Pegasus Company (Full Series)

Pegasus Company follows three Parachute Regiment Recruits through Test Week, also know as P Company, at ITC Catterick in the United Kingdom.
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[@timbunker4529]

My youngest son passed yesterday, his older brother 2 years ago. There Grandfather was a Para in WW2.

[@AlexPhelpsMTB]

proud of the lad

[@az_2060]

i’m sorry for your loss

[@briancunningham1975]

You must be mega proud of both of them , my eldest has been in 10yrs

[@tracyjohnson4486]

My grandfather served in the USA army in wwll. He told me once that he had served with these men on a few occasions during that time. He always said that they were the meanest toughest men he had ever had the privilege to fight with. And he would do all again if he had to. Much respect from the US.

[@jspee1965]

Extraordinary.

[@ianmangham4570]

🇬🇧 🙏 🇺🇸

[@DanielsPolitics1]

If he worked with them a few times he was probably a very capable soldier. You should be very proud of him.

[@nishiki7047]

And much respect to your Grandfather

[@nishiki7047]

And a big thankyou to your Grandfather for what he did for the free world 👍🏼

[@cycleSCUBA]

What I'm impressed with is that these 'Joes' are intelligent, articulate, team-driven and analytical people and not grunts of Hollywood movies. Massive respect from an Ex-Sapper.

[@Dj-yy6oy]

Paras are known for being stupid

[@TheErikWulf]

The British Paratrooper. I can't say enough. Tough. Professional. I'm glad you're our allies. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@Liam1991]

It's easy mate!

[@richardstonk4348]

Yes . We are now but who knows in the future .

[@AnglOsAxOn2]

Ignore the previous comments comments, we are glad you are our allies as well.

[@TetraDizzle]

We are very glad to have you on our side too! Don't forget about our Special Air Service, Doubt we will ever get a documentary from them though, probably the most deadly force in the world alongside Navy Seals! They often work together there's a few really good videos from Afgan involving the SAS and Seals working together like brothers, Its like they all have 20 year s service together (until you see a British SAS member in a t-shirt and flat cap blasting a whole clip into taliban) But those guys are different, each one is like someone you've never met before individual strengths but its almost like the room goes cold when an SAS member walks in, those guys are rebuilt to kill.

[@TheErikWulf]

@@TetraDizzle an in depth documentary on the SAS would be awesome! The SAS really set the standards for Special Operators/Commandos world wide. I have tons of respect for them. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@BootneckAlphaKilo]

The Paras showed why that training was so vital on bayonet charges up Longdon and at Goose Green then later in Musa Qala and so on. Much as we had a lot of banter (and a bit of pushing and shoving) whenever they got together with us Bootnecks (SFSG and handing over on Herricks) we wouldn’t have wanted any other Reg fighting next to us. Respect.

[@MikeThwaite]

Great feedback Royal. Lots of respect for our amphibious brothers! 👊🇬🇧

[@corporal747]

Yeah Cheers dits 👍 😆

[@tonys8448]

What about the Scots guards they charged up Mount tumbledown

[@BootneckAlphaKilo]

@@tonys8448 Marines did the same up Harriet and Kent. I’m not downplaying any regiments role. But the paras had the toughest job on that mountain. Ok hun?

[@careliacarelita2294]

@@tonys8448 y pelearon contra la mejor unidad argentina que participó en la guerra...""🇦🇷👊

[@pauldesborough9171]

Every generation of soldiers will say "It was harder in my day". I passed this course (All Arms P-Coy) as a young soldier in 1991 when P-Coy was delivered from Depot Para in Aldershot and Test Week was delivered in Wales (Cwm Gwdi Camp, Fan Dance etc), and I don't ever remember getting a weekend off between any of the events, additionally, coming off the Log or the Stretcher were an instant "Fail" as well as the trinasium and the milling. I remember the course moving to Catterick in 1992 and the general chat around the Brigade (5 Airborne Brigade back then) was that the Catterick Course was easier. I had the pleasure of taking my own soldiers to Catterick during their Pre-Para and as a much older Officer by this stage, I used to run alongside the troops. My experience of this tells me that the Catterick course is just as demanding as it ever was. The DS in this are first class, but one states that the RM Commando course is vastly different. I have to disagree!, as there are more similarities than differences. I completed and passed the All Arms Commando Course in 1993 and being in a position to compare both, I can confidently state that the Commando Course is equally, if not more challenging to pass than P-Coy. Retired now, but "Maroon Machine" (That's the beret for those uninitiated) takes pride of place next to my "Green Lid".

