Gurkha Selection (Part 2/2) | Marine Reacts

[@evo5dave]

It took far too long for the UK government to allow Gurkhas the right of abode in the UK. I'd happily swap a load of my entitled neighbours for these amazing, polite and noble guys.

[@haskellyoung3121]

I'm not even British and I agree. Whole heatedly.

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

@@haskellyoung3121 there are a lot of Brits who think as you do on this and as a Canadian, I agree, they would make better citizens than many of the native born.

[@haskellyoung3121]

@@JohnHill-qo3hb Minus the Native Americans but I do understand.

[@evo5dave]

@Siddesh Gannu They do now, yes, after a campaign by the actress, Joanna Lumley.

[@kevinworrall5110]

Same here David we accept anyone and make it hard for these heroes retiring military should get first refusal on jobs as well when back in civi st they put their lives on the line for us

[@Ouch.]

I was a Police Officer in the East End of London for 30 years. On my beat was a rough estate where there was a lot of crime. The management company decided to employ a security guard. I used to visit him regularly and he was the most polite and unassuming man called Mr Ram. He would always make me a cup of tea and was very respectful of the Police. He cleaned up the estate single handedly and never called us for help. The local criminals just would no longer go into the estate. Mr Ram had served 22years in the Ghurka rifles and was a really polite but tough man. He would not tolerate any crime on his estate. He was a joy to be with. He never talked about his time in the regiment but he was very proud of his service. I was proud to know him.

[@curtiscains8533]

I’m very Sad how America has just fallen in every aspect of society!

[@Kahaka99]

Are their many Gurkhas in the police force in the UK?

[@acoupleofgsanrandaneaniandann]

@@Kahaka99 No. But forces to police is not really the done thing here as it is in the US and elsewhere. Happens only occasionally.

[@sawmakai]

lmao ! they're so fierce like a calm tiger if there is such

[@ronstarm3]

I was in the British Army for 12 years and was fortunate to serve alongside the Gurkhas throughout it. Through the trade training they were unbelievable, they were smarter than us, picked things up quicker than us and their generic intelligence (Mathematics, Science, written English and sometimes language 😂) far surpassed most British education. This was really surprising given Nepal's economic plights. I served in Afghan with them, and I would always have one as my 2ic as I knew no stone would be left unturned as we prepped for patrols etc. They are the ultimate soldiers and I'm very proud to have shared the same uniform as them. Their food is some of the best and enjoyed many meals cooked by them and we ate with our hands which was new for me, great memories.

[@mrfreeman2911]

You have to remember this is the elite of the elite of the country. Being a Gurkha means something to these people. It is a badge of honour. And only 4% got past one of the stages. There are a few stages I believe.

[@martinwood2219]

Just to add, all Gurkha recruits also have to pass the same English language test as British recruits in order to qualify. All British born Gurkha commanders have to learn Nepalese. This ensures communication isn’t a problem. There is another video that shows the new recruits in training - one of the first things they learn before the art of soldiering is British culture, how to use money etc, they are encouraged to buy mobile phones (cellphones to you) to allow them to communicate with their families at home., they are helped to set up British bank accounts ,they are taken shopping and even learn where to buy fish and chips. When they eventually retire, they now get a full pension and the right to stay in Britain, the minimum we can do to repay their total loyalty. My local barracks has around 800 Gurkhas. The smartest, most polite, courteous, respectful, hard as nails killers you will ever meet - in their job and in the community.

[@liamearl6386]

MARTIN WOOD I agree with you, i spent time in catrick seen some of them from gurkha company, it’s a shame our own people in the UK aren’t like them, and I am glad that when they retire they can now stay in the UK and rightly so, people go mad about immigrants coming in the UK and reap the benefits, yet these guys have earned the right fought for queen and country

[@BRIANJAMESGIBB]

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[@paulflores9909]

@@liamearl6386 maybe one of those retiree should run as Mayor for London against Khan. That would help to to solve the immigration problems.

[@declanroberts8934]

Sadly not all Gurkha's recieve the same level of treatment as they are supposed too. But yea they certainly deserve it!

[@davehopkin9502]

I encountered Ghurkas twice in my time in the Army, once while training, a company of them was demostration company at Sandhurst, on one excerice we (cadets) were dug into a defensive position, covered aproaches wired and smurmuly trip flares out .... I am on stag on a GPMG looking down a virtually bare slope, nothing could move without me seeing it - next thing I know a Ghurka head appears 12" from the front of the trench grinning and says "BANG you dead"..... The next time was in the Falkands, Iarrived with 5 Brigade as part of a signals unit, a Ghurka Battalion was part of the Brigade, bear in mind Nepal despite being high is pretty hot most of the year - and the Falklands was bloody freezing, they didnt stop grinnning and after the O Groups vanished into the hills like heat seeking ferrers.... the swept and cleared a huge area within a few days (when they were expected to need 10 days to cover the area) and then put in a near perfect night attack up a 3 in 1 mountain and naturally won Incredible men

[@JamesonsTravels]

Kind of guys you want around in battle.

[@James28R]

nice one, respect to you and them. for what its worth, thank you for your service.

[@mountainbikemayhem1833]

The US military should be doing this also...

[@Dieselsdog3]

@@JamesonsTravels But only on your side! I'm Canadian and I lost a Ghurka Major on an exercise near Kingston Ontario. He asked me, a Private what I thought of a defensive position and I replied, " I'm a private, you tell me to defend from here, I'll do my best but I think there may be a better position because there isn't any cover here". When I turned to see his reaction, he was gone! I turned in circles to find him and thought, "that's it, I'm going to jail for losing a foreign officer." After 5 minutes of trying to find him, he tapped my ankle and asked me again "What do you think of this as a defensive position?". I answered " It's perfect sir, if you teach me how to defend it like that". Thank you for teaching us all there are many different ways to train to the Elite Level by highlighting the best training systems (plural) in the world with this series.

