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Special Forces: Making the Cut - Hills Phase

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  • Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
  • Listen to the stories of Special Forces veterans as they reveal some of the hard, sometimes gruesome, truths about the challenges of their training.
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Комментарии • 131

  • @michaeljames4904
    @michaeljames4904 5 лет назад +238

    Robin still sporting his standard-issue 70s Regiment ‘stache, which on its own put that fire out at the Iranian Embassy.

    • @garryharriman7349
      @garryharriman7349 4 года назад +4

      😂🤣

    • @twothreebravo2374
      @twothreebravo2374 4 года назад +6

      4 confirmed kills that tash

    • @cheekboy7247
      @cheekboy7247 4 года назад +3

      @@twothreebravo2374 5

    • @stocksyere
      @stocksyere 3 года назад +1

      Absolute hero! what a man to look up to

    • @michaeljames4904
      @michaeljames4904 3 года назад +1

      @C C jellie at how irresistible it made him, clearly had enough of all the wet knickers hitting the floor as soon as he walked in a room

  • @NS-wo6ze
    @NS-wo6ze 5 лет назад +75

    These men are the best mentors for life’s ups and downs. The standards and digging deep into the self helps me in the gym. I’m not a soldier but I regards Robin’s words as wisdom. Always strive further and dig deeper and ask for help if you need it.

    • @andrewcharley1893
      @andrewcharley1893 4 года назад +2

      N S , good solid advice. I love it.
      Stay blessed!!!!!

    • @afroliciouspresents3603
      @afroliciouspresents3603 2 года назад

      Yes and no. They are the best of the best at what they do, but as for life in general, it's a sad fact that UKSF has the highest number of suicides per capita in the British Armed Forces.
      They deserve our respect and support.

    • @hmq9052
      @hmq9052 2 года назад

      Lol. What a waste of time

    • @harishkk661
      @harishkk661 2 года назад

      Pakshe ninakku

    • @MichaelKingsfordGray
      @MichaelKingsfordGray 2 года назад

      Coward!

  • @williamcarrington61
    @williamcarrington61 5 лет назад +53

    Even though l failed Pre-Selection , on 2 attempts in the ' 60's , it was not in vain . I was already serving with the Para. Bgde.as a REME V M , and it was a logical step to try for the SAS . Lasting memories of those "Sickener Tests " , and still keeping ones sense of humour was essential . At Hereford , l met a comrade from 63 Para. Coy. RASC , who said " What're you doing here , you old git " , with his East Anglian accent . Best wishes to all .

    • @stealmysunshine
      @stealmysunshine 5 лет назад +17

      You passed P company. Thats a feat in itself man. Much respect

    • @williamcarrington61
      @williamcarrington61 5 лет назад +9

      @@stealmysunshine On the last attempt , soaking wet climbing the Black Mountain , l knew hyperthermia was setting in . Took all my clothes off , and changed into dry stuff . Laughing for no reason , feeling groggy and excessive shivering . I moved on , but stopped at the sound of a 2-stroke engine . The mist suddenly cleared , and down below was the Storey Arms , with a truck blasting out that infamous sound . The next thing was this SAS instructor shouting , " Oi , over here " ! He pointed the way to get down to the check-point , and l'd overcome that crazy moment , thankfully . It was back to Aldershot , but no feeling of shame . Best wishes to all candidates , know your limits , please . Thankyou Richard for awakening my memories .

    • @stealmysunshine
      @stealmysunshine 5 лет назад +8

      @@williamcarrington61 chap who taught me Close Protection had a similar experience. Ex 29 commando, went for selection, got hypothermia up a mountainside in Wales and had to be RTU'd. As I failed at the most *basic* test to join the army (I was deemed medically unfit due to eczema) I am exceedingly impressed by anyone who even gets the foot in the door for selection.

    • @JamchesterBoozle
      @JamchesterBoozle 5 лет назад +11

      @@williamcarrington61 Ohh the memories....i was on the 2013 selection where 3 recruits very unfortunately succumbed to the heat. Collapsed myself a couple of times. The course was cancelled which is unheard of. Although I never got into the SAS i did learn i was good enough or fit enough to get in, which with reflection is all i wanted to really know. It's taken me a long time to come to realise that and the mental battles post selection have been hard to deal with. But in the end I'm very proud of what I done and so should every other man on that course. It was hell that day. RIP brothers.

    • @paralogregt
      @paralogregt 4 года назад +6

      william carrington hello bill, you won,t remember me but we were in log regt together. I too tried selection but got bad hypothermia on the fan, never been so cold and wet in all my life. I did have couple of good years at Hereford as a vm with brian cooper as my boss.

