Philippines Special Forces & the Marawi Operation | October 2017

In October 2017, troops from the Light Reaction Regiment and First Scout Ranger Regiment, both of which constituted the Philippines Special Forces, launched an operation against two high-value targets in the city of Marawi.
Noong Oktubre 2017, ang mga tropa mula sa Light Reaction Regiment at First Scout Ranger Regiment, na parehong itinatag ng Philippines Special Forces, ay naglunsad ng operasyon laban sa dalawang target na may mataas na halaga sa lungsod ng Marawi.
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[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Filipino's are some of the most cheerful yet badass people on the planet. I shoot competitively with a number of Filipino guys who were formerly Army or National Police Officers before they moved to Canada, and dear lord i tell you, when these guys are switched on, they are absolute masters, hyper lethal, but the moment they come out of the zone they are back to being the cheerful and having the often ridiculously big smiles that many Filipino's are known for. I've seen lots and lots of footage from the Marawi battle, and what always is most striking to me, is that even in the middle of a war zone, even when wounded, you always see these guys smiling. Probably the happiest professional soldiers you will ever meet. edit: I should add that I am myself half Filipino, so I may be a bit biased.

[@markdavidson1049]

I'm half Filipino (with the other being British) and I echo your statements. I remember watching Marawi combat footage and seeing how hard these guys went in fighting the Islamists. I shoot as well but not competitively and I know a few Filipinos who shoot and yeah, they're good at what they do. I do a lot of gaming and if there is every a Filipino on the other team (sometimes you can tell by their gamer tag or if they have a flag as their emblem), I am more cautious because of how cunning they are. I often have to rethink my strategy because eerily, we almost mirror each other and sometimes it means we literally run into each other. It's crazy.

[@kamikazee8803]

@@AlveolarNasal nyahahahaha guilty as charged sir! we love looove to talktrash in dota.

[@SoulCalify]

Do you shoot USPSA or IDPA?

[@kianandreip.macaraeg6749]

If you're interested.Check out How hard Philippine Scout Ranger training is!

[@Lulu.26]

@@AlveolarNasal lol, the most cancer trashtalker in dota pub, but likely it added the fun in playing dota, thats how we play😂

[@James-qn3wi]

When I met the Phillipino Special Forces in Fort Bragg, they were the happiest people I've met in the entire planet, and they're tough on training. Cheers from the US.

[@gabrieldeguzman6099]

You spell it with a F not a Ph

[@lowblow486]

@@gabrieldeguzman6099 it's fine missy

[@kinggu9270]

Too bad they lack proper weapons and equipment.

[@ifureadthis_urgay]

What's your mos?

[@nix2135]

@@kinggu9270 they are very experienced but lack equipment and weapons

[@pr3ttyb0yfl4cko]

These soldiers fought ISIS militants and finished the job under 5 months with low tech equipments and unfamiliarity to urban warfare. Salute!!!

[@EzekielDeLaCroix]

They finished the job quickly because they were trained for precisely that kind of operation. When the War on Terror began, the whole world was shifting to counter-insurgency tactics and operations and we relied on the United States to provide protection against external threats, we were able to concentrate fighting Communists and Moro Separatists. This is the perfect war for the Philippine Army to fight in in the most perfect conditions.

[@regnag445]

What exactly is no overkill should have the philippine forces had done? please tell me...

[@chillax9184]

@@EzekielDeLaCroix nope, PH Army are mostly trained in guerillas not in urban warfare.

[@Jeremywwk]

The Philippines soldiers wasn't extensively trained in urban warfare, more towards guerilla warfare. Singapore army did aid by sending military councils and professionals down to beef up on UO tactics and drills.

[@jai9587]

Low tech yes,but unfamiliarity with urban warfare? I strongly disagree

[@bbmpalace9648]

It was a dark day to reminisce losing your brothers in arms but we did everything to liberate MARAWI. During that operation I was a little bit lucky when a sniper bullet hit my tactical helmet on the edge and never suffered any serious wound thou I was hit in my shoulder later that day by an ISIS sniper but still I was able to pressed, fired and sung my M249(SAW). Being in the first regiment of the strike group Scout Rangers made me ask myself, that if I will be in that situation again, would I still choose to go in that operation? My answer is YES, not just for my countrymen but as a soldier it is my duty to defend my country and fight until the last bullet that I have. WE STRIKE anywhere..

[@madzki80]

Saludo ako sa inyo sir. Salamat sa serbisyo. Naway gabayan at protektahan kayo ng panginoon. More power to our mighty AFP.

[@aruth89]

Love you kuya. Thank you for your service . I know you don't usually get the praise and respect from our country men.y'all have my respect and gratitude.

[@lieutenantkettch]

Thank you for service. Di biro ang ginagawa ninyo, mas lalo na at kayo pa yung SAW gunner.

[@papajupri1070]

Thank you for your service, sir. *salute*

[@MrSuave-mq7ux]

Thankyou for your service sir!

[@shemakenny7496]

The guy who got shot in the Head with a .50 cal must had been hard to identify...

[@_spooT]

it depends. it's not the same as you see in the movies that your head turns into a watermelon and splashes all over the place. most of the time the round enters smoothly during entry, meaning leaving little damage if he got hit in front of the face. however, the exit wound would be much more devastating due to shockwave. I guess that's why they were still able to identify them

[@hazardous458]

spooT No, a 50 is enough to blow someone’s limbs off. In the Vietnam war, there was someone that got hit by a 50 in a training accident in the chest, there’s a large hole through his chest and the intestines and organs were basically coming out.