[@pauldesborough9171]

@Abe Froman Hi Abe, I had the very great pleasure of working alongside you brave chaps In Enniskillen (St Angelo), along with from 4 UDR IN 1987/1988. Great memories.

[@billyvinilly8104]

I (Royal Engineer) passed P-Coy at the end of 2007 and then passed the AACC at the beginning of 2008. The log race was horrible but the 30miler was mentally the worst thing bar far; forgetting the lack of skin on my shoulders by the end of it. Two very different courses, both were ‘interesting’!

[@JamieMcnab-u6t]

I got my green lid in 2001 and the course was brutal and we were always competing with the paras and ripping the piss a bit but you guys are mental for jumping out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft so you have my respect

[@nlcrr1617]

​@@JamieMcnab-u6t to be fair to the marines though, you boys are strong as fuck. Some of the para boys weigh a measley 60kg haha

[@colin...101]

Totally agree.

[@miguelhuergagaliana446]

Absolute respect to this Paras from a Spanish Army soldier.

[@johnbuchanan578]

Passing out of depot para in 1985 is still the proudest day of my life. My respect goes to these lads, Untrique Paratus.

[@EastEndEnquirer]

Beautifully filmed, the contrast between the cinematography and the brutality of the training made it. Best film on P Coy I have seen by far.

[@ClassicMovieCompany]

yes, it was a really well made film. some great photography. i think the producers are paras too, so hats off!

[@mikeharris7885]

Just a tip -- if you are running as a squad never ever get/fall in at the back! There is a caterpillar movement through the squad with every guy running a bit faster to catch/keep up with the man in front. Always fall in in the front end in the direction of where you are going to run (if the squad gets an about turn and your at the back, hard luck) Out front is where you want to be - setting the pace - once you are at the back you have to run faster then the front men to keep/catch up. When people are knackered and fall to the back they have had it! The Log Race - never get on the front or back end - the guys in the middle will slacken off and you will end up carrying them and the log - pair of with someone your own height - if he is shorter than you same thing can occur.

[@Doc_Holiday.]

As a Airborne Infantryman with the 82nd Airborne 2005-2010 I am damn proud to have the Brits and the Paras as our Brothers in Arms 🫡🍻

[@coffeeguy6673]

Total respect to these young lads and the directing staff, top notch cinematography as well, very impressed, served in the RAF in the mid 80s as a tactical comms operator ( TCW UKMF ) attached to 244 Royal Signals based at RAF Brize Norton. Worked alongside the Paras, Parasignals and other members of our amazing armed forces as well as our fantastic brothers in arms across the pond . Was a privilege to serve and work with these guys, by the way, I'm having a lie down after watching that !! 🤪😊✌

[@joshhtid]

incredible production, was on herrick 16 with you boys have a few good call outs with you guys. Top blokes that will do anything for anyone. Much love from 11 EOD REGT

[@christinadooley344]

My baby 👶 brother went through this,made us soooo proud,his mental and physical ability was second to none,Ready For Anything,always.

[@jaynottellin]

Takes a really determined and relentless mindset to get through that. Well done to those men.

[@adrianmcgachie]

The professionalism of all the staff and recruits was inspiring to see! Bravo!

[@jackyoung2388]

Just seen a Para pass out parade on ForcesTv and recognised some of the lads from this documentary! Congrats to all!

[@Liam1991]

Thanks for that mate! It means a lot 😃

[@stephenroberts9913]

I am very impressed by these highly motivated, modest and determined young men. Very well done all of you.

[@ryanpowell7067]

Great series. Professionally done, brilliant insight, massive respect to all the recruits, training staff and the P-Company mission.

