RSM BRITTAIN LAST PARADE

(8 Nov 1954) The voice of Regimental Sergeant-Major Brittain has become a military tradition. He is to retire from the army after thirty-seven years service.
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[@williambaker6405]

'Tibbie' Brittain was my RSM at Mons barracks, Aldershot in 1952, on a guard duty over Christmas he put his knee in the middle of my back to pull the creases out of my overcoat and said "Don't worry, I'm not trying to get up you".

[@francisknaggs9330]

Had the privelige of knowing this Coldstreamer. A real gentleman .

[@saganich74]

Wait for it!

[@Paul_Lucas]

This was 1954. The film says he has 37 years’ service. This puts him at enlisting around 1917, in the First World War. He would also have seen some action during colonial garrisoning between the wars, in places like India and Kenya. Must have been quite some career with a lot of stories. Sure he’s carrying a few extra pounds from the cheap beer in the Sergeants’ Mess but I think we can excuse him that.

[@MikeFoxtrot1]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Brittain

[@rayjr62]

I read where after retirement he opened a men's clothing store.

[@peterk2455]

@@rayjr62 He advertised for an XXL Tailors firm, he was all voice, a parade ground shine and show

[@johnhardman3]

@@peterk2455 He certainly had an XXL mouth!

[@iamsoldierf8316]

Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas would of passed his BFT every year in a sub eight minute time too.

[@tammacinnes2945]

it was a privilege to serve under the old style RSM's who called a spade, a spade and called us all much worse and unrepeatable when on the drill square. That takes nothing away from the new generation of RSM's who have a slightly more refined manner about them, but also added responsibilities and pressure in the modern military. Respect to them all, past, present and future !

[@JohnDoe-yq9rt]

Well said

[@SuperKanonier]

My first RSM when I joined the army in 1962 was a guy by the name of David Gadsen, Royal Artillery. He came from the same mould as Mr Brittain, loud voice, magnificent bearing and the epitome of an RSM. I believe he retired as a Major.lk

[@simongee8928]

During my basic training, our drill pig was ex Grenadier Guards. A sod on the parade ground, but a really decent bloke off it.

[@KL005]

That "HALT!" is epic!

[@gingeristhebest21]

Remember the RSM in my army days the parade square was his holy ground you could not March across it you had to go all the way around it or find yourself doing an hour's square bashing if he saw you

[@SE10GREENWICH]

20 years as RSM is a looooong time to serve as a WO1.

[@adriantyler6911]

A very fine name you have there Sir......Chacal....

[@desperatelyseekingrealnews]

I'm guessing he turned down "promotion" to 2nd Lt

[@luapnosboh7421]

My grandad did 21 yrs and was a RSM in the hussars

[@migmadmarine]

" nobody told you to stop workin'!!"

[@anthonywilson38]

Get sweatin

[@nacholibre1962]

"Do you tunic up. . .Where do you think you are, man?"

[@SuperKanonier]

"Go to the toilet in your own time, not the Army's"😂😂

[@russellwilliams1071]

Bless you Sir💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️

[@chuckb452]

Absolute respect.

[@garryleeks4848]

Respect to the RSM

[@charliebrittain2484]

Believe it or not thats my great great etc etc grandad

[@scottfuller5194]

I completed 45 years......32 years Regular Force and 8 years Reserve Force.....then 5 more years on standby for call-up in the Supplemental Ready Reserve.....there was no life like it....!

[@brianpoole4369]

LEARNING THE PIANO!!!!!!.....for those who don't have a clue what I'm on about....you tube...."marching up and down the square".....it's hilarious..lol

[@robertwillis4061]

Becoming a Rupert would be a step down. As RSM he is top of the non-com tree, as a 2nd Lt he is now bottom. He could get a gig with a 10 Sergeant as his ' advisor '

[@SuperKanonier]

He would have been commissioned as a Captain, with a Quartermasters appointment, whose opinion the Commanding Officer would respect.

[@leatherkink2218]

I would back a RSM against a politician: any day.

[@Jigaboo123456]

leather kink: RSM's ARE politicians! They plot and connive, but most often with the good of the regiment in mind. And unlike politicians, most of them are brave and honorable men,who put the country above their own ambitions.

[@robd8577]

Stupidest comment on the internet. By far.

[@garypulliam3740]

0:56 Why no return salute?

[@mrsixiesrock2274]

Need men like him back in the forces in command. Nothing like my officers

[@robd8577]

Why would a RSM be like your Officers?

[@ericrooke9497]

Look at his medal ribbons none are for overseas service they are just for being there

[@tammacinnes2945]

Aye, 37 years service including the 2nd War. if the MAN is carrying a few extra poundsm so what, after his sterling service to OUR country.

[@ilovesmysangsomsangsom3500]

@@laurenceoconnor6499 Who’d have sorted your mouth out every single day of the week, and your Army Career lasted?........

[@ilovesmysangsomsangsom3500]

@@laurenceoconnor6499 You maybe entitled to your opinion, but don’t call a Man who attained the highest rank of an NCO a Slob. You really have no idea what it entails to be a RSM Warrant Officer Class I and the esteem, respect and prestige it brings. These men are the backbone of their Regiments who are the go between the Commanding Officer and the serving Soldiers. You’re definitely not of a Military Mind, bearing or I doubt have ever served in any shape or form, if you have then you should be ashamed of yourself for such an obnoxious misinformed comment. Have some respect.