[@hazardous458]

spooT There are cases where some people got blown in half by a 50. A soldier accidentally hammered a 50 cal pin which blew the round and blew his entire hand off with like 2 fingers dangling from a bit of flesh

[@_spooT]

​@@hazardous458 12.7mm rounds vary. Their belts also vary depending on what they're intended for. They can have belts loaded for anti-air like API-T, or a mix with Armor Piercing, Armor Piercing Tracer, API-T etc. I've seen it operate and killed many people during combat. It really just depends on the type of ammunition that was in the breech at the time and how far your target was. I've used it only once during my time of service. Usually .50's or as we call it, the BMG, are usually loaded with ball ammunition (standard ammunition), but they can be changed. Twice I've seen an APT go straight thru clean upon entry, but tore a hole on the back end where the bullet exits. Regarding the limbs, of course it would tear off. Your limbs have soft tissue and not that much mass to compensate for the bullets shockwave upon entry. The shockwave would reach the end of your tissues unlike if it hits center mass where the wave has a lot to travel through or spread. I understand most of you have seen it on videos. But do intend to research the type of ammunition 12.7 BMG's use and what they can be loaded with. Videos are just videos. Real wisdom comes from real experience and acquired knowledge. Study it, learn it, see for yourself, and then make a conclusion. Based from exp? Once you get a taste of firing that puppy, you'll feel like a new man

[@_spooT]

@@hazardous458 again, as i said. it depends on the type of round. Oh yeah, blown in half..i remember that in rambo. It would kill you if it hit you straight in the spine, but no, it's not powerful enough to actually separate your body apart. I've taken out people with it with ball ammunition loaded. Never have I seen them get ripped in half. It's not as powerful as a 20/25mm cannon. Regarding to the soldier your talking about, yes, ammunitions can explode, some equivalent to a small but powerful firecracker enough to blow your finger off.

[@ARMYEXERCISE]

I'm an American soldier (since 2010) and a former Philippine Army soldier (1996-2007). My high respect to all comrades in arms. You have my snappy salute! Sa totoo lang mas mahirap ang training diyan sa Pinas (mas 1. brutal, 2. mahaba/matagal, 3. kulang sa pagkain, 4. kulang sa kagamitan). Facts comparison: US Army Basic Combat Training is 9-10 weeks. PHI Army Basic Training is 6 months. US Army Ranger 'School' is 62 days. US Army Ranger 'Assessment and Selection' prog. is 8 weeks. While the PHI Army Scout Ranger Operation Course training is 8 Months + more during 'Test Mission' against REAL enemies. (Wala silang totoong Test Mission katulad ng sa FSRR bago maka graduate). Meron sila dati sa 'RECONDO' pero tinanggal na kc merong nasusugatan at namamatay noong Vietnam war era. Kahit saan man sila mag set up ng detachment or temporary camp meron palaging portable kasilyas/kubeta. Merong supply sa tubig, hand sanitizer, sunblock, etc. Habang sa Pinoy talagang pure 'Survival'. That's my honest and humble observation. Kaya dapat ipagmamalaki ninyo ang mga Pinoy Warriors.

[@yougotnojam9588]

yes po I salute PH armies talagang tinitraining po sila ng matagal at survival kung survival para maging matibay I also salute you din po and thank you for your service. 🙏

[@louieporqz2984]

Wow. That's a good comparison coming from you a soldier.

[@danjacinthyabo8554]

There were two batches of fsrr who was assigned in marawi for their test mission. Think about it

[@CornsMPG76]

and im a filipino since its no 5 years.

[@weretekataknina102]

How the fuck did you ever managed to Enter The US. Army!? I myself A filipino American, and for all i know, you can not join The Milliatry if you were at 1point a millitary man elsewhere!

[@dcoing1907]

168 People fought to the absolute bitter end to save their comrades and their beautiful country. They retook their city where many people were born, where people made memories and where people just lived.the amount of respect I have for these heroes makes me want to make a movie about them with no spins or dramatic effects Just heroes putting their country back together one dead terrorist at a time. Respect to the Philippines 🇵🇭 from 🇺🇸

[@mikhail2446]

But it tooks so long. 3 years? When Indonesia had eliminate isis group only in 3 months since the isis group announced their existence in their country. Also 168 KIA only to eliminate approximately 500 militants? 168 its a huge number for a well-equipped national army.

[@neviksiosancan4087]

@@mikhail2446 bro.. 168 against 1000+.. it took only only 5 months .. it was a great plan at first and the start of the insurgency has been their declaration of it. Besides, aside from few good equipment the government is starting over.. these has been one of the most experienced soldiers in the world.

[@Ashteroth]

@@mikhail2446 It was not 3 years but only 5 months, it was an urban warfare not jungle warfare, house to house combat against 1000+ ISIS dug deep ready, fully armed with snipers, IED traps and drones (yes ISIS have drones). There is a video on ISIS conducting surveillance of the whole town prior to occupation. ISIS also buried ammo and weapon caches in their strategic places. The Philippine Special Forces effort is commendable and worthy to be proud of. Most casualties are from snipers and IED.

[@qwertylink9066]

@@Ashteroth with human shield...

[@spectre0-145]

@@mikhail2446 buddy you're spreading false information here, get your facts straight. Battle lasted only 5 months, and enemy number estimates are 1000+.

[@skolsuper8447]

Respect to to them, for fighting Evilness in this world. From the UK.

[@k-studio8112]

Thanks mate from Philippines

[@skolsuper8447]

@@k-studio8112 Your welcome friend, we all need to fight to keep our Countries safe.

