The LARGEST Gurkha Intake In 30 Years Arrives In The UK | Forces TV

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The largest intake of Gurkha recruits since 1985 has arrived from Nepal to begin their new lives at Catterick Garrison. Part of a brigade that continues to grow, the 432 recruits were immediately faced with strong UK winds, many leaving behind their families for the first time. The record-class of 2020 is an increase on last year's record number of 400 trained at Catterick.
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[@backoffindia2084]

Bhada ko tattu haru hun yiniharu. Chowkidaar , nokkar , bhada ko tattu. India ra british ma jane bhada ko tattu hun

[@lizstubbs2969]

Will do after this one 👍

[@andreah1104]

@Ho Chi Wang They're not slaves, they can leave if they want to. They are very much admired here in the UK & we are proud to have them.

[@TheDapTopEngine]

Yes, my friend paid Nepali currency(NRS) 2700,000 to join british army. Need action to Pokhara British army recruiting camp.

[@Hartley69]

These guys are are absolutely fantastic, a real credit to Nepal and the British Army, can someone confirm they get paid in line with all the other service women & men?

[@Hartley69]

Bluepurgatory1 many thanks!

[@mcaesario]

@Bluepurgatory1 do these folks got citizenship etc though? I heard that refugees with shady past, influence, and behaviour are first to get citizenship then gurkhas last lol

[@alanphipps9987]

God bless them. They go through a tough training , even than some of them don’t get in. We are so blessed to have them as our friends.

[@Bazza_5968]

Tough men but gentlemen every single one of them. British Army wudn’t be the same without them. Gud luck to u all

[@krai9120]

Thank you for your support and great thought. Am Ex Gurkhas and it means a lot to us.

[@anvilbrunner.2013]

We all love & respect them. Hooray for the Gurkhas.

[@annascottage920]

Each and everyone of these young gentlemen would put their lives on the line for England.would YOU put yours on the line for them? I salute each one of them, they deserve not only our gratitude but more importantly our total respect. I’ve met several Gurkhas whilst out and about in the garrison and they are immaculate and so polite. May you all have long and safe careers.

[@oohermissus]

They may even do the same for Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland.!!!

[@annascottage920]

The Yoke oh for goodness sake when did just saying England become so incorrect. If the best you can do is criticise perhaps you should sit your ass on your trailers porch and stop yapping like a scrap yard dog!!!!!

[@annascottage920]

Gary Chance off course their families benefit, but it is still a huge honour to be accepted into the ranks. These young chaps are still treat like second class squadies yet do sterling work they were worth their weight in gold in the falklands

[@oohermissus]

@@annascottage920 ass..? trailer's porch..? scrap yard dog..?😟 - hmm... perhaps you're alluding to... arse... caravan with delux lean-to and our recycling centre's surveillance poodle Butch..? 😀

[@oohermissus]

@Gary Chance My point was pertinent... especially as the Ghurkas were introduced with bagpipes... because of their close association with Scotland... and not Morris dancers.! - Also, the cross of St. George, who was [Turkish or Middle Eastern] is hardly encouraging... "unity among our native people"...! ☺

[@jpw6893]

I don't know if these guys realise how respected and how welcome they are.

[@alanphipps9987]

Yes they are so welcome . They are so polite. God bless them.

[@user-or1tp7cx8u]

"The most polite of soldiers. The most most ferocious of warriors"

[@davepearce6359]

Humble, friendly, polite, respectful. Heart of a tiger. True comrades of the British Armed forces. Lethal when called upon to be so. 👍🏻

[@cypher3874]

These young men are absolutely enthralled to be this chance. They are so grateful. Great people, and a fantastic edition to the British army. They will grasp this opportunity with both hands. What an asset they'll be. I for one are grateful for their continuing service to the British army and to out country's safety. True warriors.

[@user-tj4ns3zd9v]

💚😍 UK from Nepal Long live Nepal 💚Uk friendship

[@killercrabman]

Right back at you buddy!

[@carlharris2808]

ayo gurkhali नमस्ते भतिजाहरु हाम्रा भाईहरु र बहिनीहरू र साथीहरु हुन् र हामी उनीहरु संग गर्व छ। केयर भाई शुभकामना। Namastē bhatijāharu hāmrā bhā'īharu ra bahinīharū ra sāthīharu hun ra hāmī unīharu saṅga garva cha. Kēyara bhā'ī śubhakāmanā.

[@amiirabarka9448]

💚

[@BLUEsurf63]

These guys are a credit to Nepal, so well manered, british youth could learn a lot from them.

