The remainder of those hoping to be Royal Marine Officers face their toughest test.
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@TYFRYTYPHOON Жыл бұрын
Got to love early 90s sports nutrition approach. “Get that pie down you lad”
@dirtydave26914 ай бұрын
I joined the U.S. Army in 1987 and it was "no salt just drink water"........we learned the hard way that electrolytes are essential for performance.
@adamlee37724 ай бұрын
It was late 80’s. And some things don’t change.
@mjspice100Ай бұрын
Carbs and protein…
@Stu1664RM2 ай бұрын
I worked with a few of these lads. Some fine men. RIP Rich. Not forgotten mate.
@Tokyodisco129 күн бұрын
Cringe
@evilunclepaul88508 күн бұрын
Not cringe
@Stu1664RM8 күн бұрын
@Tokyodisco1 I'm still game for a tear up you massive honking megaturbo rats window licker. Come and get a beasting
@bnap32214 жыл бұрын
3:35 Using an umbrella as pointing stick, the most British thing I’ve ever seen
@Happyheart1463 жыл бұрын
I recommend a film called 'A bridge too far' true story featuring a soldier with an umbrella pointing stick :)
@sfluendy9 күн бұрын
We do not point in UK forces. We indicate.
@nickb-7 жыл бұрын
Richard Van der Horst (honour sword winner) rose to become a Lt Col and commanding officer of the SBS. He was widely expected to be fast tracked to General and command of all UK special forces. Tragically he died in a diving training accident in Norway in 2005.
@yeovil507 жыл бұрын
Tragic. All braver men than me ..
@RicTic666 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us know about Richards's tragic death. There was definitely something very special about this young man, even in his acceptance of the honour sword he showed a confidence and attention to detail that suggested he would rise to great heights in The British armed forces.
@supervivet9116 жыл бұрын
It is not uncommon - in fact I'd say it's very common - for those who really take to the service (be it army/navy whatever) to die young. I guess this is not exclusive to the UK or any other country. We all have our own stories about 'the soldiers soldier'.
@blairgreenock49246 жыл бұрын
Nick B y
@barrypoupard70096 жыл бұрын
Sad.
@zoe..d Жыл бұрын
The second group arriving in the 30 miler still in formation, in step while at the jog. No, they didnt arrive first, they arrived cohesive and still ready to fight. Bloody marvellous.
@patdobson4265 Жыл бұрын
Trooper you melted my heart when you let elderly lady stand close and touch your horse. Very respect full young man. She won't forget that. Thankyou
@paulgush Жыл бұрын
16:45 As a South African, I could hardly believe my ears when I heard a British military band play Sarie Marais, an Afrikaans folk song dating back to the Anglo-Boer War. But reading with Wiki article on it, I see it actually became the anthem of the Royal Marines. Wow!
@wills6818 ай бұрын
The Royal Marines has also previously operated an adventure training yacht named Sarie Marais.
@muz1658 Жыл бұрын
Respect to Ainsworth for pushing through, even with that ankle injury.
@robertmills649710 ай бұрын
Sums up "commando spirit"
@bin4842Ай бұрын
😮
@simonhellier72813 жыл бұрын
What’s impressive is the encouragement for them to reach exacting standards, not just mindless bawling. Also officers doing the 30 miler in 7hrs, an hour less than the Non-coms. Also notice how the Brigadier, joins them, and the OC commanding for the speed endurance - leading from the front. Commando spirit.
@stephenbelcher43762 жыл бұрын
Yes,I Agree
@taylorc2542 Жыл бұрын
These men should be required to have at least 4 kids each. We need them to have families in the face of demographic decline.
@peace-now Жыл бұрын
That is not special. My daughter does 100km in 9 hours, and she is in her late 50s.
@joelhernstrom6060 Жыл бұрын
@@peace-now yeah but does she do it with 35 pounds on her back? Hardly
@joelhernstrom6060 Жыл бұрын
@@peace-now oh wait. I just realised😂 good one chief
@gooner723 жыл бұрын
"Welcome to the brief for the 30 miler". I can imagine that it's an unbelievably tough day out but to get that World famous green beret must be a fantastic feeling.🇬🇧🇺🇸✌✌
@michaelpcooksey50962 жыл бұрын
He won his race, earned his Beret and then immediately left the Corps: At maximum effort he passed the 30 miles in 7 hours. That was a personal goal he drove himself to accomplish as a gift to himself. He quit the Corps afterwards because perhaps he realized his body was not actually able to perform on the same level as those around him. It was a gift to those who would have depended on him to perform at a level he could not guarantee. Good Job. Well done. We need to know in humility where our capabilities are.