[@arielpineda1892]

Thank you all friend we are powerful soldier from philippines

[@skolsuper8447]

@@arielpineda1892 Brave Soldiers.

[@thetraveller334]

@@skolsuper8447 Jesus fucking Christ. "evilness", "your welcome"? How can you fucking well be from England and butcher the language that badly?

[@mr.m1garand254]

I can't imagine fighting in America trying to take back Los Angeles, Chicago or New York from terrorists. Good work boys, let em have it, love from America🇺🇸

[@armvextheforgetful73]

It doesn't hurt to be prepared

[@mr.m1garand254]

@Netnet Prumt no I'm just commenting about how hard it would be to clear a major city in America, trying to get their perspective

[@stephanielim5544]

@Yeshua Is Lord but aren't most liberals wants to ban gun ownership?

[@kimiantumblod7654]

With all the guns the American population has, I doubt any idiot would want take one of your cities. They'd be fighting millions of homeowners aching to shoot people. Then there's the national guard, that's another headache. Lol

[@trashdrawingghost7843]

I can just imagine the buildings falling D:

[@AI-tc8fv]

The discipline, bravery, and competency of special forces around the world seems to be common. From the SAS to the Navy Seals to the BIR to the FSK

[@cheng3580]

That's literally why they are special forces.

[@alexkerby829]

Until the meet worthy adversary.

[@FruitFlyKilla]

A lot of units like the SAS and SEAL's actually train up a lot of foreign countries special forces so they can operate at a high standard.

[@PrograError]

well... they are often the all or nothing forces before the main brunt forces of the main army, and also the rescuer of kidnapped or people under terrorist holding overseas...

[@EpicMRPancake]

I would say that the differences between them are too subtle for most people to appreciate, although I have heard Special Forces folks talking about other special forces and they do draw distinctions. For instance, former UDT/SEAL Roger Hayden said on the Jocko Podcast that the Aussie SASR were the best reconnaissance operators he had seen.

[@tee.m7216]

I've had the opportunity to train with these guys, they are no joke. their hand to hand fighting is insane, they aren't rationed any food other than rice and they have to either buy it themselves if they're in town or go and hunt it.

[@bisacool7339]

@Libertate Veritas As far as I know, they don't have MREs. Generally, what they get on the jungle is what they eat.

[@sasageyo5674]

Thank you sir for training with them teaching our soldiers and vice versa. Peace to us all.

[@scrapofpaper7085]

@Joshua N. Ajang with the current president that we have right now, yes they are.

[@rovat6285]

Clarence Kennedy's quads You Marine Corps, sir?

[@tee.m7216]

@@rovat6285 yes 2nd BN 8th Marines

[@papajupri1070]

2:49 third Scout Ranger from right clutching a helmet under his arm was my schoolmate buddy back in college -- one of the brightest in class. He's a police major now and a proud Musang. 👏🏻

[@CocoGee_]

My cousin is a scout ranger. A shrapnel from an air strike flew from afar and struck his left elbow while holding a clearing operation in one of the buildings, leading him to a total of 7/8 surgeries. He is still active in service despite his condition. He was awarded as one of the Heroes of Marawi.

[@CocoGee_]

Most of the men in our family are Military men. Seeing them serve and protect the country inspired me the most, which is why I am planning to join them very soon. ✊🏻

[@ilocosmetro]

Didn't expect to see my parent's country mentioned. Remember seeing this on the TV as my dad kept up with what was going on at home.

[@ilocosmetro]

@D H Mentioned on this channel.

[@steviewonderwonderbread6437]

One thing is true about Filipinos parents and that is no matter what country they live in. They will always watch filipino tv shows and news to keep up with back home.

[@southernaxepact3706]

@@steviewonderwonderbread6437 agree

[@kimiantumblod7654]

One of my classmates from High School is one of the special forces who stormed Marawi. You can never tell, he's in special forces, he smiles a lot and is always humble when you talk to him but boy he is deadly.

[@jmgonzales7701]

class mate? are u filipino?

[@kimiantumblod7654]

@@jmgonzales7701 yeah, just mestizo.

[@jmgonzales7701]

@@kimiantumblod7654 wow, you are a very rare person.

[@DerptekofGoochland]

Saw the footage of a Filipino squad rescuing one of their wounded using an APC. These guys are absolute legends.

[@browhyrusogay6052]

And theres this dude who was surrounded by isis fighters and ordered an strike on his location

[@hereLiesThisTroper]

During the early stages of the Marawi siege, one soldier was trapped with ISIS fighters closing in on him. He communicated to HQ to bomb his coordinates taking him down and all enemies approaching. That soldier was posthumously recognized as a hero.

[@rowennnobleza2331]

DHAN RYAN BAYOT

[@WizKasipa]

I think it was his father who is also a soldier that recovered his body days, weeks or months later im not sure as they had to fight through a wall of terrorists just to get to his location. He was never bombed. He was beaten and shot to death.

[@xVxStriderxVx]

@@WizKasipa Source?

[@adelaidecorpuz2077]

Pag nasa digmaan ka. Tanggap mona na pwede kang mamatay anu mang oras. Kaya wala syang dalawang isip na ipabomba ang pwesto nya.

[@WizKasipa]

@@xVxStriderxVxwww.apc.edu.ph/just-bomb-my-location-sir/

[@TheWatchmanontheWall783]

168 lives added to the heroic spirit of Filipinos. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

[@Phantim3dx]

YES! Wasn't expecting this but the Philippine Army is actually quite battle hardened from lots of fighting experience.

[@alonsocushing2398]

A very well executed mission.

[@vondantalingting]

In jungle ops but not much in urban ops. It's truly a wonder they made it.

