How fast was this | British Army

[@robertcook2572]

My dad said that when they did this sort of stuff during the war there was often a pipe band playing back at base and they could hear it as they approached. He believed it was the most motivational sound in the world and that it could inspire a dead man to make that last half mile.

[@QemeH]

I've heared it said that if you hear bagpipes, either help or trouble is on the way.

[@jimjoelliejack]

On the commando 9 miler there’s a drummer leading you back onto camp and down to the bottom field ranges for your firing test, it makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck

[@piperbob2]

Of course I agree - there is nothing so emotional and inspiring , than the sound of the pipes: that's why I had to follow my heart and find a piping teacher when I was young; and now, at now in my 70's, I continue to teach the pipes to pass on the tradition.

[@craigspeirs6639]

That's cool must of been a Scottish regiment

[@andyocallaghan8906]

Long story short,dawn as we where about to go into Kuwait a piper somewhere started to play,made you feel every hair stand on end,made you proud and made me cry like a baby and still does at the memory of it and the mates that went home in lead coffins.thank you American president's you done nothing to improve anything,just made widow's and profit.

[@jacklee9172]

''I'm not going to scream, I'm not going to shout. You know the right thing to do, just do it.'' Excellent leadership there, no standard Army leadership of ''do what we say''. Fair play.

[@tothgyorgyi2932]

X🎁(TT)🌞🌞🌞⭐⭐

[@roybennett6330]

excellent way to motivate,not that crap you see in the movies...my own experience was reserves in Australia,.cpl Phillips ex fusiliers proper geezer

[@gingerbaker4390]

The British don't bawl out squaddies like the Americans. Here we lead by example.

[@jacklee9172]

@@stun5700 Cheers Shouty Stun 👍🏼

[@chrisjames7803]

every manjack there has earnt their green,, no need to shout because theyve already got this.. thanks lads,, i know if we need you,, your there!

[@thegatekeeper715]

"it's only pain ...... dig deep. It's mind over matter. We don't mind 'cause you don't matter." Heard so many times from PTI staff during speed marches. Unless you have been there and experienced a speed march, whether a 4 miler, 6 miler, or a 9 mile speed march, carrying the 22 pounds of belt kit and rifle, you have no idea just how hard it is. Well done lads.

[@HedgehogChopper]

im a fencing contractor in the lake District and used to be very fit, we were carrying fence post out up above Patterdale on the fells about 20 years ago, hot, Humid, summers day and we were knackered, anyway up the path come half a dozen guys with a sargent, he asked if we needed a hand and hell, i wasnt going to refuse, im sure i died twice in the next hr trying to keep up with them

[@danielkullick872]

Funny to hype a normal thing - speed marching is common in battle, there is nothing to hero about! Basics!

[@danielkullick872]

And You know, Pain is weakniss leaving the Body - Pain is the thing keeping teams together - more pain, more team

[@Original50]

I tell my teenage sons that mind-over-matter gag. Armed forces humour... 😏

[@76MUTiger]

@@danielkullick872 Regular people are not trained to that level of conditioning. We admire and respect the work it takes to be in that condition, to sacrifice comfort for the sake of the nation, and most of all what it means... speed marching into battle, a chance to put your life on the line in a firefight. You're not a hero for doing a speed march. You're a hero for WHY you do the speed march! Cheers.

[@btlspv8673]

I'm 65 tomorrow, ex Light Infantry, and I walk (march ?) to work in London every day. Takes 35 minutes to do 2.8 miles, with no running (albeit without the CFO and gat). Keep it up after retirement and the marching/running really does keep you going.

[@CH-qw8gb]

remember my Grandad doing his WW1 army calisthenic exercises every day soon as he got out of bed

[@andyocallaghan8906]

Gat = hat

[@thetooner8203]

I'm late fifties with knees well worn from seven years infantry service in my twenties (the load on the belt webbing was 35lbs. in my days.) My doctor - "sports medicine" specialist- tells me if he hears of me running I should look for another doctor, but encourages me to walk or ride a bike as far, as fast, and as often as I like, as long as I don't carry excess weight (body weight or cargo.) I do seem to be fitter than average for my age. I think those of us who spent our youth in active work like soldiering are generally better off than most who do sedentary work even if they take regular exercise in their leisure time. Except our knees are worn out.

