Kit Shake Down: Force Recon Marine VBSS

[@jonc4050]

I wanna see a full infantry soldiers kit, not a 3 mag kit, but a full blown battle kit. We need a video on this

[@theecrazyman94]

Everyone wants to copy kits of people in the videos rather than figure out what works best for you. These videos are foundations for you to expound your own personal experiences on. Best part about spiritus is they have fully customizable platforms. They even have a “build your kit” option

[@Nibby802]

Full infantry soldiers kit? 10 mags minimum, 5L of water, and at least 48H of sustainment on just your kit. This is the base line and doesn’t include a day pack let alone a main pack

[@Dogsoldier12B]

There's quit a few videos on that

[@theBrownman28]

Literally just throw 3 double mag pouches, some grenade/ 40 mm pouches, a general purpose pouch, ifak, and camelback and that's it. I'm sure it might have changed a little since I've been out but grunts don't carry anything special. Do carry a lot of weight tho

[@Joosebox24]

Check out the grunts perspective he gives real infantry kits

[@iannelson2616]

Love to see the recon community getting the spotlight for once. I feel like these dudes do not get nearly enough of the credit they deserve

[@Jaeger04]

Pretty much. Completely underrated in the sof community simply because they aren’t a part of socom. Last time I checked they were basically the only ones that can self sustain properly.

[@ryanwfaulk]

We really don't,but we don't do it for the fame.

[@shibby8765]

@@Jaeger04 also have been greatly underutilized in the past 10 years or so. No real fight and then stick in the fact that they are playing second fiddle to marsoc a lot of the time now and they don't see as much as they used to. Was weird seeing a bunch of force recon guys on the same meu as me when in all the stories you hear them doing wild shit but all they did was sit around on the ship like the rest of us for 6 months

[@michaeldove3377]

@@Jaeger04Regiment 1000% self sustains lol

[@AyandaKula]

Dreaming of the day they have a Ranger and CAG on. Nice kit Andy 😎

[@HayasaTribe]

you'll see nothing but the most minimalist kit on them. Nothing extraordinary

[@joshuaroun14]

Had a few army SF’s, almost similar in kit. You won’t find anything eccentric besides being as minimal as possible.

[@065Tim]

"NoThInG ToO CrAzY" while he shows his breaching shotgun, breaching charge, EUD, $18000 NODs, back panel, dangler, 20 chemlights... But not a single drop of oil.

[@andy69696]

there's a business insider video with a ranger psg.

[@Chameleox]

Ranger/CAG/SEAL assaulter gear dumps are a dime a dozen. What I like about Spiritus’s channel is the focus on units and tasks that one might not immediately think about. The emphasis on how the mission/environment drives the gear is awesome!

[@jt.8144]

ON Duty presentation. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. Unlike the majority of "living room" gun presentations by "retired" personnel.

[@BlueJayWaters]

This is the one I've been waiting for. When I got into the Navy Reserve, I was cross assigned with 4RECON-D. Worked with a few SARC's and some Recon Marines. I was only with them for a short time, but they were absolute professionals to the highest degree. Rah Devil Dogs, from Doc

[@ChronicAndIronic]

i loved doing VBSS with the Coasties in the South Pacific. most fun deployment because of that and was first name basis with everyone

[@MAB3776s]

As an offshore commercial fisherman, I appreciate this video. The way this world is going it just might come in handy…

[@my8room]

At 5:15, after hitting the deck, both guys appear to fling their fast rope gloves off that are tethered to their wrists somehow. Pretty cool little detail. Quick way to ditch the bulky gloves without losing them.

[@SocialismDoesntWork]

Its been a thing for a lonnngggggggggg time..

[@BRYKH123]

Its kinda waste tbh.. real life you just throw em away.. training you have the time to put em in the pocket

[@tribeval]

probably an open backed leather mitten

[@imacleod14]

Cut a hole in the wrist cuff of the glove, run a zip tie through it with loose loop, put wrist through loop. Source: did VBSS

[@WeaponizedNerd]

Just big zip ties on welders gloves

[@Chevydude1982]

its about damn time force recon got some good kit. awesome shit!