[@alistairj4851]

@@JamesonsTravels Only if they're on my side thanks.

[@mikefandango3343]

Served alongside the Gurkhas in Helmand. A newly trained Gurkha Sniper was being told he could only have a confirmed kill with an actual head count! Several days later and not fully understanding the head count thing he turned up with a big grin on his face carrying a sack of severed heads. Terry went quite for several weeks after that.

[@Mark_Lacey]

That is the funniest military anecdote I've read in a very long time LOL, thanks.

[@oldsilvercoins8474]

I nearly cried laughing at the head story

[@tonyjames5444]

Field Marshall Slim, (former Gurhka officer): 'The Gurkhas are told they’re to jump out at 300 feet, and the Havildar (sergeant) asks if they can jump closer to the ground, but it’s explained to him that any lower than 300ft won’t give their parachutes time to open. “Oh,” replies the Havildar, “so we get parachutes, eh?”

[@einefreunde]

😂

[@michaelbateman8469]

Famous story

[@hexturner143]

Sam**

[@TommyGlint]

I love the story of a Gurkha doing guard duty at the Suez Canal during WW2, who challenged and demanded identity from a slow moving British battleship using the canal. When they identified themselves, he lowered his rifle and shouted they could pass.

[@yeahbee8237]

Love thst story There are even longer versions Where the gurkhas say they are willing to jump some crazy height

[@vaughanthomas3627]

I left New Zealand when I was 20 (my OE) to join the British Army, I consider myself a Kiwi through and through, except when it comes to the Army then I'm British. I was also lucky enough to serve with the Gurkhas in Sierra Leone in 2001, absolutely phenomenal soldiers!

[@EvenWaysMusic]

I love thatwe have the Commonwealth and that they can join the British Armed Forces. Makes it such a unique and rich fighting force

[@canihazburgers]

Yours is an awesome story! So glad New Zealanders can join if they wish.

[@Thurmoman]

Thank you for your service Vaughan. Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@robertlangley1664]

God bless you for your service to the queen and new zealand

[@UFCSTARS]

Thank You for your service, sir.

[@sgbeautyshop7697]

Obviously money is important thing for everyone ; but Gurkhas do not just join for money. Joining British Gurkha is a tradition that has been going on for more than 200 years. For some, its a family tradition; my grandfather was in 1/10 Gurkha Regiment in Malaya; and heavily fought with Japanese. His regiment was then moved to Hong Kong when India gained independence. Following his footsteps, my dad joined British Army. He was with 2/7 Gurkha Regiment. My uncle followed the same, and still proudly serving in British Army where he was involved in Iraq, Afghanistan, and many other countries.

[@byronomboy]

SG BeautyShop Are you serving the Gurkha Regiment yourself?

[@jeebanification]

Yes for gurkhas it's a lifestyle they want to live... Secondly its a tradition that they have been passed on from their great grand parents... Yes then lastly its about better future in Britan... But gurkhas are a deadliest combination of humble, polite,disciplined and killing machines at the same time.... Proud to be a gurkha

[@nurkasih3509]

I am Malaya..now Malaysia

[@ianmarsden1130]

Complete love and respect to Nepal from UK.

[@50337andy]

I'm a Brit. Never been in the military but I think I speak for most in that we're fiercely proud of the Gurkhas, as they are so very proud to be part of the UK military. Those boys are up there with the Paras and Marines too. An elite force. Also, I don't think it is primarily about the money. Its about duty, honour and tradition. Yes, the income will make a huge difference to their families but that's definitely not the reason they join. You should look at some videos of the incredible feats of daring these lads have carried out over the years. Amazing, honourable and humble yet fearsome warriors.

[@kevinwhitmill2599]

I've worked alongside Gurkhas a few times during my time in the military. I remember being on a course with a couple too. On completion they were going on leave and I was rejoining my unit which was about to depart for Northern Ireland. The Gurkhas were really pissed that they weren't allowed to join me in Northern Ireland and had to take leave instead. More recently I underwent a triple Heart Bypass. The guy in the bed opposite had the same open-heart surgery. Within 36 hours of surgery we were both lying there, tubes and wires connecting our bodies to various pumps and screens and still wondering if we would survive the experience. He pulled aside his oxygen mask and whispered loudly to me words which I'll never forget.... ."When you see death...and you know it,....it's all right." That was when I knew he was an old ex- Ghurka, , which was confirmed to me later. A braver man than I gunga din.

[@markb3707]

The most amazing soldiers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I have come across them in the UK and when I did a stint in Belize. Professional seems a rather inadequate term to describe them. They are the most polite of people and I have never heard a single foul word from their mouths. It makes it impossible to dislike these unassuming mountain men. Loyalty to the Crown is never in doubt. They are generous and good humoured to a fault. I have witnessed a Ghurka charge and it thoroughly scared the wits out of me, and I was in an armoured vehicle. When they tuck their rifles under their armpits and draw their Khukri’s I defy any man not to shake in their boots. Failure is not a concept the Ghurka understands or indeed entertains the notion of. Whenever you see them out and about on leave or just out on the town they are as impeccably dressed in suit and tie as they are in military clothing. I was lucky enough, with my troop, to be invited to sit down to lunch with them in the field to sample some of their food. A rare and delicious treat it was as well. There are many serving and ex serving British servicemen and women that would agree there is no fiercer fighting soldier than the Ghurka’s and we are eternally happy that they are with us and not against us. A fair analysis from you, my man.....well done.