[@davegillman6296]

@@andyocallaghan8906 well said sir

[@RichardBoote-y9z]

Ex 1LI here m8! You a RED ARSE? pmsl! 10 Mile BFT in two hours.

[@iainbagnall4825]

Reminds me of an interview I saw from shortly before the Falklands War after the atlantic conveyor was hit and the task force lost a lot of its helicopters; some naysayer was suggesting that this rendered the invasion unviable because the troops would have to march with all their kit all the way across the Island to port stanley, fighting battles along the way, in very inhospitable terrain. Another guest pointed out that fortunately for the British forces, practicing marching a very long way for days at a time carrying all their kit through very inhospitable terrain was precisely what the Royal Marines and Parachute regiment were trained to do.

[@GonzoTehGreat]

Royal Marines "Yomp", Paras "Tab" - both reach their destination ready to fight 👍

[@Horriblebastad]

100%

[@btlspv8673]

And other regiments, I might add...!!!

[@phil-zz5hk]

also guards division . guards and paras . spearhead .

[@TNRonin]

We hosted a jump school exchange while I was stationed in Vicenza Italy for a company of the Paras that went to the Falklands. The told us how much of a CF it was. Lots of walking. Good times.

[@FreyaKennafr]

My husband was one that had difficulties in keeping up but always had his perseverance that pushed him to never give in and push to keep up.

[@teshignatius]

Am from Africa Kenya I have a dream to join British army am looking for a sponsor who can host me during that time of recruitment am 23yrs old

[@harithahmed104]

Can I buy you a drink while your husband is away ?

[@jasontownley3130]

It's about mental resilience to never give up. Your body is telling you to stop and get on the jack wagon but you push on.

[@nambunggaming81]

Kllll

[@teshignatius]

@Ryan Okay can I have your email?

[@Deano482]

What the MOD and senior officers don’t realise is that Fabziy and other squaddie you tubers do more for recruiting than multi million pound advertising campaigns. Great stuff F

[@paul1978g]

100%. If anyone I meet talks about thinking of joining, I point them to Fabziy and Dan Tomo. Those two lads put out real content with genuine insight and understanding. Both have made "army Fit" videos, and Dan has covered some really nuanced stuff like footwear and how to get started training. The MOD have no idea how much talent and passion they have in thier ranks.

[@jamiewalker8772]

Outstanding comment squire!! Literally could not be more accurate. Respect. Also these guys, impressive 👍✌️

[@jamiewalker8772]

@@paul1978g this is the first I’ve seen these boys but they are good. I’m gonna have a swatch at the rest of their stuff. Glad you wrote that

[@brillo86]

@@paul1978g Your last sentence is spot on there Paul.

[@Jigaboo123456]

White. heterosexual working class MEN, usually in manual jobs, have been the backbone of the Army for centuries. The pony-tailed, gender-fluid snowflakes in Ad agencies depise them, and are also too "captured" by the PC agenda, much as the MOD and career-concious senior officers cravenly toeing the same snowflake line. Yes, there are useful ethnic minority and female soldiers, I mean no disrespect to those who are worth their rations,, but far too many ( particularly women employed in roles that they are not physically up to) are weak links in the chain.

[@rascal0175]

Enjoy your time at the tip of the spear. You’re at your peak but it won’t last. Someone is always waiting to take your place. Savor the moment as you serve your country. Take pride in who and what you are. - A former U.S. Army Ranger.

[@zacharyfindlay-maddox171]

I served in the U.S. Marines, but I couldn't agree more!

[@rascal0175]

@@zacharyfindlay-maddox171 I worked a lot with Marines. Everybody got along. The Marines regarded us as the Army’s Marines. In a way it is all the same. We both engage those forces hostile to the best interest of the USA. We do it proudly and with vigor. I wouldn’t change a thing.

[@boomer6611]

Well said Rascal ... Sua Sponte.

[@rascal0175]

@@boomer6611 - We know what this is about. We will not quit until we die. We will give it all we have. And we actually have far more to give than we ever imagined. Now we know what is possible, and that is far beyond what we once thought.

[@76MUTiger]

Rascal, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for writing a blank check on our behalves, and for the many sacrifices you made along the way. God bless you and your brethern. I grew up on Ft. Benning, watching those jump towers and hearing stories of the Okefenokee Swamp, but I did not serve.

