The British Army Infantry Platoon: The Reality Revealed

[@bwkid1]

Great advice. In my from my time in the infantry I always told people to get as fit as possible. And to learn how to do their own admin jobs. such as cleaning your room etc and clothes/ equipment. Get these things sorted and it helps, especially in the field. Great video, thank you.

[@Rangermedia]

@@bwkid1 no problems thanks for watching. I completely agree with your comment as well and thanks for sharing your experience. There is a lot of things that make up service in the Infantry.

[@chrisbullivant5912]

Excellent and accurate insight and many congratulations on your promotion! Don't be too hard on your Sandhurst cadets!

[@RalphBrooker-gn9iv]

I served in the British Army infantry (78-90). Very varied life. Rifle Coy to start. Mortars after 2y. Then COP (Op Banner, ‘hard routine’ close surveillance, ambush). 4 Banner tours. Recce Pln. JNCO. That’s a lot of roles, lot of learning. Lot of places.

[@robertwood1416]

Excellent advice mate and best of luck at Sandhurst. Looks like you are on the path towards WO1 RSM.

[@gerrardtin3208]

Congratulations on your promotion to CSgt. You will be a gem for RMAS and you have no idea how influential you are about to be on the next generation of OCdts. Good luck to you and God speed

[@Rangermedia]

Thats alot appreciated!

[@allanburt5250]

Congratulations mate delighted for you .

[@Rangermedia]

Thank you kindly mate 💪

[@kevinadamson5768]

Very informative video about the life and breakdown of an infantry platoon. I'm ex Scots guards and I think it's pretty accurate assessment about what to expect in battalion and how it's run at section and platoon level. I found it was the junior nco, s that actually ran the army not the officers, they were only a figurehead of authority and admin. Having a good platoon sergeant was a bonus because I found a lot of them turned jack once they got psbc under their belts. Congratulations on your promotion and posting to Sandhurst by the way. 😊

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

Hail and salutations from beautiful Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@muskett4108]

Some say that each generation fight wars in another way to previous generations, much because the methods of war change. Your experience is what will mould the next generation through instructing the next crop of officer leadership at Sandhurst. One of the most important jobs there is. Having watched some of your videos I think they are in good hands. All the best in that endeavour.

[@davidb8539]

Do what it is you want to do - simple but great advice, I got derailed and regret it

[@ollieclowes1900]

Hope you’re there throughout 2025! After watching your videos and learning so much from them, to learn the skills in depth in person would be brilliant!

[@Rangermedia]

@@ollieclowes1900 I’ll be there. Officially start in Sept with junior term. I finish Aug 2026

[@michaelingle-finch5744]

Love these mate!! 🤙🏼 your doing the infantry and the irish regiments credit 🙏🏼 give you an MBE already ffs 😂 Q.S ☘️

[@jordanjolley]

Congrats Colour!

[@Rangermedia]

Cheers mate appreciated

[@IwasBraveFor2WholeSeconds]

I remember our young officers hated the idea going on their Platoon Commanders battle course in Brecon during the winter.

[@alanedgar5146]

I am the next royal Irish Ranger served in Belize 1882 and Falklands 83 and northern Ireland

[@Rangermedia]

@@alanedgar5146 that’s good going that! 💪🇬🇧

[@winstonpeanutbutter]

1882?

[@Stuart-e6y]

And you missed the 1st and 2nd world wars good effort

[@KONEKT-z7j]

KZbin ranger

[@bastogne315]

Arse Ranger.😂

[@rosie121000]

Excellent evaluation 👍 nice one.

[@HardRoutine_TOTW]

Great content thx!

[@Rangermedia]

No problems and thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@Stuart-e6y]

God i loved being a section cmdr but finishing as a manouver support sjt was cool

[@forwardprogressonly]

How is the new ex22 general is he getting the army back in shape ?

[@strongmanaaron]

Could you do a video on the process of re-joining the army, iv been out 2 years and wanting to re-join and wonder how quick the process is and what training if any I would need to do

[@naebadyersel]

what does a colour sergeant do if hes not part of the platoon?

[@forwardprogressonly]

so what does a CSGT do on the battlefield?

[@Rangermedia]

In an Infantry Battalion it’s mainly the CQMS. Company quarter master. Bullets & Beans! Resource the fighting element. So basically what the Platoon Sargent does for the Platoon but your doing it for the whole company.

[@forwardprogressonly]

@@Rangermedia is that same with ssgt in 22 as Team Leader? I always thought it was messed up that 22 are not csgt's. I always thought the green wings and badges you have on 2's look the alyst color combo - ps can you wear sniper badge on pt jacket? ps what do you think about age and tactical fitness im ex reg thinking reserve if medical good

[@stuc3195]

Sit in the stores drinking tea

[@forwardprogressonly]

@stuc3195 lol question why is a 22 ssgt not csgt ?

