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

[@hdesai1181]

@@shibby8765American taxpayer dollars hard at work

[@GiacomoRavioli]

I bought everything he uses. Im now performing my own VBSS’s quite successfully. Thanks, Force Recon Marine guy.

[@civicsr2cool]

Horn of Africa here we come!

[@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!

[@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

[@jt.8144]

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

[@awsomedude9111]

don't know why, maybe its his leadership but I find this video very calming.

[@Chevydude1982]

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

[@Rubeless]

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]

@@Rubeless 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

[@stevefowler2112]

Re: Force Recon....I was an 0311 Rifleman just after Vietnam, during ITR at Geiger when we got our first weekend pass a bunch of us were downtown in Jacksonville in a big bar/pool hall, there was the biggest fight I had ever seen in my life...lol, thinking back now as a 69 year old I have no idea why everyone was fighting but we were tearing the place up. Looking across the room there was the only undisturbed table with five or six guys just sitting there drinking their beer and whiskey. I asked a Corporal, hey what the fuck is their story? He said oh they're Force Recon.

[@dogevanzandt2889]

Shut up boomer

[@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

[@gingerlicious3500]

The carabiner for hooking into the climbing ladder is huge. Climbing those with full kit is no joke, especially when the climbs to get to the deck can be LONG. I once fell into the North Sea from about 50 feet up because I didn't have one that could reach the rungs and my arms gave out. Wasn't the only one who fell, either.

[@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

[@cliffords2315]

you need it, you can only keep afloat with full gear and boots on for so long, thats a better float system than we had in the Navy in the 80s. we had the May West floatations, puts you on yoru back i dont like that

[@Rspec_randy]

That Pale Horse Concepts Belt for the win! I just got mine in today and can’t wait to test it out and use it for work, training, Deployments.

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

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

[@Rubeless]

Are you 7 years old

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@Rubeless go outside

[@alexanderschooler579]

the M27 RWK makes my heart warm.

[@idontwannabehereprobably]

These are y’all’s best videos please drop them more often

[@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

[@paulzimmerman3895]

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

[@MAB3776s]

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

[@fatcatattack]

As an 0311 I've only interacted with Recon and Marsoc a handful of times but they've all been cool dudes

[@dogevanzandt2889]

No you haven't

[@fatcatattack]

@ little boy go do your homework instead of replying to every single comment 😂 you live a sad existence

[@SpngebobySalami]

@@dogevanzandt2889why so mad that he’s doing stuff you could never so

[@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.

[@bread8609]

Loved how simple this was

[@NegligentDischarged]

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

[@billgrant6175]

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

[@ifell3]

Nice you now got the floatation device!

[@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.

[@AlexanderEddy]

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

[@Rubeless]

You might like the sailors more.

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@Rubeless recon marines love BBC

[@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

[@Rubeless]

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

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@Rubeless GO OUTSIDE LMAO

[@jasonthompson5030]

More about the belt please.

[@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.

[@Rubeless]

First two comments are from clueless clowns.

[@cardboard_shaft]

@@Rubeless 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

[@OperatorJackYT]

Femper Fi Brother OORAH! 🦅🌎⚓

[@BoyofthePonte]

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

[@Booltubes]

Sleepin on the strawberry one

[@PSWaveRelay]

green one 👀

[@tpcleaning640]

My only recommendation would be to replace that midride for a safariland leg shroud. The leg shroud not only is WAY more comfortable but it has els slots for more accessories.

[@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

[@rogues1hit]

Great video, keep up the awesome content.

[@tepoo7772]

love seeing my coasties here

[@marcmmclellan]

I dig the NATO strap for the retention. If one pin fails the watch will hang letting you know. Regular strap gone! While doing zodiac training back in the day, the rope caught the (luckily cheap) watch about a foot from shore. Somewhere in the Pacific now…

[@civicsr2cool]

It’s awesome to see Marines getting dripped out these days! No more having to make do with what we got!

[@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

[@burnchruches]

When he showed his emergency flotation devices, i immediately thought about those two seals who apparently drowned from gear during a VBSS operation. Would they not have been equipped with similar devices? Both elements have similar mission sets and capabilities

[@andrewmwieda]

Would be cool to see a FAC kit as well!

[@AyandaKula]

The analogue over digital ✅

[@adamrecon]

If it is not in there, you need to throw your soft armor in. The plates you get issued are not stand alone. Also, the PC-Gen 3 is the only authorized carrier. Hopefully that is not the case for much longer though.