[@briangoggin3382]

I was on the original presentation of the Green Beret in the Citadel in May 1962(?). It's great to see the regiment is still going so strong. My old Bty (145 Maiwand Cdo Lt Bty) is no longer part of the regiment but my loyalty and allegiance to the regiment is still 100%.

[@kerrieharrison4773]

My Dad was a Marine. He could walk for Miles, literally. He'd think nothing of walking from Budleigh to Exeter, about 11 miles roughly. Brilliant post.

[@damzlemonz2599]

This man deserves to grow massively! Been absolutely spoilt by his content this weekend! Great footage, great editing and great vibes.

[@rushedandlost]

Great Video. Thank You , to all the members of the British Armed Forces. I am thankful for all the Great ,difficult , work you do. British Commandos are legendary. None better.

[@MichaelLee-nn9fo]

I use this technique when I’m late and trying to get to the tube (subway), while carrying heavy tool bags for work. Some lessons aren’t just for military they are for every aspect of life.

[@dammyjodger4950]

One of my favourite aspects of the military. Half the "pointless" things you will get taught come in handy

[@chrisdelaplante5515]

I was in French Legion we have this, a 10km (6.2miles) run with a 10kg (22lb) bag. I was doing it in about 50min. Running is the first thing you have to be good in FFL

[@kbm4484]

Cheers mate you have helped me to pursue my path in the army I completed the assessment centre 2 days ago harroagte in September hopefully 👍 🙏

[@nathanjames4064]

I’m going to Pirbright in May, I can’t wait!

[@aidenjacques9797]

You alright mate I have mine the 23rd of June is it still the bleep test?

[@nathanjames4064]

@@aidenjacques9797 It was still the beep test when I went in February, it’s easier than the 2km so you’ll smash it.

[@aidenjacques9797]

@@nathanjames4064 cheers mate looking forward to getting in and hopefully join the artillery as a light gunner

[@nathanjames4064]

@@aidenjacques9797 I passed the assessment and my fitness was terrible, you’ll Smash it. Good choice, I can’t wait to start basic in a month.

[@paul1978g]

Fantastic Video Fabziy! Those lads all worked hard and it was inspiring to see them giving it everything. Inspiring too, seeing yourself and the other staff willing them on, giving them the self belief to push through and complete the run. This is a truly awesome series of videos, I'm absolutely mesmerised by the variety and the intimacy of the footage. It's almost like being in camp with the lads (not that I'd make it lol). Thanks for the incredible content, stay safe and have a great week!

[@rayjennings3637]

This is not easy but it's a lot easier when you keep in step. In 1969, I was in the REME Workshop in Plymouth and the whole unit de-camped to the Oakhampton Training Camp for a week and did various things whilst there including the 4 mile march although it wasn't at speed but it did count towards our Battle Efficiency Training (I think it was called that). I also did a helicopter handling and drop-zone marking course there during another specific week's training. Great times.

[@phillipdavies6548]

Remember doing thsi type of marching on annual fitness test . 10 miles in 2 hours and 10 mins or less. back in 65. Still used WW2 37 pattern webbing in those days, most uncomfortable crap I ever wore. Still managed it in well under the two hours though.

[@leahloveukulele]

The energy in this is🔥 I'm never disappointed. Some real quality footage. We've been truly spoilt this Weekend 💯❤️

[@rodfair5698]

All I can say is thank God they’re on our side!

[@LICKSTERxx]

They are not this will become apparent soon when they are kicking in your door and dragging your family onto vehicles to be detained for not taking part in the ongoing clinical vaccine trial

[@samkelo02]

100% on point so inspiring!! Respect 🙌🙌🙌 taking me back!!

[@tothgyorgyi2932]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@wilderbeestmcc6539]

These boys deserve our total respect. Thank you for your service.

[@timfeick684]

Interesting to see them doing this without plates, helmet, eye wear, or gloves. They're also in a very tight formation and I'm used to seeing soldiers more spread out during fitness training. Many countries are following a "train as you fight" philosophy that would produce a different paced march. Brits are in very good shape, happy to see them out. Thanks for posting!