@johnhendry66362 жыл бұрын
Well done, that man,...little recognised,...
@h7283 Жыл бұрын
Who
@jasonwilson7674 Жыл бұрын
@@h7283 Andrew colson, he finished 10 minutes late on the last test
@TetraDizzle Жыл бұрын
He felt himself he didnt have it in him, but wanted to prove himself he wasn't a quitter, which he did, poor lad just needed a little more self confidence to go the whole way. Hats off to him though!
@grahamconquer81172 ай бұрын
My hardest event on pcoy was the 20miler looks similar except we had two big hills to get up
@simonhellier72815 жыл бұрын
An excellent documentary I have watched many times.
@Futureshucks3 жыл бұрын
John Ross may be a hero for many valiant actions and courageous escapades. But for me, his raising of the age old question "...I'm not sure of the standards at which I should set ferocity for um the level of dirt, how angry are meant to get for one piece of fluff?" he's a genius.
@teddy10666 жыл бұрын
These men demonstrate the corps ethos of cheerfulness in the face of adversity.
@nicholasdavies62642 жыл бұрын
The BIG BOSS on the 30 miler . Great to see !
@Wonmanbanned3 жыл бұрын
I have been disabled since birth with scoliosis and spinabifida. Despite this, I managed to kick-box, played rugby and cricket until 35. I’m 42 now and body is shot, backs gone, knees gone and pain 24/7. I always think “what if” regarding my back. I have fought it every day 24/7 and it takes a certain disciplined mindset. I think I would have enjoyed a military life.
@WardMan753 жыл бұрын
I’ve got spina bifida as well and I’ve got to say I got chills reading this. You’re an inspiration. If you can do it then I’ll give the active like a fighting chance.
@darrenjoness23973 жыл бұрын
Love your story my Brother.How are you keeping now?Thanks for the motivation!!
@darrenjoness23973 жыл бұрын
@@WardMan75 Amazing.Hope you're doing well
@georgebuller19142 жыл бұрын
Though you will likely reject it - and I will take no offence if you do - may I offer my sympathy for you being dealt the 'life-hand' that you have been?! ...
@Wonmanbanned2 жыл бұрын
@@georgebuller1914 I will graciously accept your sentiments. No, I am not one for sympathy and I have a developed sense of humour about my condition and it is impossible to offend me over it. I understand your sentiment and I get that it is difficult to articulate the proverbial handshake, or arm around the shoulder. Thanks for a well worded an thoughtful comment.
@philipmann53172 жыл бұрын
They cheer each other on, they train to carry each other when they're wounded. Great training.
@leaningforward52949 жыл бұрын
The film is a bit dated but the values and warrior ethos is well demonstrated. RM's produce a fine officer. Well done Brits.
@TheChooch19649 жыл бұрын
nice to see the lads dressed in the old "Beasting jackets.Hurrah for the Royal Marines .
@thomasayer75112 жыл бұрын
God bless the Royal Marines. Cheers men. From a respectful retired US Navy man.
@horatius7809 жыл бұрын
Peter Jackson watched the 30-miler section before filming Lord of the Rings.
@horatius7809 жыл бұрын
karmpuscookie Might be. I was joking tho, the helicopter shots of them running over the moors look similar to shots from the LOTR fims.
@MyTomedwards7 жыл бұрын
funny that the area which surrounds Mount Doom (aka Mount Ngauruhoe) is the actual training area for the New Zealand Army. My brother loves to tell me stories of waking up on exercise out in the field to his bivvy bag complete covered in a sheet of ice
@catsamazing3382 жыл бұрын
That was great. Good luck to all of them !
@siypic Жыл бұрын
Think they have probably retired now...
@whiskeyriver43229 жыл бұрын
10:33........... the most difficult of all..... switching the mindset off. As this has been twenty-six years ago, I can only say as a retired, senior non-commissioned officer, that I hope the years have been good to these men; and wish my condolences if they have not. God bless them all...
@Josh_Funnell8 жыл бұрын
If a prospect Officer who had joined the training course from the Corp, would they keep their Green Beret, or would they have to earn a new?
@flashtin1668 жыл бұрын
+Josh Funnell In the first episode when they all had black berets there were a couple who wore green.
@wavlogs11677 жыл бұрын
They keep there green beret from core commission
@IKS-Exploration3 жыл бұрын
Amazing documentary! why dont they make them like this anymore :(
@keegan7733 жыл бұрын
IKS Exploration Because Main Stream Media is run by a bunch of left wing woke wankers with their own agenda.
@gooner723 жыл бұрын
These days, thick as shite people are more interested in watching crap like the Kardashians, goggle box and other reality TV. We need more documentaries like this to educate people and to try and get the public to understand and bond with the military.
