1st LANCS British officer talks about combat training in America
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- Опубликовано: 23 фев 2017
- Raw interview with 1 LANCS Commanding Officer during Ex. Rattlesnake at the Joint Readiness Training Center in February 2017.
Shot, written, edited and voiced by Lydia Magallanes for KALB NBC 5 in Alexandria, LA.
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Hello, all.
This is the raw interview with the commander of 1st LANCS during Exercise Rattlesnake in 2017 at Fort Polk in Louisiana. Just a few of these sound-bytes actually aired on TV in the final report.
Thanks for your comments, feedback and anecdotes. I worked at the small TV station near this military installation from 2016 to 2019 as the army beat reporter. Every story was a challenge, balancing military nuance and writing for a mostly civilian audience. But I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
I know I sound 'dumb' in the interview, but this wasn't a live sit-down interview for the nightly news.. During this assignment I was a small town reporter in jeans and boots, having a conversation with some soldiers in the fine Louisiana woods in the middle of live training. Extra formalities weren't necessary, but you can @ me though.
And while you're here, I am currently scraping by during the 2020 pandemic teaching English online and freelancing. So if you know of anyone in need of video editing or voice-over work, let a girl know. Thanks.
It feels like you really payed attention to the questions you asked him. Very enjoyable interview, well done!
I think that you did great work on this project, no really lame questions, you related well with him, and as a veteran watching the interview, I could relate to his experiences and was very entertained.
@@impulsiveDecider Thank you!
@@scottsummers6357 Thank you!
I think you did well, a nice variety of questions, just be careful of redundant questions.
He was trying so hard not to say “jrtc is the worst thing ever, dear God pray you dont ever end up anywhere near Fort Polk”
That was implied in the looks of utter despair in the soldiers faces. You can sense it :D
Omg literally!
JRTC is brutal at best.
lol my dad was stationed there for a while .
Yeah fort polk is a complete shitshow from what iv heard.
The U.S. and the U.K.: Two nations separated by a common language.
"and a fucking great ocean, thank christ. - Al Murray
and gun control lmao
I deployed to Afghanistan with our British Coalition Allies and I 100% agree. The British Soldiers are some of the best human beings I've ever met, period.
SaTaNaMa paras beat the 82nd in that boxing event
Of all the European coalition forces.. which country had the worst soldiers?
@SaTaNaMa funny how the two HW boxing champions who hold all the belts are english? 🤔
SaTaNaMa that's a pretty blanket statement, have you taken a punch off of every one of us?
@SaTaNaMa Sounds like you got banged out by a para
Wow a journalist that asks relevant clear and conscious questions and allows the subject to answer. Take note FOX/CNN and the others. This is how its done.
I was the military beat reporter. They wouldn't have invited me back if I didn't have some level of understanding. Otherwise I'm wasting their time and mine tbh. Loved learning about the nuances of army training though! Never felt like work
Cool
Unexpected to see a journalist actually talk to a commenter considering most seem to think everyone else common plebs
@@lydiamagallanes8632 who did you work for?
Unfortunately, you were never able to really pull him from his rehearsed talking points. He was prepped well. Having been in his shoes (boots) before myself, I only wish I was that good. The real fun is the ad hoc interviews of the junior soldiers, if they let you go that route (or even if they don't... but that goes back to the whole being invited back thing).
I used to work for the NBC affiliate in Central Louisiana. It's considered a small TV market.
Eloquent soldier
Mark Brettell of course he is,he’s a fucking Rodney ffs mate 😂😂
yes i thought the same thing
That's a lieutenant-colonel
Definitely an officer
Of course he is, he's British. I know that might be a shock for a lot of Americans...
Served with the Brits in the Army. Great guys. It a shame the country does not recognize veterans and active duty on a scale that we do. I always thank British veterans anytime I meet one.