[@stretchgrundy5937]

when the body says NO The desire TO BE THE BEST kicks in

[@Runner-Boy]

My body never sase no it only sase why

[@stephenabswisdom1187]

I was never military and now am 54. A year ago I started running 5 k and will use the inspiration of these fellas as a bit of extra incentive to crack on and dig deep.

[@kevg4571]

Good effort by the lads.... you all passed me just about to walk my spaniel on the ring road.... I can just about see my van in the video. 👍🏻

[@chrisg1234fly]

Dartmoor, grew up there and miss it loads. Used to spend my holidays running around their with my bergen, but used to do 20 miles not 4 for the fun of it. Great place!!

[@ppspsd]

Outstanding troops! Keep pushing on, well done! Thank You for serving your country! From America!

[@saberbenahmed6171]

2:15 I like how the soldier puts his rifle on his feet instead of on the ground.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Because he paid attention during training . In Army Rangers , if an NCO see's a rifle muzzle on the ground or too close to the ground , the owner will regret it .

[@billyfox6368]

Why?

[@jimbocrispy6908]

@@billyfox6368 dirty rifle = stoppages = dead

[@billyfox6368]

@@jimbocrispy6908 Thanks. 👍

[@gordongonegolfing7129]

It’s your best friend, look after it.

[@jasenwright1178]

I ran 6 times around the block this morning!--Then I put it back on the wall!

[@DBNwargaming]

Good vid. The answer is 40 mins at the slowest. Commando standard is 10mins per mile in CEFO + weapon over any terrain, used for the 6 & 9 miler, simples!

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

Do u know what weight these marines webbing were ? Was it 5kg webbing and about 5 kg for the rifle ? , that makes it a lot harder :) cheers

[@DBNwargaming]

@@Foxtrottangoabc I cant remember exactly and don't know exactly but 28 lb (12 kg+) is about right.

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

@@DBNwargaming cheers :)

[@PETMAY3]

@@Foxtrottangoabc 23lbs webbing plus rifle

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

@@PETMAY3 23lb (10kg ish ) just for the webbing weight ! Cheers

[@nopasaranexetercityfc4666]

Grew up on Dartmoor, amazing place. Well done lads. Great vid Fabziy.

[@jimjoelliejack]

I’m an ex boot neck from the 70s 80s the lads on the all arms course always got extra shit as they weren’t Royal, big respect to them

[@davidtaylor7242]

Brings back so many memories, remember doing a March and Shoot while stationed at Elizabeth Barracks, which was a great achievement for me as I hate running especially in (1986=87) full combat kit. Can't remember if it was an 8 or 10-mile speed march, then tactically move over the assault course at Pirbright then short run to Bisley ranges, and then firing on the ranges at different distances. This was for a competition like the Commandants March and Shoot. To my surprise the four-man team that I was in (1SG RF) won the competition because I was convinced with me in the team we would surely not win as I did really hate running and was always one of those squaddies at the back on every run. Heartbreak hill and the sandhill knew them well in the 80s.

[@williamgardner2739]

David I was in the Royal Engineers at Osnabruck 1962-1966, and we did 10 mile speed march in 2 hours followed by what you did after the 10 mile, not easy but makes you feel good after it. I am 80 years old now and it didn`t do me any harm.

[@davidtaylor7242]

@@williamgardner2739 Thank you, As I get older realize now the years spent in the Army were my best, Has always given me an excellent work ethic, and all employers very lasting impression of me. Would I join today as a young man, most probably not with all the new technology going into modern weapons I think life expectancy would not be long for a humble infantryman these days? Thank you again and all the best.

[@TheLondonForever00]

You wonder why no one messes with the British Military. My complete respect to each and every one of you guys. We should all be proud of you.

[@heatherwalker4818]

My late Father was one of the first volunteers into the Commandos in Scotland He was just 17 lied about his age to join up. Proud isn't a big enough word.

[@APCSW19]

Excellent vlog. Thank you very much for the insight, really enjoyed watching it. Amazing effort by all. Cheers!

[@natnice5359]

I loved the editing; very professional

[@PaddyInf]

Notice how they've all shortened the webbing yolk straps so the pouches are half way up their back to stop them rubbing on their arse/hips. Completely impractical but makes tabbing more comfy.

