Military | Modern Day British Army | Soldiers kit

Military | Modern Day British Army | Soldiers kit
Welcome back to episode five. In this episode I will take you through some basic kit set ups on the new virtus body Armour. I will leave a link or let you know where you can get any of the non issued pouches on show in this video. Its all about what the modern day British army soldier looks and fights like today.
[e-mail] for any questions on pouch tailoring or design
Blue Force Gear M4 triple pouch . Providing the extra 3 mag slots at the front.
Horizon laminate mag pouch with inserts
Fero concepts dangler
Zap number or any tactical premium quality patch - Flimmuur Tactical / ftactical

[@Marty32]

Great stuff, love seeing how gear is done in other countries. Hello from a Canadian Forces member

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks, prety cool being viewed for Canada! I definitely want to get out there at some point to film. Sweet landscapes over with you.

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

Lads, well done and thank you for your service to the British Army. Stay safe, keep well, always come back home

[@Nobody-dm2ol]

Do prospective POs have their NHS history checked?

[@froggy3859]

May God protect you and bring you back safe always!❤️ From (hopefully) a future Grenadier Guard.

[@callumpatterson3430]

always

[@thebelfastvikingmartinbrow3603]

Bit of a difference from my old 58 pattern webbing in 1984 and SLR. ..or SMG..LMG..GPMG.. never used the L96 sniper rifle. But I loved the 9mm Browning. But am so old I remember firing the SMLE 303 as an army cadet in the start of the 80s just thinking I went from the 303 to 7.62 to 5.56. but the best British army rifle I ever shot and only one shot. The Brown Bess musket.

[@harry9392]

I still got my spare 58 pattern kit plus my green maggot

[@christophermarshall5015]

58 patt oh yes really fun when wet [lol] gimmpy loved it,slr loved it,smg? satans pop gun great if you had an 84 mm otherwise crap and the browning? a wet dream of a pistol,great for the old civvie escort in NI

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

@@harry9392 my lad takes my maggot off to when he is doing festivals

[@gfield1607]

Really good video and a great explanation to why people buy their own kit. It’s not about looking ally it’s about being better at your job. Even a small piece of better kit can make a difference.

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks, yeah your exactly right. Everything could always be better innovation and always moving forward.

[@NorikKruegerBTCSQN]

Very interesting to see that! I'm collecting British army gear and your video is helpful for me to get close to that "soldier" type of stuff I still got the Osprey mk IV but I'm looking forward to buy me the new virtus gear anyway keep it up guys

[@Rangermedia]

Norik Krueger BTC 3. SQN Appreciated 🤟🏻

[@adrianfrift7571]

Good luck with finding virtus kit, that shit is ridiculously priced 🤣

[@-zerocool-]

Thanks for the kit video, youtube severely lacks in a lot of content in which you are providing, nice one!

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate appreciated

[@harry9392]

I was on the formation parade of the Royal Irish Regiment ,discharged in 02 Man the kit has changed in such a short time even the the rank has changed I used to be a private not ranger, but really good to see the new kit I had the mk 6 helmet when in prone it was a menace , my med kit was in a respirator pouch (Team Medic) in the 80's we used to buy kit from boots to jackets we used to say any idiot can be uncomfortable we were very comfy. We even bought our own off duty Ppw's some guys carried a uzi me glock 19 but loved my browning 9 mill. An old mate was in your battalion but now commissioned not sure if I should say his name personal security keep the old noggin down FAUGH A BALLAGH

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah kit and equipment has come a long way and no sign of slowing down. We are receiving some high tech kit this year to start training with, to help us when deployed. Funny to hear that lads were even buying Gucci kit back in the 80s. Yeah “Ranger” has been adopted well with everyone here. That’s what makes our Regiment so good is all the history it has from our past Regiments. Looking at doing a few videos at a later stage on the history of previous units who made what we are today. One on each, to spread the word to generations who might not know. UDR, Irish Rangers, Royal Ulster Rifles, Royal Irish Fusiliers, the 87th and 27th to name a few all really interesting stuff. Looking at one a month on here focusing on History once I get some routine back.

[@harry9392]

@@Rangermedia I love military History I have a book on the Irish Regiments , A great read we used to buy Danner boots had a few American water bottle pouch I hand some M14 ammo pouches on my belt order without the yoke and extra field dressing taped to my belt as well. I even used an American ALICE pack instead of our issue began gas burner instead of hexi blocks . Always got the best kit for the job . I really miss the job, it was great. Was there a guy called Bob Gillespie with you a few years ago he is an officer nowadays.