[@Crash-zm2qd]

My grandad was in TA in 1963 he was in 131 Para Engineers he did his parachute training at Aldershot and RAF Abingdon and got his wings and went to Cyprus and worked on vehicles out there.

[@xperu]

Back in 1980 when I did this the trainasium was vastly more dangerous. When you fell, you fell a long way and if you didn't get your arm through the net you bounced off. I'm glad it has changed, fewer stupid injuries but P Company still demands the same level of physical fitness and mental resilience. I rather suspect these boys are better soldiers than we were :)

[@SydneyGayleJR7]

You seem so kind and humble. Blesss you sweet mister 🙏🏼

[@59jalex]

I watched the weekly episodes and now I will watch this version. That's how good it was.

[@lewisdeere]

I'm aspiring to join infantry but after seeing this training I want a piece of p company this is definitely inspired me to push the boat out further, massive respect to any who have served or undertaken this training 💯

[@ancientmachine9070]

Easiest week in training

[@davidw2871]

Just a normal week And you get to jump the line for breakfast in the mornings. Hardest part is sticking with the daily corridor sessions. If you want it you’ll pass

[@melvyncarley8027]

Did it in 1966 two weeks of your life you never forget The invitation was “ you may talk the talk but can you walk the walk come and join us if you think your good enough and remember you want to join us we don’t want to join you

[@rockymerasty8458]

WOW AMAZING , the extremely difficult training they have to go through RESPECT TO YOU JOES AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

[@ferdinandpeelen3614]

Watched it about 7 or 8 times, great work! Massively enjoyed PARAS10 Colchester last weekend for a little taste of what these events feel like (whilst supporting a great cause). Took approx 2 hours on the 35lbs loadbearing 10 miler (10mins short of Pcoy standard) but then I'm 50 years old. Looking forward to trying that again though and will be looking out for new/more content!

[@JammyDodger45]

Get your self up to Catterick for the real P-Coy route, Colly is good crack but not the real thing.

[@Darenbranch]

@@JammyDodger45 definitely, I did it aged 50 and managed to beat the cut off , a tough course

[@JammyDodger45]

@@Darenbranch - it's even tougher now, P-Coy has a new route from this year and it's way harder, 10mins have been added to the P-Coy time which tells you just how grim it is 😁

[@stephenroberts9913]

Well done lad

[@Commonsenseprevails23]

Prepare to double!....Double March!!!......Cattle Grid!!!. Passed p company in 2009 and will never forget it. God bless airborne forces

[@MickAngelhere]

When I lived in the UK I had some friends who were former paratroopers and a mate of mine here in Australia is a former paratrooper as well. They are tough, very tough

[@orenarmstrong2573]

I feel nothing but pride that my Dad was a Para. What Manner Of Men Are These That Wear The Maroon Beret? They are firstly all volunteers and are toughened by physical training. As a result they have infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from well-being. They have 'jumped' from the air and by doing so have conquered fear. Their duty lies in the van of the battle. They are proud of this honour. They have the highest standards in all things whether it be skill in battle or smartness in the execution of all peace time duties. They are in fact - men apart - every man an emperor. Of all the factors, which make for success in battle, the spirit of the warrior is the most decisive. That spirit will be found in full measure in the men who wear the maroon beret” ― Bernard Montgomery

[@Ickie71]

Loved reading this thanks :)

[@antonysavage8218]

Wow my friend respect to you and your family

[@richardnixon4345]

Your Dad told you that? He was with the paras, but peeling potatoes

[@justwhenyouthought6119]

@@richardnixon4345 Peeling potatoes beats being stood outside the school yard with a camera.

[@richardnixon4345]

@@justwhenyouthought6119 yes, you should get help for that

[@tonobehnke5885]

My maternal grandfather fought against these guys in World War II. He always respected and admired them. He said that they were peers and so were all the soldiers of the commonwelth. In fact, he married a British woman after World War II. lol A hug from Chile, South America, mates.