[@richardwaddington2038]

Fantastic commentary , really enjoyed it . My Grandfather fought in WW2 In Africa and Asia with a Gurkha regiment and I always remember him saying he would walk into hell if he had a Gurkha by his side .

[@sangitgurung8537]

Proud to be a GURKHA...💪

[@JamesonsTravels]

You guys are some warriors I respect. Respectful fierce warriors.

[@sangitgurung8537]

@@JamesonsTravels 🙏👉👍

[@bobthebomb1596]

Respect and gratitude to you sir.

[@stevengordon2145]

👍 Well done fella 4RGJ

[@gigiminiotti]

Sangit, tell him that harnessing your forehead is not just a Gurkha tradition but all people carrying weights in your nation (like the Everest sherpas) use that method. Oh, and respect...

[@gavinchia5841]

My father told me stories of the Gurkha that served here in Malaysia in the 60's. He said that they were first rate soldiers that would rather die facing the enemy than disobey an order.

[@davidhoyle4465]

Hey thanks for the utube bit on the Gurkhas! I am 54, I was never in the military however my father was a private in the British Army (drafted) during the aftermath of world war 2, deployed helter skelter throughout Southeast Asia in the chaotic and often violent times of the post world war 2 British Empire. Anyway, Dad (Colin Hoyle) was a hard working quiet guy who never talked about himself, but had one story that he told me again and again with boyish enthusiasm as if for the first time: It was the story of how he befriended a Gurkha. At a British Army demobilization camp in Ceylon (Now SriLanka), he got to rub shoulders with troops from all over the British Empire, coming off the jungle war with Japan mostly fought in Burma. Harsh circumstances, no doubt. Anyway, a context to the friendship: A hundred or so years earlier the British Army was the first ever army to defeat the feudal warrior elite of Nepal, the Gurkhas. For thousands of years. First. The Gurkha chivalric response was to offer their military service to the British in exchange for economic benifits within the British Empire. (A noble but also shrewd choice). Anyway, the Gurkhas were legendary warriors and it's not hard to imagine my unworldly 19 year old working class Yorkshire father thrilled to make the acquaintance of a young Gurkha right off the front line of war with Japan. My father asked respectfully, between soldiers, could he please see his kukri. That's the traditional side arm of the Gurkhas. It's a knife. And apparently quite deadly in the right hands. Anyway, my father's new friend obliged respectfully, one soldier to another, my dad checked it out and was impressed, handed it back, and then dude slit his own hand open before putting it back in it's sheath. My poor shocked father found out later that a kukri has to draw blood before it can be resheathed. When he got over the shock of the incident, he realized that he had been paid the highest respect, and they became friends. Thanks for the reminder! Keep the good videos coming. I am not a military guy but I like your utube bit. Cheers.

[@nor-en414]

I feel happy to see all the comments on British Gurkha... My grandparents must be happy down there in Aldershot with so much love and respect from the English mens.. Thank you for your love towards British gurkha ♥️ Army

[@mairiconnell6282]

We enjoy having your Grandparents here. Love from Aldershot, Home of The British Army.

[@SuperDancingdevil]

The thing is with the Gurkhas is that they have an inbuilt sense of duty honour and loyalty, They are proud to be in the British Army in a regiment that has won many battle honours and more than one Victoria Cross holder our highest award, These men will literally fight until the last bullet and even then they won’t stop they are incredibly deadly at hand to hand combat with their Kukri knives many an enemy’s head has literally fallen off because of it, They are highly regarded in Britain and we look at them as our soldiers and when they retire they have every right to settle and live here and many do never to return to Nepal, The money helps of course and many a family in Nepal are grateful for it but they are fiercely proud that their son is in the British Army, Some recruits come from homes where their Father and Grandfather also served and it’s a matter of family pride that they do, A British soldier is always happy to have a Gurkha beside him because they know how well these men can and do fight.

[@shaggybaggums]

Well said, it was interesting to see the process through 'murica goggles though.

[@SuperDancingdevil]

Shaggy Baggums Yes it’s always nice to get another perspective of our boys that’s true enough.

[@sithlordrj8883]

I went to boarding school from the age of 4 to Kalimpong, near Darjeeling..so did other members of my family. I was lucky enough to get some training in the use of a khukri etc. I still have the first khukri I was gifted. Not as fancy as some of the later ones my family have since then, but means more to me. Even now that I live in the UK, for the most part, most of our family friends are Gurkhas. During this covid crisis, the amount of momos my family were sent...luckily I love it!

[@adrianhughes8143]

They get UK citizenship and can live in the UK for the rest of their life after there service. Thanks to Joanna Lumley and the campaign for which I signed. I had a mate who's Dad was a sergeant in the Gurkhas. 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@martinshepherd8041]

I signed the same petition. These guys are awesome 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@cmb2934]

The most fearless warriors I've ever met. The history of these guys and stories some of their vets could tell are totally insane. Glad to see they are getting a fair shake from the big brass nowadays

[@TheIronbark]

Gurkha's are revered by the Aussie military. Top notch blokes.

[@michaelbateman8469]

Had a brother in law that was a Corporal in the Marine Corps as a mortar squad leader at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. During a joint landing ex with the Gurkhas, the Navy landing craft drivers dropped the gate in about 30 feet of water. The Gurkhas either misunderstood or hadn't been briefed properly. They went charging down the ramp and one by one ,went bloop and disappeared beneath the waves weighed down by their 85 pound rucks. The Marines hit the beach and my B-i-L started to get nervous about the Gurkhas in the water, it had been about 4 minutes since they went under. He said something to his platoon sergeant about it, who in turn asked the Gurkha platoon sergeant. The Gurkha platoon sgt waved hin off as if no big deal. Another minute or so and all of the Marines are now glancing back over their shoulders, they are starting to get real anxious now. Just when everyone thought the Gurkhas had drowned, here they come trudging out of the waves. Their platoon sgt asked if they were missing any equipment then got on their case for taking so long. Amazing.

