Meanwhile in the lower ranks block. The lads are heaving from going out on the lash the night before and ushering out some pad brat or slapper they brought back the night before. Skipping brekkie and running on pure alcohol and spewing up all the way round the PT course. I miss them times haha..
I was watching this thinking about the major differences from the US Army. But this comment dispells all that, the differences really are surface level.
Awesome stuff! I’ve always enjoyed working with US Army, you’re right. Plenty of similarities but also differences. The food in the DFACs is much better 😂
You have never got up at 0630 and forgotten that you slept in your combats and turned up at muster parade looking like Stig of the dump. Went a run with the lads. Then not seen again until mid afternoon. Thank god for SNCOs
I’m not going to roast you as the military has evolved via science since my Commission into the Royal Marines in 1987. First was the terrible running in DMS mk 2. Plus the RM have psychopaths as PTI’s. It really looks so more evolved and almost SF sensible level of respect. Thanks for letting me grumble internally about “In my day” Best Regards Greg
Did you happen to feature in the 1987 documentary, “How to make a Royal Marines officer”, by any chance? It’s been uploaded to youtube and it is a fantastic documentary.
Haha, appreciate the comment Greg, glad it bought back some memories. Yes, the training has evolved somewhat, but the core of what we do remains the same
DMS in '87?? No mate I joined in '85 ( Royal Artillery) & we were issued combat high boots. Infact I remember 29 Commando guys came round to recruit & they all wore combat high boots. Definitely in '87 no one wore DMS. I was in '87 attached to the Green Howard's in Londonderry & they had combat high boots & the SA80. I still had an SLR.
@@Stanly-Stud I meant the high legs as mk2s as they were still a bit poor compared to the new combats. We still all has a degree of shin splints and far to many cartilage related retirements
As a CSM of a rifle company in BAOR, PL commanders were actively discouraged from interfering with the smooth running of the way PL SGTs sorted out the administrations of their blokes in the mornings. But very pleased to see them after NAAFI break.
As an ex full screw in the REME never wanted to see an officer at any time. If 1 of ours always afraid of interference, "Have you thought of doing it like this?" If a grunt, plank or donkey walloper they always wanted their stuff looked at yesterday.
Absolutely fkn outrageous!! Even though it makes sense to put on your nice clean dossing gear before you go for breakfast, then get a shower and put your uniform on so it doesn't stink like the cookhouse and you don't end up with snottery egg yolk down the front of your best ironed jumper!!
Why are people so onside with changing 15 times a day?! Breakfast in phys kit, do phys, shower change - I literally can’t see why you’d do it any other way
In India generally new officers are appointed as company 2ic ...only those platoons which are specialised is commanded by an officer, rest every platoon is commanded by JCOs
I do miss all that. Although, I must say, 4 miles back when I was in would have just been the warm up. Also, a lot of mixed orders of dress there. Have the British Army scrapped uniformity these days? It would always be on the Company's daily detail what the OOD would be for PT (Issued green T-shirt/Company T-shirt, navy shorts, white socks) and god help any man jack that didn't observe the daily detail.
OOD is usually Bn/Coy PT tops - this wasn't the case on that day as the lads had packed all their kit and moved it to Cyprus. This was just before they fell out on relocation leave
Former US Marine here. Why doesn’t the Plt Cmdr lead the run from the front? It also seems strange that everyone seems to wear whatever PT uniform they wish.
I expect it is so he can keep an eye on his men, their performance and identify potential issues. Regarding individualism with PT kit that is something I cannot comment on as I don't know the answer.
Very simply, to film them! And I agree with Matthew Lodge's point. Leading from the front, great stuff. But you also want to see others. I care less about people that are just rapid, more about who's grafting. Obviously that doesn't excuse being at the required standard
How many soldiers, including the officer in charge, typically make up a platoon in the British Army? Is the commanding officer of a platoon a Captain or a Major? Do officers such as Majors, Lieutenant Colonels, and Colonels engage in direct combat with troops on the front line? I’ve heard that officers from 2nd Lieutenant to Captain typically fight alongside soldiers in the thick of battle, whereas those of Major rank and above primarily assume command and control responsibilities.