We do recognize them. We’ve always recognized them. We support them & honour them appropriately. They aren’t placed upon this demi-god like pedestal like in the USA. Please do not forget it is a job where they are paid, its not done out the good of their hearts for free. Many also do it just to get free college in the USA which is shameful. We’ve also never turned our backs on them (for crimes committed) after Vietnam. So we haven’t felt the need to overcompensate in our appreciation.
America doesn’t give a fuck about veterans
Our Vets are incredibly fucked. The government have just left them to rot if they weren't an officer. My friend broke his back. They gave him £6k and sent him home.
We probally recognise veterans more in the UK tbh.
@@MalumZeth no we do not. we spit on our veterans and give them zero respect. it's a national fucking disgrace.
The Brits are our best friends. America's list of REAL friends and allies around the world are rapidly shrinking. Britain might need us, but with the geo-political situation, WE NEED THEM, too.
But even beyond that, Brits and Americans are brothers. We might disagree from time to time, as brothers do, but when the chips are down, DON'T F*CK WITH MY BROS!
British intelligence is first rate and its operators are top notch. Our OSS (CIA) and our special forces are modeled after the Brit's Mi6 and the SAS.
When the world seeks to destroy you, you can only depend on your brothers. And as the Brit's Tolkien said, "You can retreat to your strongholds and be destroyed one by one, or you can stand together..."
Basically agree. Though I refer to England as our mother, Australia and Canada brothers....
I couldn't agree more, we are family! We've saved their bacon a few times, but without England as a partner it would have been a lot harder for us to survive as a nation.
Sounds swell but you know, as well as I do, that the destruction of America is going to be from within. I just pray that the rock gets thrown before I’m to old because I don’t want my children to clean up our mess. In reality foreign threats are easy.
oh yes, I totally agree.
don’t forget about our Canadian Brothers! Canadians are very respectful and nice.
British and Canadians are people of great qualities.
I'll say as a Yank, that I love my British -- yes, English, Scot, Welsh, and Irish (and the old Commonwealth buddies: Canada, Australia, India, and the rest) -- allies.
This guy is a good ambassador. He knows how to respect while not downgrading his home. Glad you’re on our side sir.
The British and American forces work very well together and have been doing so for many years... I spent a lot of time in basra with the British... I have no problem with British soldiers watching my back they are some of the most competent soldiers on the planet and compare every way with the US troops
He's a high quality officer with the right stuff. He's professional, diplomatic and tough. Perfect combo.
U.S. and British soldiers, kicking ass together since 1917.
Don't forget 1776! Oh wait...
user936 Damm those French!
@@user936 lol, that time the US kicked our arses
1899, The Boxer rebellion.
My US battalion of the 34th Infantry Division trained with the Liverpool Scottish, 1st Kings in the UK in 1995.
I would say that was one of my most enjoyable training opportunities that I had in my 20 years of service.
The Brits are great soldiers and great friends to the United States.
Thank you for hosting us for some great training and memories.
Did you manage to understand the scouse and Scottish accents.
Doesn't get much better than Scots and Scousers
Training with the British guys was some of the most fun i had ever had in the Army.
We trained with British Soldiers in German many years ago..What a BLAST
When I was training with the RAF Regiment in the UK (I was an USAF officer), we went out and he said that he was pissed. I asked why he was angry. He replied, "No, I am drunk." Lol, nothing like being divided by a common language.
Thankyou to all who have and are serving.
Godbless you all
❤🙏 from 🏴
For those of YA'LL roasting me in the comments, you AIN'T gotta point out my faults. I know them very, very well and already hit rock bottom last year when I left my career. I am all about growth and improvement. However, I am a self-deprecating perfectionist. Every time you criticize me, I gain more life points. Thanks for making me more powerful.
Great interview, don't give no mind to the A--holes. They are everywhere, and always let you know it. You know that keyboard warriors love to point to others to hide their own miserable lives. Keep up the good work.
I only see positivity in these comments
yes but as a perfectionist only the criticism matters
(:
that's a fair response to that question tbh
Hopefully you jump back into journalism. You were excellent in my opinion.
Love the British military, they're our #1 ally.
Brits as allies are vital! An outstanding professional soldier!
