Toughest Military PT Instructors VS me | British Army

[@ZeusRanger75]

Mehn I’ve seen Fabziy run some ridiculous 1.5 mile PFA’s in Germany...Something like 6:45 ish

[@Fabziy]

I would love to say it but it would just sound too vain 😂😂😎

[@natnice5359]

@@Fabziy lf you've got it, flaunt it! if you don't praise yourself nobody will

[@pauleric8799]

That can't be a kick in the arse off a 4-minute mile, I wonder if he's ever tried a 4-minute mile?

[@xlprop6687]

@Rhodri Efans Mate, back then we were running against the clock. Now the clock is chasing us, so fat shame yourself into some running gear for 2021. I need to do the same. I will do the same mate and get over to UK and show Fabziy how to do real runs haha. Anyone can run but can you still hit targets down range after? This is the question?. . . . Ooops, big mouth talking here. . . ;-)

[@keithpringle3940]

6.45s a mental time, fair play to him for that! My on was a bang average 7.46 and I beasted myself to get that. It was nearly 24 years ago though! My strategy back then was to keep a lad Connolly in sight cos he always got a low 7 mins time. I can probably spit further than I can run now though!

[@rafman016]

Great to watch what the PTIs go through to establish and maintain standards in their trade. And they didn’t once stop to admire themselves in a mirror - marvellous!

[@Fabziy]

Ahhhh...thats why we have loads of rest breaks 🤫

[@rafman016]

@@Fabziy 😂👍🍻

[@mongoose621]

This is great to see. Everyone working hard. One foot in front of the other, head up, chip away and you'll get there. Everything is do-able. Been 10 years since I've been on that training area. I miss it. Great work Fabz

[@jacksloan1091]

"Nothing to strenuous" - The biggest lie I've heard multiple times.

[@mrandrade784]

You know this! It’s just another way of them saying standby!

[@Fabziy]

I like your comment😂

[@meme4one]

Blow out the cobwebs after Christmas leave.... The worst words you can hear after two weeks of ale and chocs.

[@highstakes1235]

Nearly as big a lie as “It pays to be a winner!”

[@littlenemo14]

Ignore the pain lol.

[@itsjordan7414]

Great video I've passed selection and I'm on my army training end of next month glad you've inspired me to join 👍

[@Fabziy]

Really appreciate comments like this; it makes me wanna do more thanks 🎖

[@xlprop6687]

I am so happy to see guys running with their arms extended and not bent like many people still do. It really does make a big difference in running long distance. Especially when running with a rifle which is much better at the trail.

[@keenymeeny2]

All those who are waiting to join up be prepared to be shouted at sworn at and learn discipline,but also be prepared to give 100% but enjoy it, as you will come out with great memories and great mates ,

[@Fabziy]

Positive vibes🤌🏽

[@highstakes1235]

I joined in 2002 and am still best mates with a couple lads from battalion

[@pelekirokovadaa1139]

Do they run the whole 4 mile or they stop walk then run again like in this video.

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

@@pelekirokovadaa1139 It's tabbing, run, walk, run walk all the way through. It's the best way to increase speed over ground without causing too much fatigue compared to a straight run. The walking section lowers the heart rate without the need for a stop.

[@hugo-alistair1312]

“Sirs we are going for a quick easy pace! 10 mins later lap 25 around land of Nod” I was blowing out my blood arse

[@Fabziy]

😂😂😂💪

[@xlprop6687]

I must say, watching this makes me miss it all. The good old BFT's and CFT's.

[@Fabziy]

Nothing beat the good old days😈

[@jameswilliams4090]

@@Fabziy when you take your kit off and you feel like your floating

[@highstakes1235]

Same here

[@Ecthelion1967]

This is the ral deal Fabziy. Great to watch and very nostalgic. Makese me think of how different countries and regiments are. In my old regiment (K4) in Sweden we never ran unless in P/E gear. And we never marched unless with our weps. I am proud of having served my country but i guess you guys prollo had kicked our butts.

[@baileylewis2000]

I don’t know if you remember me but I’m RCT Lewis and I’m finally passing out of Pirbright after 9 months thanks for the support that you gave me

[@connorknight6776]

Tragic

[@Fabziy]

@Bailey Lewis nice to know; keep ya head up and good luck .