@exex93783 жыл бұрын
The training is still the same
@TheJinksd3 жыл бұрын
@@keegan773 so true!!
@g-man87053 жыл бұрын
Because it's easier to film hours and hours of fly on the wall footage and then just show it unedited with no commentary - and let the viewer work out what's going on by themselves
@blacdeath988 ай бұрын
Absolutely inspiring!
@anthony.francis9938 жыл бұрын
very intresting,a bit of a blast from the past . 87- 93...45 cmd Arbroath..checking out a old troop officer since passed.....good guy , sad loss.
@angelatzw15034 жыл бұрын
this is the coolest thing ive ever seen in real life
@user-km1sd7ou3c11 ай бұрын
Brilliant show.
@nicholasbroadstock12963 жыл бұрын
A great preparation for life, with such training and conditioning you discover the person you really are,not the person you think you are !
@LegendofLaw3 жыл бұрын
My guy is in a helluva a lot of pain. I feel for him but admire him at the same time.
@ahmadillo49595 жыл бұрын
Considering the time, I’m surprised they allowed an actual Soviet officer to host a lecture.
@ArchAngel0405973 жыл бұрын
I think that chap may be Victor Suvorov, an ex GRU Officer who went AWOL during a mission in Europe and sought political asylum in the UK in either the 70's or 80s, you should look him up! Even if it's not him you should still look him up wrote a couple of brilliant books: one about his hot take on the Soviet History and the other a personal biography called Aquarium, how he went from a mechanised infantry officer, to Spetznaz, to GRU.
@OakApplegardens3 жыл бұрын
Communism was nearly over by this time and with more open leadership, there wasn't an issue.
@525943203 жыл бұрын
We had a number of Russians who guest lectured us RAF officer cadets, and later in our careers. All of them "defectors". They earned their living!
@cambs01813 жыл бұрын
Early nineties, cold war had ended.
@riddlergorshin3 жыл бұрын
@@cambs0181 this was 1987
@warvandal34438 жыл бұрын
"Nice big breakfast Sirs, nice big breakfast. No, you wont get no cereal on 30 milers sirs..." Gotta love this life!
@albertpearce31255 жыл бұрын
War Vandal s
@ajcaleb28 Жыл бұрын
Pasties en route too! 😂
@robertnicholson7407 Жыл бұрын
Jim Trautman was a top troop boss at 45 , X Ray. A solid officer. 🇬🇧🇬🇧
@southafricandominion7 жыл бұрын
Great documentary sadly Lt-Col Richard Van der Horst who won the sword of honour was killed in a diving accident in Norway in 2005 Rest in peace
@donnahill2143 жыл бұрын
Rip
@user-ss9fn4kq8i3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P
@GirlArmy213 жыл бұрын
RIP
@madeleinehoward-frank10256 жыл бұрын
Compare and contrast this with the USMC. It's the difference between red and blue. Both are really good colors, the way training is administered just very different.
@JamesLaserpimpWalsh3 жыл бұрын
Hard Times is my favorite Dickens book by a country mile.
@ScreaminModelKits11 жыл бұрын
30 miles in 7hrs! damn it's 8hrs for enlisted RT.. This video makes the Tarzan course look easy when it's nails. 22:12 Look at the sleepbag eyes on that chap!
@nrjelley9 жыл бұрын
19 out of 29 is a pretty good pass rate actually.
@zipz84235 жыл бұрын
The presence of the TV crews probably provided more motivation too.
@zimronhumphrey69185 жыл бұрын
Hi am trying to join the army how can i join
@mattc39915 жыл бұрын
@@zimronhumphrey6918 go on their website
@Cheezsoup3 жыл бұрын
@@zimronhumphrey6918 You do realise the marines are part of the Navy and in no way anything to do with the army.
@zimronhumphrey69183 жыл бұрын
@@Cheezsoup no I do not know but I am awaiting on a call for assetment
@phillipvietri87865 жыл бұрын
I find it ironic (but nevertheless pleasing) that Sarie Marais, one of the great Boer songs from the South African war, 1899-1902, is the signature tune for a programme on the British Royal Marines!
@phillipvietri87864 жыл бұрын
@Raj Maj Thanks. Nice comment.
@TheSOULBRUVVA3 жыл бұрын
@@phillipvietri8786 yes brother, the Brits learned a fearsome lesson at the hands of the Boers, with their tactics (early camouflage) marksmanship, mobile deployment, and field-craft. They (the Boers) also showed how a guerrilla style of warfare was effective for a small group of highly trained individuals, when faced with a less mobile yet vastly superior group in NUMBERS of combatants. Then the rest became history, as the story goes!