[@vondantalingting]

@Kc Jay plz define Small City cause marawi in all it's glory is even bigger than the city I currently enhabit and it's already considered a first class city.

[@vondantalingting]

@Kc Jay dude. Don't you know what Talingting or Talingting means in Bisaya? Edit: Typo Talinting or Talingting

[@mistermoody9048]

@Kc Jay Few Rebels? 1,500 terrorists, is that a few Rebels? the F! haha

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

These guys are as elite as the Gurkhas! Respect to the Philippines

[@shaggyultrainstinct5536]

I like gurkhas oh hail kingdom of nepal from ph 🇵🇭👍🇳🇵

[@h3h3joji71]

They may not have the newest resources for combat, but atleast they have the courage to fight until death just to save their country.

[@hezekiahgab4490]

We learned to use outdated equipment. We never acquired any MBT’s but we Have tanks OF people with brave hearts

[@gerardochirichigno6051]

They are excellent at hand-to-hand combat.

[@theguywhoasked6869]

Alab ng puso, agimat sa dugo.

[@mediviclozada4027]

I'll equipped but ain't short in courage

[@Kalebop070]

We Filipinos are very nationalist! We will never let our beautiful islands fall for ISIS! And president Duterte currently is busy with modernising our equipment

[@sanjaykharkongor2400]

Very brave soldiers, Respect from india🇮🇳🇮🇳🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@mitelman6813]

Love Philippines from Israel!

[@RD-kq3ml]

We fili[inos also loves you jews bro. For some odd reason we kinda view you guys as some distant cousin as some sort. I know it sounds funny, but it is what it is.

[@ronruffo8370]

and the U S A.

[@joshhencik1849]

Love you both from the US!

[@phoebeswift3557]

Pls free Palestine

[@salamandermike6715]

@@phoebeswift3557 Free them from Hamas first

[@williamm374]

The discipline and professionalism of these warriors is awe-inspiring. God Bless the Filipino people.

[@OperationEndGame]

This was the only known battle where portable drones were used by both combatants.... This battle scenario is now being taught in other countries.

[@aljunemantos5051]

@my catriona 3rd world country of course, not all countries are first class sir! Most developing countries are not that advance so maybe they had a lesson learned from this war. We don't have predator drones that's why we use drones from mavic and dji lol.

[@Ranstone]

@@aljunemantos5051 Hey man, go with what works, right?

[@OperationEndGame]

My Catriona this is now included in the US Army training regarding urban combat.

[@thepedronix5318]

@My Catriona di mo alam yung battle of marawi pinag aaralan na rin sa ibang millitary academy dahil ingenuity ng mga pnoy

[@sam.d6737]

Urban warfare in Marawi was taught in a seminar in Westpoint its a military academy in USA kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqm4laGrZtibnJo

[@andrecostin1288]

Well done Philippines! Respect to your warriors.

[@ankitsakhare4420]

Support to Philippines from India 🇮🇳 🇵🇭

[@lightswitch7424]

Thanks and we support you too India for having one of the world few and fearless navy special operations unit🇮🇳🇵🇭

[@timmytabada8533]

We support India because we love utang

[@jr-on8hv]

I love bombay 5'6 philippine love India🤣🤣😘

[@zerodrunk9271]

@@jr-on8hv 😂😂

[@CoolaJokern]

Im Swedish but my ex was a Filipina au-pair, these people are always smiling and goofy. She showed me combat footage from Marawi; one of the tanks had "free wifi inside" written on the tank lmao, as a cruel joke to come closer and get killed. Loved that detail, super funny in a very serious and deadly situation but for me it was like the most Filipino thing I ever saw. These peope are tough as nails despite their cheerful friendly nature, believe me. And their soldiers are some of the best trained, most fearless and on point shooters in the world. I would never want to go to battle against them. They'll headshot you and go right back to smiling within 3 seconds. It's kind of bizarre. The only thing she ever taught me to say in Tagalog was to count to ten and "my ass hurts", I can't spell for shit but it was something like masangkit pwet kho, thats how it sounds at least. At least I think that's what it was. But yeah anyway, super goofy lovable people - shout out to Pangasinan! I'll always get down with you guys. Stay the way you are the world is better for it. Love from Sweden

[@jmgonzales7701]

how did you meet?

[@jettbenedicto5695]

" Masakit puwet ko" But why? :)

[@MurderPierrot]

​@@jettbenedicto5695dude beat me asking it 8 months ago 😆

[@cigscwb]

That's why all free countries must have Special Forces well trained and equipped. Loved the video and the story. My respects for the fallen and their families. Thanks!!

[@carlmoral7801]

@Semper Fi Duterte is not a tyrant, his just strict. And Philippines is still a free country

[@kentarthur8329]

@Semper Fi he is a tyrant for those who are doing something illegal.......................you ain't guilty, are you?

[@eulenginethrottle8562]

@@kentarthur8329 yeah right.. ur badass too..! 👍😜

[@asadosan6934]

2:50 the guy from the left call sign "Rikimaru" Nice..

[@karlamycin]

They didnt see him coming

[@the7thresponse684]

guy was invis all the time

[@tommyaportadera1713]

these guys are literally addict player of dota,even if the game dont love them hehe,my home is 1km away from their home base,

[@adlibconstitution1609]

Stealth because they are special forces just like Riki

[@jhonmarkquinalayo4672]

Dota 1 legend, salute!

