get some more Uk military - kzbin.info/aero/PLeU0ya-0QayT5reKsNw7VwH-TO9H9VM1h
@yacinerevo67153 жыл бұрын
hey Jameson i really want to send you a good video of special forces training . am sure yu haven't seen it yet. where i can send you??
@samuel101253 жыл бұрын
Yeah do part 2.
@Scoobydcs3 жыл бұрын
nice 1, thanks for making a playlist
@matrixwolf1823 жыл бұрын
Was their something wrong with the mic or was it just different setting??
@abod_mk7s93 жыл бұрын
Can you see the Saudi special forces? I am following you from Saudi Arabia, and I like your videos very much هل تستطيع ان تشاهد القوات الخاصه السعوديه . انا اتابعك من المملكه العربيه السعوديه وفديواتك تعجبني جدا
@andya17693 жыл бұрын
I like how he comes across as having alot of respect for British forces. Good man 👍
@PreparedPathfinder2 жыл бұрын
That's me speaking at 6:30, many years ago now! Your comments following that are spot on.
@DavidUKesb3 жыл бұрын
Because they are so small (circa 40 men) they do not have a designated base and will usually be sharing with another unit. A female Captain of a particular unit the Pathfinders were sharing with was annoyed by these scruffy men sauntering around the camp with their hands in their pockets and who never saluted her as they passed, as would be expected in the army. So she went and complained to the Major in charge of the PF who told her, 'my men don't even bother to salute me, so they certainly aren't going to salute you!'
@professorstratios82283 жыл бұрын
Content on this channel is just becoming so top tier.
@spamkonto54213 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos!my father was in the UK military for 40 years and saw action several times. I grew up on bases, but it's only as an adult that I have begun to understand and appreciate what that really meant. He was a loving husband and a kind, gentle father. Its crazy that he managed that after all he saw. The older I become, the more I respect him. Your commentaries have lead to some of the deepest, most meaningful conversations with my father. Thank you.
@DavidScobie3 жыл бұрын
The pathfinders have a chop rate that's pretty high not as high as the special forces but the pathfinders is as close to special forces as possible these are the very best of the parachute regiment we're not talking ordinary troops. Good bunch of lads.
@maratonlegendelenemirei33522 жыл бұрын
Don't the pathfinders accept soldiers from all British regiments?
@Adam-ou3fh2 жыл бұрын
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 yes they do as long as you have passed p company which you can do from any British regiment
@lukesmith71392 жыл бұрын
There is no requirement to pass P coy as suggested below and they are a tri service organisation covering army, navy and raf. Reserves can also join but will be required to do a 3 year stint full time. The PF cadre grants an overall pass for pre parachute selection.
@bubb51003 жыл бұрын
They seem like the Paras version of the Royal Marines Mountain Leaders. Just under SF and probably your best bet if you were aiming to join either the SAS or SBS
@jodu6263 жыл бұрын
They do have to complete the hill phase like the other SF guys so yeh they are up there. Prob why the completion rate is so high when the transfer over to SAS
@aaron_shore3 жыл бұрын
I'd agree with that. They're very similar to royal marine MLs.
@jodu6263 жыл бұрын
@@aaron_shore now they are the boys
@cm-pr2ys3 жыл бұрын
@@jodu626 damn, sounds like there’s no better preparation that that
@jodu6263 жыл бұрын
@@cm-pr2ys saying that doing the hill phase ain’t something you wanna be doing more than once. Sod that!
@Mark-mu4pj3 жыл бұрын
Very cool I'd like to see part 2.
@JamesonsTravels3 жыл бұрын
refreshing sober video and honest. good to reflect on what they though the PF would become and where we are today.
@PreparedPathfinder3 жыл бұрын
There won't be a part 2, this was a one-off. There are more recent videos on KZbin though.
@davepoole55823 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a second part mate....
@tatavartianand98563 жыл бұрын
Saturday Night, here in India, with Jameson the Marine and his uploads. Lovely... Good on you mate. Keep up... Keep charging!! Oorah!
@edwinfox14753 жыл бұрын
Indian folk are a good folk! I like India from England!