@phillipvietri87863 жыл бұрын
@@TheSOULBRUVVA Thanks for some well-judged comments. Few people recognise the devastating effects of that war, though it lasted only three years. Everyone suffered tremendously. In the end, the British won the war by means of sheer numbers, with blockhouses and barbed wire, concentration camps, exiling captured Boers and a scorched earth policy (Roberts and Kitchener). I would have been on the Boer side in that war. But having been a soldier during the South African Border War, I feel great sympathy for the poor Tommies, forced to fight a war that had little to do with them, far from home and in a very different and hostile environment. South African troops have always been used to marching long distances, but it must have been hard for the Tommies, tramping across the endless veld in those hard, uncomfortable boots they wore then. Part of the early Boer victories, apart from tactics, was their breech-loading Mauser rifles, smokeless powder and trenches. In many ways, the Boer War was the first modern war - and the first khaki war. In fact, the Boers called the British troops, amongst other names, "die kakies" (the khakis)!
@TheSOULBRUVVA3 жыл бұрын
@@phillipvietri8786 brother as i read your reply to me, i was reminded of some of those details, some of the minutiae that gets forgotten over time. Concentration camps! I believe they were a British invention, not a lot of people will want that remembered I'm sure! That was also the period when smokeless powder was "If not invented" it was very effectively put to the test, with the Tommie's not being able to see where the counter-fire was coming from, and being blanketed by their own volleys of smoke from their own rifles. The Boers did have a very effective weapon with those dammed Mauser's (breech loading was the way forward before magazines). I didn't know about the Boer song Sarie Marais, im sure i heard it a young man, as the Royal Marines had a training base in Poole Dorset, UK, but what you may not have known and i'm proud to share this with you is, the Sarie Marais was adopted in 1953 by RM Commandos in recognition of the outstanding qualities of the Afrikaner Commandos fighting the British during the 2nd Boer War, in particular at the Battle of Magerstfontein under the command of Veggeneraal 'Koos' De la Rey. It is the official march of the Royal Marines Commandos and is played after the Regimental March on ceremonial occasions. @Inus Bernard
@jimw.41612 жыл бұрын
Hardcore......! And that is a gross understatement.
@jonathanchrimes340111 ай бұрын
It would be amazing if they could do a follow up so we can see how they got on
@jeewizz86465 жыл бұрын
One of these guys was my commanding officer at 45 cdo, hes still serving
@jimmybaldwin7372 жыл бұрын
Really. Wow that’s a long time. How old is this documentary ?
@jeewizz86462 жыл бұрын
@@jimmybaldwin737 1984
@jeewizz86462 жыл бұрын
Major lister
@jimmybaldwin7372 жыл бұрын
@@jeewizz8646 wow. That’s a long time ago. Amazing he’s still in. I was in recruit training. But opted out at around week 22. (Exercise violent entry )
@jeewizz86462 жыл бұрын
@@jimmybaldwin737 yeh he made it to brig i think. Al lister you can google him.
@PompeyBoy664 ай бұрын
What an achievement! I think these men would be hard to beat on a battlefield. I don't think I could have done this at their age. My cousin did, in the ranks, and it makes me proud of our family.
@ben2e0omr3 жыл бұрын
Gentlemen, I take my hat off to you. Well done lads!
@TheA8lee5 жыл бұрын
Goodness me, these guys are making mission-impossible training look hard!
@teddy1066 Жыл бұрын
3:51 An appearance by the legendary Viktor Suvorov! Suvorov was a former Soviet GRU military intelligence officer who defected to the UK in 1978. His books on Soviet/Russian military doctrine are first class.
@24934637 Жыл бұрын
Spent the last 33 years since this came on TV thinking that he was just a random actor with a good Russian accent that was hired by CTCRM for that lecture! Thanks for the info!! :)
@hoffenwurdig135610 ай бұрын
Suvorov’s real name is Vladimir Bogdanovich Rezun. His book on Spetsnaz contains what are now known to be some significant inaccuracies. However, that’s understandable given that he was never a part of it and made no such claims. Information about the Spetsnaz was among the most guarded secrets in the Soviet Union, as is the case in the Russian Federation and in former Soviet states since they have Spetsnaz formations or modified derivatives.
@thebriz1868 Жыл бұрын
Colin Young who left at 7:11 did actually go on and work for WH Smith for nearly 20 years. At least it showed that he could apply himself to work. He just hadn’t found his area in the Marines
@Seantorky3 Жыл бұрын
I hope he went quite far in wh smiths.
@veryprogamer5108 Жыл бұрын
Yeah he now works pretty high up as field operations manager of some huge golf industry
@Seantorky3 Жыл бұрын
@@veryprogamer5108 respect.
