Inside British Army's nerve centre supporting largest Nato exercise in decades

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024
  • Exercise Steadfast Defender is taking place across Europe with 16,000 British troops involved - but who keeps the operation running from a sustainment and signals perspective?
    The British Army's Theatre Enabling Group (TEG) is delivered by personnel from 104 Theatre Sustainment Brigade. It provides vital logistical support to the soldiers on exercise, ranging from rations and fuel, to communications and the securing of diplomatic passes.
    Forces News' James Wharton visited the TEG in Germany to find out more about their crucial role in Nato's largest exercise since the Cold War.
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  • @chrisdwyer4360
    @chrisdwyer4360 7 месяцев назад +17

    Brilliant video this one, great insight to what goes on behind the scenes, hats off to these guys

  • @robertwelsh6878
    @robertwelsh6878 7 месяцев назад +36

    Logistics isn’t a dirty word we couldn’t do without them makes me proud to be a veteran

    • @Crustymarine
      @Crustymarine 7 месяцев назад +1

      In the circus, everyone can't be the lion tamer.
      Paraphrasing T.E. Laurence

    • @robertwelsh6878
      @robertwelsh6878 7 месяцев назад

      @@Crustymarine If the Army didn’t have lions medals wouldn’t be won would they plus every man and woman I have worked and fought with in Afghanistan had the heart of a lion that’s the nature of the beast!

    • @TheGonzogibby
      @TheGonzogibby 7 месяцев назад

      The fact this post is edited suggests grammar is also a dirty word.
      Maybe even “Un-British.”

    • @robertwelsh6878
      @robertwelsh6878 7 месяцев назад

      @@TheGonzogibby I am British thank you and served my country for 13 years and got injured on Herrick 10 in 2009 have you served yourself?

    • @AlexCandlin
      @AlexCandlin 7 месяцев назад +2

      Crevice is a dirty word....but logistics isn't

  • @gadgetgus
    @gadgetgus 7 месяцев назад +27

    They clearly do essential work in their support role.
    🇳🇵🇬🇧
    Thanks for updating us 👍🏼

  • @t.h.o.r.
    @t.h.o.r. 7 месяцев назад

    OMG! those land Rovers are 1980's vintage! you can tell by the door handles and hinge design.

  • @WeeJockMcPlop
    @WeeJockMcPlop 7 месяцев назад +4

    Good to see the RLC and the TEG get some recognition but the Gurkhas are only 10% of it but get the most limelight.

  • @ClawsNGloves
    @ClawsNGloves 7 месяцев назад

    Great video thumbs up!

  • @frenzalrhomb6919
    @frenzalrhomb6919 7 месяцев назад +1

    "A whopping seven-hour drive" mate, I can leave home here in Sydney, Australia, and drive for seven hours in any direction except East (a bit hard to drive underwater!) and not even leave the State!!

  • @alanmcmillan6969
    @alanmcmillan6969 7 месяцев назад +8

    The British Army is nade from different components. All pull together. This works. It intregrates wherever they are are.

    • @TheJon2442
      @TheJon2442 7 месяцев назад

      On longer an army it's under 100k so defined as a defensive force!!!!

    • @alanmcmillan6969
      @alanmcmillan6969 7 месяцев назад

      @@TheJon2442 it is The British Army.

    • @TheJon2442
      @TheJon2442 7 месяцев назад

      @@alanmcmillan6969 fully aware of the numbers. And how many are available to deploy to an actual combat zone... Less than 50k... Too many sick, lame and lazy etc!

  • @chris-C8
    @chris-C8 7 месяцев назад +1

    I really miss the old documentary-type films this channel used to produce. It's such a shame that it's all just short videos now.

  • @TheJon2442
    @TheJon2442 7 месяцев назад +2

    Oh I i don't know, but I i was there for lionheart, crusader, certain shield and a few more. Before we had instant comms and ass covering exercises!

  • @iansmith4244
    @iansmith4244 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Gurkhas for your hard work and commitment!

  • @johnallen7807
    @johnallen7807 7 месяцев назад +7

    A tiny exercise, I remember Lionheart and Crusader, more troops took part than there are now left in the entire British Army!

    • @Swatmat
      @Swatmat 7 месяцев назад +3

      cheers dits

    • @Chubby_T0511
      @Chubby_T0511 7 месяцев назад +1

      Cool story. Is there a shorter version?

    • @johnallen7807
      @johnallen7807 7 месяцев назад

      @@Chubby_T0511 Mud, freezing rain, cold food and 7 dead on a night drop?

    • @Swatmat
      @Swatmat 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@Chubby_T0511 he could just have said he liked the SLR

    • @Chubby_T0511
      @Chubby_T0511 7 месяцев назад +1

      @Swatmat don't give him ideas mate. Otherwise, we'll end up with post after post about how it's a real weapon that fires a real round, unlike the piffle 5.56 that the SA80 fires.