[@Schnorbitz]

A mate of mine served in the RM and did 3 tours in Afghanistan, one of which was with a unit of Gurkhas. He says they are on a completely different level to any other trained soldiers he’s ever encountered, American, British , even SF. Apparently they would often disappear over the wall of the base at night and steal Afghan farmer’s animals so they could make their own Nepalese meals. The goat curry was very good I’m told.

[@dazzadillon5499]

I am an ex british light infantry soldier and I have had the honour to serve beside the most friendly proffesional and totally humble warriors of the gukha regiments and I am so proud to call them my brothers in arms they are without a doubt the fierce's bravest and complete honest type of soldier with a worldwide reputation and I would happily go to war know these guys are beside me any day

[@jameshyde022]

In a story that may have originated with Field Marshal William Slim (1891-1970), who between the wars was himself a Gurkha officer. He loved telling stories about their bravery. The Gurkhas are told they’re to jump out at 300 feet, and the Havildar (sergeant) asks if they can jump closer to the ground, but it’s explained to him that any lower than 300ft won’t give their parachutes time to open. “Oh,” replies the Havildar, “so we get parachutes, eh?”

[@timothybates7820]

Every Gurkha I’ve met while I served was most decent humble most professional soldiers in British army... total respect to them.. love this video

[@samrussell9264]

Important point for Americans: in the UK the only people to use 'ma'am' are the Military. He has learned his English to be a Gurkha. That's dedication.

[@JamesonsTravels]

I agree. These men are some the uk be proud of.

[@lordj3793]

Also most private schools in Nepal are English medium. So even though Nepalese people don’t speak clear English they are to some degree bilingual.

[@yeahbee8237]

Monsters check for gurkhas under the bed

[@gavkoroaha5293]

Proudly served the British Army as a Commonwealth soldier for ten years. Served alongside both Gurkha's and other regiments and was very impressed with the professionalism. As an instructor, never understood the need to scream at recruits and still got the same results. Either way great video.

[@LoneStoat]

There’s something really ingrained in a lot of young Nepalese to be Gurkha, just for the prestige in the pride & warrior spirit. In 2006, I was with a territorial unit here in the UK, and went travelling in India. I was staying in a group of beach huts on a remote beach in Goa, with my British Army Bergen & boots. I’d left my boots outside the hut on my first night whilst I slept. I woke to find my boots gone, but walking past the “reception” hit, this Nepalese kid was polishing my boots, & he just looked at me & smiled, and told me that every boy in his village wanted to be a British Gurkha, (more so than an Indian Army Gurkha), & he’d recognised British Army boots & it was his honour to polish them. It really hit me emotionally. He polished them GOOD. A couple of times, we shared training areas with Gurkhas, & they were the most kind, helpful, gracious & courteous men I’ve ever met in my life, which always seemed such a huge jarring contrast knowing that these gentlemen are the biggest baddest kickarse warriors on the planet. Their work-ethic, devotion, ingrained warrior spirit, plus the fact that so many of them are superfit from living high-altitude, makes them so so special. Wonderful guys. From the first units in the British Army in 1816, they’ve been incredible within the army of my nation, but Nepal for centuries before can be hugely proud of the incredible bravery, endurance & fighting spirit of a particularly special breed of fighting men. Men of the kukri, my salutes are always with you.

[@eminef1971]

Great video! Also really good to see so much appreciation for the Gurkha soldiers in the comments. My father was in the RAF and served in Malaya with the Gurkha, he told me they were special. I grew up in Colchester which has an army barracks and we had Gurkhas stationed there, humble people proud to do their job.

[@n8vsarestillhere111]

We native american nations have volunteered in greater numbers than the rest of the US population. The US military doesn't have any native only units like the UK does, we are all integrated with everyone else. In my family alone we have served from the as scouts in the Indian war period all the way to present day. We go into the USMC, USAF and Army mainly. Almost no one outside of ourselves know this fact. We celebrate our warriors all the time. We go into the military just as our forefathers did and serve with pride with no recognition from the rest of the US.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Very true. I worked with a Navajo LT in the Corps. First rate dude.

[@steffenjespersen247]

Great to hear :) I am not from the US, so I may be out of line. How would you feel if their was a special unit for primary native americans? An elite unit that had a pride in being the best "Rangers" in the world. Would this be a positive thing?

[@steffenjespersen247]

@Eric Hawes It is a bit different as the "native" in European countries are typically the majority. So making a native only group would properly be seen as excluding minorities instead of giving pride to a culture of native warrior traditions. Closest thing to this would properly be like the Swiss Guard. They have to be both Swiss & Catholic to join.

[@steffenjespersen247]

@Eric Hawes Yea remember that one, that was a really smart move at a time when encrypting was slow and bothersome. :)

[@johnellard]

IMO their ought to be a native american elite unit like the Rangers.

[@Geburah82]

@Jamesons Travels I don't know about these days, but the old guard british forces had nothing but the highest of respect for their Ghurka allies. My father was British Signals Corps and served in a number of very sketchy engagements with no real support, and could have easily been taken out by the enemy - he ended up in the British S.A.S later on in his career before being medically retired and the one story of his that will always stick with me, was training with a number of the ghurkas they used to undo and tie the shoelaces of british squaddies who were on exercise in the jungle, and you'd never even know they were there.