[@joevaller489]

Mate you biffed off nearly every exercise

[@jamesleedham7781]

I don’t know if you remember biffing off exercise

[@highstakes1235]

He said he’s “finally passing out” give the lad a break, all excercises are shite anyway. 😂 Good luck to you young man.

[@richardp4776]

I was a PTI at Pirbright back in 2010. Was the best posting of my army career.

[@Fabziy]

without a doth🤌🏽

[@rageman8901]

Must have changed late 90s as a recruit was brutal.

[@KiatHuang]

Excellent production technique and choices. Nice balance of shots, views, music in and out, dialogue.

[@donohoe71]

Excellent. Great video showing why we are the best.

[@Fabziy]

Yes we are

[@bcool4068]

Can't say that I miss the ruck runs in the Army, but when you finish, it is a great feeling.

[@sgr5173]

@fabziy thanks for the inspo. Just did a 10 k today and brought back memories of my time in the OTC

[@highstakes1235]

I love how you all try to pass the 3PARA trooper at 8.45 and he’s like “not having this” 😂

[@adamrobinson4375]

@DARK GLOBE what you talking about?

[@JammyDodger45]

I think DG is trying (and more or less failing) to say the PTIs are a joke as they shit themselves when they do All Arms P-Coy.

[@adamrobinson4375]

@@JammyDodger45 ah ok 🤣 let's just ignore that then shall we

[@JammyDodger45]

Nah let's see what he posts when he next sobers up!

[@JammyDodger45]

@DARK GLOBE - come on, as much as I love the opportunity to give PTIs a kicking you can't deny that the RAPTC turns out fit and strong Cpls, I'd be suprised if (barring injury) any PTI failed AAPPC. I'm not a PTI so not worried if you tell me I'm wrong and that loads of them fail but I've seen loads of them rocking Wings and Daggers and I can't imagine they're all ex Paras/Commandos!

[@222damien]

man i did these hills over twenty years ago, thanks for the memories guys.

[@Fabziy]

I can always re-jog you memories 😂

[@222damien]

@@Fabziy you mean getting kicked over the hills. lol...

[@rockapeap6655]

Best exercise area💪🏻

[@gripper58]

Love it!! Had some fun a couple of years ago. Bodybuilder @ my gym was’ dishing’ our armed forces as weak . Long story short, I challenged him to the Yorkshire 3 peaks with a back pack ( 22 kg ) He was Fubar after just over three miles 😂😂😂 So much for steroids, fat burners and all that other nonsense!

[@zx10rmac84]

Oh the memories of heart break hill. 👌🇬🇧 Class to watch guys...RPT Corps is the way..

[@Fabziy]

💪🏽

[@jerrythirdnsrowuo4157]

Fabziy you still on your mate after seeing him eat the last time in office another smashing video kudos to all Sgt💪

[@Fabziy]

he started it😂

[@littlenemo14]

These are the men to fear the most when you first join.

[@mgtabc7367]

1st Bn RHF 1980-87, still going strong, thanks for a life's lesson.

[@jackr2907]

Sat polishing my boots whilst watching this

[@Fabziy]

Just need a cuppa 🤌🏽💯

[@degreedon9003]

Lol me too.. 😄

[@kirkbrowning6300]

Webbing packed with Mars bars and day sacks filled with pillows 😂

[@romaiobrown-senior8602]

You can’t expect them to do full kit numerous times a week. It’ll screw up their backs in the long run

[@Fabziy]

@Hoolio Iglesias 😂😂😂 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@exarmy4418]

Standard officers packing list 😂

[@kevinadamson7571]

Good video and a good insight to any young kid who is thinking of joining the army .

[@petertown9467]

good luck with selection guys the best job in the forces awaits you.

[@Fabziy]

💪🏽🇬🇧

[@catghost417]

I still have along way to go before i feel ready to enlist, but your video's keep me motivated :)

[@FPSPayback]

I went to enlist as soon as I decided it was for me, you don't have to be that fit get in, the standards are fairly tame for some trades. You just have to be fit to stay in. As long as you can run on bleep tests (speed training) and you have decent upper body strength (for the med ball throw). You can probably pass the assessment. Never worry you're not enough, because it's all mental. You're fitter than you realise if you just push yourself.