[@DickusCopernicus]

I remember seeing a troop coming over from Ben Macdui, and passing us on top of Derry Cairngorm. No tarmac roads for them.

[@in9836]

i used to be in the uniform body, and the worse thing about this march and running while wearing combat boots is always the ankle, no matter how many years you train..

[@irvsstella]

JUNE 88 intake, when 3 mile Combat Fitness Tests were done in Combat Highs, 58 pattern webbing with an SLR. 33 minutes in full fighting order, no water stops. I was just pushing 17, loved 'em!

[@timbuddy1960]

Mine sept 77

[@Bill_Dingsite]

I'm sure we couldn't use slings for our SLR s in the early 90s

[@Josho922]

im loving these sort of vids man ive jsut noticed that how out of date most of it is online but this is now kits up to date lads looking good nice work !!!!

[@davediamond9842]

In the Royal Marines Reserves we had to do most training on our own after a days work, loved it Passed Jan 1988.

[@justinboyan573]

Okehampton moors is a few miles from my house i know it prity well sod speed marching up some of those hills . I was in acf at school in Devon and remember very well how much it sucks. And these lads have definitely got it worse good luck to you all.

[@bagiraramah7560]

Gods speed guys and congratulations

[@steveyogilmore5314]

No GPMG's, 84s, bergens, steel helmets, puttees etc ? God I feel old !

[@andrewclark891]

Our soldiers are one of the best in the world, as a nation Britain goes above and beyond with our commonwealth brothers. Thank goodness we will always have Australia and New Zealand and Canada to stand shoulder to shoulder with. We're stronger together. At 50 years old I'd still answer the call to defend the commonwealth

[@funnyman12731]

I almost see my soul coming out from those Datmours hills in 2007.. well done lads..clap 👏 👏👏👏

[@johnfairchild1769]

We do e a double time forced March 60pounds up a Mountain 13 miles about 100 of us we all made it but I had to be helped last 2 miles cause I didn't have anything on my feet just raw meat and blood went to Hawaii ran up their little mountain yhe marines said was tough only 3 miles got back down not even out of breathe and I said I ready to go again the marines said what I said that wasn't shit compared to what I been doing lol.

[@timbuddy1960]

I failed my junior Marines commando course on the 9 mile speed march. Good luck guys. Gets harder.

[@perelfberg7415]

Swedish Amfibiekåren are in many ways modeled on the Royal marine commandos. This speed marching and more. What was the weight on the kit? In amfibiekåren we also carried the backpack for this. Between 13-14 in total +gun. Though i think the distance is abit shorter. 3km some thing. Should be said that the unit needs to be rather outanamus on the small Islands in the archipelago. So no support from externals with in 48 ish. If I remember correctly.

[@richierich1470]

Well done mate and the Lads Brilliant well done

[@gaptaxi]

You should have done some training in Junior Leaders, rucksacks filled with A41 manpack batteries, about 20 lbs worth plus your own kit, pouring down with rain and no roads, all on Exmoor, as 16-17 year we were glad it was raining, it might have made the canvas straps feel as though your shoulders were being cut off but the rain hid the tears! Pretty tame compared to the Army of the 1970´s. And we were meant for armour, not even grunts or Paras. Try a proper stretcher run with a soldier on the stretcher and not a dummy. Character making.

[@igloo54]

Former USMC. For some reason, I found the 15 mile hike more challenging than the 20 mile hike. I suppose it was because I was carrying the M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon (I love that thing). But, after the hike, I yacked all the pizza dinner reward afterward. The 20 miler was rough--had blood dripping out of my jungle boots--but, at least it was only my feet that hurt. Curious as to what motivates you towards the end of the "hump." I kept focusing on food, that is, if I could keep it down. Pepperoni cheese pizza, double hamburger with thick steak fries, steak sauce instead of ketchup...fantasizing about food usually kept me in the game. Don't get me wrong, this video looks tough on the lads. That was a quick pace! I'm sure they'll have harder challenges in the future. We had to wear a full kit to include brain buckets (helmets) and carry the unexpended ammo (blanks) that we didn't fire off during training. I hope that Fabziy can visit us Yanks in The Basic School in Quantico, VA (Crossroads of the US Marine Corps). You should stay for the full harassment package. That's 6 whole months of thick Northern Virginia vegetation to include icy winter winter flavors and moist blood sucking mosquito & tick infested summer months! America has somewhat modeled its US Marine Corps after the Royal Marines; so, you should check up on your illegitimate bastards across the pond. And, you can check out the US Marine Corps Museum while you're here. Come on over, it'll be fun! We've got special insect repellant to keep the bugs off, so don't be scared. ;-)