@London_Native3 жыл бұрын
Being a UK veteran, I would love to see part 2 of this video, even though its got to be around 25 years old. But the breakdown is very interesting!
@simonoreilly51413 жыл бұрын
Part 2 pathfinders post middle east, to see how the unit has evolved.
@wingding0283 жыл бұрын
type pathfinder platoon on here good video of them in afgan
@joemann21783 жыл бұрын
These guys really know how to get there and back again.
@od14013 жыл бұрын
By bilbo baggins
@airbornearif22033 жыл бұрын
Great Video on Pathinder Platoon sir. Im just a kid currently chasing my Ambition to join the Pathfinder Company of the 10th Paratrooper Brigade PARA Recon Malaysian Army 🇲🇾 SOC (Special Operations Capable). I'm going to serve in the Royal Malay Regiment Airborne Infantry for two years first and then after that I'll proceed to the Pathfinder Company. Wish me luck. Again awsome video on the Pathfinder Platoon "First In"🤙 and thanks for your service in the USMC Sir Oorah Semper Fi Devil Dog!
@purger67963 жыл бұрын
They're viewed in the UK military as a stepping stone to joining the SAS. It goes like this, Paras as a stepping stone to Pathfinders as a stepping stone to the SAS and then onto whatever secret squirrel shit comes above that
@dexstewart24502 жыл бұрын
...then, if you're really that good, SBS
@colonelsanders13492 жыл бұрын
@@dexstewart2450 The SBS are pretty equal to the SAS lol
@G_Diddler2 жыл бұрын
@@dexstewart2450 the sbs are sas but boats
@Joshy042 жыл бұрын
@@colonelsanders1349 they are techniqcally each. We now supposedly have a joint selection course that way i guess SAS SBS AND SRR can pick between the recruits
@mcwaff86612 жыл бұрын
@@dexstewart2450 Royal marines usually go in SBS
@jonsaxby76833 жыл бұрын
"officially they don't exist"....except every parachute regiment recruit at Catterick wants to go to the pathfinders 😂
@PreparedPathfinder3 жыл бұрын
This video was made before PF was established in 1997. So offiicially it didn't exist.
@gooner722 жыл бұрын
The Pathfinders are phenomenal soldiers..... hard as nails. 🇬🇧🇬🇧✌✌
@Hotlooksamerica3 жыл бұрын
Pathfinders is the SAS feeder program. UK takes military secret programs very seriously. Top tier camouflage face painting skills too by the way.
@Nothing-yi6vw3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t see any faces
@Hotlooksamerica3 жыл бұрын
@@Nothing-yi6vw exactly
@musicandbooklover-p2o3 жыл бұрын
Read this comment then carefully looked at faces. Would never be able to give a good accurate description of anyone with the camouflage on, really excellent job and obviously not only to blend in but to ensure you could pass them in the street and never recognise them again.
@DavidUKesb2 жыл бұрын
They aren't an SAS 'feeder programme'.
@leeholmes9962 Жыл бұрын
@@Nothing-yi6vw thats the point " you didn't see "✌🇬🇧✌
@bengough67723 жыл бұрын
Yes mate, more love for the Pathfinders, badass lads
@MainecoonLifeXO3 жыл бұрын
I've just discovered these vids and They're great. I like hearing the views of the guys who've done it for real.
@jerryjungle57173 жыл бұрын
I took a dump somewhere in the middle East, within 5 minutes it was gone, the flies ate it. You've never seen so many flies in your life. No need to worry about a tracker inspecting your shit. 🤣😂🤣😂💀
@garyyoung59733 жыл бұрын
This was filmed mid-90s and with actual serving PF. Yep, Steve Heaney in there and the old PF Sgt, Dennis talking about dry kit. The unofficial nickname is ‘Bastard Son of the SAS’.
@matthewlee49993 жыл бұрын
Combination of scout, airborne infantry, and forward air controller. Wish I'd known about them before I did my service. Cool unit.
@robjennings91433 жыл бұрын
Part 2 please, fantastic 🇬🇧🇺🇸👊🏼
@2NatoStandard3 жыл бұрын
Crapping in a bag and taking it with you, to avoid leaving little snow capped mountains is definitely the way, but Not good when you get to the next RV and check your kit only to find someone elses massive turd leaking out onto your clean and dry kit. Never leave your patrol bergen unattended.. Ever.