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Had it since day one. It’s the Marine that gets the job done, not bs nylon. The Vietnam guys did more work than any of us and they had nothing.

[@Chevydude1982]

@@HWG-wm8ld not talkin nylon,sbrs and pvs 31. u never had that shit cause that was socom issue only.thats what i was talking about.

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@Chevydude1982 he’s a weird angry force recon dude spam replying to every comment on here lmao

[@Chevydude1982]

@@cardboard_shaft lol

[@alexanderschooler579]

the M27 RWK makes my heart warm.

[@ericbergfield6451]

Those "tactical flotation support systems" are exactly what I hope every Marine has on their kit EDIT: +69 clout to the video editor(s) of this presentation; absolutely fantastic work

[@TAK.KNOWLOGY]

Back in the day I ran the Magpul sling good sling but I came across one I love, it's the Edgar Sherman Design ESD Sling Tactical Rifle Sling 2-Point. I run it using Paracord, I use the Edgar Sherman Design Paracord Guide, it help the paracord last a lot longer. Loved the video, check out the Sling see what you thing. Semper Fi

[@bread8609]

Loved how simple this was

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Really great to see that equipment in one tight package. Thanks.

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

I gotta say, over the beach is the sickest plate carrier name I've ever heard

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Are you 7 years old

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@HWG-wm8ld go outside

[@tepoo7772]

love seeing my coasties here

[@ifell3]

Nice you now got the floatation device!

[@billgrant6175]

Great video. Glad you showed your watch! The coolest part!!.

[@OperatorJackYT]

Femper Fi Brother OORAH! 🦅🌎⚓

[@AlexanderEddy]

The more Marines I have around, the more I like it

[@HWG-wm8ld]

You might like the sailors more.

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@HWG-wm8ld recon marines love BBC

[@lanceshields106]

Last time I was this early my girlfriend laughed at me.

[@zomie1111]

😂😂 making me spit out my cereal reading this first comment 😂

[@slapkit51]

You just heard this last night. 😢😢

[@Token_Black_Guy]

Get a new gf king

[@AyandaKula]

The analogue over digital ✅

[@yuvarlanamayabiliyorum]

Shaw Concepts, Usurper belt system and Arc Placard V3

[@C0D3studios]

I think the belt is actually an older version of the Pale Horse Concepts belt.

[@andrewbrown151]

I was VBSS 21 years ago...my how the kit has changed...we were tri color dcu and a few chocolate chip...all black LBT floating tac vests, LBT drop holsters, no helmets, black diamond climbing harnesses, and teva boat shoes...

[@thePreparedFather]

What's LBT brother

[@cgc2023]

@@thePreparedFatherlondon bridge trading co.

[@Frank-uw5xq]

London Bridge Trading... Nylon gear company...

[@thePreparedFather]

@@Frank-uw5xq thanks brother

[@Glorakoth]

Relying on just his belt and no harness surprised me, don't think I would do it without a harness.

[@NegligentDischarged]

God bless and always protect the Marines. Love you guys. Semper Fi do or die.

[@rogues1hit]

Great video, keep up the awesome content.

[@BoyofthePonte]

White monster at 0:21, personally i like the red one more !

[@Booltubes]

Sleepin on the strawberry one

[@PSWaveRelay]

green one 👀

[@usernamealreadytaken770]

Even though they aren’t SOCOM, they’re just as good as any SOCOM unit and I admire them just as much.

[@TheDovahkiin05]

I mean the definitely do not have the capabilities that SOF units posses but I see what you’re saying

[@parusol235]

⁠@@TheDovahkiin05The Marine Corps’ Reconnaissance community is extremely well entrenched within USSOCOM, both Force and Division. AFSOC SR routinely send over students to participate in Recon’s advanced courses such as RTLC or others offered in conjunction with EOTG in almost every class tack. Hell even when MARSOC was first stood up (and it’s predecessor, Det One) they were all pulled from the Force Reconnaissance companies since their mission set and necessary capabilities were already there. They have the resources, they already have black side missions today, and they are most certainly not something you should underestimate.