[@rajeshbhandari627]

Best of luck guys, keep your homeland 🇳🇵 pride

[@vijaybhatt6835]

It's so nice to read good comments from British people. Thank you for the love and respect. Long live UK Nepal friendship. 🇬🇧 🇳🇵

[@trinitysmate]

So polite, so proud, welcome to the UK.

[@puressenceuk35]

Welcome to all of you

[@krai9120]

Brings back memory of 1989 when, I was landed in Hong Kong as these young raw soldiers. Proud to serve in British Army as Gurkha. In real battle field Gurkhas are still the most efficient and fearless fighter.

[@eugene7145]

Thank you for your service from Hong Kong. We want the British armed forces back in Hong Kong. You guys are welcomed to land at Victoria Harbour any time!

[@jonishathapa712]

Would be even better if you had serve Nepal

[@krai9120]

@@jonishathapa712 There is no second thought about it. I would dearly love to live in Nepal and despite my sheer passion living in my country, I still live abroad for the sake of family.

[@ryankeeling2406]

Theirs a reason the Brits wanted these in their army they are true warriors and have so much honer god bless you all

[@harrymelad942]

These are fine young men whom I admire and respect and thank from the bottom of my heart. Its sad to say that these young fellows put most of our home grown lazy, pampered and privileged youth to shame.

[@markscouler2534]

They need to send the gurkas to sort out the climate change muppets in london

[@eclipsegfxable]

@@markscouler2534 XR are the biggest clowns going

[@snowflakemelter1172]

You've never even met a Gurkha or know anything about them.

[@eclipsegfxable]

@@snowflakemelter1172 Your point being?

[@bernadettespeakman355]

@@snowflakemelter1172 actually, I have met many of them. Plus my father in law fought alongside them in Malaya in WW2. He had everything good to say for them.

[@mikepaz4870]

The UK is blessed to have this latest batch of Gurkha Soldiers. James Mattis , General USMC ( Ret ) Former Sec Def Describes US Marines As “ No Better Friend , No Worse Enemy “ Thank heavens Americans are CLOSE friends with the UK and their Gurkha WARRIORS Congratulations to them all for being selected. Let the training begin and EMBRACE THE SUCK !

[@Joe-fe4xi]

Hammer 001 Mate, we’re celebrating these fantastic soldiers; there’s no need to have a hissyfit over religion

[@mikepaz4870]

Hammer 001 Thats rather naive of you Especially given geopgraphy. GURKHA WARRIORS writ large are Napalese. Where Hinduism , Buddhism and even Catholisism are practiced. I recall seeing a Number of recruits in Selection and Assesment genuflect ( make the sign of the Cross ). At their training camp they have a Gurkha Worship hall where Services of many de nominations occur and a Lovely looking and smelling place to pray is. Just As the UK and subsequently the cousins ( Americans ) like I are blessed by Gurkha warriors , so to are our enemies are CURSED to Go up against these MEN. In summation , have you ever been mortared .....you know ....bracketed. FIRST heavy mortar round 50 M Right Flank , second ( corrected ). 50 M Left Flank. Knowing th next one makes pink mist before a USMC Supra Cobra Services the mortar crew. My point is have you ever served your nation supporting her against ALL ENEMEMIES FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC ? Have you ever crossed the LOD with Not one but Two mine fields ? Do you know the crew of wounded are for their Mommies and THEIR Gods. On a happier note , I take solace in the fact that I supported and defended the Constitution of the United States. The frst Ammendment , freedom of speech allows Americans and now globablists using ewe tube to complain About Religion in our WARRIORS. Take the chalenge , enlist in the Infantry , better yet Airborne Infantry. The FFL might take ewe. After a few firefights then lets chat. As for now , your non combat Vet vitriol rings loudly

[@nikolai3620]

@Hammer 001 You're just as obnoxious as the evangelicals who seize every opportunity to tell you about the word of Jesus Christ. If you could tone it way down and let people be atheist, religious, or whatever without having to worry about people like you forcing their opinion down others throats that would be greaaaaaat.

[@biffgrimes.8345]

These guys are more than welcome, anytime. Total respect for them.

[@damianwilliams5798]

One of the BEST fighting forces in the world

[@Andyb2379]

Gentlemen we are proud of you. Thank you.

[@chriswilde7246]

When I served in the British army as a frontline soldier, I had the pleasure of a short posting with the Gurkhas in 1985 while in the Falklands, they always moved us to the front of the queue when it came to grub in the mess hall, it was so embarrassing lol. They are such polite guys. As far as I'm concerned, the more the better, and once they leave the British army, they should be able to live in the UK too without question, hats off to them all.