Served with the Vikings. Good old days in Gibraltar, coming back from Town at 0600 hrs after consuming lots of beer and a kebab to participate in company PT and then the CO’s top of the rock run on Fridays. Definitely made men out of us.
Hi man, great video. I’ve recently had my briefing and now preparing for the assessment centre. I was wondering what the accommodations are like once finished phase 2 as I’ve seen some nice spacious accommodations on some videos compared to not so nice accommodations on others
Nice one...left 14 years ago...Still miss it even though I hated "those" runs...I noted the British Army was ALWAYS running mad...never had real emphasis on weighted running..for example.."plodding" (civ speak) Tabbing or Yomping.... Found guys GREAT at BPFA (sub 9 mins) But on tour...could not carry their specified packs with their own kit PLUS additional battery and water required... Yes..meet the minimum requirement..but Regimental life is MUCH harder..as is REAL life scenarios...(carrying MORE KIT)
I left the infantry for a women 10 years ago right before my tour and im still living with depression and regret to this day if I enlisted again would I have to do catterick again as it's been over 10 years plus im 33 I was in 3rd mercian based in Germany bad fallinbostell
Nice one boys was thinking of the leigon but man I have children and stuff got in a load of trouble when left left army prison ect but now I'm settled all my convictions are spent im wondering I'd still have to do full training again it's been over ten years not that I mind
I’m in my last year of highschool and I’m thinking of joining the army when I finish college because I’ve wanted to all my life but I’m confused with the enlistment process do you apply online and then do an interview? And then after that the assessment centre?
Wow love this,your so amazing and efficient, so inspiring,sending you all support in all you do each and every day Jesus bless you always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You are truly inspirational a real credit to all who know you Jesus keep you and bless ypu in everything never forget just how wonderful you are OK xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I clean on a military camp , growing in me everyday , what would anyone’s suggestions be for someone who loves the values etc but I am no alpha male , I physical etc but couldn’t see myself being in combat situations ? Tia for any help
i clicked thinking this was US army.. happily mistaken. very interesting. in the us army we're all up and accounted for in a groupchat by 0530. 0600 we show up 30 mins early to 0630 pt formation. wish we didn't have to get up so early but we typically get off work around 1500-1600 so it's not that bad.
I'm calling, with respect Sir, bullshit that you start the morning with a shave!! You're an infantry platoon commander, if you didn't start your morning with a swift ham shank then you must be married!! In which case Mrs Rupert would've started your morning for you!! Surely!!
Im thinking about joining the army after getting my degree, going into my final year of Uni now. what would you reccomend training wise, to get ready for it?
To prepare psychologically, sit at your computer all day, staring at the screen. For fitness preparation, drink until 0300 then at 0800 run until you are sick and practice the art of masking your pain despite the fact that your lungs and teeth are burning and bile is building up to an explosive vomiting session.
Prepare by learning about how to use a gym and 2-5k runs, simple as that don’t over think any of it and go to training with a fresh and malleable mindset 👍🏼
Oh so different from when I joined the Jnr Para Coy as a 15 year old in 1972. Then when we ran in the mornings it was in full combats and DMS boots, bunny hops and casually carrying along the way. We lived approx 14 to a room and we where constantly hungry. No helping yourself to portions then, a untrained cook would issue with the portions, try and steal another sausage and you would get a ladle over your wrist. No doubt the army has evolved but turning up without the uniform running gear would have ended up with you on a disciplinary and extra PT
Hello I was at catterick for 23 out of the 26 weeks and I left/ got UFAS because my mental state after Christmas holiday was bad and I left without even thinking and now I regret it every single day… I’m just wondering after being ufas can you still get bk into the army as I really miss it, I did meet you a couple times when I was at training, but I do miss army life so damn much even tho I didn’t quite get through training it was still awesome and I’d do it again if I can because I should of never left honestly, wish I’d of thought a bit more before just jumping to it 😒😖 hoping I can get bk in tho not sure if you know if I can or not but thought I’d just ask
If my officer came out with a camera saying he was making a RUclips video id defect to another country. Still cool insight. Had mornings KINDA similar when I was a cadet haha
@@djrxp hahaha I like your reply! Tbh if I was ever drafted my physical fitness is so poor and I’m so skinny I’d end up ordering stationary for the officers at the back lines :( kinda like Darling in Blackadder goes Fourth haha
Always call your section commander "mate" or "pal", it shows you care for them and always eyeball your PTI's, it shows you're paying attention!! Good luck chief!!