[@Fabziy]

You need to be FIT period,....don't come here with a border line fitness you're just setting yourself up to fail. remember it's not only passing AC but you need to also maintain this through training..My advice be physical and mentally ready.

[@FPSPayback]

Absolutely! I never meant keep it baseline, I just meant push yourself and you'll be surprised how fit you actually are/can be

[@catghost417]

@@FPSPayback with how my current fitness level is at, i'd rather carry on training (specifically my cardio as that's where i've always struggled) before i send papers in, more so recently got to do some work where i had to do about a 200m run, wasn't so bad until after the 5-7th run haha, either way better to be fit when joining than humiliating myself for not being fit enough simple :)

[@Ub7m]

Blokes smashing that session out ! Much respect to you all 👍🏃‍♂️💪😀

[@Fabziy]

Thanks I'll take all the credit for that 😂😂

[@jamesst1809]

At pribright now that Welsh PT is the best PT I've ever had absolute beast

[@Fabziy]

💯

[@stiffchocolate7546]

Having extra weight with that head

[@paulritchie5868]

At Pirbright in 77,the PTIs then we’re not very friendly or polite..but they did get us fit...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💂‍♀️

[@Danny-gb2kj]

Staff baldy

[@johnemery1096]

Excellent video really interesting, thanks for posting👍

[@frankiebarr5525]

Up in the Belfast assessment on the 8th December looking forward to it

[@Fabziy]

All the best 🥶

[@zx10rmac84]

Good luck fella 👌🇬🇧

[@nasmurph5453]

before the heart break hill, everything was actually just on average fit grunts level. but fk that hill s rough.

[@mallysmith3710]

Sunny Pirbright. Used to take us for a bit of a stroll around the sisters, heartbreak and a few trips up and down the sandhill to cool down. lol.

[@Fabziy]

I miss them day too🤌🏽

[@stevenlamb8438]

Remember the seven sisters well when at ATR Pirbright

[@dannymercia9524]

Really enjoyed the video! More like these please.

[@Fabziy]

Thanks! Will do!❤

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

Done plenty of thru-hiking with heavy kit but not tabbing. That some serious energy usage to run up an incline like that. Well done lads! Doing a 200 mile walk in 2 days time going from one side of the country to the other for Royal Mail charities. No tabbing though, just a walk. Military style tarp & bivvy wild camping all the way across. Full highlander bergen. Dry ration DIY MRE's though, Not the wet army style, too damn heavy!

[@puffintheshed]

I left a lot of sweat on those tumps! Guards depot 1986, back int day!!

[@DavidScobie]

Watching that confirmed that way back in 1999 joining the RAF was the best choice hahaha. Always enjoyed the fitness of the job and the adventure training like skiing in Germany or climbing mountains in the Highlands of Scotland then after a game of rugby union there was always a cracking good social. Good content brother stay strong.

[@Fabziy]

Legend!

[@DavidScobie]

@@Fabziy The best challenge I did was the Nijmegen march feet in absolute bits but the Dutch girls loved the Irish accent so it was worth it I guess.

[@benruss7100]

Got my start date on the 17th of January can’t wait

[@Fabziy]

Good luck

[@NoLimits02]

I'm starting on the 17th aswell, good luck mate💪

[@benruss7100]

@@NoLimits02 cheers mate. You too💪🏼

[@xoxofficial6823]

Keep safe.

[@Iammyowncreation]

I’ve been told i am going to a PTI course next March and this video tells me I am not fit enough! 🥺

[@Fabziy]

Oh no!

[@raideractual4540]

Sounds like 3 months of dedication and preparation coming up.

[@jaydenmarsh1229]

Love ur vids keep em coming

[@Fabziy]

Thanks

[@thebucketlistsdad637]

That lad @ 0.12 (front, bold head), we did lifeguard together at Fox line early this year

[@Fabziy]

make sure you get your autograph next time you see him

[@thebucketlistsdad637]

@@Fabziy he is getting mine 🤣😂

[@nosamsemaj9150]

Got some questions Fabziy: How much weight were they carrying? What regiment and battalion are you in? Are you a PTI? What is your rank? How long have you been in the army?