@krtcampbell90073 жыл бұрын
And check your respirator before you slap it on your face DURING NBC drills as well .hahahahahh.
@2NatoStandard3 жыл бұрын
@@krtcampbell9007 Yes, Army issue talc or fullers earth goes a long way :(
@krtcampbell90073 жыл бұрын
@@2NatoStandard military have the most juvenile sick sense of humour know to man. But unless your there taking part then you will never understand how much fun it actually is. Most civvies just dont get it. Lmfao..
@teamtommo64013 жыл бұрын
Haha!! No never!! This also applies to Regimental bands and their instruments. 😂. Rimmed...
@NiSiochainGanSaoirse3 жыл бұрын
I admire the British special forces' commitment to not leaving any trace of their presence. It sounds obvious, but most people would be repulsed by crapping in a small bag and packing it back into their bergens, but that's why the special forces are special. Their commitment and abilities are astounding, and their efficiency is frightening. In the fields of my homeland though, in county down, on the southern border of the occupied counties of ulster, the SAS hides were often uncovered by cattle and sheepdogs, and many soldiers had to move quickly ro escape the provos after a cow had sniffed them out.
@JackGamer1933 жыл бұрын
The Pathfinders are now attached to Brigade HQ of 16 Air Assault Brigade (5th Airborne Brigades successor). There's only 40 men in the platoon and they operate specifically with 16 Air Assault Brigade. The Special Forces version is now the Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) formed in 2005 as part of UKSF.
@DanSto-ii3pu3 жыл бұрын
Pathfinders always lead the way!!!!
@darkbrew73 жыл бұрын
"I was expecting Conan to take the throne. " LOL
@pipmill70763 жыл бұрын
Lol, it's gospel music (british) Yes even the movies love it.
@nathanmorris97263 жыл бұрын
The minister in the video sir Nicholas soames is winston churchill grandson
@JamesonsTravels3 жыл бұрын
love Winston and Iron Marg.
@nathanmorris97263 жыл бұрын
@@JamesonsTravels 100 percent both showed why you should never mess with the United Kingdom we may be a small nation geographically but we are a monster when it comes to defending our great nation love from across the pond 🇬🇧🇺🇸
@Benbearjones3 жыл бұрын
Awesome documentaries out there with the pathfinders in Afghan. It really shows how they adapted and how huge their balls are in battle!
@trappedindc86783 жыл бұрын
Wading a stream with a full pack and arms, even though it’s only around lower calf deep is incredibly difficult. The water volume and slippery bottom can F’ you up in an instant.
@MINTWIN-tl3sc3 жыл бұрын
Love the videos man, keep it up. You all our heads up.
@grumblecranks42013 жыл бұрын
Post selection training takes between 6 and 9 months (non-consecutive) depending on course availability. Bearing in mind, to even be eligible to try out for selection, you’ve already passed Parachute Reg selection (RSC and PARC), completed 30 weeks of recruit training (inc 2 weeks of P-Coy), have likely served for 3 years+, and (most likely) have a recommendation from your CO/OC validating that you are of above average ability.
@enigma77913 жыл бұрын
The thing is...you can be super fit, super trained but a bullet will end you really quickly. None of it is Call of Duty. SF and any force teach you pretty damn quick that not being seen is paramount as once the bullets start flying it's a lottery who survives.
@PaddyInf3 жыл бұрын
In my experience the guys with the best training and slicker drills seem to be a lot luckier in that lottery.
@Komodokhan1482 жыл бұрын
I'd say the UK pathfinders are akin to the 75th Ranger Regimental Reconnaissance Company which is a Tier 1 unit within the 75th Ranger Regiment.
@marcusburling3 жыл бұрын
Part 2 please also there is a pathinder platoon documentary of the pathinders in Afghanistan
@ToyotaPete3 жыл бұрын
👍 my respect for these tough and brave individuals
@reccerat44463 жыл бұрын
The Pathfinders are a very highly skilled bunch, certainly was when this was filmed. Many moved on to selection for SAS. Looks like this was filmed in Belize.