[@stuc3195]

@forwardprogressonly staff sergeants and colour sergeants is the same rank . It just depends on the unit. Infantry regiments and Royal Marines use csgt., non infantry units use ssgt.

[@forwardprogressonly]

troopy's after sandhurst if infantry? or all cap badges? do senior Brecon its the same course ? is it not ?

[@Rangermedia]

Your a full corporal whilst on the course as it’s the thing you need to sit the promotion board. Once promoted you move into a Platoon Sargent pid (job)

[@forwardprogressonly]

@@Rangermedia thats not the question fail Color ;).

[@forwardprogressonly]

added a bit more detail to Q.

[@ONEisN0THING]

Serve the people, not one 'king' Long live the people, all people united. One world, one species, one flag. Its time for a better red and white

[@Zoomer_Analysis]

Is the XL bully the same as the poodle? Both are dogs, both bleed red?

[@JB-td9fz]

How did you get on at US ranger school?

[@Rangermedia]

@@JB-td9fz we didn’t go in the end. Funding was cut and we didn’t get across unfortunately!

[@chrishunter5041]

That sounds familiar🤔🤔

[@JB-td9fz]

@@Rangermedia cheers pal.

[@theobvious1958]

no one likes the bullpup SA80, bullpup is BS

[@JB-td9fz]

@@theobvious1958 you've never used it.

[@charlesnzeh960]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@davepoole5582]

Well done lad...... I joined in 88 as a jsldr in the Infantary.,Hard days but enjoyable..Reenlisted into the Sigs, then transferd to AAC... But was only a cpl... But as every old swet will tell ya.....Our days were harder !!! Hahahahhahahaha

[@abeltofscotch4120]

He shaved with a bedsheet yesterday morning 😂

[@Craig-dc1ek]

New regs in order mate we’re allowed beards now

[@JamesCooke-jg8qk]

Does the british army still get into combat or has that completely stopped ?

[@Rangermedia]

@@JamesCooke-jg8qk they are still deployed on operations, which at anytime could change but when you describe “combat” in my mind that is all out war fighting and no we aren’t. Like mentioned in the video, the world isn’t heading to all out world peace anytime soon.

[@JamesCooke-jg8qk]

@@Rangermedia thanks

[@Rangermedia]

No problems

[@forwardprogressonly]

troopy after sand hurst they do the senior Brecon.

[@Patient-Unknown]

Do a few years hope for a deployment and get the hell out. Serious here lads bail and join a contractor that’s where the moneys at and the work.

[@alanedgar5146]

So you can grow a beard now like you my god

[@Rangermedia]

Yes beards are now aloud. I’m going until August to see how I get on

[@alanedgar5146]

@@Rangermedia I can't imagine seeing whole platoon with beard s ,is this to for the Ranger

[@PokeEyeSlapSlap]

@@Rangermedia*Allowed not Aloud….. Double Off to the Education Wing 🤣😁 Take Care Colour. I’m Ex Infantry, 1RWF.

[@Rangermedia]

@@alanedgar5146 anyone in the Army. Two weeks to get to grade 1. Also can’t be past the Adam’s Apple and maintained/groomed. It’s a big change so there are people against it, all entitled to their opinions. However it is in policy. I’m all for it, facial hair doesn’t affect your ability to soldier. Standards remain high especially when the soldier remains motivated to stay fit physically, mentally and is all over the knowledge of their specific role in the Army.

[@alanedgar5146]

Next it be the Taliban join making way for unveted security checks

[@BornePlayss]

Crap hat

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

Oh and congratulations on your promotion. Well deserved. Don’t think you will be offered a later commission?

[@Rangermedia]

@@Abefroman-lq3md thanks! It’s not an option just yet but something I will be aiming to peruse once the time comes.

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

Would you say Junior and Senior Breacon is comparable to USA Army Ranger school (a leadership school) if not tougher?

[@Rangermedia]

I haven’t physically been on Ranger school so can’t comment from experience but from looking at it yes. It’s a leadership course but with a lot more funding, which allows the course to be more resourced. Different training areas, more air (helis) etc for some of the scenarios. IBS Brecon is definitely a tough school and all courses ran out of there do the job they are designed for. Going to be biased and say they are tougher! 😎

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

@@Rangermedia . As a retired RUC officer or who worked with US military I would back this up. I was very disappointed with US Army leadership and their ability To function and lead at NCO and junior officer level.

[@theobvious1958]

question what yall do with captured enemy weapons?

[@Rangermedia]

@@theobvious1958 as infantry they get extracted back as evidence with RMP if required or in all out war just make them safe and leave them.

[@IwasBraveFor2WholeSeconds]

​​@@Abefroman-lq3mdI tend to agree with you there, their Sgts is roughly to our LCpls in quality, qualification and experience. I think the Americans tend to promotion as time served to the rank of Cpl, were we have to earn it and do the necessary leadership qualifications.

[@Dazza19746]

Congratulations colour 🫡

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks appreciated 🇬🇧