@joelharris13354 жыл бұрын
Sadly, HMS Intrepid was scrapped in 2008 at a dry dock in Liverpool : (
@richardepoulinjr10 жыл бұрын
As a U.S. Marine that served over 22 years going from the enlisted ranks to Officer I see the pride that these young Marines feel completing their training. They have much to be proud of and have earned the title of Marine. Many try but few succeed to become a part of this special breed.
@NicholasWarnertheFirst6 жыл бұрын
Richard Poulin Jr Well said Sir!
@LordWellington156 жыл бұрын
Richard Poulin Jr except that the US marines are nothing like the Royal Marines
@gooner723 жыл бұрын
Well said mate, our 2 Countries and our Armed Forces have formed a fantastic friendship and our bond is unshakeable. 🇬🇧🇺🇸✌✌
@Richtigify11 жыл бұрын
I know a few lads from 137tp (OR not Officers) who were in the field winter 2011-12... blerghhhhh it was the coldest night on record at one point they were out, something like -23C on Woodbury Common (plus windchill) and they were just under ponchos! Quite a few were apparently withdrawn with frostnip and early hypothermia. And the shit thing is it'll be the same for me next winter when I'm in RT...
@simonyip59785 жыл бұрын
Richtigify how did you get on? Did you get where you wanted to be?
@vitaliyvyntu4566 Жыл бұрын
Thank You so much
@thejc53502 жыл бұрын
The young blond man who talks about webbing burns when they are all relaxing by the riverside is Conrad Thorpe. He went into join the SBS and became their CO. He was the CO of the training centre before he retired.
@blackratjan2 ай бұрын
He also represented Kenya in the 1982 Commonwealth Games. Sadly, he had to have an amputation following an ankle injury, but is still going strong, it seems!
@bmused555 жыл бұрын
I'd follow Ainsworth to hell and back. Stirling effort. Lesser men would have given up.
@simonhellier72815 жыл бұрын
bmused55 unfortunately he was dismissed from the service.
@mat57265 жыл бұрын
Dismissed after a 17 year old marine died of alcohol poisoning at a party celebrating getting his beret, Ainsworth was the most senior officer present.
@TheA8lee5 жыл бұрын
ain't that the understatement of the decade! It's people like him who expose why the British armed services are the best.
In 1973 - in the City Centre of Belfast - I had a serious altercation with a large group of off duty paratroopers - several who were drunk . I would have been very badly beaten were it not for the intervention of a young Royal Marine Lieutenant and six of his men . I will NEVER FORGET the blind courage he showed in facing those paratroopers down .
@alexanderspear9464 Жыл бұрын
The discipline application of extreme violence 😅😅😅 I absolutely 💯 love ❤️ that line. I'm going to steal it.
@BungSpoot Жыл бұрын
This changes the way I am determined.
@empire-classfirenationbatt26915 жыл бұрын
The guy who resigned after getting his beret probably just wanted a challenge
@danielwoodruffe29385 жыл бұрын
A challenge, but at great expense to the British Tax-payer (probably a 5-figure sum in 1987); unacceptable behaviour, although his poor judgement spared a Troop of marines, that would've been under his command (and care)!
@paulgrahamedwardspencer81374 жыл бұрын
Fucking disgrace
@rhysnichols86083 жыл бұрын
He probably decided to quit and life as a marine wasn’t for him, but he also didn’t want to let himself down so he completed the course then left. I can understand him
@peteconrad20773 жыл бұрын
Raj Maj since you have no idea of the circumstances, motives or detail your comment is idiotic and infantile.
@peteconrad20773 жыл бұрын
Raj Maj so you think that your experience allows you to understand their guys personal circumstances. Wow. You’re a real life grade A cretin. Quite rare to meet someone that thick.
@KC-bv9kf Жыл бұрын
They are all quite eloquent. Officers and gentlemen.
@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr5736 ай бұрын
As a retired United States Marine Corps Officer and a Mustang Officer I can only say that our Brother’s in harms way the British Royal Marines will always be remembered for their sacrifices and services to God, Country and King. Semper Fidelis
@georgebuller19146 жыл бұрын
Ah, to be young again.........
@rohanfangorn670111 жыл бұрын
12:10 I believe is a young Colonel Thorpe who went on to become a CO in the SBS. After retiring from the Corps, he went to the Congo to combat wildlife poachers. You can see him in the documentary "Guns For Hire".
@user-mt7yr5qy7o9 ай бұрын
Respect for you too
@woodchuckandfox7 жыл бұрын
respect
@exex93783 жыл бұрын
RIP Colonel Van Der Horst sword of honour
@davidlewis64643 жыл бұрын
September 1987, the same month that I joined the Royal Navy. I left in 2011 and joined the Royal Australian Navy. Still going. I worked with CSgt Mick Eccles (you see him in part one) for a short time in 1994. Top bloke!
