This is how to get through British Army Basic training EASY.

[@raphaellwsh]

"You'll be up late-ish at night" I remember staying up until 3am ironing my uniforms when I got my initial kit issue 😂

[@hjb1278]

What was the gas week like

[@raphaellwsh]

@@hjb1278 Didn’t actually go into the chamber as they didn’t have any gas at the time unfortunately

[@user-pe9qg3hg3k]

@@raphaellwsh bloody tory cuts eh

[@oakleybrooke8300]

@@hjb1278 it’s like spicy air 😂 burns the back of ur throat and ur eyes and as soon as u start coughing your fucked

[@oakleybrooke8300]

@@hjb1278 your staff will tell u that they have to let u leave the chamber as soon as u want but they won’t, they just kept us in there to take the piss

[@OperatorKerri]

Training at Pirbright is miserable as you're doing it but looking back it was one of my favourite times in the army so far, and I can see why a lot of instructors want to go back there to teach. That last week after you get back from your final ex, suddenly your corporals start speaking to you like human beings, troop pizza night, you knock off at 12 after your 4 hours of pass off rehearsals every day for a week. The weeks will fly as well, we blinked and we were 4 weeks in, blinked again and we were in Wales in week 11. At Pirbright you don't get to go home at weekends, you mainly just doss about in your Pirbright tracksuits until its scoff time, unless you're in the last few weeks and you might get a day release on a saturday.

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks for sharing the info

[@handsomesquidward5160]

How's your expirence in the army been now so far?

[@Ehsggsh12747]

Could I ask what role you serve/served as?

[@Rangermedia]

I’m still serving and I’m in the Royal Irish Regiment, 1st Battalion which is a Regular Infantry Battalion.

[@snipe1066]

I went into U.S. Navy in 1972 , spent 6 years active, 2 deployments, tail end of Vietnam Nam. I was extremely fortunate to have my recruiters advise me almost exactly like Luke, did 6mos of cardio and strength training before entry and had a better time in basic than most. You took me back 48 years, it was a nice trip.......

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate appreciated, especially coming from the states. Back in the nam days thats mega some proper stories from those days.

[@snipe1066]

Ranger Media Was not “in country”, spent time in Tonkin Gulf - Yankee Station off North Vietnam Nam on a destroyer escort/frigate, it was a combat zone, got the pay, but it was fairly safe. Didn’t get shot at until Jan 1978 in Long Beach, California, when a few bad boys decided to send a few rounds over the hood of our shore patrol car. Did NOT like the sound of bullets flying by me!

[@868ApexBarber]

Im training to join the british army next year im from Trinidad so im under the common wealth.. These videos help me understand military life alot

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days mate glad they are helping you. Good luck with the Journey and welcome to the channel. ☘️

[@RyanForrest1664]

Pretty sound advice for anyone aspiring to join the military! Good job ranger media, from a former Royal Marine

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks appreciated

[@c21bbr97]

Cheers dits

[@RR-pv4dh]

OAMAAM

[@itzjoe5962]

Bring blister plasters, can’t recommend them enough, that’s my advice 😂, nice vid keep it up 👍

[@Keeperlit_24]

Lucky enuf i never got one blister during my training or at battlion but sum of the lads suffered badly. I felt for them

[@Chinny42nd]

B5968 you’re probably one of the most lucky people ever. It’s peoples soft feet though 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jac0b770]

Helps to train in boots beforehand

[@jonathanlester1359]

Think the main reason for blisters and effed feet is not taking proper care of feet, badly fitting boots and the wrong socks. In 6 n a half years I never got blisters. I got hot spots but no blisters

[@bulldogtech2941]

Thanks bro

[@reecewolfenden9073]

Hi I’m in the process of joining and can I just say this has been the best video I have seen. Thank you for this

[@Rangermedia]

Brilliant glad its helped and good luck on your journey.

[@reecehartles750]

Same here

[@pringleaddict5827]

@@reecehartles750 bunch of reeces here ahah

[@dave0992]

Walked through the gates at ATR winchester 23 years ago, still remember how nervous i was yet to this day, was the best time of my life (and simplest too). oh to be young again!