[@mr457]

Robert Clive's decisive victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757 firmly established British supremacy in India thereby opening the door for expansion of the Honourable East India Company. Some 10 years after Plassey the British started to come into contact with a unique and vigorous power on the northern borders of its newly won territories in Bengal and Bihar. This power was the city-state of Gorkha led by its dynamic king Prithwi Narayan Shah. Gorkha was a feudal hill village in what is now western Nepal, and is the place from which the Gurkha takes his name. Prithvi Narayan Shah and his successors grew so powerful that they overan the whole of the hill country from the Kashmir border in the west to Bhutan in the east. Eventually, as a result of boundary disputes and repeated raids by Gurkha columns into British territory, the Governor General declared war on Nepal in 1814. After two long and bloody campaigns and lost every attempt 47,000 armed British & Indian soldiers loaded with heavy cannon and guns against 17, 000 Nepali soldiers just armed with swords & khukuri but were still able to save its sovereignty. after Peace Treaty (sugauli treaty) was signed at in 1816. A Country declared Never colonised by any other country Since than GURKHA started serving UNITED KINGDOM It's been over 200 plus years service we're proud to. 1st Gurkhas have a Family tradition so they want to join the Army there are 97% of well graduated young lads who come to join the Army Money comes last to their option And NEPAL government is poor not the peoples Thank u

[@TimJacksonOriginal]

The unstoppable force met the immovable object. Better fight alongside each other, than against each other.

[@Destitute77]

I’m proud to have met a number of the lads based in Warminster and I can honestly say they are easily some of the most polite, positive, well rounded young men. They do however wear civi’s when off duty. Each and every one of them makes our military what it is and has been.

[@gman5338]

I can’t say enough good stuff about these Warriors! Proud to have had opportunities to work with them! ✊💪🤙

[@UFCSTARS]

The glorious Gurkha's! As an Englishman, I'm very proud of them and extremely grateful to them for their service & sacrifices...much love & respect!

[@High_Lord_Of_Terra]

I've taught in towns where Gurkhas have settled such as Brecon, their kids were fantastic students, cool guys too, not nerdy just switched on and engaged (squared away in American). I was also an army cadet when I was a kid (a very different thing American Army cadets, ours is like military flavoured boyscouts with guns for 12-18 year old boys and girls) and the Gurkhas would always look after us kids even though we couldn't communicate. I was only around 16 and my friends and I taught a bunch of Gurkha lads how to play pool and they would sneak pints of beer in for us.

[@idanceforpennies281]

You summed it up perfectly. There is no generic screaming and pointless hazing in the British/Australian/Canadian Army. You get yelled at if you do something wrong, that's better Pavlovian technique. Reward and punishment. You build your own respect because trainers/officers will tell you openly if you did something really well, and also tell you if you have improved, as well as yelling at you if you f*cked up.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Whatever works. If its working no need to change a thing,

[@karlp8484]

@@JamesonsTravels I think it's just a better way to incentivise people. If you compliment someone, others will want to find out why that was better. If you strip shreds off someone, others will want to find out what to avoid (if it's not obvious already).

[@fuzzface8744]

Not sure Gurkhas would fight for the US. I believe the reason the Gurkhas want to join the British is because back in the days of the British Empire when the Brits took over the world they came up against the Gurkhas and it ended in a draw. They both had big respect for one another so joined forces and it's been that way for hundreds of years.

[@danzo486]

yes exactly we respect british people and the queen and they respect us as well

[@Riceball01]

I don't think that the idea was to recruit Gurkhas for the US but to do something similar to the Gurkha recruitment in the UK and what the French do with their Foreign Legion. The idea being to recruit foreign nationals into a specialized unit(s) and offering them US citizenship after honorable discharge or retirement.

[@lilblock3564]

@@Riceball01 Not sure how people misinterpreted that.

[@Riceball01]

@@lilblock3564 I chalk it up to poor reading comprehension and overly literal thinking.

[@jabbaryu5399]

Yea England sent some troops to invade Nepal and they failed against the Nepalese Ghurkas because of the terrain.

[@roningarcia5771]

As a Mexican American, I feel proud to serve the country that gave my mom hope and a home.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Worked with many Mexican born Marines. Great guys and since I was in SoCal some they helped me navigate when we travel South. One of my best buddies cam when he was 8 to the states. Different back then. No one care we were all just buddies.

[@frankbutta9344]

Your admiration for these recruits is great! 👍👍👍👍

[@barnsley19]

The Ghurka's are Brave soldiers and amazing people, some of the most polite and respectful people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, our country is blessed to have these amazing men

[@mikecook7530]

I've only ever heard of us Brits respecting the Gurkhas, and rightly so. btw, at 13:55 you can see that they landed at Manchester airport, so they'll have had a taste of northern friendliness as part of their initial UK experience!

[@xachinmagar8581]

I was the part of both the selections you reacted 😂 Well i didn't make it !

[@JamesonsTravels]

You went. Better than most.

[@prathappoojary3618]

These guys are gods of gerilla war and hand to hand combat... Indian gurkha ,nepali gurkhas , British gurkha all are same...

[@sfdanceron1]

I've only met one person from Nepal. He was surprised and happy that I was aware of his country.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Looks like a tough stock of men

[@MonsterChad27]

I wouldn’t know the country if I hadn’t seen the movie the golden child.

[@nor-en414]

😀We would surely be happy if someone recognize us by our country Nepal 🇳🇵... Because.. As i know most people from America thinks that Nepal is part of India

[@christianc.2664]

@Sweet Memories any American who says Nepal is a part of India is a first rate moron and should go back to school. I've known four absolute truths about Nepal since I was a little boy. Nepal has the most unique flag in the world, the kukri knife, goji berries and the Gurkhas. God bless from Texas.