[@HWG-wm8ld]

First two comments are from clueless clowns.

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@HWG-wm8ld you’re mad you’re not SOF lmao

[@TheDovahkiin05]

@@parusol235 tracking brother I love working with reccondos, I’m just saying advanced SOF capabilities like IW or FID are not something recon does

[@jeffstroud2459]

Great Video 👊

[@spencerh1813]

I work in the maritime military environment so I’m looking at ideas for how other people set up their gear. Especially when ounces are pounds and pounds are pain.

[@scarlite4518]

super cool

[@hgkar]

Great info. Well spoken solider with practical knowledge. Thanks for sharing man.

[@DC-bk6ep]

Every marine just became enraged that you called him a “soldier” lol

[@hgkar]

I know better - was exhausted watching the video after a double shift. No offense intended. All the marines I’ve met had an amazing ability to break all the equipment we issued them. It’s a gift. 😱😁

[@DC-bk6ep]

@@hgkar lol im not a marine. I was a soldier. It’s always fun messing with marines

[@HWG-wm8ld]

If you knew better, you would not have made this mistake.

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@HWG-wm8ld GO OUTSIDE LMAO

[@elijahanderson6736]

Good ole Trex Ragnarök holster. Nice

[@briancooper2112]

Great video!

[@andrewmwieda]

Would be cool to see a FAC kit as well!

[@timfleming6545]

A designated marksman kit would be cool

[@jasonthompson5030]

More about the belt please.

[@MadGBBR]

Hell yeah 🤙

[@RandoCreshindo]

Nice kit bro

[@billynomates920]

i'm 48 never served in the military been on a helicopter or even a ship at sea so why am i watching this? interesting.

[@albiecho03]

watching what you never had the sack to do 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@PSWaveRelay]

Sick video boys!

[@MM-kv8ly]

Great low tech way to cover the watch.

[@kimtanz2889]

Our military 🪖 is bad ass...love, Nana

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

why are kit shake downs so addictive

[@mayhemclique7732]

oh shit my SPIE rigging b-roll of the 31st MEU MRF made it on here 04:10 💀

[@11ccom]

Efficiency of motion. And patrol your street like you own it.

[@andrewwilkey6195]

I'm kind of shocked you guys aren't wearing some sort of automatic salt water activated floatation device. Going over while unconscious would be my biggest fear.

[@joejoeseesingtons]

Sweet rifle

[@pyeitme508]

Awesome 😎

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

I like amber colored Lenz as I can see in the dark and still have some protection from sunlight.

[@ryanburgess5497]

Sangin Instruments.... A true man of culture

[@Sdukes001]

Was surprised to hear no qd on the sling. Never had any issues with mine.

[@zacharyrogers8018]

QD often fails when exposed to salt water

[@kevinmcdowell3446]

@@zacharyrogers8018as handy as they are, they can fail. Especially if exposed to salt water. Can’t risk the rifle going into the drink.

[@Sdukes001]

@@zacharyrogers8018 now I understand

[@DC-bk6ep]

I have had 3 break on me.

[@HWG-wm8ld]

You going to a public range a few times a year, you should not have any problems.

[@AR-ly7yt]

Swift, Silent, Deadly

[@shootscoot883]

Another "I'm just doing my job bro"!!!

[@rybaneightsix5085]

I think i know what you mean by that, but could you elaborate?

[@shootscoot883]

@@rybaneightsix5085 when and if shtf and he is ordered to round up Americans deemed threats of the US by the "government"!!!!!