[@alexwilliamson1486]

Hungry Hill….stuff of nightmares….wish I was as this fit in my 50 years all over again. Great post, first time seen it.👍🏻

[@JTechWP]

That was great, well done to all the lads that passed, outstanding effort :)

[@madridaway3570]

the log race and stretcher race are nails the DS push you to the limit proper balls out. wouldn't matter if you were on for the fastest time ever you'd be beasted. Did the all arms course and passed thankfully in 96 a course to do once only. I'd have been too syched out at what was coming next if I'd had to do it again. We had a lad on from 7 rha he'd done about 5 or 6 courses on the trot, standing joke with the DS was if he made the photoghraph on the course which if i remember was a week or two into it. He failed our course went backwards on one of the hills cos he knew what was coming next. Respect to all the brothers who've passed this.

[@phrayzar]

These guys seem way more focussed and serious about it than other sections of the forces that I have seen, who seem pretty light-hearted when in training by comparison.

[@AW-Services]

Massive respect and admiration to all of our UK armed forces. These lads are remarkable and committed 👏

[@geniusphil1]

That number 20 lad is totally destined for 22 reg! Strong and humble. He could far if he wants.

[@pauljones8218]

number 20 duncan wonder if he will end up getting in 22 reg love stuff on sas lot of guys from paras go for sas

[@ivgotballsofsteel4048]

That looked tough as nails and i say that as a random who has worked in agriculture for 17 years, in the comfort of home smashing nothing more than some ciders at 2am watching this. I sum up anyone who passes this sort of training, thank you for fighting in the fields during war time so i can work in them peacefully during anytime.

[@trigger1471]

Loved ITC Catterick( 20 years ago) as a Hat :P, fair play to the Para lads,good watch,thanks for the upload.

[@richarddepledge960]

Great to see it all combined. Also on Forces news the lads passing out. Well done everyone. excellent series.

[@Liam1991]

Thanks mate! It was really easy though 😉

[@noxcinematic6407]

Still can’t get over how well this is made ❤

[@MikeThwaite]

Appreciate it 👊

[@imhex6709]

I’m watching this again after passing attesting and being accepted into basic training for the paratroopers. I cannot wait!

[@MikeThwaite]

Awesome, good luck 🇬🇧🆎️👊

[@neilthomas4407]

Great insight into airborne training,investing to see staff are still wearing lightweights,been out of issue for almost 30 years!

[@dhcrouchmarineltd3049]

It is amazing to have been born in the UK where we take professionalism in so many disciplines to the highest standards. In some ways it's winning the lottery at birth. So many other countries just can't get it together or have so much corruption.

[@MG-wk2eh]

This is a joke, right? Monkeys staff most of the UK public services, the government couldn't organize a pissup in a brewery (5 Tory leaders/PMs between 2016 and now, Liz Truss's 5 minute reign was an international embarassment), it's come out now that the Met and other UK police forces are filled with rapists and nonces. That's the kind of shit you expect to see in third world police forces.

[@Zoomer_Analysis]

Whites are amazing

[@MrDanielvass]

That was cool. I was in the engineers 2001-2006. Used to love stretcher/log/equipment races. I remember at end ex, there’s was a log waiting for us, the bastards!

[@chrisfisher5960]

It's important that our friends and allies see this and be impressed. It's also important that our potential enemy see this and be afraid!!

[@PeterMaddison2483]

The best P Company training video I've seen by far

[@MikeThwaite]

Appreciate it 🇬🇧🆎️

[@PeterMaddison2483]

@@MikeThwaite It was more indepth & informative that the others I've seen.

[@bigwoody660]

I've got tremendous respect for these guys .. I'm proud to say my father was a para back in the 70's never underestimate these guys

[@garyhardison9265]

Exceptional training course, well done.

[@joexplores8086]

Mega series! Well done to all involved 🤙

[@anecdotal_mattybs5435]

Saw this on the combat arms channel and really enjoyed it. Good programme, good filming and good to see the quality of the training and training teams…….still think the green lid looks best though ;)

[@tobiasmccallum9697]

They do look sexy don't they :) Plus most paras have broken noses from all the fighting lol. Shag a para, marry a marine

[@tobiasmccallum9697]

And as much as I'm kidding, I've known enough para wives and marine wives to not be totally joking lol

[@anecdotal_mattybs5435]

@@tobiasmccallum9697 🤦‍♂️😂😂

[@JW-wu4hq]

The Parachute Regiment is an awesome collective of fighting soldiers! Huge respect

[@exex9378]

Like the quick dig at the marines 09.40, good banter 👍👌

[@matap3021]

The quote "17yr olds smashing it" great to here and give's you hope for the future.