@@leightonbower4130 Fuck, No, don't do that, don't do that pal!! As you were, disregard my "advice"!! I was only joking, Ian Ruffs advice is the best so far, and Lucas's is decent too! Just keep your head down and get on with it, every fucker has their "shit" moments, they'd be lying if they said they didn't! Just enjoy it and it'll be over in a flash. One of my mates is an ex boy soldier and he came out late 2019 as the GSM for Liverpool district, boy soldiers tend to do well in their careers. All the best for your future mate!
A 7 minute mile is going to get you put on Biff PT mate!! I don't know if they still do bft's at mile and a half best effort, but 10 mins 30 seconds was the slowest you could run it in and pass. Your 7 minute miles gonna make you one of the slow ones!! Work a bit harder, open up your stride a bit more and you'll see the times come down.
@Ollie I know he did!! Do they still do mile and a halfers like? 9 mins is a slow one too!! 7.46 was my best ever! It fkn hurt though, so my usual was 8 and a half to 9. That was fast enough without trying to be a superstar!!
@Ollie I was still in basic training then, and I was trying to keep up with a lad called Connolly! He was a proper racing whippet and I was still a good bit slower than him!! Wee bastard got best p.t!! We had a lot of fit lads, we had one half of the Thomas twins, both fkn solid lumps of boys, they were both 100 and 200m sprinters from Sierra Leone, they used to train with linfird Christie. They used to do 30 plus chin ups before the PTIs got embarrassed and told them to get down!!
Wow you guys are very lucky, you wake up at 6.30 and your working hour is at 8. Meanwhile in my country, military personnel wake up routinely at 5 am and they jog when the sun is still not up yet, then they have the platoon assembly every morning at 6 am. And btw, quick question is that I noticed you guys run with different sets of clothes and some have long hair.. are you running with your own platoon or maybe are you running with other units? 🤔 Thanks in advance 🙏
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Meanwhile in the lower ranks block. The lads are heaving from going out on the lash the night before and ushering out some pad brat or slapper they brought back the night before. Skipping brekkie and running on pure alcohol and spewing up all the way round the PT course. I miss them times haha..
They are not slappers, they are nice accomodating women that take great care of our soldiers any night of the week.
@@marst6554 Victory Girls. 👍
hahahahah so do i
Hahahahahaha facts!
I was watching this thinking about the major differences from the US Army. But this comment dispells all that, the differences really are surface level.
I was a tank platoon leader and XO in the US Army. It’s fascinating to see the similarities but also many differences in our mornings. Great video!
Awesome stuff! I’ve always enjoyed working with US Army, you’re right. Plenty of similarities but also differences. The food in the DFACs is much better 😂
First difference: PT at six!! Armor School, Fort Konx, AOAC. Strike hard!!
Please I will love to join the US Army, if there's a directive for me to join. I will be glad n greatful. Thank you
Hello sir
You have never got up at 0630 and forgotten that you slept in your combats and turned up at muster parade looking like Stig of the dump. Went a run with the lads. Then not seen again until mid afternoon. Thank god for SNCOs
😂
I’m not going to roast you as the military has evolved via science since my Commission into the Royal Marines in 1987. First was the terrible running in DMS mk 2. Plus the RM have psychopaths as PTI’s.