  • @johnwhitney2431
    @johnwhitney2431 7 месяцев назад +2

    You cannot mass like this on a modern battlefield, cheap weapons will always overwhelm defenses, the European countries have to fight in place, no giant reinforcement will be tenable, combat units will have to be trained and disbursed, Reforger style exercises wouldn’t work in the 1980s and certainly won’t work today

  • @glenarmy1
    @glenarmy1 7 месяцев назад +1

    “NO KID EVER GREW UP PLAYING SERVICE BATTALION!!!!” Hahahahaha

  • @richardsawyer5428
    @richardsawyer5428 7 месяцев назад

    I enjoy military history, World War 2 in particular. As a kid it was the shooty bang bang stuff. The older I get, the more I'm fascinated how you get a tin of rations to a soldier fighting in the Burmese jungle.

  • @garydonoghue4565
    @garydonoghue4565 7 месяцев назад +1

    Why doesn’t the military consult with civilian logistic companies.. companies that operate long distances all over Europe.. military is so out of date and not efficient

    • @Surv1ve_Thrive
      @Surv1ve_Thrive 7 месяцев назад

      Because in a war you can't rely on Amazon staff to bring you bullets and bully beef. They won't be there.
      Some peacetime logistics are outsourced. But there is a risk of becoming lazy and unskilled.

    • @roberttwardowski9711
      @roberttwardowski9711 7 месяцев назад

      You could be russian spies

    • @millennialtrucker6435
      @millennialtrucker6435 7 месяцев назад +1

      It does. There are also military units that do it in a military way. Most Civilian hauliers aren’t allowed to take a lot of the kit the military needs. They can move a lot of bulky stuff, ISO’s, vehicles, armour etc. but there’s a lot of kit civvies aren’t allowed to take.

    • @garydonoghue4565
      @garydonoghue4565 7 месяцев назад

      @@millennialtrucker6435 shut up

  • @TheMono25
    @TheMono25 7 месяцев назад

    Wen my dad was in RAF he took me to his work and introduce me to a Gurkha that was Station there on his tour I asked him if I could see his knife but he told me he would have to draw blood if he removed it from the sheath

    • @TheJon2442
      @TheJon2442 7 месяцев назад

      RAF regiment? Asking for a friend!

    • @TheMono25
      @TheMono25 7 месяцев назад

      @TheJon2442 Do you mean what my dad was 202 sq Safety and equipment ( he packed parachutes and life rafts Service nvgs And fit pilots helmets and flight gear and much much more ) Unfortunately.
      He died eight years ago from cancer That we believe are related to chemicals used when health and safety was not in play We are in a big tribunal battle With the raf at the minute

  • @johno1504
    @johno1504 7 месяцев назад +1

    RLC awesome ,

  • @dannybartlett4225
    @dannybartlett4225 7 месяцев назад +1

    was on steadfast defender its finished now, and we take it all with us nothing has come from these guys its delivered to home base and we take it all with us loool

    • @Surv1ve_Thrive
      @Surv1ve_Thrive 7 месяцев назад

      I guess they are looking at replen here. Replenishment. Sustainment. After you have been in position for a while and used your initial supplies.

  • @Surv1ve_Thrive
    @Surv1ve_Thrive 7 месяцев назад

    Former loggy. Looking at some photos, shouldn't we be training, more than ever, to break up the vehicles and supplies? Rather than cluster them? Be unpredictable. Avoid drones, long-range missiles & air assets. Maybe some pics were just photo opportunities.

    • @CastleHassall
      @CastleHassall 7 месяцев назад +1

      they've forgotten the basics . including how dumb it is to tell the potential enemies about organisational structure and placement of assets

    • @Surv1ve_Thrive
      @Surv1ve_Thrive 7 месяцев назад

      @CastleHassall yes the videos are odd aren't they? Give away alot of info. But I suppose the exercises are propaganda to show we are active, flexing our muscle etc. But sometimes the detail is a bit OTT. Catch 22. I hope our general staff are sharp, not on the golf course or planning the kitchen extension, or their politican career most the time. That can be our downfall.

  • @tonygriffin4075
    @tonygriffin4075 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nothing Compared to ex Lionheart and Crusader

    • @TheJon2442
      @TheJon2442 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes when the UK had an army. But at least everyone currently is fully woke and annual diversity indoctrination trained!

    • @josedorsaith5261
      @josedorsaith5261 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@TheJon2442
      They proudly discriminate against the native population of the UK

  • @kinwingwu6442
    @kinwingwu6442 7 месяцев назад +6

    🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇲🇺🇲🇩🇪🇩🇪🇳🇱🇨🇵🇵🇱

    • @ibrahina.k6103
      @ibrahina.k6103 7 месяцев назад

      🇺🇸+🇬🇧=🏳‍🌈

    • @mrsentencename7334
      @mrsentencename7334 7 месяцев назад

      @@ibrahina.k6103you think that but it’s not really the case 😂 they’re up for a fight believe me

  • @TheJon2442
    @TheJon2442 7 месяцев назад

    A 40 kva genni.... Not really enough to recharge a car ev!!!!