[@davidcurrie4051]

The army should use you for advertising. Do a far better job of selling the army life than them shitty ads capita keeps bringing out. Keep the vids coming man

[@Rangermedia]

The captita stuff has its place but the reason why the channel is somewhat decent is because it’s not official lol I’m the writer, director and camera guy. Cheers appreciated mate 🤟🏻☘️

[@lovablesnowman]

@@Rangermedia The capita adds made no impact on me at all. Watching some of your stuff is making me consider joining (I mean I can't join because of a tiny insignificant heart condition that doesn't affect me in any way but still)

[@jonathanlester1359]

Ranger media good video. Got me thinking of my time. Advice for the new recruits, when you turn up for training look clean and smart. First impressions count. Wash and shave. Wear a pair of clean polished plain shoes. A plain shirt and tie and trousers or a suit, make sure everythings ironed. Keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut. Listen, look, learn and do. Give 100% in everything. Ranger media I'd say much the same as you reference the kit to take - iron/board, pens and note books A4 /A5 and A6 for pockets, basic wash kit - 2 tooth paste and 2 tooth brush, 1 shower gel, 1 bar of soap, 2 razors and spare blades, towels 2 large and 2 small, 2 flannels, clothes hangers, 2 padlocks and spare keys, 2 shoe polish, selvit cloths and 4 brushes - 2 on n 2 off, baby wipes, soap powder or capsules for the washing machines.

[@xxxnkayce]

Actual legend this is gonna help me so much for when I join harrogate cheers mate much love and support 👍🏻

[@Rangermedia]

No dramas glad you liked it, there’s a card pops up towards the end of the Video. It will take you to one of my first videos, I have one of the lads on with me who had just come through Harrogate and Catterick giving advice on Harrogate especially . We where shooting the vid from Afghanistan.

[@xxxnkayce]

Ranger Media golden mate I’ll give that a watch and a like 👍🏻

[@sitdownshutup8813]

just dont turn up calling NCOs mate haha

[@xxxnkayce]

Jacob Bradford aha I’m not that dense I’ll be shitting myself 😅

[@finleyread3147]

Quality video mate, can't wait for AFC Harrogate. Airborne Engineers all the way 🇬🇧:)

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days it’s a gleaming place to start your journey off. Good unit and good luck

[@raixbox360]

We were told to not to bring ironing board(checklist for [what to and what not to bring] when you arrive for phase 1). When It was time for ironing, god the state of the ironing boards were nowhere near useable(broken legs, not folding upright, padding was too thin and the creases didn't form). most of use in the section used our tables with towels placed on top of it as only a few ironing boards were functional. As for passport size photos, it was for the military vehicle driving license and if you already have a car and bike license (full or provisional) you didn't need to provide passport size photo, just the driving license was needed to be sent along with the New driving license documents.

[@bulldogtech2941]

As someone who is going through the briefing currently you have given me some reply good insight. Thank you!

[@coIey]

hey man respect from US army Airborne Infantry up in Alaska.. keep killing it man! subbed, good tips for new guys who arent in yet.

[@Rangermedia]

Hey! welcome to the channel mate, brilliant to get US troops on here ive shared some crazy times in Afghanistanand Alaska is one place I would love to go with my camera! Thanks and that respect is right back at you.

[@coIey]

Ranger Media he’ll yea bro, did you ever end up going to ranger school or did COvid delay it?