It really looks so more evolved and almost SF sensible level of respect.
Thanks for letting me grumble internally about “In my day”
Best Regards
Greg
Did you happen to feature in the 1987 documentary, “How to make a Royal Marines officer”, by any chance? It’s been uploaded to youtube and it is a fantastic documentary.
Haha, appreciate the comment Greg, glad it bought back some memories. Yes, the training has evolved somewhat, but the core of what we do remains the same
DMS in '87??
No mate I joined in '85 ( Royal Artillery) & we were issued combat high boots.
Infact I remember 29 Commando guys came round to recruit & they all wore combat high boots.
Definitely in '87 no one wore DMS.
I was in '87 attached to the Green Howard's in Londonderry & they had combat high boots & the SA80.
I still had an SLR.
@@Stanly-Stud I meant the high legs as mk2s as they were still a bit poor compared to the new combats.
We still all has a degree of shin splints and far to many cartilage related retirements
Cracking video a nice companion to the civi to soldier series. More of this please.
Thanks man - for sure!
A vid about the whole week will be awesome. Great content.
Roger that!
As a CSM of a rifle company in BAOR, PL commanders were actively discouraged from interfering with the smooth running of the way PL SGTs sorted out the administrations of their blokes in the mornings. But very pleased to see them after NAAFI break.
Who cares
As an ex full screw in the REME never wanted to see an officer at any time. If 1 of ours always afraid of interference, "Have you thought of doing it like this?" If a grunt, plank or donkey walloper they always wanted their stuff looked at yesterday.
I see you didn’t film the part where you put forward some weekend training to keep the blokes keen and morale high
Or the part where his platoon planned to frag him for suggesting weekend training...
The lads love weekend ranges...
@@djrxp even better when having to do the med cover for reserves as theirs couldn't be bothered turning up!
In the mess, with phys kit on!?? Outrageous!!
Yes that made my jaw drop too. The times they are a changing lol
That’s crap hats for you
Absolutely fkn outrageous!! Even though it makes sense to put on your nice clean dossing gear before you go for breakfast, then get a shower and put your uniform on so it doesn't stink like the cookhouse and you don't end up with snottery egg yolk down the front of your best ironed jumper!!
Why are people so onside with changing 15 times a day?! Breakfast in phys kit, do phys, shower change - I literally can’t see why you’d do it any other way
@@djrxp how long have they allowed phys kit at breakfast because if its been for a while I don't see why everyone is complaining
@7:36 You have reminded me of one of the things I do not miss about the Army and life in the bloc.
You can set your watch by it! 😂
I wanted to come on here and brass you up, but actually, looking through your vids you’re doing a good job! Keep it up hombre!
Dans back at it with yet another great vid
👌👌👌 too kind!
From a crusty LE….. Loved this Vlog, keep em coming mate 👍🏼
Things have changed since the brutal 0500 runs, sprints, wheelbarrow races (on gravel) for two hours in DMS's, lightweights and hair shirt haha!
I'm 17 and going to the lichfield assessment centre in a couple of days, cool video!
Good lad, I swerved in the Royal Engineers for 7 years. You only live once and the army is a great experience for any man. Go smash it. All the best.
Thanks Lewis, best of luck at assessment centre mate
Don’t whatever you do join the infantry.go for the armoured corps or the engineers.
Hope to see you at the royal anglian parade - Stabalis!
Great vid
Thanks Callum 👌🙏
In India generally new officers are appointed as company 2ic ...only those platoons which are specialised is commanded by an officer, rest every platoon is commanded by JCOs
Don’t miss them days of waking up and having to shave like nearly have a vet I now have a fully grown bush
On your face?
Not had a clean shave since I left…..15 years ago!!!