@DB-kq8kp3 жыл бұрын
Kenya believe it or not
@williamtraynor-kean72143 жыл бұрын
You should have a look at "behind the lines" the Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, the first episode has the Australian SAS student RTU'd for fitness
@majornicholson3 жыл бұрын
Just a fun fact. The brit civilian who appears at around the 11:45 mark is Nicolas Soames. He is Winston Churchill's Grandson.
@DavidUKesb3 жыл бұрын
David Blakeley's two books on his time with the Pathfinders are a fantastic read.
@tictoc31483 жыл бұрын
THUNDER STRUCK!!!
@markallen72152 жыл бұрын
Steve Heaney’s ‘Operation Mayhem’ book is a great read and my in site into the Pathfinders. It’s about the 26 Man Pathfinder team sent into Sierra Leone in 2000 during their civil war. They were only supposed to be in there for 48 hours but it ended up as a 16 day siege defending a small village and fighting against thousands of Rebels.
@DavidUKesb2 жыл бұрын
@@markallen7215 Thanks. I haven't read that so just ordered. Cheers.
@markallen72152 жыл бұрын
@@DavidUKesb enjoy it’s a great read 👌 he was awarded the Military Cross for his actions during those 16 days
@johngilling90283 жыл бұрын
Great video. Part two, please.
@3new_tires3 жыл бұрын
ITS 6:00AM SUNDAY , NICE WAY TO START ME DAY, A CUP OF TEA WITH JT 👍👍 THANKS J ..
@AngelicusImmortus3 жыл бұрын
According to my cousin who was a paratrooper who failed his application for pathfinders he said “I couldn’t breath underwater with a Reed in my throat, they do. F### knows how, but i saw my instructor do it and half of us freaked out. Those guys are just beyond real. My cousin later served in Afghanistan and is now finishing his time as a quartermaster
@enricogonzales6083 жыл бұрын
They have similar mission sets with the Philippine Army Scout Rangers. But the PASR operate in a 7-man team or a company of 5 teams working closely.
@granthyslop44043 жыл бұрын
Can we do part 2 with the new pathfinders documentary
@kensellars22963 жыл бұрын
Glad I was a Pathfinder.
@adam281713 жыл бұрын
More info on the Pathfinders would be great. Also some breakdowns of the IDF special forces as they have constantly been active for decades.
@Faeron19843 жыл бұрын
There is no info on the pathfinders
@johnwauters85763 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being my Brother ☺️💓 happy Holidays 🌲🌲🌲🌲
@johnwauters85763 жыл бұрын
Awesome I don't feel alone thanks for your support
@MrDOZER19903 жыл бұрын
What they don’t mention is that after you do the Pathfinders selection, you then have to do RECCE Commanders straight after. So even though the actual PF course is 6 weeks, it’s mandatory you do RECCE Commanders which is up there with one of the worst infantry courses within the British army also
@christopherbloor39013 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by "worst"?
@PreparedPathfinder3 жыл бұрын
I don't know if that's the case now, but it certainly wasn't when this video was made, or up until 2014.
@MrDOZER19903 жыл бұрын
@@PreparedPathfinder I was under the assumption majority of PF have to be RECCE commander qual’d as that is their job for 16 air assault brigade. Their RECCE and a couple of lads that recently pass the PF course said they got put straight on RECCE Commanders
@PreparedPathfinder3 жыл бұрын
@@MrDOZER1990 it might be the policy now but it wasn’t when l was there. It might be the case that those lads came from non infantry backgrounds.
@MrDOZER19903 жыл бұрын
@@PreparedPathfinder that would make sense to be fair mate
@user-tr6sy5lm8l3 жыл бұрын
me it's when u have 1 spare sock set n have to cross 3 rivers...lol...can't never have enough of socks...Cheers!!!...RAL... PS...LockTight yellow glue for blisters is an allied...lol...
@johnzaknich39793 жыл бұрын
If I remember rightly the main difference between the PF and the SAS training is that the SAS have the interrogation training and the PF don't. Cheers for the video.