[@bigmartin]

Even after 36 years training (Irish DF down south) I still enjoy your video’s. I had to smile at your recommendation to square away your admin for the following week, it’s a habit I’m still doing. A small piece of advice I give lads going in “don’t make a Monday morning decision “, ‘what does that mean?’.. You’ve had a weekend off with your civvie mates, you’re dreading another week of beasting and you decide you’re pulling out on Monday morning, tell yourself you’ll do it tomorrow and by tomorrow you’re right back in the groove and you won’t quit, no one quits midweek 😂 Great videos and advice, be safe

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate yeah that’s exactly it, I’m constantly doing it outside of work as well always putting in the prep before stuff comes up. My wife laughs when I prep for things 9 months out 😂. Great to have you on the channel and thanks for the support from back home 💪

[@user-jo4of6rr6b]

I'm currently halfway through recruit training for the Irish pdf, what more advice would you give the new recruits coming in. many thanks

[@bigmartin]

@@user-jo4of6rr6b are you struggling anywhere?. Halfway through so you’re coming up to your ground phase?. What I’ll say is if you get a break during the day (few and far between I know), don’t crash out in the bed, do something to square away your kit, check threads on flashes, buttons, pockets etc (measure twice, cut once), clean your bed space l, anything really that might keep the heat off you. Ground phase, there’s so much advice but ask your section commander for advice, that’s their job!. But ziplock bags, baby wipes (unscented), get pencils for the ground, biros don’t work when they’re wet or dirty, pencils do.. Half way through ‘ when you’re going through shit, keep going’.. Your NCO’s will one day be your mates, I know they’re beasting you now but it’s nothing personal, take it all on the chin

[@user-jo4of6rr6b]

@@bigmartin Thank you so much i really appreciate that info and advice, I love the job but its just being so far away from home from family, but im defo not gonna quit after coming this far. it sucks in the moment but it's funny to look back on the battle pts, "waiting on my buddy", around-the-clock and the beastings 🤣.

[@bigmartin]

@@user-jo4of6rr6b I know it seems relentless when you’re a recruit, but it does end. Are you looking to stay with the unit or transferring after training?

[@Ben_2761]

Brilliant vid joining the sappers at 16 and transferring to the rifles as a machine gunner

[@JammyDodger45]

No you aren't.

[@sonnydymer8874]

every video i watch from you makes me want to join the army even more ur such an inspiration i am just hoping this pandemic doesnt interfere with my application process love your videos keep them up

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate appreciated glad you liked it. So it will have an effect on everything face to face related like the assessment centre. You can continue the online stuff to get to that part. Just use this time wisely with all distractions being non existent like going out at the weekends, to really get into training for the assessment centre once they re-open.

[@jackwilson2004]

I’m from Northern Ireland as well and am thinking about joining when I’m older. Your videos are the best as they are so in formative. Keep it up👍

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days mate, do plenty of research into what you might want to do if you go for it. If it’s a Ranger your interested in you in the right place.🤟🏻

[@sashagrygorovych5984]

Could you do a video an what exactly you would bring to basic training with you or just a rough list in the comments please

[@ollieh4785]

Cheers mate! Just waiting for assessment centre to open up again

[@Rangermedia]

No problems at all and happy days hopefully you’ll get a date soon enough!

[@rustyjames761]

Training looks fucking epic, not a solidier but love the vids, Stayed in barracks as a guest with my mate who serves, had a serious laugh

[@harjit3296]

You are great very nicely explaining what to expect I am inspired I will try my best to join as RESERVE if I selected I will let you know let's go for it wish me luck

[@Rangermedia]

The very best of luck to you!

[@TrueImageArt]

Great videos pal! my basic training date was for 31st May at Catterick but due to this virus it’s been put on pause for now so currently waiting for a new date, can’t wait to get started! stay well people 👍🏼

[@Rangermedia]

Cheers mate. Yeah it’s really unfortunate and I feel for all you next gen door kickers! Just keep that positivity up use your daily exercise to smash your phiz. The day will come soon enough!

[@jackr4697]

I joined up in September 2017, myself and 4 other lads in the platoon were Royal Irish recruits, I suffered a stress fracture in my hip, went through rehab for a while and was at ITC catterick for over a year, was Medically Discharged February 2019, I’m 28 now and hoping to rejoin once I get the all clear, looking at joining the Army Air Corps this time

[@Rangermedia]

Sorry to hear that mate and happy days do we have an Apache pilot here in the making!