  • @oreilly1237878
    @oreilly1237878 2 года назад +2

    I don't know why the vigours of the hellish selection are allways so fascinating.

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer Год назад +1

    I used to hear stories of selection from my father Terry Jickells who ran selection with good Old Lofty (Wiseman) back in the 70's. Story Arms is imprinted on my mind. They are a certain breed for sure - not without their sense of humor. Mark

  • @colinstewart7123
    @colinstewart7123 3 года назад +11

    These dudes are a breed apart. Next level awesome. Most so-called hard men wouldn't even attempt what they do routinely.

  • @petehumphries3359
    @petehumphries3359 5 лет назад +33

    You're all special! Thanks for your s a service! Bless you all.

    • @andrewcharley1893
      @andrewcharley1893 4 года назад

      Pete Humphries , with you on that one!!!!!!👍🏾

  • @kc3718
    @kc3718 4 года назад +29

    sounds like one of my holidays.

    • @rencarlos5683
      @rencarlos5683 3 года назад +6

      Yup haulin my wife's luggage made me a man

  • @davidbailey7579
    @davidbailey7579 4 года назад +21

    Here’s me blowing out of my arse running upstairs to the toilet! Respect

  • @jonessmith3997
    @jonessmith3997 3 года назад +5

    I was on training course with diana Abbott, I lost I was able to add.

  • @herrickmaster77
    @herrickmaster77 2 года назад +1

    Tabbing 40 mile with CFT weight is ninja over that terrain full respect to these guys

  • @stuartwebster4955
    @stuartwebster4955 4 года назад +4

    So much respect for these guys

  • @johncameron-davies1752
    @johncameron-davies1752 2 года назад +1

    Thanks brings back some wonderful memories /59

  • @GavTatu
    @GavTatu 3 года назад +3

    Robin's book, brilliant read !

  • @arunbainsuk
    @arunbainsuk Год назад +1

    Robin is an absolute legend

  • @davey1686
    @davey1686 4 года назад +5

    On reflection of the first fellas interview, many would say that it didnt bother them and that they marched on with their Bergen doing 150 push-ups every 100 yards, regardless of blisters over their kidney area and blood dripping down their leg. Those are the ones who blast their special forces history throughout every aspect of the media. Honest, genuine and real man, and obviously a special trait of the British special forces.

  • @welshpete12
    @welshpete12 3 года назад +2

    The Welsh hills in winter are no joke , I would not go up there without someone with me . If you are on your own and break a leg , or even just sprain a ankle . You could well die of exposure , people do . It's very easy to get lost . Specially if the mist comes down, even with a compass . It's a cold wet rain , light not heavy , but it seeps in everywhere . Its heavy going , not like waking on ordinary turf .

    • @Fyrdman
      @Fyrdman 3 года назад

      Would you rather do it in the winter or summer?

  • @richardgatecliffephotograp7024
    @richardgatecliffephotograp7024 4 года назад +6

    Thoroughly recommend Robin’s book ‘Fighting Scared’. A very modest hero as true SAS men are.

    • @colinstewart1432
      @colinstewart1432 11 месяцев назад +1

      Totally agree. It's a very compelling read. He certainly went through the mill. Took some horrendous beatings but came out smiling.

  • @chocksaway100
    @chocksaway100 4 года назад +4

    Interesting insight into Special Forces Selection . Thanks

  • @joecook5689
    @joecook5689 4 года назад +14

    Sas are best ever.
    It's almost sad by some stories how hard they were pushed to make it.
    Like, dont injure them

    • @cheekboy7247
      @cheekboy7247 4 года назад +1

      What?

    • @joecook5689
      @joecook5689 4 года назад +2

      @@cheekboy7247 turn the volume up

    • @welshpete12
      @welshpete12 3 года назад +2

      Oh they do , last year two lads died doing that !

  • @alanwitton5039
    @alanwitton5039 4 года назад +2

    Respect

  • @johnmellor932
    @johnmellor932 4 года назад +4

    Peter Radcliffe said it best, your body is so numb you have to check yourself every so often to make sure a part of you hasn't dropped off.

    • @cheekboy7247
      @cheekboy7247 4 года назад

      Where did he say that?

    • @johnmellor932
      @johnmellor932 4 года назад

      @@cheekboy7247 In his book I think.

    • @cheekboy7247
      @cheekboy7247 4 года назад

      @@johnmellor932 thanks, I have read it but it is some months ago

  • @mickymac6571
    @mickymac6571 2 года назад +1

    Which is worse,the summer or winter course, heat stroke or hypothermia.