@Steve-cc6xc3 жыл бұрын
no mate , it’s the jungle both PF and SF do SERE / TQ
@JamesonsTravels3 жыл бұрын
old video but i found it honest and to the point. about the best i could find with real substance. we all have seen them jump out of planes etc etc.
@Steve-cc6xc3 жыл бұрын
@@JamesonsTravels they are a great sub unit mate , many go onto hereford or poole and the success rate of PF at SF is around 60%. Try and cover mountain leaders ( mountain and artic warfare cadre of 3 commando brigade ) . love the channel mate , ex British Army
@sharkwolf77883 жыл бұрын
@Not still Dead The main difference is that PF is a brigade asset. SF are a national strategic asset
@simonbritton51883 жыл бұрын
The difference between pf and sas is pf don't do counter terrorism or close protection. Pf just do the green army stuff very elite unit
@wotexpat93673 жыл бұрын
Part 2 please. Kudos. Nice Vid.
@ripsaw5703 жыл бұрын
"you can't be the shitbag of your current unit" 🤣🤣👌
@mad_marine0533 жыл бұрын
Jameson Because I’m British and I wanna be a Royal Marine I’m loving all the British Army/SpecialForces Content ❤️🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸💪🏼
@The-ir1vj3 жыл бұрын
The Elite recon units of the British armed forces are the 23rd SAS(r), the SBS, the SRR and the Para pathfinders.
@hammanbanjiram16113 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, sir. I will like to see part 2
@yanakaizzz93353 жыл бұрын
Part 2 would be grand. Nice find JT
@Q3ToPBuZz3 жыл бұрын
Another terrific video, thank you.
@skeletonkey67332 жыл бұрын
Great content on channel as well as analysis that has created great discussion and debate bellow from both those who know and those and those who don't making for a win, win 👌
@prixrr20383 жыл бұрын
Mad respect to you Jameson.
@DaveDaDeerslayer3 жыл бұрын
You call, We Haul! LST-1184... Shitting AAVS off the stern ramp, and puking HMMV's and deuce and a halfs off our bow ramp. "Thank You for your voyage on the Fast Freddy, hope to see you again".
@Garage-uj7pv3 жыл бұрын
As always thanks for your work and enjoy your breakdowns and insights
@guywilloughby33833 жыл бұрын
Even the 5th airborne Brigade no longer exists it is now known as 16 air mobile and is focused a lot more in moving around by helicopter, the British Army has not used parachutists in a large-scale since the Suez Crisis.
@slayerdeth07053 жыл бұрын
Some members of the Pathfinders have written some good books lately.
@asl3333 жыл бұрын
Please share the titles / authors of these books....thanks..👍
@slayerdeth07053 жыл бұрын
@@asl333 Pathfinder by David Blakeley. X platoon and Operation mayhem by Steve Heaney
@deananderson78773 жыл бұрын
Canadian pathfinders have PT on the brain. They would train officers all day and then do their own PT. They are the most motivated people I have ever seen.
@sas23002 жыл бұрын
I like these clips, you are a respectful and insightful man sir and I am always interested to hear your thoughts and opinions about these different military units.
@JamesonsTravels2 жыл бұрын
That was a good bunch. Love the uk soldiers. Less like governments the most mine.
@carlfrench65733 жыл бұрын
@jamesonstravels the parthfinder platoon doesn’t exist on paper. It has no funding per say but it does have a strategic position. PFCO has to source funds from the 3 main para battalions to keep it going. This does have a positive position to the platoon as if it does not exist on a funding position it can’t be withdrawn or disbanded.
@PreparedPathfinder3 жыл бұрын
That was true until April 1997, when they were established.
@jodu6263 жыл бұрын
They have to complete the hill phase that the Other SF guys do which is prob why the completion rate of them joining sas is so high. They know what’s coming
@altair46713 жыл бұрын
Part 2, please. Thank you very much.
@brownell74722 жыл бұрын
Yes, I would like to see another episode of the U k's Pathfinder platoon.
@ph2773 жыл бұрын
7:35 in why is his finger on the trigger!!! And walking what looks like rocky river bed. All other times, finger safety looks good.