[@Chinny42nd]

Think you should do a “Our girl” vs actual British army video 😂

[@ATOMICIMPLOSlON]

Chinny deffo

[@coreyg670]

That tv show is so fucking cringey I genuinely struggle not to scream at how bad it is

[@chloegb2682]

Yeh 😂😂

[@Squareheed]

Bluestone FourTwo was better ngl

[@Chinny42nd]

@@Squareheed that was jokes

[@slyninja2298]

I'm going to join the signals after my phase 1 training soon.

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days mate good luck with the journey.

[@thecosmiccakefairy]

watching as my son is about to start basic training

[@tommybingham1125]

Sangro Pl - 1986 St Patrick’s Bks. Then served in the 1st Bn RIR for 13 years. 1st, possibly 2 nights I think we slept on our bedside Matt’s as didn’t want to break our bed-block as it took till 3 or 4am to get everything sorted in the first day/night lol… but I wouldn’t change a thing as I love my time in the Rangers and worth digging in and driving hard during basic training. I was also lucky enough to be awarded Champion Recruit and was truly humbled to be presented my award during pass-out by Colonel of the Royal Irish Rangers, Brigadier McCord… F.A.B.

[@bazzlee2582]

Boss videos mate 👍🏼. Keeping me motivated as I was due to start at catterick on May 4th. Gutted but my time will come 🇬🇧

[@Rangermedia]

Cheers mate, glad its had that effect and your exactly right it will come. Good luck

[@MrManning95]

By far the best info I’ve found on KZbin. In the process right now to join, hopefully there’s a update on assessment centre and Basic soon. Thank you got the info!

[@aaronwallace8078]

Brilliant video mate been looking for something like this for months and this is the best one I’ve found so far... brilliant information and a good overview of training. This has really helped me going into catterick later this month. Thanks.

[@branicabrown7692]

Your Videos are very hel[ful .... But is there any way you can make a video on the process commonwealth country citizens who want to join the army have to go through...... I'm from Jamaica

[@Rangermedia]

Yes no problems at all, I’ll look into that.

[@michaelmulligan0]

Great work Luke keep em coming

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks and glad your enjoying them!

[@wl6461]

This is actually a big help i would say to anyone thinking of joining up it would have made my first few weeks easier in ITC anyway so just wanted to say keep it up and like some have said before you do just as good a job or better as the official channels at helping potential recruits. On that ive been thinking for awhile now about rejoining and just wanted to know if there is anyone you no that has done so and what it was like?

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks for that mate appreciated. So yes, ive been speaking to quite a few people over the last couple of weeks who are going through the process of re-joining. All seem to be having a positive experience, its a case by case basis on time frame returning back to service etc.

[@wl6461]

@@Rangermedia Thanks for the reply il be giving it some serious consideration get in touch with the recruiters see what the story is. again keep it up im sure your helping alot of the possible new comers and some of the more experienced like me.

[@JMurphy18]

Thanks for the advice man, I’m just about to start basic for the Paras so this will help greatly 👌🏻

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days mate no problems and good luck.! The difference is with you the PCoy will be incorporated into the phase 2 stage in catterick.

[@NUFC975]

How'd it go

[@liquidleitch]

your videos are phenomenal, got my thinking about joining the army.. bit of advice, mute any videos playing in the background/to the side when you are talking as its a bit distracting.. all the best

[@eliselawless3246]

I’m thinking about joining to , it’s going to take me ages to get fit though and I’m only starting to grow bigger 😂

[@alexcox2941]

Currently had my first week at AFC Harrogate and aspiring to join the RA 3RHA , your videos are really interesting .

[@hamz623]

Great content as always, you never disappoint Luke

[@Rangermedia]

I appreciate that! cheers mate

[@Leon-uh8lh]

Good Video mate! Greets from Germany

[@Rangermedia]

Hi how’s it going ? Good to speak to people from outside of the UK and thanks.

[@guyfarrand8078]

Could you do a video about the different infantry roles such as light, armoured etc and give examples of some regiments and show some videos of them? Cheers

[@Rangermedia]

Yea no problems. Regards to footage, that might be a drama as im not in the other units but ill look to see what resources I can pull from the web.