You don't have to shave anymore. You can keep a neat beard if you fill in a form and pass an 'inspection'. Part of the new recruitment strategy
@@RyanB0306 omg really!? People will soon never know the battle of trying to have longer sideburns lol
@@pete8398 it's been a policy for 2 years now
I do miss all that. Although, I must say, 4 miles back when I was in would have just been the warm up. Also, a lot of mixed orders of dress there. Have the British Army scrapped uniformity these days? It would always be on the Company's daily detail what the OOD would be for PT (Issued green T-shirt/Company T-shirt, navy shorts, white socks) and god help any man jack that didn't observe the daily detail.
Boots and lightweights in my day. Morning tab also tended to be before breakfast.
Look like a sunday league team on a jog hahahah
I will love to join the UK Army, please if there's a directive for me to join. Please help me, I will be glad n Greatful. Thank you
@@rayscott2437 Just look up British Army jobs in the internet
OOD is usually Bn/Coy PT tops - this wasn't the case on that day as the lads had packed all their kit and moved it to Cyprus. This was just before they fell out on relocation leave
Former US Marine here. Why doesn’t the Plt Cmdr lead the run from the front? It also seems strange that everyone seems to wear whatever PT uniform they wish.
I expect it is so he can keep an eye on his men, their performance and identify potential issues. Regarding individualism with PT kit that is something I cannot comment on as I don't know the answer.
Cutbacks,only one soldier can wear issued PT kit at any one time
@@DigitalMan6627 😂
Very simply, to film them! And I agree with Matthew Lodge's point. Leading from the front, great stuff. But you also want to see others. I care less about people that are just rapid, more about who's grafting. Obviously that doesn't excuse being at the required standard
Bloke in the tan north face top on the run has an absolutely honking barnet
Silly billy Rupert at the old Royal Artillery Depot and HQ Woolwich, South East London.
What's mad is that his Officers Accom is the exact same as RN AB accom on some bases
All MOD at the end of the day I guess!
The fire alarm was spot on
Haha! Every time!
god bless & stay safe. Thank you for your service
I love these videos. 👍
Awesome! Glad you do
How many soldiers, including the officer in charge, typically make up a platoon in the British Army? Is the commanding officer of a platoon a Captain or a Major? Do officers such as Majors, Lieutenant Colonels, and Colonels engage in direct combat with troops on the front line? I’ve heard that officers from 2nd Lieutenant to Captain typically fight alongside soldiers in the thick of battle, whereas those of Major rank and above primarily assume command and control responsibilities.
Good to see there's no career without the bloody fire alarm going off for no reason
Served with the Vikings. Good old days in Gibraltar, coming back from Town at 0600 hrs after consuming lots of beer and a kebab to participate in company PT and then the CO’s top of the rock run on Fridays. Definitely made men out of us.
And not one soldier puking his guts up after a night on the piss, how things have changed.
Fuck it’s only 4 miles…. In trainers not as if in boots and webbing
@@troydavies8576 true... 🤣
@@troydavies8576 That's unimportant! A 10 metre dash would have my breakfast spread over company lines after a heavy session!!
Blokes turning up to PT in their own weekend t shirts lol. Shower of shit
That bit got edited out 😉
Hi man, great video. I’ve recently had my briefing and now preparing for the assessment centre. I was wondering what the accommodations are like once finished phase 2 as I’ve seen some nice spacious accommodations on some videos compared to not so nice accommodations on others
Is the part when you shave the same time you think of how to zap the platoons moral for the week? 😂
I’ve never been good at multitasking
I've been a PFC in a rifle plt and later a plt cdr. Good days.
While in unit, what is the fastest pace runs you remember doing??
Nice little stroll 😂
Nice one...left 14 years ago...Still miss it even though I hated "those" runs...I noted the British Army was ALWAYS running mad...never had real emphasis on weighted running..for example.."plodding" (civ speak)
Tabbing or Yomping....
Found guys GREAT at BPFA (sub 9 mins)
But on tour...could not carry their specified packs with their own kit PLUS additional battery and water required...