@pensacola20153 жыл бұрын
The Minister that was featured is Winston Churchill's grandson
@JamesonsTravels3 жыл бұрын
I read that. wonder how he turned out compared to gramps.
@Msrosy1453 жыл бұрын
This guy is Sir Winston Churchill’s Grandson. He’s a great guy. I’d love to see the part 2 👌🏽 I think the 3 units are equal to each other. SAS. SBS. And Pathfinders. We maybe a small country but have a lot of fighting power and they don’t brag. They do it for Queen and Country 👍🏽
@thesatisfiedcustomer48693 жыл бұрын
He is a fat horrible posh clown I can’t stand him.
@iainmac61363 жыл бұрын
The enemy's coming Sargent, hold em up son while we brew up.
@brutalforceuk3 жыл бұрын
Top notch, great commentary, obviously you have great experience in USMC/USSF!
@jameshorth27223 жыл бұрын
I love seeing brigadiers mixing with the regs
@adammuscat50863 жыл бұрын
Please react to "they shall not grow old"! Its incredible
@djrigmarole70773 жыл бұрын
GREAT BRITAIN..... We're small, but mighty!! 🙌❤️😜
@NiSiochainGanSaoirse3 жыл бұрын
The British military doesn't HAVE any secret units, so this pathfinders unit is NOT a secret unit. Thwyre most likely covered by the official secrets act, but so are many other British military units. It doesn't mean they're secret units, it just means they aren't allowed to divulge sensitive information. The closest we get to denial of existence related to British units is around the S.A.S. They are our most protected and secretive units in the British military, but even they aren't secret. Once again, its their tactics and sensitive I formation which is secret, and NOT the actual units themselves.
@revanchist883 жыл бұрын
There is a slightly up to date version from when the current head of the army was the bde commander
@jimspink29223 жыл бұрын
With reference to point man when was in Australian Army we used to rotate the point man after about every 20 minutes logic being that job is very stressful and so gives the point man a break
@willfoster26353 жыл бұрын
The main difference between the SAS and the Pathfinders is that a pathfinder operates amongst a team, whereas the SAS trooper is essentially an individual, usually operating within a 4-man section.
@kevindevlin70253 жыл бұрын
The big difference you overlook is that the former is a Tier 1 operator, the latter is not SF. I am not detracting from or criticising their skills or abilities, but they are chalk and cheese when it comes to their strategic and tactical responsibilities.
@grumblecranks42013 жыл бұрын
Absolute nonsense - you know SF aren’t a bunch of rambos all independently shooting from the hip right? I’d even go as far as saying that being a team player becomes increasingly more important the smaller your unit becomes. Modern soldiering (SF or otherwise) is all about working harmoniously as a group, understanding each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and whilst you 100% have to take personal ownership of the job in hand (be it in theatre, in training, or even just leaning a new skill), you also need to able to trust one another enough to know that if any issues or errors arise, they will immediately be communicated quickly and clearly without ego.
@willfoster26353 жыл бұрын
@@grumblecranks4201 Absolute nonsense!! The basis of SAS training is to operate in a four-man team using your own specialist training. I naturally presume you know what they are: medic; signals; explosives or weapons. The initial selection phase (Hill) it is all individual effort. You need to be individually responsible regarding your personal performance. If not you are RTU. Yes, you work within the team when necessary however fundamentally you need to be able to work and win on your own.
@grumblecranks42013 жыл бұрын
@@willfoster2635 You have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about 😂 I clearly said that every solider has to take ownership of any responsibilities they are given. BUT, If you honestly think teamwork, communication and close coordination aren’t critical, please never go anywhere near an army recruiting office
@willfoster26353 жыл бұрын
@@grumblecranks4201 Ah, LOL. I see the snowflake has changed his name lol. Bloody pathetic.
@jjcustard63783 жыл бұрын
Not many people in the UK know about the Pathfinders but those who do, know that theyre at the pointy end when the shit hit the fan , they've got my respect , although the Paras are the sledge hammer to the Royal Marines scalpel 😁
@skylongskylong19823 жыл бұрын
I remember when the Pathfinders were sent to Afghanistan in 2006 , and their task was called kicking the hornets nest. This consisted of going into enemy territory without any support, and purposely making themselves targets for the enemy. They were attacked by large numbers of enemy, but due to pathfinder tactics, and firepower caused major enemy losses. There are some major fire fights they got involved with on line. Talk about having balls of steal !