@LA_Commander2 жыл бұрын
What exactly is a color sergeant? Is that just below a sergeant major?
@LA_Commander2 жыл бұрын
@Ryan Thank you Ryan for the info. So where does the Sergeant Major rank fit in then?
@richardhardaker45862 жыл бұрын
@@LA_Commander Immediately below Regimental Sergeant Major
@davidhumphreys7035 Жыл бұрын
@L.A. Commander , the non comm ranks are: Private/Marine L/Cpl Cpl Sgt Staff or Colour Sgt depends on wether infantry or not WO Class 2 (CSM) WO Class 1 (RSM)
@stevenhenry78623 жыл бұрын
When that Car at checkpoint drove off, the Court Martial of Lee Klegg came to mind. From a British War Veteran
@anthonykennedy80433 жыл бұрын
As someone who comes from Ireland and broadly from the Republican background I tend to agree with you. You can't put an army into an irregular conflict and except them to adhere to the rule of law, or at least hold them to the same standards.
@stevenhenry78623 жыл бұрын
@@anthonykennedy8043 Totally agree with you there. The English Government will not even admit that attacks on bases on English soil happened. Lads cannot get the correct treatment and left to look like liars. Betrayed by their own Government.
@anthonykennedy80433 жыл бұрын
And the sad thing is that it's always the ordinary soldier who gets in trouble. Never the top brass or politicians. It was the same thing with Bloody Sunday, everyone looking for the the right Paratrooper to blame on the murder. When in reality the real culprits are whoever decided to put 1Para (a unit explicitly designed for high intensity combat) in what should have been a police action. There were plenty of other British Army regiments that could have been used more effectively and safely.
@stevenhenry78623 жыл бұрын
@@anthonykennedy8043 I totally agree..I lost a friend over there and held him in my arms while his pupils dilated. I was then Imprisoned for using Gorrila Warfare Tactics on the streets of England, that I had learnt over there. I get no help for Injuries sustained over there nor the Mental Scars. They turned us against the Government. The Politicians have a lot of blood on their hands, especially Blair. Placing a hard line unit was not going to win Hearts and Minds.
@anthonykennedy80433 жыл бұрын
I also just want to point out that I absolutely hate when republicans try to make out that IRA members killed by British Forces in the conflict are "victims". Take Gibraltar. The SAS preempted an IRA attack and killed three IRA members. In what universe can those IRA members be seen as victims? Because they weren't "on duty" at the time? How many off duty British soldiers did the IRA kill? The hypocrisy is infuriating
@formhubfar3 жыл бұрын
Here is one example of a military mindset.., I left the Army (102nd Air Defence Reg RA) in 1990, I was working in a builders merchants and a civilian made a comment that I work from I walk through the gates in the morning until I walk out that night.., I mean he was confused that I just got on and done my job.., incredible.
@gazs47313 жыл бұрын
As you came out of the Army in 1990 I joined the CRE and served 22 years 9 months ending my career as a Captain. Now with all the trades I learnt I work for the Canal & River Trust
@formhubfar3 жыл бұрын
@@gazs4731 You will find many experiences within the British army, I left as a full corporal, my father was a provost sergeant and my uncle is the current commander of BATSUB in Belize my father was offered many promotions but didnt want to ride a desk, my uncle (Lt Col Simon Nichols MBE) Irish guards chose to ride a desk, but one thing unites us all is that the British Army showed us the men we were meant to be.
@formhubfar3 жыл бұрын
@@gazs4731 My dad had mates called Daz and Barney.
@gazs47313 жыл бұрын
@@formhubfar Well, I chose the CRE for three reasons. First and foremost you're a soldier, second you're an engineer and third you have your trade or trades. Royal Engineers are always needed in the British Army as the British Army can't do their job without RE's. I learnt 13 trades within 6 years and my last and possibly the hardest was diving., which serves me well with the Canal & River Trust. Yes, I agree the British Army make men and good men. I left the army in 2013, but I do miss it and my mates , but we keep in touch. I kept on the frontline so to speak throughout. Being a Captain, isn't easy but I never expected a single one of them to do something I couldn't do (not trades as they are personal qualifications) . We all had total respect for each other.
@gazs47313 жыл бұрын
@@formhubfar I had a Daz (Darren) in my platoon. He was a real grafter and a real sport. Always telling jokes. As for me Gaz or Gary there are many of those about. I remained throughout my career in the CRE with the 25th Group. I'm a proud Sapper.