[@timfleming6545]

A designated marksman kit would be cool

[@-1-285]

loved the vid keep up the good work !

[@Sdukes001]

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

[@Steverog321]

QD often fails when exposed to salt water

[@kevinmcdowell3446]

@@Steverog321as handy as they are, they can fail. Especially if exposed to salt water. Can’t risk the rifle going into the drink.

[@Sdukes001]

@@Steverog321 now I understand

[@DC-bk6ep]

I have had 3 break on me.

[@Rubeless]

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

[@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.

[@joshlast5420]

Pale Horse Concepts belt mentioned! RAAHHHH

[@kimtanz2889]

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

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

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

[@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

[@civicsr2cool]

It’s awesome to see Marines getting dripped out these days! No more having to make do with what we got! He forgot to mention if he’s running chuck taylors or not tho 😢

[@elijahanderson6736]

Good ole Trex Ragnarök holster. Nice

[@BrahmBones]

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

[@jonny2954]

VBSS dude.

[@Rubeless]

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

[@jeffstroud2459]

Great Video 👊

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

why are kit shake downs so addictive

[@clintonlloyd1862]

What is the belt system again that’s a pretty neat option

[@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.

[@MadGBBR]

Hell yeah 🤙

[@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

[@RandoCreshindo]

Nice kit bro

[@PSWaveRelay]

Sick video boys!

[@KAR3182]

Did the SEALS that passed on that recent VBSS mission likely have those flotation belt system?

[@rafbandit3207]

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

[@PSWaveRelay]

Pale Horse Concepts

[@breadm8101]

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

[@MM-kv8ly]

Great low tech way to cover the watch.

[@keionbradley4254]

awwww damn, remember last recon unit i did Op4 with still used the m45a1, they didnt phase it out already did they?

[@Dummassa]

Can We kit A Force Recon Marines kit for deep reconnaissance

[@PSWaveRelay]

I second this

[@MrKakemann1]

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

[@briancooper2112]

Great video!

[@vernondunbar5846]

Good video Semper Fi!

[@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

[@scarlite4518]

super cool

[@tripplej6053]

Can you do a piece on clip ons?

[@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

[@raider_1942]

Since we already see their their kit for black ops (Raid, DA, VBSS) in this video. Can we see their loadout for green ops (reconnaissance) in the next one as well?

[@shootscoot883]

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

[@shootscoot883]

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

[@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.

[@GoaTrex2531]

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

[@Doodlefisher]

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

[@VinnyS9143101982]

The SARC Carrie’s that plus a full medical kit

[@Fieasco189]

What cammies are those big dawg? Top looks like a normal frog, but bottoms?

[@brock.landerz]

Born primitive

[@mixmix1487]

@@brock.landerzpricey

[@Fieasco189]

Thank you.

[@jasestrong]

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

[@Rubeless]

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.

[@EricVernor]

Go 2011....same pluses of 1911, but double stack 9mm, same 20 rounds. Add red dot and x300 light!

[@WeaponizedNerd]

@@EricVernor oh if it were only that simple.

[@11ccom]

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

[@LongRon6969]

I wanna see an EOD kit shakedown

[@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.

[@tl5606]

Way too much spray and splash that could activate something like that. What you described is mitigated by a rescue boat, and dedicated rescue swimmers/swim buddies.

[@charlesgreen3538]

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

[@Rubeless]

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

[@PSWaveRelay]

Mustang Survival

[@joejoeseesingtons]

Sweet rifle

[@PrestonMcconnell-sf9xm]

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

[@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

[@AR-ly7yt]

Swift, Silent, Deadly

[@DragonNectar]

did those SEALs that went overboard and drowned not have those flotation devices?

[@CoolSmoovie]

Get some IDF guys in this series as soon as possible. I’m sure they’ve got some great urban warfare kit insight

[@mayhemclique7732]

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

[@ryanburgess5497]

Sangin Instruments.... A true man of culture

[@The_Argent]

Anyone have experience with the Qore hydration packs? Basically like a Jerry can and a camel back had a baby the shape and size of a sapi plate.

[@conspiracybass3195]

No side plates?

[@PSWaveRelay]

Usually not during VBSS

[@Trillshotyou]

Are those 8x10 plates the carrier looks very small.

[@florian_enjoyer]

Is that a pale horse concepts belt?

[@pyeitme508]

Awesome 😎