[@nor-en414]

@@christianc.2664 😆i heard a thing from my girlfriend in Texas that Texas has everything big... And now i knew you guys have a big brain too... Love from Nepal 🇳🇵, pokhara

[@johncmsh]

I think it maybe worth the poster taking some time to get to understand the Gurkha mentality, nature and tradition. Yes money is a huge motivation but there is far more than that driving the motivation of a British Army Gurkha. They are a unique solider, marked just as much by their warmth, humility, humour and undying sense of duty as their battle honours and traditions.

[@Polysixchick]

They have landed at Manchester Airport, I love the Gurkhas, they are awesome and we are so grateful for their service to our country, I have a lot of respect for them

[@cristof188]

I have heard that some families start their children training from an early age of 5-7 and is a True Honor to be chosen so families start early. Later on a some British SAS guys were telling me that they had a training and warfare stories about Gurkha having a little "game" of sneaking into enemy barracks and cutting shoelaces.. .. He laughed and said his guys had to have theirs replaced once. From what i understand the retirement age is between 28-32. Described as The Nepalis Ninja's lol

[@shresthadinesh4369]

You heard wrong.

[@stevenartmann2642]

We love the Ghurkas here, they are very highly respected and adored by the population, shame it took the governments so long to realise and grant them citizenship, but they have that right now, long may they continue! There is another documentary called " the Ghurkas" on KZbin, its older but very good

[@fossy4321]

I read in WW2 the Gurkhas would creep through the lines into the enemy camp, they would feel the way the bootlaces were laced if parallel (British army fashion) they would silently retire, but if laced crossed (German army fashion) they would cut your throat just for the fun of it! They treat war as a game to be enjoyed. Much respect to them.

[@Nathan-km9su]

With the marine videos it literally shows what it’s like behind the scenes, it shows the down time of the recruits having a laugh together, and it also shows the professional side. With these videos it shows the up front smart side of it. There will literally be moments of these recruits messing around and having a joke together it just depends on what the filming company’s decide on what to film and include in the videos. This is showing the recruitment process, if you watched the PRMC video or the commando test videos there prime examples of comparing them to the commando school program of when the professional side is filmed and the real raw behind the scenes is filmed. In the marines if you laugh and joke at the wrong time you get fucking thrashed for it. That’s what’s not shown on the marine videos. But there is a time where you can have a laugh and a joke and a time not to. It’s cheerfulness, One of the commando qualities. No matter how shit it gets you have a laugh about it and crack on with the job.

[@JamesonsTravels]

I agree. The filming companies really play a big part in the viewers perception. The company Wonder out of the UK, made RM look silly in boot camp at times. I mention that in my reaction video.

[@neillgowans4350]

Exactly. I don’t remember that level or any level of disrespect when I went through training. We all wanted the green lid more than anything. The thrashings got pretty horrendous for any collective sign of professional incompetence. Also by the end of training the weak had been a weeded out. The attrition rate was massive with so many back trooped due to attitude or injury. I was one of the few from my original troop to pass out in the end.

[@user-jb3rb9tj8p]

I love these dudes I worked with them down range. Pure respect.

[@blacklabeltattoos7485]

They are a great fighting force, Always smiling and real Proud, Brit soldiers love having them too

[@peterlewis8040]

Many of my family (me included to a very tiny and reserve manner) have served. We have all come across the Ghurkas at one time or another. They are the most wonderful , family orientated, friendly and polite people. They are utterly professional soldiers and justly take pride in their service. I am also bloody glad they serve our Queen so loyally, fearlessly, plans proudly, and are on our side. It's just a shame they often get treated less respectfully by our governments. Total love and respect.

[@paradox_1729]

You were spot on regarding the respect and discipline in a Gurkha unit. Its actually somewhat rare for Gurkha officers to yell at their charges. Even among British officers, it's normally the convention to show respect to the Gurkhas, you don't need to raise your voice with them, they would just think you are joking with them. If there is a special circumstance Gurkha officers will normally calmly explain and get the guys in order fast, in return these guys will be willing to die for a British officer without much qualm. In this way the dynamics in a Gurkha company is just a little bit different.

[@easter-nmgr4086]

As the gurkhas were broughtup in villages of nepal and harsh condation they are naturally close intregated to eachother just to survive and they consider their regement as a family member where the commander is father most of vc owners explains i did this becouse i have to protect my family at any cost it just not about british and pride its about how they accept their regement

[@noob-zb8mz]

Having worked for many blue chips in my time, i also have to say that respect goes a LONG way. I remember once working for a company and hearing an outburst directed at me from the native staff over some technicality that originated from poor initial decision making on their part that I was working on a solution for (incidental aside) as part of an overall project. The next week I was asking for the protestor to give them a progress update on their aspect of my project, only to find that they had been shipped out from the head office to the 'friendly northern wastes'. I think that in the higher cap businesses, politeness, respect and good treatment as well as pay (obviously) generate a bond of loyalty and steadfastness that has propelled them beyond their original competitors. I was a contractor at the time and noticed that throughout over a period of about 20yrs

[@toniwinston4844]

Respect your show Jameson thank you for your service and keeping it real 💯

[@fleshen]

Where I live in the UK lots of Gurkha's have now settled and have really acclimatised into the local community they are respected and respectful!

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

Amazing bunch of young men. They have HEART They have PHYSICAL SKILLS,they are obviously very SMART, They are very driven, they want to be there because they are true soldiers and warriors. Amazing videos thank you so much for bringing these wonderful men so people like myself can watch and really enjoy.

[@CoinOfFaith]

These guys get huge respect back home. They have imminence pride in being a Gurkha.