[@harry9392]

@@Rangermedia The Americans get confused they thought we were Irish Army Ranger wing and thought that 3 Squadron RAF Regiment was the RAF Special forces , was very funny we were in Senneybridge in 95 or 96 and we actually ran a groupe of USMC guys into the ground they failed our old CFT they showed up in combat trousers and T shirt and trainers we the usual weight weapon helmet and they asked us were we Irish Army Ranger Wing we then asked Dose Royal Irish not give it away . We did enjoy working with the USMC even caught up with friends doing DS staff for selection . Long time ago I still miss it but we are all in contact with each other. FAUGH A BALLAGH

[@christophermarshall5015]

yep in the 1980's we bought a lot of our own gear [mainly yanks surplus] we had an OC who said we could wear what we wanted on exercise once[at long as it was green/cammo] we turned up looking like a group of mercenaries from some cheap war film we had kit from just about every nato country the CSM went of the scale episcopic

[@harry9392]

@@christophermarshall5015 I used an American alice pack when working in south Armagh .Still have it and still in good nick and my spare water bottles and pouches, am I sad or what

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Cracking video boys, surprised your OC and MOD gave this the green light. Mint content.

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks plenty more to come over the next wile,

[@stealthandysteath1069]

Morning lads. Stay safe thanks for time and sharing. Atb Andy

[@Rangermedia]

Morning and thanks mate

[@MrBrewsk]

There is nothing wrong with using modified kit. If it works for you then so be it. I modified a lot of my kit when I was in so that it worked better. Matter of fact, my son used quite a bit of my kit when he went to Afghanistan. He said it worked a lot better than the crap he said that they were issued. Awesome video. Take care and be safe.

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks for the comment. Its great to learn that soldiers have been doing this in the past , really taking pride in the profession. Even more so to hear that your son got to use kit handed down to him on operations.

[@benadamson8958]

Great stuff great to see what the guys on the ground run. Can’t wait to finish my training and get into battalion. Only a couple weeks left. FAB

[@thebelfastvikingmartinbrow3603]

Sorry for asking. How are you enjoying the experience. Do you still run or match every where.

[@benadamson8958]

The Belfast Viking Martin Brown yea u still do all that and I’m enjoying it as it’s all apart of training to be the best so yea I do enjoy it very much

[@Rangermedia]

Ben Adamson nice keep the end down mate the end is in sight 💪

[@thebelfastvikingmartinbrow3603]

@@benadamson8958 how long is infantry training basic. I only did 14weeks as I was none infantry in the 80s Then trade training. Sorry for asking so many questions.

[@benadamson8958]

The Belfast Viking Martin Brown training is 14 weeks phase 1 then u do another 14 weeks phase two

[@camrenwick]

"We done this like two, three days ago". Checks the time on his watch.

[@jakhaughton1800]

Great regiment the Irish Rangers. Love from Hereford! Keep up the good work

[@CombatReadyHQ]

Great video mate 👍

[@Rangermedia]

Craig Military Fitness Vlogs Cheers mate, loving the training program push 💪👍

[@CombatReadyHQ]

@@Rangermedia thanks mate 💪👍

[@CombatReadyHQ]

That med pouch sleeve is the lads email the one in the description mate?

[@Rangermedia]

Craig Military Fitness Vlogs no mate, but I’ll ask the one in the description in the morning if he can do the same.

[@CombatReadyHQ]

@@Rangermedia ok mate I've just emailed him anyway see what he says, if you could send a picture maybe as I like the look of yours mate. If you don't mind

[@fishcatcherfleas]

Great video,,, same as back in the day, joined 84,,, ended up buying better gear as issue kit was poor.

[@kierantennant1158]

Great video as allways ☘️🥊

[@Rangermedia]

Kieran Tennant 🤟🏻

[@leedixon3544]

First class episode👍

[@calmolly1]

Great video guys

[@donalmccann]

Great video lads! Where do you get the “Irish Ranger” shoulder patch?

[@Rangermedia]

D McC just had the tailor knock them up mate.

[@donalmccann]

Ranger Media cheers mate

[@Rangermedia]

D McC no problems at all mate. 🤟🏻

[@WembleyGaming]

How did you manage to get the patch there in the centre of the plate carrier ?