@bombardierboerboels3 жыл бұрын
That was probably 20 years ago much has changed more up to date film would be good for part 2 👍🇬🇧🍺🍺
@pyoway9743 жыл бұрын
grandpa you make me so happy!
@JamesonsTravels3 жыл бұрын
lol. i have 2 girls and people keep saying grandpa. maybe its a sign
@davidr16763 жыл бұрын
Man, that makes me feel older than my arthritic injuries do.
@torquersmalls26802 жыл бұрын
This may be old news, and included among the hundreds of comments already made, but as my scrolling digit is minus a knuckle due to one of those tropical misadventures mentioned in the footage, I'll presume your indulgence. The Pathfinders featured are all Guardsmen, whose Independent Platoon ( once a company strength) were attached to the Para Brigade at the time this was filmed, and functioned as their Pathfinders. The allusion to close 'relationship' with the SAS in this case is beacause they are talking about their own squadron.... 'G'.......which at that time was still mainly, if not fully complemented by individuals from The Household Division. Therefore, the logical next step for any of these guys would have been G Squadron 22 SAS. The Guards independent Parachute Company effectively dissolved into G Squadron in the late sixties/ early seventies, with the bulk of the new squadron being formally members of 'Guards No1 Independent Parachute Company The Parachute Regiment' Later, (1984) a Grenadier Guards Major General thought it might be nice to have another Pathfinder Company made up of Grenadiers, and started the ball rolling with an intake of CROWS who had no idea that they had been cherry (beret) picked for this task......but soon got the message I assure you. Now then, you know full well there was no way the 'other' Guards were going to allow this dubious honour to be scooped by the Mars Bar Eaters, otherwise known as The Gobblers. As soon as the Major General ended his tenure as the Household Division 'Boss' the next big daddy shelved the idea until a more representative selection of the whole Brigade was acceptable. However, by then it was too late to save the sanity of me and 14 Platoon. Game of knuckles anyone?
@richardtucker69743 жыл бұрын
Yeah there an awesome force. Working with SF . Part 2 would be good to watch. Keep up the good work
@cockneycharm39703 жыл бұрын
Nice one. Would very much like to see part 2 please.
@garethjones42153 жыл бұрын
Path finder platoon has been around a long time. Went quiet for years then appeared again.
@PreparedPathfinder3 жыл бұрын
It was only established in it's current form in 1985. Guards Para Coy, which had the PF role, was dis established in 1978. The original Pathfinder Companies (21st and 22nd) were disbanded shortly after WW2.
@callsignbenzo12933 жыл бұрын
This was a good video. I appreciate what i have learned from it.
@nimaamraei60203 жыл бұрын
Yo! React to Billy Waugh! He fought in Korea, did 5 tours in Vietnam, got shot in the head, had his wrist watch taken by a NVA who though he was dead, and went to Afghanistan at 71 years old
@Scoobydcs3 жыл бұрын
christ!
@pierrevallieres60713 жыл бұрын
Yes, we need a part 2
@stevemcdonald443 жыл бұрын
5:44 is Steve Heaney MC, his book X Platoon is a great insight into the unit. Pathfinder by David Blakely is another great book from an officers point of view.
@leeholmes9962 Жыл бұрын
Another great video. J.T ✌🇬🇧✌
@lukelaw36052 жыл бұрын
this is a proper video because one of the men got Military Cross for this actions in Sierra Leone
@regrdb13 жыл бұрын
Former US Marine here - 1/8 2 Mar Div - Did they stand down the 503 Pathfinders out of Bragg? Those guys were pretty awesome back in my day. Love the channel, Semper Fi
@PreparedPathfinder3 жыл бұрын
What year was that Bob?
@regrdb13 жыл бұрын
@@PreparedPathfinder 1984 to 1988
@PreparedPathfinder3 жыл бұрын
@@regrdb1 1988 was when l joined, l did my first trip to the USA in 1990, to Fort Bragg as it goes. 👍