[@russellromig8969]

I PCS'd to A 3/504 PIR in '99 and the Platoon Sgt for 2nd platoon was Colour Sgt Sealey from Britian, it was a cool experience, I only knew him for a couple of months before he transferred back to Britian and we were on our way to Kosovo.

[@tim-ua]

Respect from Ukraine ex-soldier . This regiment one of the best airborne force in the world !

[@Ickie71]

Just one part of the Best trained Army in the World!.

[@richardstonk4348]

Come down to numbers in the end . The Chinese would mash em up.

[@Ben_2761]

@@richardstonk4348 but we can call up a massive army at any time and have good training and better troops

[@LKS-1976]

The Paras jumped with us at Bragg in 96, earned my wings with them as they earned our wings. Absolutely crazy dudes for sure.

[@GrahamFrench247]

Great to see the standard is still high. I hear concerning stories about lowering them for females, especially with the Army Rangers debacle in the States. Fantastic camera work and the production values are exceptional. I know how much work goes into this sort of thing, I was in a BBC documentary a while ago. Well done!

[@dallasreid7755]

My mate was a para officer. When he ran the trainasium his encouraging line was always "no-one has ever died doing this". Sadly he had to change that after one incident 😢

[@j2msu341]

Which incident was that ?

[@carlworrall]

I hope to see more like this really enjoyed the conent and so well put together with editing. Good job boys

[@glenngolding6375]

Well presented . Hats of to the para regiments .From ARA SOLIDIER.

[@allenlibby8885]

Brings back memories of Tabs tabs tabs ,Depot para at aldershot and the fan dance at Brecon ..utrique partas

[@garryharriman7349]

Outside of UKSF Selection, this (and RM Selection) has to be the toughest military selection course in the world!

[@PeterMaddison2483]

It is

[@oOZingS]

They are Semi-Special forces and often serve with them. Probably Paras with SAS and RM with SBS as support.

[@JamieMcnab-u6t]

@@oOZingSyeah it’s called Special forces support group the combat element is mostly made up of paras as well as F coy Royal Marines

[@garryharriman7349]

​@@oOZingSYou refer to UKSFSG Special Forces Support Group

[@garryharriman7349]

​@@JamieMcnab-u6tAlso 2 Sqn RAF Regiment

[@charlieboy868]

The trinasium down in depot, 1987 Browning barracks was a scarey place, mad tilt planks in the ice and snow so many injuries and broken bones. Loved doing ceasars hill and long valley, went back many years later to do the para 10. Grabbed 10th place on pure muscle memory!

[@deeparks3112]

In the US army para training is 3 weeks and includes five jumps. British; 20 weeks of really tough training as paratroopers, and they never jumped. Much respect!

[@TomCastor]

US Airborne school is indeed 3 weeks. However, before that they have 22 weeks of OSUT - (Basic Training + Advanced Infantry Training). The Para's going through P (Pegasus) Company are going through training similiar to US Army Rangers RASP (Ranger Assessment & Selection Program).

[@PeterMaddison2483]

'P COmpany' is AFTER they've done the basic Infantry training. I think it's 19 weeks, it was in the 1980's

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

@@PeterMaddison2483. FFS it’s 30 weeks!!

[@KevinLearAdventures]

Fantastic - love watching these at 6am whilst on my exercise bike - motivates me - PICK UP THE LOG !!! and looking forward to the next 'series' ..........battalion lines

[@Bpd0177]

I did AAPPS course and passed in 2002 was nails the beat up wasnt no walk in the park either ,but PARA reg lads get it tough after 20 weeks of being smashed at CIC PARA Depot must take even more out of you for the test week fair play to these men for passing

[@ytsm]

Really well put together and utter respect to the lads.