[@jimmyjohnson7027]

He never deployed outside Britain.

[@SuperKanonier]

​@@ilovesmysangsomsangsom3500Well said. "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country". Myself and my 2 sons have 57 years service between us. RA, RE and LG.

[@JammyDodger45]

Does anyone know where his grave is? He died in Chester in '81 but I can't find a record of his funeral service.

[@brianlion9494]

Fear the big badge

[@EngPheniks]

Loudspeakers were never used

[@Ken_oh545]

Why the hell does this video start with an ad about Savile.....?

[@haroldthompson3720]

So would I.

[@boydauspeditions]

when the UK great

[@cryptohunt2552]

They don't make them like him any more.

[@michaelrobson9331]

The RSM.......When they speak,EVERYONE listens. To be feared and avoided in equal measure.

[@colinp2238]

Second only to god. I heard a subaltern once call the RSM Sergeant Major. The RSM chewed him out but still with respect to the subs rank. He looked like a schoolboy being caught by a teacher. I think it went something like God and the Colonel call me Mr but god is awol at this time.

[@carlcolvin8320]

@@colinp2238 well said.

[@Cumbriahandyman]

Hate RSMs. Also respect them, as any veteran would.

[@stuglenn1112]

Looks like he ate pretty well.

[@neoparadigm5]

Piaw cik

[@GROHD]

More about RSM Britten here: www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/the-ultimate-rsm.170138/

[@lablackzed]

Only RSM I ever respected was RSM Pringle 1st battalion Royal regiment of fusiliers .

[@robd8577]

Cool story bro. I heard all of the RSM's of the units you served in held you in the highest regard.

[@jimmyjohnson7027]

I was First Battalion. When was Mr. Pringle the man with the big badge?

[@lablackzed]

@@jimmyjohnson7027 I was in south brks with Tommy hood.

[@jimmyjohnson7027]

@@lablackzed Gibraltar was way before my time. I joined in Cyprus in 86.

[@lablackzed]

@@jimmyjohnson7027 👍

[@ClydeSeehafer-m8r]

Mayert Circles

[@kubinka879]

When you are 6’ 3” plus ammo boots everyone will be looking up at you. Impressive bellow.

[@ianjacques-keen5945]

RSM Brittain was appointed GSM or Garrison Sergeant Major whose principle employment was as the senior WO1 of the Garrison & in those days there was far more bullshit & parades to get squared away!

[@London1064]

We need more Men like him. Bring back national service.

[@robertthomas3777]

Salute. That’s an RSM. An amazing set of well earned medals. Here the uppers award them to themselves and each other. 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@anthonywalsh7613]

Man mountain

[@cypher3874]

Big teddy bear really! Lol. What a great great man! Many a recruit still has the stained underpants from his parades! Lol

[@johnhardman3]

He made a (bigger) fool of himself by 'appearing' in the 1950s t.v. comedy show "Alfred Marks Time", bawling out the title "Alfred...Marks...TIME!! It seems that he got on with Marks, a largely-forgotten comedian who once guest-starred in a "Sweeney" episode (as a comic gangster). Maybe Brittain needed the money and Marks (who had something of a military bearing) did him a favour (sort of).

[@williamwallace2278]

Who hate all the pies?

[@abefroman8202]

Jim The Chair😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant!!

[@SuperKanonier]

Ate.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

needs to lose weight

[@trooperdgb9722]

He would have been in his fifties then... lets see how svelte you are at that age. Weight is MUCH easier to put on...much harder to lose as you get older.

[@sejembalm]

0:08 What is with the military and top sergeants who scream orders that make no sense? Seriously, I hardly can ever decipher what these maniacs are shouting about. Seems like he's saying "Hugaaaaaaaaaaaaaaast... HALT!" Some sort of military code or do these screaming sadists shout gibberish in order to further terrify their troops who also have no idea what the sergeants are saying?

[@twinsonic]

That's because you are a civilian imbecile. Probably never achieved anything in life except for whinging and complaining.

[@johnmartlew5897]

William Bullard .....Spoken like an RSM! 🎖on you!

[@johnmartlew5897]

twinsonic ......Well said. 🎖on you!

[@triestodrum2215]

@@twinsonic I'm. a civiliam and love the British armed forces. Rule Britannia! :-)

[@snowflakemelter1172]

You sad little man.

[@tammacinnes2945]

it was a privilege to serve under the old style RSM's who called a spade, a spade and called us all much worse and unrepeatable when on the drill square. That takes nothing away from the new generation of RSM's who have a slightly more refined manner about them, but also added responsibilities and pressure in the modern military. Respect to them all, past, present and future !

[@tammacinnes2945]

Aye, 37 years service including the 2nd War. if the MAN is carrying a few extra poundsm so what, after his sterling service to OUR country.

[@tammacinnes2945]

it was a privilege to serve under the old style RSM's who called a spade, a spade and called us all much worse and unrepeatable when on the drill square. That takes nothing away from the new generation of RSM's who have a slightly more refined manner about them, but also added responsibilities and pressure in the modern military. Respect to them all, past, present and future !

[@tammacinnes2945]

it was a privilege to serve under the old style RSM's who called a spade, a spade and called us all much worse and unrepeatable when on the drill square. That takes nothing away from the new generation of RSM's who have a slightly more refined manner about them, but also added responsibilities and pressure in the modern military. Respect to them all, past, present and future !