[@gunslingingbird74]

I visited Marawi Ground Zero 2 years ago. It was the most surreal thing I've ever seen. It was like a scene from a movie. The most intense thing was that among the rubble you could still see the remains of everyday life: broken dishes, chairs, children's toys, clothes... At the time I didn't really know much about what had happened, but I've learned a lot in the time since. I'm thankful that there are brave soldiers around the world who are willing to do what has to be done to keep extremism at bay.

[@dionthomas5418]

True legit Philippine Special Forces Warriors showed no fear no mercy against the two ISIS terrorist leaders, went to battle against the terrorists all the way to find, fix, and finish them off at all costs

[@sephadmiral6842]

They actually showed mercy. Some of the Soldiers are crying because they need to kill their fellow Filipino who've been deceived by IS. There was also a time when they tried to ceasefire. They sent a lot of helicopters and throwing a lot of bottled with a letter inside saying: Surrender now, living is better than this. But the rebel continue to battle on, the soldiers also caught some rebels and some of the soldiers wants to kill them because they have fallen brothers who died because of this rebels. But they didn't killed them. They aid them and give them food to recover their strength. For sure they are now in Jail.

[@hezekiahgab4490]

Joseph Lacsamana yes and no A FILIPINO ISIS ( he is skinny)were being bullied by Handful OF Soldiers

[@colincrosgrove9132]

U guys are fitted like 20th century soldiers but still kick ass! Bless, from the USA

[@k-studio8112]

Thanks man

[@stephanielim5544]

You mean our soldiers looks like they're still in WW1?

[@dontknowwhattoputhere2793]

@@stephanielim5544 i think he meant 20th century like the cold war era

[@stephanielim5544]

@@dontknowwhattoputhere2793 I see

[@anonymouseyes2031]

This is why People should not judge the book by its cover These people may be a little behind interms of technologies but Their skills in combat are not something to be mess with.

[@LocoMotive931]

Wow, I actually requested this at the MV Moscow university video. Didn't expect this to be released so soon. Thanks for featuring the heroes of my country.

[@jmgonzales7701]

moscow university?

[@gjespinosa4470]

The operator is sharper than hawkeye or deadshot. Imagine having to do head shot with 50 caliber using remote control (what a total badass).

[@juliamromano4117]

Di yan totoo 7.62 nakatama sa ulo ng dalawang lider

[@gjespinosa4470]

@@bidabida2400 damn...

[@gjespinosa4470]

@@juliamromano4117 napa research ako nang sinabi mo 7.62 binagay sakin ni Google 30 caliber. Sobrang lit parin kung iisipin mo, moving object tapos 30 caliber which is hard to manage accuracy dahil narin sa recoil.

[@juliamromano4117]

@@gjespinosa4470 marami nag claim nyan sir sabi 50cal nakatama ang totoo po 7.62 yun pro maraming klase ang bala tulad ng 7.62 di lahat pareho ng timpla

[@aximvs4222]

RCWS has laser range finder

[@richardrafols8627]

That day made me proud to be a Filipino and the Philippines Special Forces are really badass. Yes we smile, we have the best heart no matter. "Mabuhay ang Pilipinas"

[@Mrshizzle98]

i was in the Philippines that September. i was in the capital manila. i was staying in a hotel near where the attack on the casino happened. it was reported as a terror attack that night the whole city was on lock down. military presence everywhere. i felt safer in that city that night then i have been in my home country sometimes.

[@diligentone-six2688]

It wasn't a terror attack. The lone gunman was a Gambling addict that spent all of his savings ended up broke and tried to get it back since PAGCOR (Philippine Gambling Corporation) banned him due to his bad Mental State. A poorly planned attack because he's not really clear on his objectives. He's not right in his head started stealing casino chips that has no monetary value.

[@hezekiahgab4490]

Diligent One-Six he is dumb broke really dumb broke

[@markseph274]

@@hezekiahgab4490 mlbb gamer🤣🤣🤣

[@lieutenantkettch]

Yeah it was just one guy with an AR-15, a huge gambling problem, a history of mental illness, and a bone to pick with the casino.

[@crewcutter2030]

@@diligentone-six2688 by definition it was a terror attack both dictionary and legal, but not from an organized group.

[@kokadosh8763]

Philippine scout rangers and the army in general is more at home in jungle warfare. Even though this was in a urban setting, they still pulled through!

[@renegadusunidos6151]

the LRR's from the army are trained for urban fighting though

[@SuperSy99]

Urban is harder than jungle.its total crysis

[@renegadusunidos6151]

@that saucy man 2.0 almost all special operations group are regiment size meaning its only got 1k-2k operators that includes even to the US-SOCOM

[@sgtjoe2008]

yes the army scout ranger regiment are jungle experts and is the oldest of our spec op unit, they were patterned like the US army Rangers. we also have the special forces regiment and counterpart is the US army SF green berets, and the Light reaction regiment like the delta force. each SF branch have their own specialized training from jungle warfare to unconventional warfare, counter-terrorism, spec ops, direct action to psyops (psychological warfare). so contrary to popular belief, our army SF is not limited to jungle warfare but well trained and capable of any scenarios despite limited hardware. salute to our guys at the SFS SFR SOCOM, fort magsaysay!

[@randzre]

@that saucy man 2.0 the LRR is a regiment, if you want to read up more about PH LRR, read the book Tiradores by Francis Villanueva.

[@Soulessdeeds]

I served with Filipino's in the US Army. Some of the best people you could ask to have fighting next to you. If they were to ever decide to become a state of the US I wouldn't complain one bit. But welcome them as fellow Americans. However I know this is a subject that usually sparks controversy. But fuck all that political crap. At the end of the day they are good people and the world needs allot more of that.