[@IanPayne-z5l]

I have photo of Dad laughing in conversation with a visiting British general in the Sgts mess in Griesbach barracks (Edmonton) sometime in the late 60s. The RSM was introducing the senior NCOs of the PPCLI to this general (sorry I forgot his name) and when he got to dad, the general said dads name and added “left back, Parachute Regiment, Palestine.” Dad told me the general was his Brigader when dad was a Para in Palestine. Dad played football for the division, left back and the General always attended the matches and he remembered dad from those days. Dad also said he preferred fighting the Germans than being in Palestine because they wore a uniform and you could see them coming. Dad was a Para from 43 to 57 then a Princess Patricia from 57 to retirement. He often said he’d forgotten more about soldiering than most people knew.

[@thomasmcclean4352]

Your Army mates, are the best mates you'll ever get in this world, period.

[@adeyp3871]

Congratulations to those that passed and good luck to those on the second attempt.

[@zero2espect]

Simply excellent. Great camera work.

[@nickcarophotography]

Great series and great filmmaking. The cinematography is especially good!

[@chuckwagon7354]

Would love to see a follow up and find out how our three candidates faired with the rest of their training.

[@denis888red]

Went through this and passed in 1984. Damn nearly killed me...

[@KatherineLeggeLover]

This was an incredible watch ! thankyou

[@tachotam]

Cracking vid made well done lads

[@reccerat4446]

Good to see the Para's keeping up on the moustache front, from 70's/80's praWn star style to the current style!

[@catlee8064]

Catterick, the land of nod....my legs still hurt yrs later.

[@MG-wk2eh]

Paras in their current form are obsolete. Conventional airborne ops are a thing of the past so their current role in 16 Air Assault BCT doesn't really make sense. People are dreaming if they think we're ever going to drop a battalion of Paras into battle. At most a company-sized elment will ever be dropped by parachute in the future. The risks vs rewards are not worth it for anything bigger. It's not 1944 anymore.. when your enemies didn't have things like SAMs, MANPADs, modern radars, etc. It would be better converting the Paras into an actual SF unit and placing them under permanent command of UKSF, something similar in role/function to what the US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment or Australian Commando Regiment do. Even if it means sacrifcing numbers, they can be better equipped and more highly trained. HALO, HAHO, etc.

[@Alien9828]

I see these boys have just passed out and on their way to their Batts, If Carlsberg did videos of Pcoy :) excellent stuff Mike, my regards to the Staff and a big 'fkn good effort' slap on the back to the boys. well done mate. Ex 3 para D Ptl Coy

[@tommyperks6832]

Thanks for the insight, I found this helpful and I’m sure others will too. 👍🏼

[@chrismitchell4808]

My old mess hall in basics 1 and 2 at itc catterick garrison 😅😂

[@davidcullen1956]

in this phase they are only being assed for fitness and determination. The actual soldering comes latter and makes it even harder

[@arthurrobinson2604]

I was called up as a National Service man in 1955. I was sent to the Argylls. I did not like the kilt and applied for the Paras. The P course then was for NS men only, Regulars having joined the P Regt directly. They did not really want NS men in the Paras so there was an at least 50% failure rate. I passed and I often wondered why I did it. With regard to the tests I think the latest ones got it easy. The log race was thru tank tracks and the one minute aggression was without head protection or gloves. Who cares about health and safety?

[@PeterMaddison2483]

So true, you aint gonna go toe-to-toe with the enemy after both putting on gloves & headgear...

[@MG-wk2eh]

@@PeterMaddison2483 Er. Yeah you are going to be wearing heargear. Modern soldiers wear helmets that protect against shrapnel and, to some degree, small arms rounds. But anyway, hand-to-hand combat is rare in modern combat. Infantry engagements typically take place at some distance. Even if you're doorkicking and doing CQB, you've got your rifle and grenades.

[@MG-wk2eh]

"Who cares about health and safety?" I would think most people care about the health and safety of young lads going through training, even if they didn't know better in your day. Some risks in training are unavoidable and necessary, but a boxing minigame doesn't have any bearing on how effective a soldier will be in combat. It's a random and arbitrary test of aggression.