[@Ben_2761]

Velcro probs

[@Theadhdtrucker]

Cam some explain why they have side arms in what seems like barracks

[@arandomguy4219]

Great video, but I’ve always had two questions. Firstly, how much are you allowed to swap out the equipment / buy add ons and secondly, how much range time do you get before deployments? Thanks for any help!

[@davepoole5582]

Ace show....... Back in my days I was a marksman.... would that be the same as a sharpshooter ?

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah you would be moved towards the sharpshooter being the better shot in the team.

[@egorluk6488]

holy moly i had a hard time understanding these lads! was that an irish accent?

[@tyrese685]

Egor luk no your English is just BAD! I I’m from London and I understood EVERY single word perfectly, so sorry to say it, but it’s you 🙃.

[@egorluk6488]

@@tyrese685 you're right english isn't my native language and im not doubting whether their english is good. my initial point being that i do not understand them due to my bad english but even i can understand that they have some different accent from the normal "bbc" english. oh and i was just wondering which exact accent was it

[@tyrese685]

Egor luk oh that’s alright I thought English was your first language oops well if that’s the case your doing good I can only speak one language 😂

[@egorluk6488]

@@tyrese685 well, if my native language was considered as an international i guess i would know only one language as well) also, would you mind helping me out with understanding which accent do those folks hold, please?

[@tyrese685]

Egor luk it was an Irish accent and what language is this?

[@danwakefield5160]

Quality video as always mate, are you still using the med sleeve? Looks a great idea and im struggling to find something similar?

[@torpedeo1]

FAB lads

[@domyare6932]

Are you able to a video on bergen and daysack.

[@Rangermedia]

Dom Yare yeah I can do, I’ll have a look at the differences between a old tailored to the new virtus Bergen and all the day sack variants. Won’t be for a few weeks though.

[@domyare6932]

@@Rangermedia that's fine sounds like it will make a brilliant video

[@jamesadams7600]

Do officers ever get to use the Sharpshooter rifle or the GPMG? Also are officers able to go for external specialty training such as Sniper qualification? Cheers in advance.

[@Rangermedia]

James Adams so if you go Infantry officer you will get to use both weapon systems in technically your phase 2 in Brecon. Platoon commanders battle course. Everyone in your platoon so students on the course will fill all the roles in the platoon ie sharpshooter and machine gunner as well as other roles like section commander, platoon Sargent and your actual role platoon commander. Once you’ve passed the course and you head to your Regiment then Your in your role as platoon commander. Don’t get me wrong you could fire them on range days with your platoon but you just wouldn’t be in these roles on exercise or operations. Usually the sniper course is just a route for others ranks so not direct entry officers. The platoon commander for an infantry sniper platoon is a Clsgt. You can go down the route of patrols platoon commander as a direct entry officer, this post is captain and once you’ve had experience in your Regiment. Extremely important job so there’s usually competition for that role.

[@jamesadams7600]

Ranger Media Understood, thanks for the detailed reply! One of the small downsides of going the officer route :)

[@Rangermedia]

James Adams no problem. Only a small down side, but you get to lead and make the plan for whatever problem the platoon encounters. It’s a Gleaming job and if you choose that path you’ll not regret it.

[@harry9392]

James Adams Would not trust officers with a pea shooter or a map , but in training officers fire all weapons of the infantry so yes you would I hope you really enjoy joining up I have had a few good friends who went to Sandhurst they thought it was second to none good luck my young friend.

[@johnmutton799]

At least he has 7.62, better than the crap 22 rifle the rest have. The worst thing they did was get rid of the SLR. Even the yanks respected that rifle. Velcro is bad for making a noise. Same with plastic sheaths. Cover those with inner tube rubber, if knocked it deadens the sound. Keep safe lads!

[@chromalighting2363]

So what were you and Quinn doing “last week”? Obviously don’t tell me if you’d have to kill me....

[@CCXjunk]

Do you have a link for the med pouch sleeve? Looks class

[@polarbear798]

where do you keep your kit when you don't need it

[@Rangermedia]

In your kit cage inside your accommodation or if you live out, in your man cave 🤟🏻

[@AshFromEarth]

How do you get on with the FRV belt? Got one en route. That MKR bloke was gobbing about it ‘rolling’ or folding under weight?