@BWTS999 Жыл бұрын
Jim Trotman another good lad.
@arslongavitabrevis51369 күн бұрын
Magnificent lads, all of them. I felt like getting up and saluting at the end. I could not be a soldier due to my very poor eyesight but I cannot help to feel emotional when I hear military music or see a formation of men marching proudly. My wife says that I must have been a soldier in a previous life, of course, I will never know, but it is really weird how military music affects me. The funny thing is, I am not even British. I think that the British developed a particularly smart and unique style of marching and, together with their beautiful full-dress uniforms, they were a sight to behold; I say were because of the awful social and cultural decadence of the UK. The soldiers are not a shadow of what they used to be, you can tell that by watching parades of 30 years ago. I spoke with British veterans and all feel the same. Political correctness has rotten British society to the core. The England I knew and admired does not exist anymore.
@DaveGrunn-yp8ze Жыл бұрын
1987...most of them are either senior officers or retired or resigned their commission and went into another line of pay. I wonder how many of them are still alive and serving?
@herrickmaster77 Жыл бұрын
3 Cdo Bde and 16 AA bde have the best trained soldiers in the regular army ,i did the the AAPPS course and that was hard enough the guys who go through RMCTC and CIC PARA get it tough
@andrewjohnston41274 жыл бұрын
26:17 yeah my misses keeps telling me that too 😂
@Prog4Prog4 жыл бұрын
LMFAO! I’m glad I saw this cheeky af comment
@georgebuller19142 жыл бұрын
42-50: So sad that this young man died so young! RIP...
@georgebuller19142 жыл бұрын
I worked (all too briefly) with a former Royal Marine. He ALWAYS held the SBS in total AWE!
@talydyanna94777 жыл бұрын
Hummmmmmm Só ( Militar P.I.N.K ) adooooro...
@AG-xo2qs Жыл бұрын
i ran this course, then did it next day for a laugh. focus focus then its not an issue
@philiphaigh54345 жыл бұрын
The Best of the best 🇬🇧
@user-mt7yr5qy7o9 ай бұрын
See you soon take care of yourself and do your best 😘
@danielw58504 жыл бұрын
27:20 Is that the Brigade Commander, Yomping with them?
@nicholasdavies62643 жыл бұрын
Yes it was .... an inspiration ! That’s leadership !
@Cous1nJack2 жыл бұрын
@@nicholasdavies6264 doing a leg between Land Rover rides.
@thenorthernplayer55893 жыл бұрын
Ainthworth is a chad. Here is your crown king.
@kotahurt3 жыл бұрын
The toughest thing in the world is the busby... but not as tough as a blue beret, they create peace
@vitaliyvyntu4566 Жыл бұрын
Respect
@user-cm8en8or1p5 жыл бұрын
Be interesting to know how many of these guys are still in the Marines.
@Richy0765 жыл бұрын
I doubt most of them are still in. If it was in the late 1980s it depends on their age
@jameswilliam27084 жыл бұрын
M J I suspect your dates re Ainsworth need looking at. The details of the case claim he was Lt Ainsworth at the time, 1993 if I’m not mistaken
@drubber0075 жыл бұрын
7:25 nice jumper
@grasmattt8 жыл бұрын
Some of these man will be going to north ireland soon. Its strange too see that the current conflict is totally different and that the marines are going to some warmer places
@geordiewishart1683 Жыл бұрын
Did you mean Northern Ireland?
@ocomentaristamilenar714 Жыл бұрын
Se vc não passar no teste físico ou tiver algum problema físico ( machucou , está ferido, ou ficou com doença não mortal ou não desenvolveu um corpo muito forte ) mas passar nos outros testes servirá no serviço de inteligência , estratégia ou administração ou oficinas e reparos ou outro que não exija suas capacidades fisicas plenas. Tem o direito a servir com suas habilidades . E mostrar o que sabe e o que pode fazer.
@Lookup2Wakeup Жыл бұрын
I met a bloke in my cycle club in Exeter who looked quite oldish at 40. It turned out he was a serving marine, working in the stores at Lympstone, filling in until his retirement.
@Blagger30002 жыл бұрын
Gortex was not yet in wide circulation in the forces hence there was nothing in a soldiers kit that was water proof, even the waterproofs were crap. Boots were next to fucking useless and soaked up water like a sponge, the clothes were utter shite. The other military kit like the 58 pattern webbing was arse and as much use as a back pocket on a sock.