[@girthybrowns4489]

LOVE IT. Ultimate dedication. Much respect to these guys.

[@DefconUnicorn]

I brit civilian, I hold the Gurkhas in high order, these are guys are so hardcore awesome. Thanks for your service!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

People can be proud to fight for another nation, more proud even, your new nation accepts you, makes you feel special, your loyalty to your new nation will be strong. I met Kiwis, Fijians, Irish and more in my time in the British army and yes they were proud if where they came from but they were all just as proud to be in the British army.

[@DukeOfChirk]

11.12. British guy here. I think you were totally correct about that intake of Royal Marines. They were very disrespectful of their NCOs. Don’t know how anyone who watched the same film footage could say otherwise.

[@artnull13]

Is that you John Wayne? Is this me?

[@tomgreaves8986]

With regards to the Royal Marines I’d say the series you watched although very current isn’t the best representation of the marines as you said yourself it’s a bit goofy. I’d suggest commando on the front line by Chris terral as from my understanding talking to a good friend of mine who is a serving major in the marines gives a much better viewpoint as the filmmaker is imbedded with the guys and does the same things they do including the commando tests and the training is still very much the same.

[@franciswaters7043]

Yeah i agree. Some of the drills and behaviour in the RM video was very surprising, but the film makers i think captured that and deliberately portrayed them with that ill diciplin. Its the same with a RN documentary called "royal navy school". They showed them and other intakes worst parts more than was fair.

[@G_of_the_vale]

Agree, I saw the RM one end I was surprised that apparantly Marines are treated far less "directly" than I was in the RAF!

[@safeysmith6720]

I’m from Canada but my parents and all my family are British. I was a little surprised and ashamed by that Royal Marina video... it seemed like slack training for reservists to me. I thought the Royal Marines has a higher standard than that. I didn’t have much faith in them being much more than average, mediocre soldiers with poor discipline. The one instructor, while displaying good ideals, did not seem to be in good shape either, and looked like he enjoys too many beers on his down time and doesn’t do any PT. I wasn’t impressed with them from the ground up. It pains me to say this, as I’m proud of my heritage.

[@puma1304]

I completely agree with your comments, it is refreshing indeed to see such polite and focused young people, I am also sure that local culture and religion have a lot to do with this kind of behaviour, India and Brunei also have Gurkha soldiers, we can clearly see why they wanted them

[@matthewwedge6416]

Very impressive! Pure dedication to their homeland, imo devoted to their lives/loved back home,. with that in anyone’s heart and mind divisions blurr out of sight

[@TheGamerChaos]

The Gurkhas are intigrated into all diffrent types of roles in the army like I’ve had some experience training with some of them as a combat engineer

[@brwc1982]

Great video.. Loved this. Having met some Gurkhas... They are hugely patriotic. They are loved in the UK. They are considered part of the uk, so in answer to your question.. They have produced some of the UK's greatest hero's and they fight as such.

[@davidalfonso8279]

I served in the US Army for 22 years both active n reserve n deployed in Iraq twice. I just followed my Dad's foot step. I loved to serve this country.

[@170adamb1]

I remember as a kid, being super jealous of my pal up the road. Cause he had a genuine Gurkha knife. They're the scariest looking knives I've seen in my life!!!!!! They're kinda angled so you can stick it in someone twist it round, and disembowel em. they're huge too!!!!!

[@theobserver1320]

The Gurkha's reputation is legendary. Real tough guys. I didn't want to deal with someone like that.

[@Soundsiinspiration]

This is a real feel good video. You can see the genuine happiness and sense of acheivement all these lads feel for getting there.

[@kris.kali777]

Another motivation to joint the regiment, is the fact that Gurkas are highly respected throughout Nepal. Great video👍

[@adrianmcgachie]

Very astute and intelligent analysis! Very interesting, thank you.

[@meathead9762]

I just won my medical appeal I was permantly unfit since I've been 16 I'm now turning 18 in a few days and I'm off to assesment centre when lockdown is over can't wait to join the best army in the world 🇬🇧

[@rickygouveia4341]

These are true fighters at heart well done 👏

[@kizzyp2735]

Ask the Argentinians defending Stanley in the Falklands how terrified they were of the Gurkhas. Documented account of terrified soldiers fleeing off one part of Mt tumbledown who were facing the Gurkhas.This before the Gurkhas even made contact...Whereas other Argentinian troops in the same area of operations stubbornly resisted the Scots Guards ( interestingly we recruited the Scots to fight in the British army because they are double hard bastards too, and we didn't want to fight against them anymore either !!!) The Gurkhas on moving through the abandoned Argentine position drew their kukri knives on some Argentine medics that had been left behind. The medics thought they were going to be beheaded and were terrified ......The Gurkhas were merely cutting up shoe laces to tie them up and had to spend hours reassuring them they were not going to be killed !!

[@scooterdogg7580]

@Rob that's bullshit myth don't be so gullible (I know first hand from the horses mouth)

[@FoxtrotOscar9]

I was up early 7.30 one morning Crowborough in Uk when one of these warriors came back from a 18 miler before brekkie, then started his day! Respect

[@WICKEDMAN85]

Met a platoon at Lords Cricket ground a few years back, they were formidable and immaculate in their ceremonal dress. However dont mess around with them or they will draw the legenary kukri blade on you (as the Argentine forces in the Falklands War and they legged it back to HQ and rather surrender than engage with them) and they are deadly blades. Total Respect for them and amazing skills.