[@Doodlefisher]

PBS-1 “brought to you by financial supporters and viewers like you!”😊

[@breadm8101]

Friction holsters are the worst saw someone run a bungee cord to hold their gun in and I tried it for a while💀

[@Paprikawastaken]

So the Navy has Marine corps. Infantry for generic war fighting. MARSOC, for fulfilling the multiple purposes of an SF green beret. And the recon gang for VBSS + most aforementioned missions. SWCC to drive da boat. NSWDG to operate at a tier 1 capacity. I guess they need SEALs for publicity and recruiting.

[@BrahmBones]

Made me nervous about not filling water up all the way. Ask the guys who were at Mogadishu about that.

[@jonny2954]

VBSS dude.

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Completely different situation. If there are people on the boat, there will be drinking water.

[@Kieran.Walsh.]

Nice

[@johnsarangel]

First Spear has a plate carrier that has an integrated flotation device for waterborne operations too…

[@PSWaveRelay]

They use those but strictly for combat diving operations. It acts as a full buoyancy compensator

[@jasestrong]

Do the Force Recon guys miss having a 1911 vs the G19/M18

[@HWG-wm8ld]

No

[@WeaponizedNerd]

The 1911 was a great gun but there are a few shortfalls that makes it hard to say yes. Magazine capacity, and the gun fitment being so tight that if you get sand/dirt in the slide it may be difficult to function. The M18 has fixed both of those issues and it's an easy gun to shoot well. There will always be something that just feels right about a 1911 though...

[@PSWaveRelay]

No. The nostalgia of the 1911 is ther just because recon was the last to field it. It shot beautifully, but the lighter 9mm pistol with a far greater round count per mag is always a win.

[@journeyman7189]

Great breakdown on your kit Andy. Always interesting. Those floaters were pretty cool. Can they hold up 2 that are kitted out the same? Nate

[@jasonmanuel8917]

I keep looking for a face mask like the one he uses in his wrist but all I can find are the dry fit or fleece ones

[@BombDog5812]

bros watch is classified

[@vitcon4273]

0:52 I'm from the country that owning gun as a civilian is banned, so I don't have real experience in this but I wonder doesn't your thumb on the left hand block the way of that IR laser ?

[@tommyguptill]

Yeah, it can get a little awkward depending on what laser device you have, so you kinda have to improvise your grip, and not do the whole “grip clamp C”

[@WeaponizedNerd]

This big guy is a nasty leftie

[@rafbandit3207]

Anyone know what belt/ inner belt that is? Really digging that inner belt

[@PSWaveRelay]

Pale Horse Concepts

[@Ravenchaos52]

Awesome kit. But a Marine without a knife? That's crazy!

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Multi tool has a blade and scissors will be used far more often.

[@remo_williams]

As soon as you add boats and water to things, it just seems to make things more difficult.

[@MrKakemann1]

Buoyant plates? And what shoes and socks do you run?

[@valkry007]

wonder if those two seals that drown would have been saved with this flotation device.

[@mixmix1487]

I was thinking the same thing. I know frogman are supposed to wear their version as I have done boarding drills with them, back in 2012.

[@Whiskey.Tango.Actual]

The frog top has a built-in watch cover 🤯 but I digress

[@WearilyMistaken]

I find your lack of high speed distributing.

[@Whiskey.Tango.Actual]

@@WearilyMistaken v-biz recondos are so high speed the sea breeze blows their sleeves up. -Every SgtMaj

[@WearilyMistaken]

@@Whiskey.Tango.Actual but Master Guns approves.

[@tripplej6053]

Can you do a piece on clip ons?

[@charlesshelton7989]

Nut ruck is funny

[@okokokok-pv7lz]

🦅 🌎 ⚓️

[@stackupbreachclear4679]

Interesting that you boys mostly hold low port with your rifle like army, when squids usually hold high while clearing

[@WearilyMistaken]

TRex Arms holster. Noice.

[@GoaTrex2531]

The flotation system is a nice advancement in gear. What is the weight of the gear you are carrying?