[@guyfarrand8078]

@@Rangermedia Awesome thanks mate- love the work you are doing! Keep it up!

[@aleksandraplonska9955]

Thank you for posting this video , super helpful 🙏🏻.

[@Rangermedia]

No problems at all.

[@jamesholland1006]

Class video man

[@eligil4629]

Im in the process of joining atm! Got my assessment next month, this video is really informative thank you!

[@Fred1ri]

If it's not a problem, could you possibly do a video explaining what happens in an average day in the army?

[@thepumpkinprince9993]

Been thinking of going into the Army as a infantry or guardsman but no doubt will join the reserves instead. First vid iv ever seen of your channel and you have a new sub :)

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate and welcome, any reason for going towards the reserves?

[@thepumpkinprince9993]

@@Rangermedia I look after my elderly father who has health issues, Do you have any advice or knowledge about the reserves at all?

[@jedv7516]

Quality video mate, still waiting for my new start date bcuz my old one got cancelled due to covid, but i cant wait to get cracking

[@Rangermedia]

Good mindset to have mate, stay focused keep your personal training going so when the date comes you can hit the ground running and get to your Reg in good order. Where the real fun begins 😎💪.

[@ATOMICIMPLOSlON]

Jed V hi mate. Do u have discord I’d really like to talk to you

[@bigtummy4824]

Hey, was wondering if you could do a video on what it’s like getting to your unit. Thanks.

[@elliottwillcott1950]

thanks mate great video! looking forward to my start date

[@Rangermedia]

No problems. Happy days and it’s good to stay positive like you are. 👊🏻

[@elliottwillcott1950]

Am just trying to soke up as much info as i can, knowledge is power. Looking forward to the next video 💯

[@islaygoodman1021]

Great Video was thanks for all the help so informative

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate, no problems at all glad you enjoyed it. 💪☘️

[@michaelstewart6652]

You should do a day in the life or a field vlog

[@Nick-ub3bh]

Thank you for the video.

[@imranzazai7404]

Very nice video.

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks

[@tonyt3041]

Thanks for another great video

[@Rangermedia]

No problems at all mate,! 💪

[@recruit3025]

Start basic in 5 days time at catterick, nervous as fuck but cant wait to get started. Looking forward to the graft

[@joshrodgers6338]

How did it go pal?

[@daniellarusso6416]

Great video and really helpful thank you

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks. No problems glad you got something out of it.

[@mattpreston9718]

Another great vid Luke. Nice and informative.

[@Rangermedia]

Thank you Matt, appreciated.

[@smithy1152]

Another great video

[@Tokyodisco1]

thanks for the advice!! :)

[@phililpb]

Basic training is not that difficult but it is unpleasant passing out normally comes down to been able to tolerate the discomfort. But I have seen lads self talk their way out of it telling themselves it is too hard or they are just not good enough. A determined mindset is essential.

[@gizvt6764]

great video!! Earned a sub mate

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days cheers appreciated glad you enjoyed it.

[@ddk8778]

I don't want to offend anyone currently serving but apparently daily life since there are no real conflicts we are in, is just walking around picking trash around the base

[@Rangermedia]

Non taken, we are as busy as ever. Picking rubbish up is just good drills, tidy workplace and all that😉 Whoever has told you that’s all they do is, tell them to put a transfer in. They’re not in the right place. Conflicts come and go it’s about staying ready . The amount of opportunities are endless, you just have to be driven and go get them. Just becomes there’s no conflicts doesn’t mean it’s going to be boring. Jungle warfare , sniper, apache pilot , JTAC , skydiving , skiing , mountain biking , expeditions the list is endless. It’s easy to go on patrol and get shot at and the excitement goes out the window in a split second. All of the above courses and extreme sports do not completely replace kinetic operations but they are just as challenging and keep you ready for when the time comes to do the business.