[@LunarLupine]

My Grandfather served as a Gurkha and also fought the Japanese in the second world war in Rangoon, Burma. We as a family were taught strict discipline, utmost respect, honour and honesty. It's not just about the pride but also the reason that it has been there in the family for so many many years. Yes, may sound very obligating and demanding but we were also taught to rejoice, laugh and cherish life to the fullest.

[@johnjamesflashman6856]

Respect for your Grandfather and the rest of your family.

[@Yorkie263]

Best squaddies I ever served with, and a great sense of humour as well.

[@allanfitz3535]

The cloths are sent back because they can reuse them. They do buy civvy cloths. when I served they always went out in a suit.

[@Dogboon-]

Up until not so long ago the Gurkas were based in my town, Chatham England. I would see them patroling the Royal Engineers Barracks residential area. In town they'd either be in their No.1s and greens. You'd never see them in the Squaddie pubs or being thrown out of clubs, since they wouldn't go in the club's.

[@Alex-ez2fp]

Gurkhas wouldn’t fight for the US. Because when we took over them and offered them a place in our army. They were so grateful and gave all their loyalty to the queen and would die for her and our country

[@richardschiffman7657]

Nepal was a British proctectorate until the early 20th century so if course there's a sense of "loyalty" (although I would say it's very misguided one considering the rather checkered history of relations between the two countries). Also why doesn't the British army also have a similar relationship with its other quasi Himalayan puppet state; Bhutan?

[@redskysaturn75]

gurkhas are stationed in singapore too, there is a regiment here. some guard presidents quarters too and other important locations. they have their families living here together with them.

[@martinbobfrank]

Just a British Joe Bloggs here. From a general public point of view, we are as proud of the Gurkhas as the SAS and SBS. And, they should be paid the same money as the SAS/SBS. I would assume they would take every one of those lads to join the British army, but the Gurkhas have a reputation of being the hardest of the hardest. Enemies have quit and laid down their arms on finding the Gurkhas were coming for them. Apart from the money, I would suppose joining the Gurkhas also gives them the highest of regards back home. America could develop its own form in the exact same way, but their proud and deserved history of the Gurkhas is also one of the main factors. The only thing that would scare me more than a Gurkha is an old Gurkha.

[@MrGlock509]

Martin Flanagan is it true that most serve for 20+ years?

[@stijnvandamme76]

@Justin Time Not really, go ask the retired ones if they get the same pension as a Brit veteran.

[@Eshayzbra96]

their unit badges is one of the best ive ever seen. Simplistic, intimidating and recongisable in one piece

[@eldictator1]

I have a Nepali friend amongst many, who fought in Afghanistan. He’s a modest quiet guy who hides a large shoulder wound from enemy fire. I also found out his fellow soldier was blown up from an RPG whilst on sentry duty. This guy like many is a quiet legend that just gets in with things

[@philkewley4206]

The RM selection video you covered was a pre-selection course. It wasn't boot camp. The purpose of that course was to weadle out the 'Civvies' who would never have a chance but had applied anyway. Once completed, they would then go to official RM basic training. It was also watered down for TV. Good vids though pal!

[@royatkin161]

As a Brit we are so proud that they fight for us the best of the best .

[@chloestewart3431]

i would love to see you do a review on a series called The Queens Cavalry, its by the BBC from a few yrs ago but still worth a watch and loving the videos on us english/british military

[@JamesonsTravels]

Definitely take a look. Sounds interesting. Thanks for the heads up

[@diagorosmelos3187]

My father was a Royal marine Captain. Fought in Suez and Cyprus. He said he never raised his voice to get results. he said the moment you shout at your men, is the time you lose there respect.

[@johnjamesflashman6856]

My Father was a Royal Navy officer and no matter how badly I behaved he never raised his voice to me.

[@Lok_Seva_Ayurvedic]

From India here. Our Gurkha brothers in India are great. I am proud of them. My family has long time tradition of being in army,air force,navy and secret services. I respect Gurkha's because they have earned it.

[@michaelwaugh8771]

You could not be more wrong mate,money is the last thing they think of.Pride of fighting AS part of the British Army,as they are.

[@JamesonsTravels]

I can see that. They look like a very proud bunch.

[@HaveMonkeyWillDance]

@@JamesonsTravels Money is a huge part of it, of course it is. They also get Brit citizenship and bring their families to the UK so a lot rides on that selection process. Ex-Gurkhas have colonised a large part of our street and make excellent neighbours. The smells of their cooking are almost painful it's so good...luckily we get invited over sometimes to partake. Hospitable, honourable, brave and damned good fun to get drunk with...but you are right about the money and they would have to be inhuman for it not to be. Esprit de corp will play a vital part, but without a decent wage I don't think old Queenie is going to do it.

[@getmartincarter]

Michael Waugh thank you for correcting us - supporting their family

[@michaelruatfelaralte84]

You are wrong tho, i am from this region. There is a reason why they only want people from certain region who are economically weak!!

[@thehypest6118]

Money doesn't motivate a man to do what these lads have done

[@zacsufie4860]

British Army also recruits from Fiji & it's a matter of pride for Fijians to be recruited. A chance to better their family's lives as well.

[@davidbrooks960]

I once heard a story that in a training exercise the brits had a bet with the Gurkhas. The Gurkhas were meant to sneak up on the brits without getting caught overnight. The morning came and the brits thought they had won until one tried to stand up to find his boots tied together 😂 . Don’t know how true it is but very funny and scary if it is.

[@beagle1060]

Hubby flew the Gurkhas around in Bosnia years ago, says they’re the nicest bunch of guys around. They would asked to be dropped off ten Kms away from their base, to walk back. Longer to run back.

[@davidbatt5744]

A Commander- in -chief of the Indian army once put it if a man tells you he isn’t afraid of dying he’s even lying or he’s a Gurkha