My younger brother is an officer in the British Army. Currently serving at Fort Polk, Louisiana
I’m sorry for your younger brother. I hear Fort Polk is the epitome of incompetence at least it was a few years back
Fort Polk, LA is a lovely place. Basic 1969🇺🇸👍😁.
oh no not fort polk, from what i've heard back in 2007 it was just hell there
May sympathies. For being stuck in Fort Polk.
Don't worry. We will take good care of him and send him back with some culinary delights!
Quite the diplomat. He'll be singing a different tune in the officers mess back in blighty
@Gareth Lloyd You could put one thousand British officers in that interview and they would all say the same things using different words.
Towing the company line. Don't piss off the neighbours as it were!
I bet.
Too bad you weren't there in July.. The heat and humidity sucks much more than the winter is at the JRTC
Literally went to NTC and they wanted us to go to JRTC two months after, im not saying I enjoy the coronavirus outbreak but it did cancel our JRTC rotation.
Try August, and be 509th bunching bag. Dirty 30.
auqa3456 how was the Republic of Krasnovia?
its not worse than Kenya though is it lol
Who the hell is conductng the interview, and why isn't she doing every interview, for everything?
This was a couple years ago but if you know anyone who hiring LET A GIRL KNOW
@@lydiamagallanes8632 Try Tim Pool
@@kalashnibob please don't...
@@lydiamagallanes8632 It is sad that if you were to get a job with any of the "Big" names, they would destroy your objectiveness.
@@kalashnibob absolutely.
The Brits, Aussies and Canada are our closest and most trusted allies.
This young Brit is making his Country Proud.
Young? Lol he’s gotta be pushing 35 at least
@David Gibson He's young to me. I'm twice his age.
@David Gibson I a veteran of Vietnam at 20. He's young 😂.
He looks like he's 53
Pete Matkowski do you think 35 is old? You don't even truly reach your physical prime until 25-30.
i always have admired the way the British hold themselves.
No way! I was with these guys at JRTC. They are the 1st Duke of Lancaster. Awesome guys.
I met a British sniper in Iraq who’s rifle was longer than he was tall, one bad mother fu..er
Our cousins across the pond. 💪🇺🇸🇬🇧🤙
The UK troopers are top notch. We don't quite speak the same language, but we can fight, play and party as a team.
Least he wasn't there in July. Bugs the size of tennis balls, ticks everywhere, and that musty humidity that ensures misery
The American south in summer is a cleansing heat.
unfortunately i work at fed ex in the back of 100+ degree trailors that have been sitting in the sun all day and i live in az 😓 humidity is literally like no other...u get out of the damn trailors and its so hot in there that when u come out it feels so damn good even tho its still like 106 😂
So much respect to my allies from here in the states, very eloquent soldiers coming out of our parent country
God, I've always thought of the Brit, Aussie and NZ troops as my brothers. I'd give my ALL fighting side by side with any of their blokes!!
This British officer is a perfect example of why they are our closest ally. I'm so happy to see joint operations on such a massive scale for JRTC. The Canadians, Aussies, and Kiwis are also very close allies. We are quite blessed to have such close ties to these great nations. Thanks for sharing this video!
So true, "The Brits are our best allies" we fought side by side before and if need be I know we'll be there for each other again, hopefully never again.
These boys must have had a hard time. Americans don't do tea time and our MREs come with coffee, not tea.
They used to have tea in some. Nobody used them much. But that was 30+ years ago.
the British should not be training here! and our law enforcement shouldnt be training over sea's neither!
Matthew Hensley why not?
@@MatthewHensley8304
Refusing to take advantage of strategic resources purely for the sake of patriotism is backwards. Learn from every avenue that presents itself or you lose. Xenophobia is suicide.
Matthew Hensley Fuck off you small minded fool. The British are our brothers in arms, and that’s NOT going to change.
What a great interview! Fantastic
I think you did really well. I wished there was more interviewers that asked such clear questions and sought the truth without politics being involved. Hope you can continue to interview military personal after Covid is defeated.