[@Fabziy]

thats a lot of Q: 1: 25kg 2:training establishment 3:Yes 4:Sgt 4: too dammm long👨🏽‍🦳

[@hollybrown6203]

Start my basic training on March 7th at pirbright!

[@jokerj4mes]

Same here! So excited! 😄

[@hollybrown6203]

@@jokerj4mes no way, what regiment

[@Fabziy]

Good luck keep on top of ya training

[@jamesst1809]

What cap badge you going ?

[@hollybrown6203]

@@Fabziy thank you!!

[@gavinjoyce5278]

Fair play to the lead pti with issued webbing old school 💪🏾

[@Fabziy]

💪🏽💯

[@Viamscience]

Ohhhhhh. The memories!! Great clip.

[@Fabziy]

Thanks man

[@tony-pride]

Who remembers the Water Tower, Sand Hill and Sandie's Cafe at Pirbright?..👍🇬🇧⚔️💂‍♂️

[@DanMTomo]

Another great video!👊

[@Fabziy]

You miss it mate.. even tho you're in it taking a lesson.... Next time 💪🏽

[@ukdmlucifer3433]

Love your vids man

[@Fabziy]

appreciate it💯

[@karelphillips3483]

Did that as a recruit, then in my infantry unit. It's something we annually to upgrade the soldiers. We call it "Force Marching" 45lbs. 9 miles in 2 hours.

[@ahorsewithnoname643]

We did 10 miles in 1 hour 50 min and then a 200m carry of someone else followed by jumping a 9ft ditch, climbing over at 6ft wall and finishing by putting 10 rounds into a fig. 12 target in a 4x2 group. Total time allowed with full kit on 2 hours 30 mins. 40 years ago.

[@karelphillips3483]

@@ahorsewithnoname643 that's soldiering 👍

[@YeNZeC]

@@ahorsewithnoname643 Disgusting. I always wondered what PT was like back in the 1980s. Now. 1800s would be interesting

[@-lightningwill-6014]

That sounds horrid 😂

[@phillipspark7255]

Absolutely hated heartbreak Hill, never ending. Concrete hill, beast as well. Miss those days

[@bethnalgreenborn1266]

Brings back memories . Keep it up

[@Fabziy]

Thank you, I will

[@george2520]

just got my assement date for the 3rd of feb at Pirbright cant wait

[@Fabziy]

Omg Feb valentine again 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@LennoxEvans]

Kyle is a beast mate he used to box down where I live

[@Fabziy]

top bloke

[@Isaac-uu8ie]

2:18 I remember going there for shooting with cadets. Wish I saw Fab tho.. Pirbright is a wonderful place

[@98CLLoyd]

It is not wonderful

[@Chris-m-m02]

@@98CLLoyd I agree

[@Isaac-uu8ie]

@@98CLLoyd explain..?

[@Steve-bo6ht]

Excellent effort lads 👍

[@Fabziy]

Glad you enjoyed it💪🏽

[@SAINT656]

Makes me want to pull out my Bergen tin lid and get running 🏃‍♂️ Fabziy great vid as always I’m sat here watching this on my sofa eating a yum yum 😂 dam I miss the army 🇬🇧💯

[@Jakerowland22]

How you feeling? "Good", they reply, doubling over for breath! Warriors!

[@Fabziy]

I like this comment😂

[@robertgoldthorpe1652]

Brilliant lads, oh to be 25 years younger again 👏

[@deanmitchell5967]

Some interesting setups. Is that considered marching order or webbing order? Could you do a "what's in my kit" video or even series? I'd like to see the difference in kits depending on what the boys are training for!

[@herbiehuntington105]

They’re in fighting order mate

[@tony-pride]

I knew those hills as the Three Sisters, part of the Guards Commandants March & Shoot, when Pirbright was the Guards Depot. Full fighting order and SLR kit inspection, 4 mile run, the Sisters half way, onto the 24 obstacle assault course and straight to the ranges to finish. I did mine as a Coldstreamer, 1978. I'm nearly 62 and train in a Military fitness group, with forces veteran instructors..👍🇬🇧⚔️💂‍♂️

[@romeo9017]

Welcome back.....