[@kylewharton5447]

Great video as always 👍

[@Rangermedia]

Cheers mate appreciated 🤟🏻

[@dandaze4345]

Just what's needed during lockdown great vid 💪🏼❤ I just hope training kicks off again this year at catterick haha.

[@Rangermedia]

Cheers mate, so just my opinion but I’d definitely say it would be re-starting before the year is out. Keep the that positivity up and it will come round in no time.

[@dandaze4345]

@@Rangermedia Brilliant much appreciated.

[@TuberculosisBeans]

Great video! I'm nitpicking here but but a bit of constructive criticism doesn't hurt ;) asking people to like and subscribe at the start of a video doesnt help your channel, people haven't seen it yet, they dunno if it's good or not, better to ask at the end and people will think oh yeah that was a good video here is a like and a subscription :)

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah 100% get you mate, but it’s a call to action and as a small channel it is part of a tried and tested structure to follow when constructing a video. Cheers for the comment 🤟🏻

[@TuberculosisBeans]

@@Rangermedia ah fair enough 😁

[@Hardrada88]

The more you describe, the more I say "I'll do that 😂" even though I know I'll struggle af

[@Rangermedia]

Everyone struggles at something whether they show it or not. Going through those times is what leads to our growth! You’ll smash it, nerves mean you care. Embrace them and keep moving forward. 💪

[@joshmunden8893]

Love the vid mate, great again

[@Rangermedia]

Cheers mate appreciated 💪.

[@joshmunden8893]

Ranger Media hey Luke mate, just a question I can’t find online, do you know how many intakes there are for the rifles, is it monthly, do you know ?

[@m24cupra]

Hi mate, quality channel by the way! I’m in application stage to join the Paras and I was supposed to go to the assessment centre just before the lockdown but it was cancelled. Could you do a video on what to expect on assessment? Cheers!

[@tomas6326]

Eye test drug test bleep test 1.2krun under 11min... hearing test more medical tests

[@AshSmash981]

I’ve personally made a kit list for people I know joining so they know what extra stuff to take to help them and make there life easier 😂, I had the shits as soon as I got to ITC 😂

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days mate it’s the small stuff that counts! Couldn’t think of having anything worse wile being at ITC 😂💩

[@fstrachan3419]

Any chance I can get that list? 👍

[@becky2235]

Would you be able to send me the list please?

[@AshSmash981]

@@becky2235 dm me

[@adamm8711]

Class video lad! Just wondering would ye know if the recruitment training for the Irish Army is the same and any tips for that or anyting cheers

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks for that appreciated. Im really not sure at all reference your question, I would say the generic mindset would be very similar.

[@bethclark5700]

Application is in. Wish me luck 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@joshmoffett6421]

Great video as per mate 👍

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate appreciated 🤟🏻

[@jordanboyle539]

Fuck bayonet range 2 at the start such bad memories!

[@veilh1125]

can you do a video on Harrogate? i can't find enough information and it's making me nervous

[@karlknox1348]

Keep er lit mucker 💯💪🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♂️☘️FAB

[@charliebacca8170]

If it's not raining it's not training & if it's not snowing I'm not going!

[@husky2297]

Very helpful video mate, you gonna be doing anymore livestreams again soon?

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah the podcast is something I want to follow Up, soon as I get the next guest sorted I’ll let you know.

[@husky2297]

Ranger Media happy days mate, looking forward to it!

[@plaidwearingcanadian6276]

Hey Luke, trying to keep with the theme of suggestions, I was wondering if you could get some of the guys who joined your regiment from the commonwealth to talk about the process they went through and their experience at Catterick.

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah will look to get something sorted, will take time due to social distancing rules etc

[@lewisgibson7923]

I would like advise I’ve been running for a couple of months now and I can’t get the speed and idk why

[@joe7d321]

Thanks for another great video mate! Can you please do a video explaining how your contract works and the pension ? Like after you serve 4 years do you have get a different contract and once you leave the army would you get your pension straightaway ??

[@Rangermedia]

Joe7 D yeah can do mate, now the pension is like opening Pandora’s box, lol but I can explain what I know.

