado9913]

great vid and editing qualities there sir. goodluck to your upcoming deployment.

[@General-p8u]

Dogs in warfare have a very long history starting in ancient times. From being trained in combat, to their use as the scouts, sentries, messengers, mercy dogs, and trackers, their uses have been varied and some continue to exist in modern military usage.

[@KD-pb1ur]

2nd, well done Fabziy, see you on 22nd march

[@jacobhill4793]

K D I go on the 22nd of March as well to Pirbright

[@KD-pb1ur]

@@jacobhill4793 you see there!

[@KD-pb1ur]

Jacob Hill PM on insta @kurtisduke, trying to get a group chat of some lads going

[@bennysouthst3342]

Same here! @fred_pearce on insta

[@Kelvostrass]

To the gentlemen presenting - feel free to ignore my advice, but I used to have bad acne like you until I was advised to cut out meat and especially dairy from my diet. Cleared my face and back right up - I don't get spots anymore. Thanks for your service :)

[@natnice5359]

solidsnipz well just to let you know, Fabziy is the black Sgt guy who is videoing and not the recruit who is doing the interviews. Fabziy’s face is as smooth as baby bum 😂

[@Kelvostrass]

@@natnice5359 I'm new to the channel - wasn't aware of that. I'll edit my OP accordingly. thanks

[@natnice5359]

solidsnipz 😂 no dramas, just thought I let you know 👍

[@prisma7092]

I’m sure anybody suffering with that problem will appreciate the advice 👍

[@ThePubHuB]

This was a good and memorable day for myself.

[@camrenwick]

Good luck lads. From an old veteran.

[@alexwilliams4007]

One day I will also serve the regiment

[@araa5184]

This looks way nicer than my barracks during bt

[@jstandsforjammy3426]

Bit annoyed, I spent the last 4 months training to get in, did the interview, but got declined at the triage due to some eczema I had back in 2017-8. Gonna give it a couple months and re-apply again with better proof of my medical history. Either way, these lads did great. Goodluck everyone :)

[@SH-ne9su]

J stands for Jammy Instead of reapplying have you not appealed?

[@jstandsforjammy3426]

@@SH-ne9su I appealed but was unsuccessful

[@SH-ne9su]

J stands for Jammy I’m sorry to hear that mate I will say to you please do not give up and as you’ve said before try again.

[@lukebrooker7590]

Another good video! Have my selection in two weeks

[@Thataussiebattler]

That feeling when you pass basic....nothing like it :)

[@v4forlife]

One of the proudest days of my life that day. Way back in 2007. Buzzing day.

[@kevinadamson5768]

Best day of your life passing out meeting your family afterwards, a bit leave then join your unit, this is when your soldiering really starts. If your young keen and fit there's no reason at all whmy you shouldn't pass out. I'd do it all again if I had my time again. 😊

[@GULLYMAN92]

Love the ending I'm going to catterick next month ✌🏻🇬🇧

[@owenbrown1724]

WELCOMETO THEDEADHOUSE what Regiment?

[@JohnDoe-tq7ih]

I'm going to Catterick on the 8th March. Cant wait but I'm nervous about the medical, it's very picky apparently.

[@GULLYMAN92]

Owen Brown Mercians

[@rockyleavers189]

As a former squaddie I wish these men the best in there army careers

[@James5377]

Brilliant video. So much opportunities now for the young lads and lasses. Good luck in your careers I did by training at Gibraltar barracks

[@gavinbeacom3251]

This channel is so good.

[@rogerhowell6269]

Great spirit and comradery for new trained SoLdiers! 😁👍

[@ryanedwards1775]

Thats the 50 P building. Im there now. Week 3. Wake troop ftw!! 😆 nice vid

[@georgelyon5760]

Herring , Masters & Murphy Troops were also 3 troop from the Junior leaders regiment Royal Corps of Transport.

[@jaywoodwick4036]

those barracks are so much nicer than what the U.S haves us in, we where in a bay 60 + men. you are lucky to get hot water in those bays. but I wouldn't change a thing during basic. we learned to make do. you learn to rely on you guys, very cutoff from the outside world. No phone, no sugar/candy/caffeine. drill sgt, everywhere destroying you for the slightest infractions. was the best and worst of times

[@leeriggsmartin1368]

Great job hope the youth today see your video and make today a better tomorrow No doubt all of you past out and started your new adventure where ever you may be much love and respect 👍🏻

[@alexandraokoye7717]

Hi Fabziy can you please try to make videos with the ladies so females can also have the zeal and motivation,I love ur videos anyways keep it up and thanks a lot

[@craigdrelincourt9942]

I remember my passing out parade lie it was yesterday. Up at bridge I don Aberdeen. All the families waiting for us to March on. Then on leave and over to Germany to join the battalion. Who were just coming back from a 6 month tour of NI. my thoughts were holy fck. Best yrs of my life

[@ykkit29]

i start basic in november! i can’t wait 😊

[@planeoldpaul1512]

Congratulations to you all and good luck.

[@tonycavanagh1929]

And now the real job begins, when you join your regiment

[@jedv7516]

Top quality video!

[@Fabziy]

🔥💪

[@s10gasmaskliker86]

I was already gonna sign up to the royal artillery as soon as I'm old enough

[@paulr1928]

I was at Pirbright n the 70’s today it’s more like Butlins.

[@MrTumbleJnr]

If the army doesn’t work out get him a job on tele presenting!

[@charliedrake247]

I was at there when it was a guards depot