@ianstewart2335 Жыл бұрын
58 was great for customising for speed marching - we sewed our kidney pouches together, strapped ammunition box liners to the belt and moved the poncho roll above the pouches then clipped it onto the yoke with L2 grenade rings - nothing moved or rattled and I never got a burn. Les Daniels was my section commander and we were bloody lucky to have that wealth of experience at our disposal. He sadly passed away a few years ago. 😩
@TiMakro-wl9wi Жыл бұрын
back pocket on a sock 😂
@mickfromkerry Жыл бұрын
Is Van Der Horst being interviewed at 44:44 also?
@knightimesupersonic6 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the classical song played during the 30 miler?
@BettySwollocks135 жыл бұрын
Vaughan Williams 'Folk Songs from Somerset'
@awabbelghith28853 жыл бұрын
I've recently applied to be a Royal Marines officer i wish they could do a present documentary
@Islandjud3 жыл бұрын
I think there’s a more recent one from Channel 4
@rodsinclair2573 Жыл бұрын
your post was from 2 years ago, have you got an update?
@sianwarwick633Ай бұрын
There is recent pre-Commando course FORCES NETWORK
@ThatCornishKid10 жыл бұрын
Soviet Soldiers as our enemy? goodness the cold war was greatxD
@TheChooch19649 жыл бұрын
how times have changed TCK, brilliant though all the same .
@revolutionaryspirit44915 жыл бұрын
The Soviet soldier does not need to be our enemy any more. Marxism has thoroughly rotted our country from within our academia and parliament, all traditional values have gone and our borders have been open for so long that we are set to be a minority in our ancestral homeland by 2066.
@punchinon5 жыл бұрын
Now our enemies are invading us via UNHCR.
@David-ry9ly4 жыл бұрын
@@revolutionaryspirit4491 So the conservative party are marxists, since they have been in charge of the country for the last nine years!
@TesterAnimal12 ай бұрын
@@punchinonhysteria
@lamputerang27472 ай бұрын
Bener-bener sekolah tinggi pembentukan perwira marinir inggris ini ... classy school memang ... ayo mana suaranya penonton dari konoha ?!😅😂
@rhorytrue5317 Жыл бұрын
The Soviet guy around 4:00 was interesting and surreal. Bringing the potential enemy over? Part of a "study abroad" program between global adversaries?
@Seantorky3 Жыл бұрын
Yeah has to be a story there.
@ThePierre5810 жыл бұрын
Fred Town its " Folk Songs From Somerset" at 27 minutes
@NicholasWarnertheFirst6 жыл бұрын
ThePierre58 I think its the band version of a part of Vaughan Williams folk song suite? Often played on the last night of the Proms possibly?
@NicholasWarnertheFirst6 жыл бұрын
Actually a version of an old first war song "I'll take you to wars me love in ol Germany and we shall go a marchin to the beatin of the drum.."
@NicholasWarnertheFirst6 жыл бұрын
Probably older...like me. YAwn.
@BWTS999 Жыл бұрын
VDH (aka van de flip flop to 45.SP Coy) .a superb leader, officer, warrior. Still missed. RIP Boss.
@simonhellier7281 Жыл бұрын
Tragic loss. Leadership is in short supply. Jim Morris also went on to senior things too, but anyone wearing a green beret has my respect. Growing up locally, as boys we always looked up to them. Chris Terrell did another excellent documentary more recently.
@BWTS999 Жыл бұрын
@@simonhellier7281 Jim Morris is an outstanding Marine
@victorcross59493 жыл бұрын
I wonder what John Ross, the fisherman and birder, is doing now?
@exex93782 жыл бұрын
Special forces
@victorcross59492 жыл бұрын
@@exex9378 Thank you.
@javathechava264 жыл бұрын
30 miles in 7 hours. so how many miles in an hour would you have to cover? so four 4.2 miles roughly I couldn't even imagine the effects that would have during and afterwards on your body.
@737Adventures4 жыл бұрын
java the chava a friend who’s a Captain in 45 Commando said when to make the time during the 30 miler, you have to quick march when going up hill, basically jog when going on relatively flat ground and you’re essentially at a sprinting pace when gojng down any sort of slope...all while you’re navigating yourself as part of the officer requirement
@737Adventures4 жыл бұрын
and while yomping with all that heavy kit
@RO8s2 жыл бұрын
By that time you've been doing physical punishment to the limits of your ability for six months solid. A couple of days after, you're fine. I mean, not for the kiddie with the ankle, but the rest.
@reasonabledoubt69083 жыл бұрын
This doc makes it look more gruelling than the others.. they still have that wall with the rope? I appreciate the ruggedness of it.
@talydyanna94777 жыл бұрын
Falando Sério : Tem coisa + Linda de Ver do que BBS D.I.S.C.I.P.L.I.N.A.D.O.S.! por isso que EU adooooro Meus Jovens ( Militares P.I.N.K )