Yes..meet the minimum requirement..but Regimental life is MUCH harder..as is REAL life scenarios...(carrying MORE KIT)
I was put up there whilst I had a visit with the kings troop RHA, the fire alarms were going haywire then too 😂 horrendous
Love the vids man also that’s woolwich isn’t it cuz I live there
How have you planned to keep off the 'Cyprus Stone?'
So breakfast , a run, and then a meeting. Sounds thrilling , where do I sign ??
Paid to phys mate - could be a lot worse
@@djrxp , yeah , sounds like an exciting day at the office
5:22 When does the running start?
Is this woolwich?
I left the infantry for a women 10 years ago right before my tour and im still living with depression and regret to this day if I enlisted again would I have to do catterick again as it's been over 10 years plus im 33 I was in 3rd mercian based in Germany bad fallinbostell
Get down the Legion lad. They'll take you up to 39 and 1/2
Nice one boys was thinking of the leigon but man I have children and stuff got in a load of trouble when left left army prison ect but now I'm settled all my convictions are spent im wondering I'd still have to do full training again it's been over ten years not that I mind
@@Me-and-lacie-my-cat. you're wasting your time they don't want people like you anymore.
@@leerichy6489 who are you
I’m in my last year of highschool and I’m thinking of joining the army when I finish college because I’ve wanted to all my life but I’m confused with the enlistment process do you apply online and then do an interview? And then after that the assessment centre?
Your careers office will take you through it all mate it’s fairly straight forward
Don’t join the paras get and good trade your body will thank you for it trust me I did 15 years and my body is destroyed and I’m only 40
@@keycommander971 times have changed they work alot more on stretching and conditioning
@@keycommander971 deffo join the paras
If your not in the paras, I'd change you profile pic.
You need to Gunny Highway your Platoon for PT brother. If you don’t know what I mean, watch Heartbreak Ridge!
Nice gentle run. Where's your kit and weapon?
I just saw a guy shaving and running. Wow, great
0630? dude that is sleeping in....I do love the MESS set up. the way it should be..
i wanted to see breakfast in the mess, you know the waiter service and fancy food.
sleep in to 6.30? I gave up at that point but probably not to terrible
Practice running really helped while vacating Afghanistan
Did it now?!
I always wondered how much paper work officers do and what they mostly consist of?
@Neil J It's a beast! And at least a 4 man job!
I really enjoyed waking up piss wet through,freezing,starving yet shaving was number 1 😂
Wow love this,your so amazing and efficient, so inspiring,sending you all support in all you do each and every day Jesus bless you always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Appreciate it, as always 🙏
@@djrxp your so awesome in all you do
You are truly inspirational a real credit to all who know you Jesus keep you and bless ypu in everything never forget just how wonderful you are OK xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I clean on a military camp , growing in me everyday , what would anyone’s suggestions be for someone who loves the values etc but I am no alpha male , I physical etc but couldn’t see myself being in combat situations ? Tia for any help
Any chance of giving us an insider look into accommodation?
More to come in Cyprus
Literally leaving Cyprus now, Op tosca has been good but I’m glad to see that back of it 😅
i clicked thinking this was US army.. happily mistaken. very interesting. in the us army we're all up and accounted for in a groupchat by 0530. 0600 we show up 30 mins early to 0630 pt formation. wish we didn't have to get up so early but we typically get off work around 1500-1600 so it's not that bad.
Gunny Highway is not impressed with those T-shirts.
Or some of those haircuts. They look like models so he wants to see their hair high and tight
Thank god Gunny Highway wasn't on the run!
Have they taught 2nd Lt's how to map read yet? Nothing more dangerous than an Officer with a map and Compass saying " I will lead" . S&B always
nice 1 champ
Cheers dude 👌
Me too, gravel backs 😆🤣
The Run looked very leisurely, what sort of pace do you aim for?
No area cleaning and block jobs beforehand either lol
A light breakfast i take it with a 4 miler straight away.....and allowed in the scoff house in pt kit ?