[@EthanDyTioco]

Filipino and naturalized US Citizen here. I dig how tight the US-Philippines have been for the past many decades :)

[@kimiantumblod7654]

Thanks for saying that.

[@willyreyes2769]

The Flag of the United States of America flew for 50 years in this land my dad fought side by side with the Americans during world war II inspite of the lack of equipment food meds and theyve never surrendered to the enemies continued the war as guerillas in the hills and mountains of Luzon till the great General MacCarthur returned

[@ryanching8]

Fun fact US congress decided to let go of the Philippines as a US state because its too far away.

[@romyarmada2521]

It’s your degenerate country of the US that is responsible for most of this mess. Americans shouldn’t welcome a different race of people in to their home and the Phillipines don’t want to anyway. Why not offer asylum for the South Africans, the Boers? No wonder America is falling.

[@GeoCalifornian]

A .50 caliber round to the head? That’s a brutal way to go to that great Brothel in the sky.

[@aysen1001]

brutal? thats a quick way to die.

[@user-ot2wb5mb2l]

Too bad it gave them easy death..

[@mmix224]

He didn't even know what hit him. Now, a knee cap.... a knee cap would leave him suffering on the ground while bleeding out. Oh well too late now.

[@makkyrolf7119]

Well .50mm is the fatest way to meet 72 virgins. Whats wrong with the hurry if thats the case?

[@devolutioninc]

He'd be looking for his virgins without a brain.

[@opiuchi864]

finally found a detailed account of what happened in Marawi. thanks, really appreciate it! btw, just a few hours ago, our military just engaged in a brief skirmish with Abu Sayaff militants where they recovered a few weapons including a portable anti-tank gun. not related to vid, just thought that you might be interested. such skirmishes have been going on for decades.

[@saitama834]

TO THE FALLEN COMRADES, MAY YOUR SOULS REST IN ETERNAL PEACE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE, PATRIOTISM AND BRAVERY! A BIG SALUTE TO PHIL ARMY, SCOUT RANGERS, AND TO ALL ARMED FORCES YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! LONG LIVE PHILIPPINES!!!

[@jnac8857]

Filipino people have a very endearing quality about them, they are laid back, happy go lucky, and humble but when required to defend their country they are single-minded in eliminating what threatens their family and country. Love being Filipino and beware abusive China...

[@jmrda30]

One of the Scout Ranger captains who was part of this particular operation was once my senior Scout Crew Leader (SCL) during my Boy Scout years during high school, as well as my teammate in High School Varsity Track & Field more than 20 years ago. I've had the pleasure of having lunch with him together with a high school friends right after Marawi ended and listening to him narrate an abridged version of what happened in this particular operation. I was in awe at how humble and unassuming he was despite the immense accomplishment he and his fellow troopers made in neutralizing these terrorists and freeing Marawi.

[@studiosnch]

Oooh boi you just attracted a lot of Filipinos here. Me included. Honestly thought the Siege of Marawi gave the AFP the most experience in urban combat, and it was so influential that the procurement plans for AFP, especially for the Army, Marines, and the Special Forces Command, were realigned for urban warfare.

[@renegadusunidos6151]

:D

[@jkvz7184]

That is very fascinating considering the fact that smaller municipalities in the southern region are beggining to grow and urban sprawl is inevitable. More power to the defenders of our nation.

[@IndiaEight5]

I agree. This was a gut check to the AFP. I hope that the AFP now conducts MOUT training for its troops.

[@MrTofu13]

Filipino soldiers will fight to the death. One of the bravest.

[@tiaquino1991]

Straight up! Filipinos are one of the happiest but gritiest people in the world. Give our soldiers improved battle equipment and we'll have one of the best army in the world.

[@jomazerud]

Headshots were brought to you by Elbit Systems from Israel. :)

[@SirZero301]

Ty for the upgrades

[@thatoneguy2546]

Thank you Israel😀

[@phoebelyngonzales3899]

Really?

[@mann536]

Thank you israel, i stand with Israel.

[@andrewpalisoc4697]

Perhaps that is what our president pertains to when he visited Israel and said Israel's support was very vital during the siege, that technology. Thank you so much.

[@LazyJohnPH]

The Philippine scout rangers are one of the best trackers in the world. Respect!

[@entoysaudiboy5210]

Yeah they are indeed

[@user-by2ub6qe6y]

Love you all from indonesia, no prisioner please, because they will come again....🙏🙏🙏

[@JoselitoLLamag]

Don't worry all of mautes have been excuted

[@vaughn-gl5sq]

Best KZbin recommendation ever, thank you for making one for our brave soldiers here in the Philippines. I wish you all the best and hope that this channel will have more badass military operations content in the future.

[@granit8902]

Respect from vietnam

[@hezekiahgab4490]

Thats why your profile picture is a communist dog haha

[@granit8902]

@@hezekiahgab4490 lol, just doge ridin' his t72

[@professionaldisappointment1654]

@@hezekiahgab4490 oi dont disrespect comrade doge

[@leekevin4551]

Salute brother from your fellow jungle fighter.

[@maiahkatrinaminahotbabes6943]

Best jungle warfare vietnam and philippines in history.

[@johnpatricklim4509]

the fact the buildings are so close together that it's difficult to perform effectively and the terrorist have the advantage and high ground, against all odds, they still able to survive and finish their mission.

[@maxmio1556]

Thank you Liveth For Evermore for this video. “We don’t know them all, but we owe them all”.

[@Jurnymn]

May the brave Filipino soldiers RIP. The Filipino people are wonderful, gracious even when times are tough. My wife certainly is one of them. She is from Balamban, Cebu.