[@joe7d321]

Ranger Media 😂 ok mate thanks for the reply really appreciate it 👍👍

[@ThatKidJakee]

(any advice is appreciated): So i’m in phase 1 and at the moment & i am down to be a Royal Engineers - Electrician. When i joined i always thought this would be the best option because it was sold to me to as the perfect mix of infantry support (front line combat engineering), gaining qualifications by becoming a tradesmen and then also the option to really push yourself and become a diver/commando which has always been a dream of mine. However, since joining i have came across the job role REME - Electronics Technician which has thrown a spanner in the works. This job offers Lance Corporal at the end of phase 2 training and also a bachelors degree in science which would obviously help me with employment post army life. My dilemma is i think i would be happier In the RE because from what i gather it’s more hands on and deployments and i could push for commando but when i say that to the boys they just say ‘well there’s no conflict at the moment anyways’ but overall there seems like more opportunity to push myself physically and create more memories, on the other hand REME provides the degrees and quicker rank progression and when joining i didn’t really understand the ranking and promotion system, i do aspire to go Sandhurst and become an Officer and i think you need a degree to do that? Overall i understand they’re both completely different job roles but from your guys experiences / knowledge what would be better? Pushing myself ‘academically’ and trying to get Officer hopefully within about 10 years or ‘Physically and mentally’ and go for Royal Engineers Commando or Diver? I’m 17 with 4 weeks left of basic. (been sent home for 2 months because of COVID so had a lot of time to think!) ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED! also if you’re just starting phase 1.. remember to lock your fucking lockers!😂

[@reece24gaming85]

Jake.J if your looking to go into sandhurst from being a soldier you will need to complete phase 1&2 but you only need GCSES you will only need alevels and a degree if you go into sandhurst from civi street but just establish ur self as a leader as you need to recommended to go to sandhurst 👍

[@ThatKidJakee]

reece 24 gaming oh really? genuinely did not know that. thanks a lot mate changes a lot!

[@maxtomlinson33]

Good videos man , what’s your thoughts on the raf regiment ?

[@Rangermedia]

I've not worked operationally with them so can't comment on that, ive been on course with some of them before and they were fine to me.

[@globalnews6748]

Awesome video 👌 Stupid Question - Is there any project xs In Harrogate? Lol

[@Rangermedia]

Cheers mate. Haha no idea but project Xs are for weekend and leave away from the business 😂

[@globalnews6748]

@@Rangermedia hahahah cheers dude, your KZbin channel helps me alot!

[@jayprince9046]

Hi mate,know ur a a busy guy but as I said I'm in the process of joining reserves any chance you could do a little workout plan dor myself while in lockdown to prepare?

[@Rangermedia]

head over to @craighollan he specialises in training people physically, my methods are not scientific ! lol kzbin.info/door/PT6dAoVB1lZXM4WuGwIxjw

[@big_slurp4603]

Probably watched this dozens of times but I'm still so bloody nervous lol. Was proper on top of my phys and running a year ago while I was a part timer STAB but a good mate of mine passed and I let myself go. got basic for the regs in a month and I'm not at the level I was when I was doing reserve training but I'm still determined to smash it when I get to Pirbright💪

[@globalnews6748]

I was watching some Matsimus's video KZbin about British Army deployment. He was talking about the Falklands and how there was nothing to do so all he mostly done was sit in the bar, that's filled with RAF, Navy, Army. He said make sure you don't get in a fight as it could be career ending is that true? If it's not could you tell me the consequences of that?

[@JustAnOrdinarySimmer]

You make it sound like you have an intention to fight, so my advice would be not bother joining as they don't need pricks like you.

[@ashleykarshe3689]

I'm looking to join the grenadier guards and can't find any informational videos about them could you possibly do one?

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah I can look a getting something together reference the guards. They are just an infantry unit with the difference of also conducting ceremonial duties.

[@leachyxd6990]

I am in the Grens myself, what you need help with lad?