[@Fabziy]

Thanks mate

[@rtarrant1]

What foot ware are these legends running in. Super video mate.

[@RE96Hally]

I'm glad I never have to run up them hills again 😂😂

[@Fabziy]

Never say never🤌🏽

[@RE96Hally]

Who knows. May get posted there when I pick up my screw. I got recommended training regt

[@stephenbale1669]

Brings back memories love it

[@Fabziy]

haha 💪🙏

[@brianleaver5970]

Going to be there on the 12th, I can't Wait!!

[@Fabziy]

Wish you all the best

[@brianleaver5970]

@@Fabziy bless up my guy🔥

[@googleadder1681]

@@brianleaver5970 you won't be saying that when you're training. Trust me

[@grantstupart2464]

Wait till u get to itc mate 🤣

[@highstakes1235]

@@grantstupart2464 😂😂😂😂😂 Was there in 2003, still have PTSD. That long walk from the guardroom to your block

[@OrionHartwick]

The most hellish thing imo is the cold and your nose just starts running it puts me off

[@paulritchie5868]

Being at the back on a Monday morning when the chaps have been on the piss all weekend..the smell.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💂‍♀️

[@robertharrison4967]

As time passes you learn to laugh at the bad times as well as the good. For the rest of your life you will never be as good as then or forget the brothers you knew.

[@Fabziy]

💯💯💯

[@sicknashty3837]

"toughest military PT instructors" Herbert Sobel: allow me to introduce myself.

[@Fabziy]

Boys we got ourself a competitor??? cant wait for him to say YES and don't back out like the rest 🤭

[@highstakes1235]

Kuraheeeeeee!!!

[@JammyDodger45]

It's going to be a toughie ... Herbert Sobel died in '87 aged 75. You wear a 'cherry berry' Fabz how did you not get the Band of Brothers reference?

[@timtim0007]

i remembered those hills, when i was at pirbright and Pre-para course...bloody nasty..lol

[@Super_Sonny_D]

Great effort.

[@miniatureempire]

As an x viking this brings back some memories every Friday CO'S PT before the big fallout for the weekend

[@highstakes1235]

Did ITC with a few lads who went into the Vikings. Sergeant Nieves was my instructor, heard he got wounded in Afghan in 07. I met him in Iraq again in 05 top bloke.

[@Ty-sq7yi]

Good shit gentleman, this makes me want to ruck in the morning now

[@Fabziy]

Thats the sprit

[@andrewsmithwaddell4492]

Remember doing Heartbreak , the sisters & the sandhill back in 91 days you never forget

[@highstakes1235]

Which camp is this?

[@andrewsmithwaddell4492]

Pirbright in Surrey it used to be the Guards depot but now it's the infantry training depot

[@Jimmyboy1674]

Looks like Pirbright! Been beasted up that hill a few times! Ah the good 'ol days!🤗

[@Fabziy]

Oh yeah!

[@kevinadamson7571]

Did my basic training round there in 86 then moved next door after passing out to join 1st Battalion Scots Guards and we used to do platoon and company runs up them hills most days , good way to keep fit . We were always skint so used do running at night too , never been so fit .

[@allanfitz3535]

Ah the good old days I remember my PTI courses very well.

[@Fabziy]

💪

[@jasonchilds2561]

Love your new kit pattern luxury to what I had 😂

[@Fabziy]

🤌🏽💯

[@WEBSTERFILMS]

Stunning pace Great Channel. Sugestion Could we have a weight in at the beginning 45lb not including the water you use? As PTI's could we see you guys with rifle and helmet and bergen's full of kit you use for Operations. Also, explain the distance and time you guys are doing this in. Keep up the great work. Try the 24 miler with 45lb 12x miles per day full kit rifle and helmet. Show the Civvives how really hard this really is.

[@17martin74]

Sand hill still there? Damn, just the mention makes me tired.... Time for a chocolate hob knob. Did my time 86-91.

[@bedpansniper]

I retired after my 22 yrs in 2003..do I still miss it? Only everyday!