I eat in the mess. PT kit for breakfast is fine (obviously clean etc). And a relatively light brekkie
Ah ok. Is that Officers only? We (Other Ranks) were NEVER allowed in the scoff house in pt kit
not fancy ironing that rig?
2:39 You're allowed to walk on the grass?
Civilian numpty here - surprised at not having to wear Army stuff dor the run. Like I said, numpty.
I'm calling, with respect Sir, bullshit that you start the morning with a shave!! You're an infantry platoon commander, if you didn't start your morning with a swift ham shank then you must be married!! In which case Mrs Rupert would've started your morning for you!! Surely!!
Hahahaha - I just thought I shouldn’t film that part 😉
@@djrxp Good call boss!
Lol
@@djrxp only fans exclusive then 🤣
@@bigweebtv6039 Coming soon...
Army life never changes poxy fire alarms 😂
Im thinking about joining the army after getting my degree, going into my final year of Uni now. what would you reccomend training wise, to get ready for it?
Join the officer training corps
@@cameronporter80 thats one of the thoughts, i would just like some advice training wise on how to get ready for it
To prepare psychologically, sit at your computer all day, staring at the screen. For fitness preparation, drink until 0300 then at 0800 run until you are sick and practice the art of masking your pain despite the fact that your lungs and teeth are burning and bile is building up to an explosive vomiting session.
Prepare by learning about how to use a gym and 2-5k runs, simple as that don’t over think any of it and go to training with a fresh and malleable mindset 👍🏼
@@ukraine7249 Sooooo. A casual Saturday night then?
PT at 8.30. Oh how times have changed...Ive only been out 3 years...
Oh so different from when I joined the Jnr Para Coy as a 15 year old in 1972. Then when we ran in the mornings it was in full combats and DMS boots, bunny hops and casually carrying along the way. We lived approx 14 to a room and we where constantly hungry. No helping yourself to portions then, a untrained cook would issue with the portions, try and steal another sausage and you would get a ladle over your wrist. No doubt the army has evolved but turning up without the uniform running gear would have ended up with you on a disciplinary and extra PT
Did you all own a pair of navy blue Ron Hill leggings?
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352No but we tabbed in DMS boots not trainers and Lycra 😂
class video
Thanks Matty 👌
Happy days
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Hello I was at catterick for 23 out of the 26 weeks and I left/ got UFAS because my mental state after Christmas holiday was bad and I left without even thinking and now I regret it every single day… I’m just wondering after being ufas can you still get bk into the army as I really miss it, I did meet you a couple times when I was at training, but I do miss army life so damn much even tho I didn’t quite get through training it was still awesome and I’d do it again if I can because I should of never left honestly, wish I’d of thought a bit more before just jumping to it 😒😖 hoping I can get bk in tho not sure if you know if I can or not but thought I’d just ask
You might be able to reapply. Worth a crack if you really want it
UFAS after christmas leave. If you dont mind me asking howd that happen
Wow a pongo not shaving with his tee shirt on lol
I'll take it as a compliment! 😂
Do you wear contact lenses when youre on exercise and can you wear them in training?
Yes to both mate
Eyyy you a royal Anglian? my uncle used to be a viking 🇬🇧
That’s the one 👌 great stuff!
You would be completely scrutinised and taken the piss out of if you did this in the Australian army
Watching this on 7th August 2024 at 0136 hrs IST.
What's your eye lens prescription?
Urm, like -2 or something
Is it possible to transfer from the rlc to any infantry regiment?
Hey bro can I refer you please in my British army application 😊
Can’t believe you’ve took stevewilldoit intro music and put it in this video… legend
I’ve seen a lot of channels use it, I’m pretty sure it’s just a generic royalty free soundtrack
If my officer came out with a camera saying he was making a RUclips video id defect to another country. Still cool insight. Had mornings KINDA similar when I was a cadet haha
Why would you defect? Whats wrong with that, its not like he does it every time…
Spooky - wouldn’t worry if I were you. I don’t film the lads at the back 😉
@@djrxp hahaha I like your reply! Tbh if I was ever drafted my physical fitness is so poor and I’m so skinny I’d end up ordering stationary for the officers at the back lines :( kinda like Darling in Blackadder goes Fourth haha
What Regiment are you?