Thank you Lydia for doing this.
Met some British Paras in Afghanistan 2011. Great bunch.
He was a very articulate man.
One of my favorite memories during my time as OPFOR at JRTC was when the British company that came with the Brigade from the 101st Abn used Bagpipes as there assembly aid on the LZ.
It’s always a pleasure to work together with our brothers from the UK we have been through a lot together in several wars! They are as Loyal as can be!
I remember spending a month out there... I've never seen so much rain in my life. Also it was the first time I saw A-10s doing gun runs. The sound they make from a distance is truly terrifying.
Great video 👍 the interviewer and interviewee did a fantastic job ! Loved it !
American soldier: *Gives instruction for task*.
British soldier: That is the most unfancy thing I've ever heard.
Me: lol
"For doing business" ha
Reminds me of popular paramilitary patch Russians love using "Death is our business, and business is good".
He is in the ass kicking business
British: We need an analysis of tea in the area. Make sure none comes to harm.
U.S.: BRRRRTTTT
British: Nooooo! Not the tea!
The UK and US remind me of a a father and son, who were at loggerheads when he was young. Then he moved out and went his own way - and now they’re best mates!
This soldiers flow of words are so good. I am impressed and inspired
This was fascinating and good to see us working with our British brothers.
When he speaks about experiences you can tell he is being mostly honest...he had that look like its great except that one time this guy...
As someone who recently joined the army it is very wholesome to see the US and the British being so close
Bit late to this party, but the interviewers questions were precise and sharp, very much to the point. She did a great job, I'd like to see more interviews between her and other Allies we bring out to america for training.
No idea why this was in my feed 3 years later, but well done Lydia. The questions showed you had some knowledge of the situation and wanted to get their viewpoint on what was happening. I wish I was hiring an interviewer/journalist.
I can also do voice-over work remotely! Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn. Thanks for watching!
Love America's relationship with these guys.
Great interviewer. Great interviewee.
Great questions and good job just letting him speak
What a perfect image of a professional.
Good questions from a good journalist.
Well done.
Was in JRTC last year in October. Brits, Aussies and Thai's were there(one of the Thai Lieutenants I met was in my jungle school class here in Hawaii, cool seeing him again)
Love joint training with our allies.
I did a JRTC with some British engineers in March of '19. It was really cool to compare everything about our organizations, from gear to work environments in garrison to how we do demolitions. Many of us traded things for souvenirs, small uniform bits like combat patches. My team leader got ahold of one of their colored belts, for example.
This officer, Is the Definition of LEADERSHIP!
I really miss the Army. I miss working with Soldiers and wearing the uniform every day. Time goes by when you're having fun!
Saw the thumbnail, and he sounded exactly like I thought he would. Welcome across the pond good sir.
Story from WW2 I was told, US asked Brits whom were being attacked:
"Hows the situation?"
Brits replied:
"A bit messy."
Americans responded:
"Understood."
Then the Brits were overrun and lost the position.
When asked why they didn't send reinforcements the american radio man said
"They didn't sound worried."
COMMUNICATION BLUNDERS COST LIVES.
Yeh as a Brit I read “a bit messy” as this is a major disaster send reinforcements now!! Next time you talk to a Brit take what they are saying up 3/4 levels. Should have it right 😆
I always enjoy outside perspectives as much as inside perspectives. Gives a nice well rounded picture.
Great job Lydia!
Great piece and true to everyone. Well done
Great interview
You gotta love the Brits.... They've got a good military.
"Closest ally" - probably not now. Eloquent man. Would fight for him. Lydia, nice interview. Thanks.
We are brothers. We’ll always be close allies. Brother From across the pond
It's great to see the bond between our two countries.
I worked with British soldiers when I was deployed in Iraq back in 2003-2004. They were some of the most professional soldiers I’ve ever met. Definitely a great group of guys.