[@Bhnmne45]

Balamban here. God bless

[@chiloise8206]

Thank you for featuring one of our sf in the country...much love to you and god bless frim the philippines

[@Carlo-zk2cy]

Filipino and US troops held the Philippines against the Japanese in WW2 for 5 months before disease and lack of ammunitions forced them to surrender. Again, in the Korean War, 900 Filipinos troops held their own against 40,000 Chinese soldiers. This shows how capable the Filipino troops is.

[@Its_shiki_time4876]

Salute from an American to the philipeno troops. You guys are heroes to your people.

[@johnmarkbulatao3207]

Love from Russia!

[@thesovietduck2121]

Thank you Comrade

[@drianmortiz9375]

Thank you comrade. 👍👍

[@kinggloria2975]

Thank u comrade

[@k-studio8112]

Thanks comrade for the assistance during the battle of marawi

[@Just_Alex_meowrawr]

Thanks from Philippines

[@GUMMYBEARS17]

Filipino's are born to be warriors ,their bravery and very active senses and God are their most powerful weapon

[@vivekraychowdhury4348]

The BRAVE never die. They deserve our homage and respect.

[@Sputin]

True. The brave only dies once. The coward dies before battle.

[@gettingtired4664]

Remembering when *Maute* group arrives to *Marawi,* 6 police man *KIA* by fighting them instead of retreating due to its large enemy numbers.

[@glennskaalaman]

it was a surprise for me that my country would be featured on your video... I remember the duterte speech i was watching in front of my tv such a satisfied moment when marawi was liberated

[@simc8746]

The fighting Filipinos. God bless.

[@rong6139]

Thanks for featuring this event🙏🏻

[@wakjoko997]

God is with this phillipines army,,

[@diligentone-six2688]

The Armed Forces of the Philippines have been caught by surprise back then but they've managed to pull themselves through. If they have been given enough equipment, we wouldn't have a Problem with Communist and Jihadist Insurgents in the future. Back then, the AFP was underequipped and looked like the Vietnam-era style units and equipment. Modernization had to be put in high gear because of the Chinese threat and Terrorism. Edit: Side note, the last time Filipinos engaged in Urban warfare was the 2013 Zamboanga Siege, 2008 Attempted Coup, and other past Coup attempts.

[@ceruleanx5364]

The communists and jihadist are still there for a reason. A Scout Ranger is required to have actual combat exposure before graduation. They then go to known hotspots for experience. I believe they are still there to keep the Philippine soldiers trained and battle hardened.

[@ks351]

respect to the Philippines military from Canada

[@GreyStreet14]

Greetings. Diamond 4th Infantry Northern Mindanao! Victory!

[@CaolanSuibhne]

Was just watching your channel last night and had this event pop up in my head, glad to see that you've covered it 👌

[@hardesteasymoney754]

The moment the president declared liberation, my hair stand on its ends. Salute to all servicemen

[@TheMegatot]

2:52 "Rikimaru" Salute Sir! and to your fellow soldiers.

[@FriendChicken]

Para sa Bayan! 🇵🇭

[@jxbayer3372]

Hooraaaa💪👊🙏

[@sonnysabuero2151]

Hoorraaahhhh

[@zian1637]

puuusooo💪

[@chrisgarcia468]

Naalala ko tuloy yung mga kasamahan ko nuon sa marawi na nasawi sa kalagitnaan ng gyera 😪 kung nasaan man kayo ngayon nanatili kayo sa aming puso't isipan. maraming salamat sa lahat ng sundalo na nag buwis ng knilang mga buhay gaya ko para sa bayan!

[@lightswitch7424]

Okay lang yan bro, Salamat na nilagay niyo ang mga buhay ninyo sa giyera para lang magkaroon ng kinabukasan para sa Pilipinas. Thank you for your service po! Pati ang mga buhay ng kasama mo God bless them😇

[@jhayrrusco2995]

Big "Salute" sir. 👏

[@novus310]

Horrah!!!!!

[@oslecsantos4312]

Nakikiramay po ako sa Pamilya ng mga nasawing mamamayan at mga sundalo. God bless The Philippines.

[@mr.nobody158]

I cant believe!!!! That my home country is featured in your channel!! Im so happy!

[@cytrex1o1]

2:08 LIGHT REACTION REGIMENT (LRR) is the tier 1 Special operations forces of the Philippine Army. THE United States funded the training and Provided the Army special forces soldiers to stand up the unit. They're considered as one of the best Special operations forces in the world.

[@ps1laracroft989]

Just imagine if he was telling a story about a movie. 100% would watch

[@hanz5680]

He Should've said: Ladies and Gentlemen.... We got em.

[@stanclaus4065]

that would be the next meme

[@darugdawg2453]

thats what they said. in tagalog language

[@DN_123]

One of the few things that can make a Filipino proud to be pinoy is the patriotism to serve and defend the country from any invaders.

[@fizkallnyeilsem]

I appreciate a foreign yt channel is covering how the Marawi conflict was curbed, great editing skills and logistics

[@karlobringino8241]

.50 cal aimed in the head? Those things are usually aimed at the torso as it can pretty much kill anyone around that point. That marksman has some game.

[@Louis-gr4cz]

I heard it was remote-controlled too

[@jameseliseoroble7386]

A great marksmanship or not you can't tell where the bullet goes but it would preferable if that shit had been shot in torso so they could confirm that it was him and no DNA testing to happened.

[@lieutenantkettch]

It was an APC gunner using a remote weapon station and thermal sights. Must play a lot of CoD and Battlefield.

[@synvicious7732]

Imagine the anger that guy had so he shot them in the head

[@ls200076]

@@lieutenantkettch Nah bruh, too much Squad and Arma.