  • @jackiehamer1932
    @jackiehamer1932 2 года назад +1

    Rusty and mac were amazing on the day our cou oountties heroes always love Cochrane bill brilliant guys😀👌💝😎

  • @plutomars5368
    @plutomars5368 2 года назад +1

    I'm curious as to the total distances covered in the Hills Phase: so six marathons in five days? 26 miles X 6? 156 miles? Or did he just refer to each march as a marathon, disregarding distance? The Navy SEALs run 200 miles in Hell Week. But 156 miles over mountains is tougher. Someone help me understand, please.

    • @Adywebb123
      @Adywebb123 2 года назад

      156 miles over the Brecon beacon on your own, mostly at night. In winter you can be up to your knees in snow on summer it can blazing hot. Miles away civilization’s.
      Everyone of these guys have spent a minimum of 3years in the military only the very best get put forward, as they are representatives of there unit. So 250 start who are the best of the best. 20% pass

  • @TheOutdoorlife78
    @TheOutdoorlife78 5 лет назад +8

    Top boy 👍

  • @1e0s
    @1e0s 3 года назад +2

    I was a carer for a chap who trained in the first SAS unit up in Scotland. His stories were extraordinary. 👍

    • @hmq9052
      @hmq9052 2 года назад +2

      SAS don't chat. He was making it up

    • @DonWan47
      @DonWan47 2 года назад +2

      The first SAS unit was in the Middle East and Africa.
      Very different from the Commando unit’s who trained in Scotland.

    • @hyena131
      @hyena131 Год назад

      @@hmq9052
      These two in the video are chatting.

    • @hmq9052
      @hmq9052 Год назад

      @@hyena131 If there's a camera present they're not chatting. They're blabbing.

    • @hyena131
      @hyena131 Год назад

      @@hmq9052
      Right.

  • @EFChartley
    @EFChartley 4 года назад +5

    FAITH in 🇬🇧 ! ...agree?

  • @angusg220
    @angusg220 4 года назад +2

    Gather you have not been very well Robin. PJ and I were remniscing on the old days. A*** probably has a family now. Extend my good wishes.

  • @user-qp6vg9ho8u
    @user-qp6vg9ho8u 4 года назад +7

    Yea I’ll give that a miss

  • @anthonylewis2080
    @anthonylewis2080 2 года назад +1

    So called tough guys: "Bunch of has beens/old men".
    Special Forces Veterans : "Hold my beer".
    I know who I'd like on my side in challenging times!.

  • @tgchan
    @tgchan 10 месяцев назад

    🔥

  • @bubbles6883
    @bubbles6883 4 года назад +3

    Oh my god

  • @1e0s
    @1e0s 3 года назад +2

    Still a handsome man

  • @mathematics5573
    @mathematics5573 3 года назад +2

    This might seem like strange thing to say, but i think SAS is even more prestigous and rarer that FRS. FRS = Fellow of the Royal Society. SAS are less common. And FRS is very hard to get into. only about 2% of professors get in. 52 scientist are elected FRS each year.

  • @gorantanko9849
    @gorantanko9849 4 года назад +2

    Nice expierience...but do they teach you is it round or flat?Or does it even matter!?I would really like an answer on that,cheeres!

    • @cheekboy7247
      @cheekboy7247 4 года назад

      They teach you that the earth is round if you are a sniper

  • @sailasavakalala8660
    @sailasavakalala8660 4 года назад +3

    Is that a pegasus tie he's wearing ?

    • @jezzBC
      @jezzBC 4 года назад +2

      Yes that is a Pegasus tie as Robin was in the Parachute Regiment before he passed selection for the SAS.

    • @sailasavakalala8660
      @sailasavakalala8660 4 года назад

      @@jezzBC My younger brother gave me one as well.He was a Para of 216 signals.
      He followed dad into the Paras.Dad served in 1 Para of 16 Parachute Brigade based at Arnhem barracks,Aldershot,Hants.
      That was the 1st thing I noticed during this clip was the tie !!!!!!

  • @DA-of9sv
    @DA-of9sv 2 года назад +1

    40 miles with 55lbs 😱

  • @ChrisGroggyCreaser
    @ChrisGroggyCreaser Год назад +1

    Wow,I Couldn't have done that in my times!!... :) *Approx '71-83,13/18th Hussars/RCT & RE's (TA).... :( Frigging HARD WORK For VERY LITTLE PAY!!... :(

  • @markfullbrighton5070
    @markfullbrighton5070 Год назад +1

    No disrespect, but this sounds quite easy. If you want to know what true pain is, try USA Delta Force selection which makes SAS selection seem like a cake walk.