Royal Anglians I think.
Hi want to join sps want to know how long do you usually get deployed and how long are leave periods for soliders
It varies mate. Deployments could be a few weeks or a few months. Leave is usually 2-4 weeks, and that happens 2/3 times a year
I’m going to AFC Harrogate on the 12th September, Have you got any tips please
Don't be a lizard
You have two ears and one mouth; use them in that proportion. In other words, listen more than you speak.
Always call your section commander "mate" or "pal", it shows you care for them and always eyeball your PTI's, it shows you're paying attention!! Good luck chief!!
@@keithpringle3940 thank you mate
@@leightonbower4130 Fuck, No, don't do that, don't do that pal!! As you were, disregard my "advice"!! I was only joking, Ian Ruffs advice is the best so far, and Lucas's is decent too! Just keep your head down and get on with it, every fucker has their "shit" moments, they'd be lying if they said they didn't! Just enjoy it and it'll be over in a flash. One of my mates is an ex boy soldier and he came out late 2019 as the GSM for Liverpool district, boy soldiers tend to do well in their careers. All the best for your future mate!
Don't miss those days
Lol there is a tutorial for shaving at the start 😂😂😂
Do the Officers mess staff not wake Officers up and offer a nice cup of tea or coffee anymore?
Train hard take the pain ignore the injury’s and be mentally tougher than your enemy and fucking get on with it or expect to fail doing the real thing
Agreed!
so.. what happened with the rest of the Olympus Viking carry on?
On the way!
@@djrxp Looking forward to it
Looks to me that uniformity is out the window, because when I was serving we were all dressed the same and not only that we had to run in boots.
I’ve got briefing in a matter of weeks, what sort of running times should I be looking at? Say for a 3 miler?
below 21 minutes
Ok cheers lads, that’s good to hear, currently doing it at 21 on the dot 👍🏼
A 7 minute mile is going to get you put on Biff PT mate!! I don't know if they still do bft's at mile and a half best effort, but 10 mins 30 seconds was the slowest you could run it in and pass. Your 7 minute miles gonna make you one of the slow ones!! Work a bit harder, open up your stride a bit more and you'll see the times come down.
@Ollie I know he did!! Do they still do mile and a halfers like? 9 mins is a slow one too!! 7.46 was my best ever! It fkn hurt though, so my usual was 8 and a half to 9. That was fast enough without trying to be a superstar!!
@Ollie I was still in basic training then, and I was trying to keep up with a lad called Connolly! He was a proper racing whippet and I was still a good bit slower than him!! Wee bastard got best p.t!! We had a lot of fit lads, we had one half of the Thomas twins, both fkn solid lumps of boys, they were both 100 and 200m sprinters from Sierra Leone, they used to train with linfird Christie. They used to do 30 plus chin ups before the PTIs got embarrassed and told them to get down!!
What's your rank?
It’s the section commanders that run the platoon not the Rupert. 🏴Veteran section commander
Cheers dits.
Wow you guys are very lucky, you wake up at 6.30 and your working hour is at 8. Meanwhile in my country, military personnel wake up routinely at 5 am and they jog when the sun is still not up yet, then they have the platoon assembly every morning at 6 am. And btw, quick question is that I noticed you guys run with different sets of clothes and some have long hair.. are you running with your own platoon or maybe are you running with other units? 🤔 Thanks in advance 🙏
Wake up when you want, just make sure you're there on time and good to go for whatever the first task is. A more grown up approach
@@djrxp love the freedom
What Nike trainers you rocking for the run. Cool colours
AirZoom Pegasus 👌