[@soultraveller5027]

Former British squadie. Here a real. One lol yeah will send over some girl Scouts. First to test the. Course Before us lads come if they do it then will will hop on a plane come over show u. Wank. Pits key board Warriors. How to do it. lol 😂😁🇬🇧🇬🇧. British banter can't beat it

[@andyocallaghan8906]

Sums it up you are driven by food,we are driven by beer,women and fighting.not always in that order

[@retrovenom4531]

Nice vid pal, looking forward to my basic training at Pirbright on 20th June 👊

[@Billa2014]

Me too, i am going for soldier development course this Sunday then to start basic training 20th of June all at Pirbright

[@retrovenom4531]

@@Billa2014 nice, ill see you there bud

[@Abc-ld6vv]

Real eye opener, I've been smoking for 7 years, I feel like cardio will be the down fall of me, I am so scared that I'll be rejected from the army. All I want is to make anyone proud of me, just anyone. I swear if i don't get into the army, I just don't know what to do with myself anymore. This made me more depressed then anything else.

[@GLAZERSOUT-oz8kh]

Any news?

[@wally139]

Bro just start running and just do it even if you can't quit smoking you can still get good at cardio, i'm currently in the basic course to become a paratrooper and the best runner in the platoon is a guy that smokes a pack a day

[@Otacatapetl]

We had a saying in the British army, I don't know if they still use it. "Train hard, fight easy".

[@sandyboots4754]

Yup, “Fatigue dissipates morale, and in the extreme a soldier will lose the will to survive. Train hard, fight easy”.

[@scpops]

Ahhhh....embracing the suck! Great vid... could feel nearly step and breath.

[@DanMTomo]

Epic video yet again, editing to the beat like that in the beginning is incredibly hard and you did a perfect job with it! I’m loving these regular uploads from you, can’t wait for the next one 👊🏻

[@Ronin7726]

nice spent some time down at the citadel , some good lads down there, had a few 29 chaps come to norway with us as well , bloody Harrys :p

[@wayneonthewater4829]

Big up to all my Jamaican brothers and sisters serving in the British Army.🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@green75ish]

Can I join the Jamaican army as a white Englishman? 🤬

[@therealbosstopob4l974]

@@green75ish Yeah, but unfortunately the Jamaican army is a joke

[@johnlustig4322]

Excellent on every level. Fantastic cast, narrative and production. Well done everyone........

[@Nkelebe]

Well done guys. When I lived in Africa, after uni, you have to do one year national service, and we did what was called 'death march'. This happened after 2-4 weeks of camp drills, and then you have to do the death march which was 10 kilometres on foot that is 6.2 miles. I told myself I was going to do it. And I and alot of other national youth corpers did it. A lot of people had to be taken by the ambulance but I was glad I did it. I'd like to do something like this again now that I'm older and out of shape. Looking at these guys, I just realized what I used to take for granted back in the day in Africa: walked over 3 miles and back to my primary school Community school 1 everyday I went to school. Secondary school was at least 2 miles each way, Emmanuel college, uni I walked over 6 miles each way to go to uni and back 5 days a week for 4 years. At that time I thought this was punishment, but now I wish I could do some of that. Such irony of life. Now that I'd like to do stuff like that I can't but when I did it everyday, I felt it was a punishing routine. Lesson: when you have the opportunity to do certain challenging things in life especially when you are younger, fit and have very little to lose, you better get it going or one day you will look back and wish you had. Go on lads!

[@reasonabledoubt6908]

That road run making my shins hurt👍

[@julianguy1000BC]

used a forward slung rifle with longer harness which allowed a rowing oars action which drives the persons hips forward and not to the side or cancels out one arm/side of the persons body which disrupts body flow . forward slung weapon is always also ready for use.

[@Kampfhamster81]

Running with boots, thats hurting just by thinking about it, but great work guys.

[@ww3032]

I wonder how comfortable those boots are. Certainly looked more comfortable than what I had.