[@bdmngs5884]

Consider transition lenses. They work OK in most lighting conditions. If you're out in the sun all the time, shades are better. Gonna be in the dark all the time, clear are better. I think he's rocking a Shaw Concepts Placard

[@Frank-uw5xq]

I've used Amber lenses in my Oakley's Like em' alot for all day in sun

[@065Tim]

You are issued clear, yellow and dark. You don't want to miss anything when entering a darkend interior, so use clear.

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Transition lenses take time to adjust. We spend hours surfing with no shades.

[@t34roarmy91]

Barasca

[@andrewbunner3591]

What tactical waist pouch is he rocking?

[@fwd9609]

I’ve been looking too. No luck

[@PSWaveRelay]

Eagle Industries. issued to recon you may not find it on the civ market.

[@PSWaveRelay]

Spiritus has one that can hold a little more in it than the eagle industries one and multiple camo patterns

[@andrewbunner3591]

@@PSWaveRelay interesting, thanks for letting me know

[@fwd9609]

@@PSWaveRelay legend thanks man

[@noahlockhart986]

Why is your peq not forward mounted? You’re not tuning a hydra

[@Dummassa]

Can We kit A Force Recon Marines kit for deep reconnaissance

[@PSWaveRelay]

I second this

[@PrestonMcconnell-sf9xm]

Can we get an airforce kit maybe a special reconnaissance member or tacp?

[@conspiracybass3195]

No side plates?

[@PSWaveRelay]

Usually not during VBSS

[@skim193]

spie rig is now hrst..

[@ammo_mammal]

Anyone know what brand gloves he has?

[@cardboard_shaft]

i've heard Recon Marines love BBC

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Take another selfie tool

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@HWG-wm8ld do you also like BBC?

[@aj2nacino]

Where can I buy these kind of nomex gloves at 2:55?

[@IrishPennant0311]

Search the Googles for nomex flight gloves.

[@mixmix1487]

No idea. I just cut mine and stitched the rim back together

[@anthonyaragon6639]

​@@mixmix1487Same. They look like the green frog gloves with the longer cuff cut out.

[@065Tim]

Get mechanix.

[@jonny2954]

@@065Tim Mechanics are the opposite from nomex lol. Burned through so many of them using machineguns.

[@leamon_3]

I never thought how do you counter a VBSS? If you let say "handle" them there's still the air power. The boats and limited space. 2:31 so setting fire to ship? to cause a lit and hazardous enviorment. So at that point if the ship has enemies would be better to trap them on the ship and chip away at them to prevent escape and prevent (if the assets are willing) to fire on the ship and destroy it. Defending against this is a nightmare.

[@PSWaveRelay]

Watch captain philips..

[@poly408]

Is this the same as marsoc?

[@Yeet20001]

why didnt that navy seal who drowned have that flotation device?

[@kashimalunaria1169]

Why is he running two signal lights at the same time? Isn't the Hel-Star enough to do its job if not better than that V-Lite?

[@HWG-wm8ld]

What if one takes a shit

[@kb7.62]

Flares ???

[@charlesgreen3538]

Can I get more info on the Manufacturer for the inflation pouches on the belt please.

[@HWG-wm8ld]

You don’t want distorted vision. You need to distinguish colors.

[@PSWaveRelay]

Mustang Survival

[@msjessicaelyse]

I've been looing for a good pair of Nomex gloves; anyone know where I can get those ones?

[@seong7367]

Pls somebody tell me where the gloves and multitoll came from😢

[@rasmustuominen3629]

Will you make an kit shake down for an combat medic?

[@theecrazyman94]

They have one already going over the delta bag with an 18D

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

I still have my clear lens glasses that you showed here.

[@Mike-ukr]

why aren't there any quick access tourniquets?

[@HWG-wm8ld]

He had them in his Fanny bag

[@DC-bk6ep]

Why would you not use a retention holster? Makes no sense to me

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Lack of experience

[@SpiritusSystems]

Personal preference. He has more than enough experience to make that call.