[@highstakes1235]

I joined in 2003

[@deans0209]

Although i didn't end up staying i remember Pirbright well. Welsh guard 1994 Trained hard before joining and it definitely paid off.

[@clintoncallica9669]

Good vid. Strong effort men. We should organise an Army wide based AAPTI fitness competition to see who is the fittest of the fittest AAPTI. This should be fun🤭⚔

[@ilovesmysangsomsangsom3500]

The Fittest Soldiers in the Army are based in Hereford.......

[@Fabziy]

@.I loves my Sangsom Sangsom 😂😂😂 you have no idea

[@ilovesmysangsomsangsom3500]

@@Fabziy I believe I do......👏👏👏😂😂😂 Unless things have changed dramatically including Banter......

[@MartIn-ik1ic]

went through Pirbright in Jan 2005 (and still serving). This brings back some memories!!

[@Fabziy]

Feel free to come along so we can re-jog your memories 😂😂

[@MartIn-ik1ic]

@@Fabziy ha ha absolutely not! Although still fit, I couldn't do what I used to!

[@Conservativetruth1991]

Very accurate view of the Army bri gs back bad memories of 6 miler in basic

[@Fabziy]

😂😂💯

[@chadphillips1234]

Love the video

[@Fabziy]

💯thanks

[@OFFICALTrxqz]

Im currently in the process of my medical at the moment been told ill either be at Winchester or Pirbright

[@Fabziy]

Nice Good luck

[@angusmcguinness7015]

Same here man, registering with my new gp

[@redrb26dett]

Flowerdown is better for you ,enjoy your self you will get the best mates if you pass out ,life long friends who would die for you

[@Falariun1]

Ahh the joy of the guards depot, as it was in my time. Sandhill, 4 sisters. Did my march and shoot and bayonet assault course there

[@Fabziy]

4 sisters...? you mean 7 sisters💪🏽

[@benskilling4840]

Big Charlie loves it!!!

[@kaygro3]

Can’t wait until January and I’ll be in Pirbright myself 👍

[@tonyp011]

i would say they are tough PT Instructors but not the toughest because you have to look at the Royal marines and the Para's PT instructors who will be a lot tougher, unless these PTI's cap badges are of the ones I've just mentioned then yes they would be the toughest there is, having said that another great video

[@connorknight6776]

Basic training PTIs are hand picked out of all PTIs. Theirs a few Para PTIS at Pirbright and a lot of infantry lads who have done a few tours. Trust me their tough. And can get anyone fit enough to deploy into the field army

[@connorknight6776]

and Royal Marines are no different to us. Yes their basic training and entry requirements are harder but that doesn’t mean that a lot of us can’t get to the same fitness level as the marines or even better. You get me?

[@Ex3Para]

You’re correct Anthony Parker. I’m ex 3 Para from in the 90’s, and PTI’s all need to be fit, but the PTI’s for the final tests of the Paras and the RM’s are of another level. This is because the fitness that the trainees have by the time they reach their final physical tests is insanely high, so the level needed for the guys testing and monitoring these lads needs to be even higher, for obvious reasons.... It would be ridiculous to have people with less fitness, judge the levels of others.

[@blair4935]

going to winchester in jan, buzzing but so nervous

[@highstakes1235]

Don’t be, enjoy it

[@blackmafia7464]

Love the kit pattern luxury to what I had 🤣

[@Fabziy]

The best!🤑

[@vic6820]

Lean into the hill, let the hill do the work 😁

[@Fabziy]

Classic😉

[@davidlloyd2225]

1:42 paddy waa a loose canbon❤️🇬🇧💯 2:01

[@universalsoldier0839]

@fabziy brilliant video as usual makes me wanna smash all that again 👊

[@Fabziy]

You should come down one of these day!

[@quagmirewasere]

My old pt at Catterick staff holt total beast for a old guy

[@Fabziy]

British Army what can I say 💪🏽

[@jakem834]

I recognise a few of those PTI’s. Trained me at Pirbright.

[@irinaunterreiner2860]

Christmas came early 🎖👍

[@Fabziy]

Tell me about it

[@kevinwootton205]

Where exactly is that? It looks familiar in some ways but not in others?