    • @billytruth6444
      @billytruth6444 Год назад +3

      Hahaha, very good joke, thanks for making me laugh out loud. But this is obviously a waaah...

    • @Dr.IanPlect
      @Dr.IanPlect Год назад

      Mark; clueless vomit.

    • @hyena131
      @hyena131 Год назад +1

      Mark Bullnotsobright < < < Silly *TROLL:)*

    • @gabagabago0l
      @gabagabago0l Год назад

      Shut up you idiot

    • @BeardedChieftain
      @BeardedChieftain Год назад +1

      You do realise of course that all the CAG Plank Owners (First members of the Unit) had to pass 22 SAS Selection and that CAG Selection is modelled on SAS Selection, right?
      If you truly had any idea about CAG selection, you'd not have made this stupid comment.

  • @dinahmorris8759
    @dinahmorris8759 4 года назад +15

    this is what it feels like living with a real mental illness....relentless....you can't even find your boots, the alarm didnt go off- hill? which one? thank you to those who SERVE ;-)

    • @dotdashdotdash
      @dotdashdotdash 3 года назад

      and several times a day, most days, imagining ways to top yourself with the least fuss & most chance of success, then being aghast at yourself for even thinking this shit

  • @joshuawood9055
    @joshuawood9055 4 года назад +3

    I’m pretty sure this is the sas.

    • @davidbailey7579
      @davidbailey7579 4 года назад +1

      Selection is the same for both SAS and SBS but there’s a water element when you choose the SBS.

    • @trident1314
      @trident1314 3 года назад +1

      @@davidbailey7579 the lines are getting blurry though, boat troop SAS do the same stuff as the SBS and I'm sure elements of the SBS are freefall trained. Whilst each have primary taskings maritime/land based operations there's is a lot of crossover between both units

  • @1e0s
    @1e0s 3 года назад +2

    I would've been right there with you were it not for this gammy leg! 😌

  • @MaxRank
    @MaxRank Год назад +1

    Bergen burn sucks

  • @renditioners
    @renditioners 4 года назад +1

    My grandad, was in the 'queen's Royal battalion of' fudge packers, he saw a lot of action, I fink he got std, or ptsd, sumfink like dat, he loved hanging out with the hussars, always cleaning his 'weapon, he told me' u gotta have a clean weapon, bless 'im' the great big soft poofy can't,

  • @onedirection3510
    @onedirection3510 4 года назад +1

    Hmmm.. I can get the need to train for mental and physical toughness but at the same time these guys are training to an extent which seems like something that makes no sense. As he mentioned the analogy of doing five marathons with about 60 pounds on your back. That seems like a boxer training for 40 rounds! What’s the point?

    • @onedirection3510
      @onedirection3510 4 года назад

      Spartacus Maximus ok fair enough.

    • @ZolaMagic25
      @ZolaMagic25 4 года назад +4

      @@onedirection3510 I suppose if you can get through this then you've succeeded in what's likely the most challenging thing you'll ever have to do in your life.

    • @onedirection3510
      @onedirection3510 4 года назад

      ZolaMagic25 emmm..no doubt about that.

    • @ZolaMagic25
      @ZolaMagic25 4 года назад +1

      @@onedirection3510 ouch. Apply that to your comment.

    • @boybull
      @boybull 4 года назад +6

      They live by the maxim "train hard.....fight easy" looking at it another way....if selection wasnt so extreme they wouldn't be that special would they.

  • @michellegordon456
    @michellegordon456 3 года назад +2

    I consider myself a snowflake:-)

  • @Spyderp99
    @Spyderp99 4 года назад +2

    Im not a man, this is a man

  • @georgeholbrook1886
    @georgeholbrook1886 Год назад +1

    Now here's a man who HATES to be contradicted an is condescending in how to responds. Lost a lot of respect for him for that.

  • @FordTransitvan
    @FordTransitvan Год назад +3

    Has diversity ruined this yet?

  • @elpanchosancho2314
    @elpanchosancho2314 4 года назад +1

    Making the "cult" more like it

  • @EFChartley
    @EFChartley 4 года назад +4

    FAITH in 🇬🇧 ! ...agree?

    • @hudson7354
      @hudson7354 4 года назад

      Israel kick the fucking shit out of you

    • @rp4712
      @rp4712 2 года назад

      @UCujTQ449w1DIRoiUe51BbtA cry more ya pussy