[@Rangermedia]

Ash Parks for weight I only ever had two full mags of 30 , smk grenade and med kit . That didn’t give me any bother for the whole of pre deployment training and Afganistan last year and I didn’t have any problems, I used it attached for my Blackhawk Velcro belt. Don’t think it would be suitable for conventional style stuff. Etc

[@WembleyGaming]

Does Quinn’s dangler attach to the Kevlar insert Velcro or plate insert Velcro ?

[@Rangermedia]

TWVG dangler attaches to the Velcro which holds our plates in plates in place. Some danglers need to be tailored so that the Velcro sits flush.

[@exsappermadman25055]

Lucky bastards, they have a rifle that works......

[@user-le4nu1km6s]

If you want to play with cool guys (and girl's) and cool toys, join the Army. Thank's for you.

[@mooppymcd]

From the US. Deployed with Brits before you dudes are cool. So do your regular infantry forces still like to carry there mags on the sides rather then front ? Also is your guys combat load 150 rounds ? We do 210 rounds here in the US.

[@Ben_2761]

Yeah our webbing system makes it easier to reload while prone

[@ajmoon1173]

What’s the music in the video boys love the content

[@simonsignolet5632]

LOL This is kit porn!

[@Rangermedia]

More coming soon 👌

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

@@Rangermedia you mean shiny thing therapy 😁

[@jackross8655]

Brilliant video! I've applied to join Army Reserves and hoping to be part of The Royal Welsh in the coming months! Is that pistol holster standard issue? Looks bad-ass!

[@Rangermedia]

Jack Ross Thanks and happy days on signing up! Yes mate it’s the standard issue. Comes with drop leg adaptions as well.

[@jackross8655]

@@Rangermedia Thank you. This video pulls me in even more because I want to go along the sharpshooter route myself. The L129A1 looks a mean bit of kit and just love the thought of being able to patrolling with it. Does it yeah? Looks like it is easily accessible with the way it sticks out. Is it the Glock 17?

[@danielcreighton3324]

Are battle belts issued for Afghan/Iraq now? Rather than webbing?

[@Rangermedia]

The new virtus system is adaptable. The virtus belt isn’t on display in the video. It’s can have less pouches on it, or it can be made up to a belt similar to the Webbing system.

[@freshfrozen3035]

The British aint in Iraq, don't think

[@Nobody-dm2ol]

So who's issued a sidearm nowadays?

[@Rangermedia]

In Afghanistan it is compulsory for everyone to be issued a side arm. On different taskings we would all have one (infantry). Just not on exercises, but everyone will alway conduct shoots to stay current in pistol marksmanship

[@Nobody-dm2ol]

@@Rangermedia Fair enough, thanks for getting back to me.

[@yogiyoyoyo4939]

what is the vest in the video know as

[@yogiyoyoyo4939]

Nvm

[@jw7080]

Any chance of another kit video ?

[@Rangermedia]

J W In what way? Due to the on going situation I can’t get access to kit that I don’t personally own. ie weapons etc.

[@jw7080]

Ranger Media kit that you have on you for exercise ie. clothing, updated body armour, daysac and any recommendations on what you like and what works best. Many thanks

[@Ben_2761]

Can you do a vid on harogate?

[@KaJo-lz6ry]

Are you guys standard infantry?

[@jordanemery2547]

What have you done to your trousers - tailoring wise?

[@Rangermedia]

Jordan Emery I’ve moved the map pockets so as they are vertical, rather than slanted across the thigh. Then I’ve taken the arm pockets of an issued Ubac and put them on the front. Handy for notebook and permi pens when sitting in the seat of a vehicle

[@jordanemery2547]

@@Rangermedia Crye Style? Looks good and clearly functional - Very Slick!

[@Rangermedia]

Jordan Emery yes and at a fraction of the price, prety sure the Army are working on a new design of clothing for the field. Same pattern just a more robust design for the field.

[@andrewchristie8341]

Is a pistol standard issue in the british army?

[@Rangermedia]

Yes and all unit recieve an uplift pre-deployment

[@Veof]

Do you get a watch ?

[@maze2512]

☘️

[@funwithflags7506]

QS

[@markwatters6875]

👍🇦🇺

[@DJRAJEE]

had to stop watching at 4:20, so painful to hear someone say uhm every 2 seconds, anyways cheers for vids

[@Rangermedia]

Hopefully as time gos on I'll sort that out.

[@DJRAJEE]

Ranger Media i think was the other guy presenting the kit tbf

[@Rangermedia]

@@DJRAJEE lol thats probably just is funky accent.