[@ashleykarshe3689]

@@leachyxd6990 Just wanted more information about phase 2 training pal, there isn't anything on it what so ever. Also the 28 week basic training, I've heard it's split into 2 14 week periods is this true or is it a straight 28 weeks?

[@leachyxd6990]

Ashley Karshe so you will do a 12 week basic training (phase 1) during that 12 weeks the first 5 weeks you are not allowed home and you are working 7 days a week (it’s shit but just get on with it) and then the following 7 weeks you get all the weekends off unless you get them taken off you. After phase 1 you will get 10 days leave and then start phase 2 which is 14 weeks long. During phase 2 you get a lot of time off and work very few weekends

[@benjaminjames5157]

Great vid, good info, subd and bell 🔔. Video request: Family life in the army. I have a 1 yr old daughter with my partner and I’m doing assessment centre soon. What will it look like for us after basic ? (Looking at infantry or armoured) thanks

[@Schairiebwdifb]

Would you ever consider going into the special forces? I’m waiting on my assessment date and it’s delayed due to the quarantine... I’m joining the royal Irish and I’m hoping to go special forces after 6 or so years in.

[@Rangermedia]

Been and wasn’t successful, would I go again? No I’ve a whole new set of aspirations now 🎥. Happy days your joining a brilliant organisation. They are also great future aspirations to have, positive vibes 💪

[@ciaranomahony916]

My platoon passing out 😂

[@reecehartles750]

I’ve signed up for rlc driver

[@Rangermedia]

Good luck with the journey!

[@imranzazai7404]

Very intresting.

[@reillycasey8723]

I'm so nervous I'm starting horrogate in september and I have no idea what to expect

[@henchcunt2669]

how is it

[@bigmangaming121]

I’ll be joining in the next year and I’m actually shitting it 😂

[@WembleyGaming]

Hi mate Would you ever consider doing your personal webbing review as I’ve been wanting to see what you use and carry

[@Rangermedia]

I can do , however me and the kit cave are separated at the moment so a video like this wouldn’t be until at least the summer time. Keep up the work with the videos! I wouldn’t listen to people telling you to take them down before training. Leave them up and just focus on training when your going through the process, the cadet community will get value out of them. Your doing the right thing, acknowledge negativity but ignore and concentrate on positivity! 💪☘️

[@WembleyGaming]

Ranger Media Thank you very much mate Really really means a lot And no worries mate, i can’t wait for it to come up 👍☘️

[@Rangermedia]

TWVG No problems and good luck with your journey.

[@WembleyGaming]

Ranger Media Eventually got my new Webbing Set if you want to check it out on my channel Any feedback would be much appreciated

[@atmfiji8748]

Im joining soon this year 2020.

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days mate what unit are you going to ?

[@ajballernfl]

I was woundering if anyone knows what the army are like on sports supplements like pre workout, protein powder ect do they allow it ect ?

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah all that side is fine as long as there are no funny ingredients you will be fine. Check out a web page called informed sports anything on there is safe for testing wile serving.

[@Shadow-nz3ls]

If you fail basic training can you re do it and still join the army

[@Rangermedia]

You won’t fail, if you need extra work on something you’ll back track a few weeks to do it again

[@ScottishKeyboard]

Royal regiment of Scotland motivation video plz

[@openmusic3904]

Hey, I'm in a bit of a bind. I am applying to become an Officer and as I understand, the fitness requirements are slightly higher. The problem is, I am 6ft 2inches, and I weigh 18st 9lbs, that puts me in the obese category. I have been loosing loads of weight recently and I once weighed 28st, so I have lost 9st 5lbs. I run 30 minutes a day, do about 30 press-ups a day, and lift weights. Despite my weight, I would say I am surprisingly fit for my size and I am pretty confident I could pass the fitness requirements. I also don't look as fat as you would probably expect either. What is the Army policy on obese recruits? If they display they can meet the fitness standards and would be willing to undergo further weight loss regimes? I have been working my backside off to loose weight, is effort taken into account as well?

[@elaminmochichi7767]

Yeah if you can show you can go through hell and fire and push through the grit you can do it