[@flatmoon6359]

Human body is so different, I could march for ever,enjoyed the old CFT, but rubbish at running in boots. They were really awkward to run in. Altberg boots are so comfy compared to Boots Combat High(Boots Cardboard Horrible) as they nicknamed for good reason.

[@johnbanks4761]

boots are very different from when i was in, back in the 80s..those things look soft and cushy and dont they do forced marches with bergens anymore?? its been a while so im a bit out of touch. Also is that the SA80? bit lighter than the SLR we used to lug around ?

[@claverhouse1]

It's one training exercise out of many. L1A1 SLR weighed 4.9 kg loaded, the SA80 L85A2 weighs 6.5 kg loaded ( and thats with just the optical sight, add on all the other battle rattle you have to carry these days and it's a fair bit more). And don't forget the other weight you would not have experienced from all the extra issued kit there is now - body armour alone is another 7.5 kg. Lowa combat boots are 2 kg a pair.

[@johnbanks4761]

@@claverhouse1 sa80 weighs 8.4lbs my slr weighed 9.5..dont get me wrong..i have issues with the sa80..not our great service men and women though it may sound like it to you..i just see things in our military now as gentler and easier compare to a few decades ago..not the lads and lasses fault..more societies and the ones giving the orders

[@kevinord5074]

Yes

[@neilpetrie]

Very good filming and well done to the lads on the run. Remember that camp well.

[@jasondyer811]

Brilliant stuff lads,keep up the great work 👍

[@athame57]

I can't believe I used to do this sort of thing! I can't even run for a bus any more.

[@stephenedwards382]

My troop sergent when i was doing my training was 29 commando, always out running

[@JamesFromTexas]

Are those full leather combat boots? And if so, do you guys shine/polish them to a mirror finish?

[@soultraveller5027]

I belive. There sent to America for the shoe shine boys. Boot camp to polish gleaming shiny new then shipped back. Honest so I was told I'm a ex British squadie. I did my. Polishing. Cheers 😋😂😂

[@kevinadamson7571]

I could run all day carrying kit but I hated speed marching because I found it hard keeping step with all the other bigger guys .

[@lemmy6782]

That's nothing I go to the pub like that 7nights a week plus carrying the weapon .(it's a bad area)

[@terrycallow2979]

Why were the drill instructors not carrying webbing and rifle as well? When I was in 1970/74 they use too.

[@jimbaker3483]

love it, takes me back to junior soldiers battalion, British Army though,

[@alanrobinson2417]

This is the British Army. 29 Commando Royal Artillery 👍

[@andyp5706]

IN the 80's BAOR we did the 8 miles with 35lb of kit including rifle in 1 hour 50 mins for the combat fitness test, which was a good test & I always enjoyed doing them. For some reason they did some 3 mile in 33 mins tests with the same equipment at one point, they were harder than the 8 milers.

[@urbansyth1935]

"Soldiering On For Now", well in lads.

[@mrstamp5121]

I don’t know fudge all bout our Forces and the Training they have to go through in order to get to where they want to be, but Big Up the Lads who choose this route!

[@rodgeyd6728]

Super fit, great guys, super leadership 👍

[@bushtrash2286]

Im 50 years old , former British Army, now living in AZ , I still do this in the hot desert. well not so much running, but you dont want to run in the desert, to many cacti and stuff that would be more than happy to hurt you.

[@ForgottenVeteransUK]

Amazing videos as usual @fabziy brings back memories of tabbing in the 90's 🤣 Have to admit, we'd have got beasted for not having both hands on the rifle and we weren't allowed to use slings. Glad to see how times have changed 👍👍👍👍

[@JammyDodger45]

I've never understood the 'no slings' thing, what happens when you have to climb up or over something? Or do you mean only when Speed Marching? I recall a 9 Sqn RE lad losing a rifle in a river in Belize when doing a river crossing because he didn't have a sling in his webbing (They found it later), it just seems like one of the many stupid things that used to grit my shit when working with other units.

[@AbandonEarth911]

Soldiers of all lands unite.