[@BareSphereMass]

I love this channel. They have a real human voice and not a robot. They use the actual footage. When they use stock footage they properly label it. They honor the fallen. They don't beg for subs and likes. I just subbed! Keep up the great work!

[@unclesamuk8687]

The filipino soldiers and special forces are well trained in jungle and insurgency warfare, unfortunately they are not well prepared for joint operations involving multiple military branches in an urban environment. A friendly fire incident involving a few dozen special forces (a dozen or so was KIA by friendly fire from a bomb) and the airforce made it apparent that their coordination needs more training.

[@unclesamuk8687]

@@drawdegarcia4631 the outcome is pretty easy to see, even as the war started there i knew that those terrorist will get annihilated, numbers and firepower alone will determine the end of those dumb suicidal terrorist. It's mind boggling to me how all of those terrorist came up of attacking a city (more like a town to me, yes iv'e been there) and still came up victorious against the full might of the AFP. What were they thinking?

[@richiebattung3362]

@@unclesamuk8687 Apparently jihad made them dumb.

[@deckpogi2680]

Its not the airforce fault. Its the ordinance that indeed way wards to where it should be dropped. Also with weakened concrete walls those are one of the reason why some PA troops got killed.

[@paulthenotsogreat8032]

Carlo Alicer I agree for the most part but I heard that the rocket that killed the friendlies was defective. The rocket barrage was fired by a Philippine Air force attack plane. The pilot reported that most of the rockets hit the intended target building until that one rocket veered off course and unfortunately hit a nearby building with friendlies. This one should be blamed on equipment defect and not lack of coordination.

[@unclesamuk8687]

@@paulthenotsogreat8032 It's a given on that some of those rockets are defective i mean some of them could be surplus and pretty much old like the OV 10 platform launching them. There are also reports of bombs or rockets hitting way off target as in kilometers apart from the given coordinate. And seeing footage from the ground units themselves some of them are just a block a way from the terrorist and with the fast pace of cqc there would naturally be confusion on where the exact coordinates of the friendlies. But hey its war things like this always happen in the battlefield.

[@rolandcortes469]

SA MARAWI LANG TAYO NA WALAN NG MAGIGITING NA SUNDALO 168. MARAMI NA YAN PARA SA ATIN. INABOT NG 5 BUWAN NA DAY AND NIGHT CQB BAKBAKAN. GRABE ANG SACRIPISYO SA ATING MANGA SUNDALO. SANA HINDI NA MAULIT PA.

[@babybossaeron530]

Thanks to all the support coming from Allied Troops/NATO Forces. Remember when the next war happen again, we are all in one to defense the freedom of every human being which is in the our side. GOD bless and protect us.

[@bmxdude3211]

Great to see you making videos on all these countries special forces. Keep up the Great work

[@formglazing9317]

fallen heroes.. mabuhay long live the Philippines

[@HaeVaL1440P]

Stay safe guys ❤️🇵🇭🇺🇲 Stay indoors We will F this virus together🔥🤟 Pray for italy

[@-cutekey2454]

@Nur Cali stfu your country aint rich to talk to that fucking crazy guy

[@nix2135]

@Nur Cali chill sir

[@sansskie1151]

@Nur Cali Slavaboo

[@NoOneIsSafeInTheEnd]

@Nur Cali You're too young to said that Bitch your fucking country lacks new weapons lol wonder if it was nuked😂😂

[@racelkatyusha403]

FUCK CHINA

[@Scrubmarines]

Thank you for this sir! I can't believe you actually made one :D

[@jebremocampo9194]

Thank you for doing this video. I really appreciate it. It was done without partiality

[@sansskie1151]

These soldiers deserve a monument God bless!

[@leksrosales6882]

I remember that battle although i didnt survived i was very lucky to serve and fought for peace for my country and countrymen,,rest assured once there is chaos i will go back to planet earth to philippines and still fight for my country,, Kidding aside, salute to Filipino soldiers. From wuhan china,,

[@alanaldpal950]

Please spread the news of this channel to your friends. I would like to see his subscription numbers blow up so that it would make it worth his time to keep the excellent content coming.

[@jamesholland5251]

Nice! First video about Ph Special Forces *added to Favorites

[@47laro]

This would have what those operators said when they recognized who was those on the road "putangina si hapilon to ah"

[@shinokuma6891]

That Would Be My Reaction

[@moviemania1583]

My three cousins who are philippine marines fought in Marawi,they said they just make a hole on the wall to get inside of every buildings because it's too dangerous to use the doors because of IED's set up by the Maute groups

[@xEKOy]

Great channel sir ! Love your videos. Keep up the good work. Always waiting anxiously for something new from your part to get uploaded.

[@bangtongkat6821]

There is footage from the skies of exactly everything u said, from the woman coming out to them dragging the two bodies of the leaders into the tank, i watched it live in the telly... love from malaysia 💕

[@k-studio8112]

This will happen to Malaysia too if you will not give back Sabah.

[@bangtongkat6821]

@@k-studio8112 Sabah is ours?? tf

[@hezekiahgab4490]

Stuttershook nah mate learn history first

[@hezekiahgab4490]

Stuttershook its mine and your e just renting IT your government are giving ₱77,000 pesos everytime a month ends and we can pay for that

[@k-studio8112]

@@bangtongkat6821 it's ours thief. It was owned by Sultan of Sulu. Your government stole it from us

[@BlackScorpionBackyard]

BIG SALUTE TO THE PHILIPPINE FORCES!!! Mabuhay po kayong lahat!!!