[@PeterMaddison2483]

@@MG-wk2eh But back in WWII the US troops never used their chinstrap (as they could end up with broken necks), so they could often loose their helmets in combat...

[@MG-wk2eh]

@@PeterMaddison2483 Helmet design and tech has improved by leaps and bounds since then (they're much more comfortable etc) and no one goes around with loose chinstraps. Modern combat helmets can protect your head against AK and M4 rounds. So yeah you literally are wearing headgear against the enemy. No need to be giving young lads brain damage for no good reason. Boxing in general is a sport for idiots.. unless you're Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua and earning millions from it (and they'll be fucked up when they're old), it's literally just asking for brain damage.

[@Nosedruul]

Didn't know that standing in darkened hallways/rooms was such a big part of Airborne. This documentary is so much more dire than the other Parachute Regiment one from the early 90s, which seems lighthearted by comparison. Massive respect to the soldiers themselves. I was an American grunt in Iraq 05-06, but the suck that these Brit paratroopers go through in their training is above and beyond the stuff I endured (mostly). The heights stuff alone would hit me pretty hard; as a civilian I damn near failed out of a Firefighter Survival course with a milder version of their trainasium. But I never saw the point of the gloomy visuals so overused in modern military videos; the only thing that's worse is that any similar American video would include relentless generic heavy metal music throughout. The Army is actually more often fun than not, and most soldiers have a great sense of humor; don't be fooled by the grim editing.

[@MikeThwaite]

Thank 👍

[@Gunbunny286]

Have seen a couple of comments saying that the points system is shit and the RM Commando tests are better. Pegasus Company is a straight pass or fail, get the required points and you pass, you don't you fail. Simples. You can attempt P Company twice, if you fail twice you're gone. With the Commando tests if you fail any of the tests you get retested including the 30 miler.

[@slowdivebreeze1]

When did the JOE business start?, they weren’t doing it in the early 90’s

[@cryptocentral2930]

Well done lads! Good effort 👏

[@paulturkington1899]

2:02 give that moustache the Victoria cross!! Magnificent

[@jamesmurphy7442]

Got the tee-shirt, and eat pie back in 1981, so i'm an old sweet. When I did P Coy, was on the log race on sandy valley where the colonel lost his dog to a thunder flash (Top tip…Don’t throw a TF to start the race when you have a retriever) and his comments were (As we speed off was) My god…what am I going to tell the wife!

[@damienholden2132]

We are going in to try and collinise 🎉 good luck 😢 ull need it😮

[@davidcullen1956]

when you see the mortar platoon you understand the log race

[@JammyDodger45]

Unless it's 3 Para mortars. Then you understand the importance of lube.

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

I passed in 1979 a great feeling

[@mustafakemal9547]

I remember getting that red beret in 1989 in wales after the last P coy event, never felt so proud since the birth of my daughter.

[@JammyDodger45]

Red? Were you a RMP? 🐒

[@mustafakemal9547]

@@JammyDodger45 2 para...proper job

[@JammyDodger45]

@@mustafakemal9547 - that'll be a maroon beret then 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@davereid-daly2205]

Great video, excellent music, well done !!

[@jt.8144]

Great documentary. Thanks MIKE!

[@BobBob-uv9fq]

10 miler without backpack maybe but the pack and shoes ,uniform make it so much harder

[@peelsmyth.7909]

Train hard to fight easy !! There's a great 90s doc about P company on here as well btw ? All the guys munching on brufin anti inflammatory men's & taping up the blisters on top of blisters & the training staff have the obligatory flat beak or the para tash great documentary though if you haven't seen it pre health & safety when a beasting was what it says on the packet lol ?

[@trident1314]

Yeah but how many of the guys from that series now have serious issues with their knees, hips etc. Even one the staff on that series references permanent injuries like it's some kind of badge of honour..it's not it's just dumb. They are far smarter about that sort of thing now.

[@ippswich]

Really well done documentary! Loved it

[@BoxTunnel]

Log race, nightmare! Not done the Para one but running around BRNC grounds with a bloody great stick in 1988 was not fun. One of our St Vincent division lads (probably now an Admiral) came up with the idea of handles and life was a little easier.