[@robertbocking2720]

Well done guys I remember my days as a infantry soldier doing the speed marching I loved it

[@teshignatius]

Hey am from Africa Kenya I applied British army through online and it came through but I failed the last step, I had to have a sponsor who will host me during that recruitment period am 23yrs am still looking the way to join British army,Tell a friend to tell a friend I just need accomodation only 🙏😭

[@chieftug]

dont know about you guys but we did 100 meters march 100meters jog etc and that for 5 miles every two weeks

[@philadams92]

4 mile speed march! the BFT is only 3 miles, back in the day the Combat Fitness Test was 7miles. It is what it is, I expect the Royal Marines to do this without trying its bread and butter for elite infantry units such as the Parachute regiment and Marines. TAB tactical advance to battle Parachute Regiment Bread and Butter also., Marines Yomp lol The new boots look very comfortable compared to the 1970/80s DMS and putties wonder how they compare but they cant be worse. Webbing is similar but better than 58 pattern and personally I prefer the old DPM but then i,m an old fucker! I,m always just happy to see this generation in the forces and pushing themselves to the limit however it is set in this day and age. Stand by, Stand by....

[@briandoyle6188]

A very similar speed march was done nearly a thousand years ago twice in 2 weeks one being the battle of Stamford bridge in Yorkshire and the more famous one being battle of Hastings 1066..king Harold had confront a massive force that had landed in the north east of England king Harald of Norway and the English kings brother tostig.. English king Harold marched from South east England to the north east with a combination of fast walking and running gathering men on the way from the villages they passed through the English king Harold got his victory but he'd lost over 5,000 men whilst his men were celebrating Harold's spies told him that the Norman prince William the bastard had just landed on the south west coast.the English king Harold then had to march his exhausted men down to the south East to face William again fast paced gathering men as he went..king Harold faced William at battle in Sussex and the rest we know.1066 William defeats Harold's army and becomes William the conqueror..but the English king Harold had his men do something very similar and it was that effective it caught the Norwegian king Harald's men off guard most without there amour.... GRT stuff lads the suffering feel for yous..

[@alanwoodcock3284]

Great march but should of waited at london and rested his troops.The rest is history.😊

[@AXEL201211]

Yeah those funny runs out in the field they are hard and painful i hated the 7 miles run but when you finish you feel like god XDD grettings from your alied spain (regimiento de infanteria galicia 64)

[@milothehunk4688]

Oakhampton was my first ACF annual camp with Clwyd and Gwynedd ACF back in 2k13-14

[@theduke4726]

Just me or does it look easier in UBACs 🤔 my day was in smocks... hoofing effort lads.

[@bigmal1690]

Why don't they make this vid the new recruitment ad for the British army, that was inspiring, and made me proud to see our young lads out training

[@ColinH1973]

The Durham Light Infantry had the fastest marching pace in the British Army at 6mph. Every other regiment's fast pace was 4mph. My uncle was in the Durhams on D-Day.

[@joescott483]

Utter fkn bollox Para Reg do 10 Miles in 1hour 30 with stragglers allowed no more than 1.40 and it’s not an annual event it’s every friggin week and many times more 8 miles in 64 minutes no kit And many more Mon the Reg

[@spritbong5285]

After quick time they revert to marching and are in time, amazing.

[@Yojimbonh]

I am struck by the contrast at 4:58 when the group passes two little old ladies out for some fresh air. Protectors of the nation.

[@1947PIJ]

AACC 5/95…. Though our instructors also carried kit, especially the RE instructor. United We Conquer

[@Shanique20]

as always mate top notch content :)

[@nicholasroberts6954]

What's that ? About 7.5 MPH (150 BSI) on the trott and 5 MPH fast walk (100BSI). Then add the extra work from the back pack and the arms and belts (Add 50 BSI ?) - I don't think the British standards Institute/ International Labour Organisation has got a physiological effort expenditure scale that goes that high ! How long did it take ? Takes me (Retired civvy), sans pack, one and a half hours to do 5 miles up mild hill and down mild dale (About 3 MPH or 75 BSI), albeit with long-term medical condition.

[@laddythebaddy76]

Bullshit

[@davidmerceguefernandez2881]

Mi admiración al Ejército Británico y su soberanía en tan hermosas islas, saludos desde 🇨🇱.

[@bcool4068]

Great stuff! Reminds me of when I went to French Commando School in Germany. Lots of speed marches. Can't wait for more of the training.