[@eddieshanahan4495]

i had the great plesure to be part of the team that welcomed the gurkas when they arrived at manchester airport last weekend good luck to you all

[@savannahrosedigitalillustr1946]

Welcome to the UK guys, thank you for your service :) Much respect

[@kisanpakhreen]

0:07 that tallest guy is my friend from high school. Was excellent in mathematics. He dropped out from engineering in his final year and joined British Army.

[@bepolite6961]

Unless your friend asks to serve in one of the Rifle Battalion, he will probably be given training as an Engineer or Signaller. He honours us by serving in our Army and I send him best wishes for a long successful career.

[@kisanpakhreen]

@@bepolite6961 thank you. he got offered to join engnieering classes there. we talk every weekend.

[@shrekthecrusader8111]

I'm from South Africa and even I know of their exploits. Good luck lads

[@lizzysprigg6127]

Welcome to the UK Boys thank you for your service !

[@nishantkhatri9984]

A sad farewell from us at Nepal but a happy welcome by the folks at UK. Make us proud boys.

[@abmong]

You got to wonder why the UK doesn't give automatic citizenship and offer retiring Gurkhas jobs in the police force. Imagine a Gurkha being half of every two person patrol... Not saying Gurkhas are the only reason but Singapore has one of the lowest Crime rates in the world, they have the Gurkha Contingent as part of their police force... Coincidence?

[@ddp2659]

I agree they shud get citizenship az soon az they start training great people

[@snowflakemelter1172]

You want an illiterate Nepali peasants as police officers , you're an idiot.

[@GWRProductions-kg9pt]

@@snowflakemelter1172 you clearly need to have your brain examined

[@alvindurochermtl]

Don't be daft. The more developed parts of Asia like Singapore and Hong Kong and Japan etc typically have always had lower crime rates than many western nations with or without the Gurkhas. That's a fact.

[@dandaze4345]

So polite but yet the most savage of soldiers. 👌🏼💪🏼

[@wow1221]

Loyal, fearless and an asset. Welcome and let's start looking after them as our own!!

[@callumpettitt8192]

You can never have too many Gurkhas. Happy days!

[@ducatiboy4951]

Welcome boys have a great career.

[@para7843]

That's dedicated

[@darrylnelson6264]

They looked very excited to go through this new part of their lives as Gurkha's. I wish them all luck.

[@chips1889]

All the best lads. Thanks for your service.

[@Vizzo69s]

These men are fantastic and most welcome to the UK. Thank you all!

[@ddp2659]

You are all very welcome in the UK thanks for your service good luck

[@Dave-hu5hr]

Yes. Give us MORE!

[@ratagris21]

Glad to see them there for their training. Wish them the very best and hopefully pass to proudly serve the UK. Good luck lads.

[@briancollins3214]

God bless the Gurkhas and every enemy FEAR THEM

[@stephenquigley6617]

One of the most feared fighting forces in the world very disciplined good to have you here do you and our countrys proud God bless you all

[@snowflakemelter1172]

They're not. They are a low grade infantry regiment only used for basic tasks.

[@bugvswindshield]

Hats off to the Gurkha's. Brilliant history of courage and toughness. Former USMCR. Well done gentlemen. Well done.

[@GARYINLEEDS]

Sending Kind Wishes from Leeds. Thanks for sharing, shared.

[@debbielundberg9379]

Thank you for serving this country not only serving but willing to lay down your life. Xx

[@alexblackburn7235]

Awesome stuff.. A well needed addition to the MOD...... 👍👏

[@Audiobook-Man]

Top lads... good luck... 👍🏻👍🏻

[@thewatcheronthewall85]

National treasures. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@kenUK762]

A very warm welcome to the latest recruits from our friends in Nepal. They're a great addition to the British Army. Thank you for your forthcoming service and good luck to all the lads.

[@grahamgh9173]

great to see them here. the more the merrier keep up the good work.

[@Falky1]

Good lads, welcome!

[@wbrob1234]

The greatest respect . Wonderful .

[@lizstubbs2969]

These guys are amazing so glad they are allowed here now to settle 👍💖

[@lLynne.Garner]

Good luck to all the new Gurkhas, you are very welcome.❤

[@protectorfield4737]

I live down in Folkstone, we've got lots of Gurkhas here, they're wonderful people.

[@ConyCees]

We're very lucky to have the Gurkhas. Superb Warriors and great people all round!

[@ronniebeverage]

Every success to them, bravo!

[@sirtwills1081]

Top all round guys , on and off the field🙂

[@Thursdaym2]

Brilliant. Great young men and credit to Nepal.

[@mickbryan7716]

send shivers down me but total admiration for these soldiers

[@mitchellplaice7673]

What a honour to have these men in our country

[@steveclark5586]

The manners on these guys is impeccable. Credit to the British army and themselves.