Interesting that he states that the British Army never does much training above battalion level. In the current breakdown of the US Army the focus is on the Brigade Combat Teams (BCT). We used to focus on the Division as the main tactical unit, but thanks to our C3 capabilities coupled with our mobility and lethality of our weapons systems a BCT of today has the combat power and capabilities found in a Division in the past. The Divisional HQs of today are really “plug and play” when it comes to what BCTs they will have tactical control over and they operate more along the lines of what we used to have a Corps HQ operate on. While the Brits are very good from the Soldier level up to Company and Battalion, above that they tend to be lacking, and mostly for the reason he cited: lack of training focus above Battalion level. This is probably due to two interrelated reasons, lack of funds and lack of adequate maneuver space. It is expensive to have troops out in the field training, and those costs skyrocket as the size units increase.
Also I should point out that the conflicts that the UK have been involved in for the last 10-15 years have not been large campaigns with large troop deployment. Look at Afghanistan where a lot of it was holding key areas and having a presence in local areas. It's far easier to place a battalion than anything larger than that if it's quite a small area. Even further back with the troubles and the falklands we've not really had command above 1-2 regiments. There's not really been a huge need to train above battalions because with the current conflicts we face there's no reason to train at a higher level of deployed troops.
Yeasty George ouch. Lol
Well spoken and articulate.
Wow! Very well put by 1st LANCS
Guys quietly arguing over earl grey, PG tips and Tetley’s
Picard
Class act, Sir!
Wish they did more of this while I was in. Cross training with foreign allies, hell just units that you usually wouldn't work with, is extremely beneficial for combat operations
this is enlightening & great perspective. Our lifetime mates in the British military have been our allies since the 2nd WW. This grew ever stronger w/ the advent of Fall 2001 & subsequent missions to Afghanistan and Iraq but - imho- the natural comraderie has been there , dormant , for longer that that ; considering we Americans are basically descendents of the same people they are . We just split from the monarchy & had a ' little tiff' about it back in the late 1700s /early 1800s , is all.
Thanks for the Brits and the continued professionalism & sharp mental accuity vthey bring to our coexistence militarily excersizes. Huzzah!
February at Fort Polk is not nearly as much fun as May through September when I was there.
I worked with the Brits in Basra and I agree with him their is hurdles to overcome with different comms and s.o.p.'s but their infantry js just as good as ours and on a personal level they're cool as hell. Some of my best experiences were working wih those guys.
Love the Brits. Outstanding soldiers.
We had fun with them at JRTC. Always fun to have foreign units come down and train with. -1/509 A-Co.
Wait, Able Co...how well did you know the PLs because I will loose my mind if we have a mutual pal
My Corps and the Royal Marines together make for the best times both in and out of the field. My brothers
Awesome!
Damn, wish I could have served and experienced this.
'Two countries divided by a common language."
Thank you UK for the Harrier, a bad ass jet, thank you for your tactics, we use them and integrate them into our patrolling ttps, thanks for helping with the F35 .
The JRTC was at Ft. Chaffee ARK in the 80s when I was there.
We had a British Infantry Company attached to us in 1998 at JRTC. The biggest barrier on a soldier level was military jargon and slang. Other than that they were great!
There is a reason all international airline pilots speak English. It makes sense to train together with our allies to determine what needs to be done to make sure combat effectiveness works.
Get one of the lads on!
Brits, are always so polite, gotta love these guys! Exercise Rattlesnake is done in the same area as Tigerland, a reenactment base outside of Ft. Polk, last used for the Vietnam conflict. I've never been there, but I wanted to go when I was in, just to check the place out. Ft. Polk from what I hear, is not a friendly area either.
That is my old unit! OPFOR!
mmm no
Glad we are allies
Trust me, February is a good time to be there. June, July, and August, everyday is 35°C+ and 75%+ humidity......
I trained with the British back in the 70s... In Guacamayo Jungle in Belize... The queen own Highlanders,,, Royal Welch Fusiliers,,, the Scottish guards,,, the Gurka Regiment,,,, to name a few .
I’ve worked with the brits on a few occasions and everytime they are class.