[@sharmilapakhrin755]

God bless all of you And take care

[@chriswilde7246]

Good luck the new recruits. Don't worry about the cold! Its been quite a mild winter, your get used to it anyway..

[@inshallamiami]

That Padre! What a good man.

[@paulmarine5055]

Would love to watch a show documenting their training similar to the ones made for the marines and the paras

[@owenrae7002]

Great soldiers congratulations from nz

[@cartwheel8319]

A long tradition with legendary exploits on the battlefield in service to HM. Loyal and unwavering in their dedication to duty. Good teammates to have in the clutch; the British Army chose well 205 years ago.

[@andrewsmith-cm9qw]

Britain is so fortunate to have these Nepalese Warriors to protect us and I wish everyone of these lads a long and fulfilling career in the British Army Thank you and God Bless Nepal

[@user-kp1ei7mn3x]

The tie is awesome!

[@bimalaxetri4109]

The only vedio which i can watch in every mood😍

[@neilwilliams2409]

Best Wishes and welcome. 👍

[@colinjohnston5734]

Being posted to the leadership school in Canada i realize how much being the screens effort there is. Amazing Britain is doing this regardless.

[@colinjohnston5734]

Behind 🍘*^

[@patshiels5429]

Well done hope you got your thermals

[@Bension]

XD

[@michaelaldrich159]

Great to see 💪

[@michaelsalt4565]

Good luck to each and every one of them. Gurkhas are the very best soldiers I have served with. I am honoured they have volunteered to serve in the British army

[@az3378]

Love these guys

[@rpm1796]

Welcome.

[@leifliltorp1566]

Hurrah for the GHurkhas!!!!

[@Bension]

Nice 👍 I saw a brother I trained with in the video 😅

[@archiebald4717]

Would take any of them as an adopted son. Wonderful boys.

[@lakshmi.rai_]

More please

[@ykdickybill]

Best warriors in the world !

[@dominichetherington2287]

welcome boys!!!

[@ronti2492]

My goodness....the atmosphere on a Gurkha recruit training course must be so different from a conventional recruit training course, i.e. one at Catterick or Kapooka. One gets the impression that the recruits look on the RI's as respected uncles, I mean that in a very respectful sense.....

[@gauravsubedi9222]

If you ever get in a fight with a gurkha, Dont just retreat, RUN !!!!!!💥💥🇳🇵🇬🇧

[@wangame7217]

there are saying at my place..if u are being chase by Gurkhas ,u better run faster or just surrender...they will catch u no matter how....

[@killercrabman]

We are lucky to have you chaps!Top boys the lot.

[@buhbuh305]

So polite and nice alot of respect

[@urbashilimbu8789]

Good luck ziyas vae proud of you . See here

[@waltertimmons4943]

Excellent

[@dhansurbudhamagar9886]

We never forget this is number one madam

[@clemrumley9691]

Welcome to UK all the intake of 2020 ...

[@williamsion3000]

Yes they are a great people, but on the Battlefield they are something else.....good luck to all of them!!

[@snowflakemelter1172]

Made up myth.

[@dannywlm63]

Amazing men . Amazing how back then the British realised what great warriors came from Nepal and how the people of Nepal decided to actually join the army that was "the enemy" must have been mutual respect

[@nathankaye1577]

The reason why more Gurkhas are getting in the British Army is because very few British people join up. Soon there will be more Gurkhas than British. This year was the biggest amount of Gurkhas who got into the Army. Thankyou Gurkhas for your hard work and loyalty 🇬🇧

[@bigfrank1010]

Congrats be safe 🚔🇺🇸

[@martinchamberlain542]

I have nothing but respect and admiration for this very special bunch of young guys, so why, oh why, did we have to torture them with bagpipes as soon as they arrived?

[@KimJakab]

Ha ha, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger :)

[@dilipraii]

The Gorkha Brigade in Indian Army consists of 7 Gorkha regiments. Britain is so poor that it can only afford 2 Gurkha regiment but India has 7 Gorkha Regiments. And within the 7 Gorkha regiments, there are 39 battalions. India has a total of Gorkha 7 regiments and they are, 1 Gorkha Rifles - (previously known as 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles) 3 Gorkha Rifles - (previously known as 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles) 4 Gorkha Rifles - (previously known as 4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles) 5 Gorkha Rifles - (previously known as 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles) 8 Gorkha Rifles 8 Gorkha Rifles 9 Gorkha Rifles 11 Gorkha Rifles

[@waltertimmons4943]

Yes it will bring masters of the long tai chi sword to you they will now be part of the UK force as well.