  • @CrazyTeacherNick
    @CrazyTeacherNick 7 месяцев назад +1

    OPS Sig!🤘

  • @nickthomas8400
    @nickthomas8400 7 месяцев назад

    still using landis - not much protection

    • @TheSussexpillbox
      @TheSussexpillbox 7 месяцев назад

      I am not sure what more protection you need driving in Germany or Poland?

  • @JosephStealin
    @JosephStealin 7 месяцев назад

    1:13 did he say arse hole?

  • @jscotty349
    @jscotty349 7 месяцев назад

    6:23 "These men and women"? - Show me one woman, let alone women, in your video

  • @sydclark5581
    @sydclark5581 7 месяцев назад +4

    Gurkhas doing logistics seemes a bit weird for me. Just had a wee look at this regiment, all drivers, cooks, petrol attendants etc.
    I'm sure they do an awesome job, it just seems a shame to have this proud and capable force doing just this.
    It's all a specialised division, etc. im just surprised 👍

    • @sydclark5581
      @sydclark5581 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​​​@@chad6080
      Ive posted the link so many times, but someone keeps removing my post (sorry).
      You'll have to look it up yourself, sorry.
      BTW To the admin team for this site. I'm a UK forces fan and a Gurkhas fan.
      I was surprised to see our proud Gurkhas doing/specialising in background logistics. Nothing more.
      I'm gonna unsub from the site now 👍

    • @imwelshjesus
      @imwelshjesus 7 месяцев назад

      The Brigade of Gurkhas includes infantry, engineering, signal, logistic, training and support units. What were they supposed to be doing, charging up mountains knives unsheathed or creeping around a jungle near Aldershot somewhere?

    • @sydclark5581
      @sydclark5581 7 месяцев назад

      @davidfiler7439
      I'm not knocking Gurkhas
      I'm not knocking Gurkhas
      I'm not knocking Gurkhas
      I'm just surprised they're specialists in things like Petroleum Operatives, etc

    • @ericcsn
      @ericcsn 7 месяцев назад +1

      They are fully able to defend themselves in event with attack on them

    • @Surv1ve_Thrive
      @Surv1ve_Thrive 7 месяцев назад

      All logistics people are (in theory) infantry trained first so it's not a 'waste'. It means you have key skills within the Regiment. Handling fuel (you mentioned it) can be complex and is crucial to effective combat. Plus they connect with the wider RLC network which (in theory) makes them more effective if things get ever more complex.

  • @musicsubicandcebu1774
    @musicsubicandcebu1774 7 месяцев назад

    Sad

  • @BIBIWCICC
    @BIBIWCICC 7 месяцев назад

    Land rovers? Still? 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂

    • @Surv1ve_Thrive
      @Surv1ve_Thrive 7 месяцев назад

      They get the job done. There will always be a need for something similar. Doesn't need to be for frontline use.

  • @drbilldixon4421
    @drbilldixon4421 7 месяцев назад +1

    Distracting muzac. Please stop adding it

  • @CastleHassall
    @CastleHassall 7 месяцев назад

    it is totally dumb how much info you give to the potential enemies

    • @Orbital_Inclination
      @Orbital_Inclination 4 месяца назад

      They only release info they're happy to release. Anything above official doesn't get mentioned.

  • @ArsonFire00
    @ArsonFire00 7 месяцев назад

    Why did the reporter feel the need to inhale Helium before making this report?

  • @captainbuggernut9565
    @captainbuggernut9565 7 месяцев назад +2

    Too much dependence on NATO.

  • @JosephStealin
    @JosephStealin 7 месяцев назад

    Illegal invasion 😂
    When has anyone been invaded legally 😂

    • @mrsentencename7334
      @mrsentencename7334 7 месяцев назад

      Exactly it’s all an illusion isn’t it

    • @JW-2023
      @JW-2023 7 месяцев назад

      @@mrsentencename7334 so, according to your comment here, D-Day was illegal?

    • @mrsentencename7334
      @mrsentencename7334 7 месяцев назад

      @@JW-2023 it doesn’t matter if it was or not. The Atlantic wall got smashed and I don’t think the NSDAP had an opportunity to bring it up in court

    • @Orbital_Inclination
      @Orbital_Inclination 4 месяца назад

      When the invasion met the requirements for military conflict set out under the Law of Armed Conflict

  • @keith8609
    @keith8609 7 месяцев назад

    Why give so much intel away Russia will be taking note. 🤔

    • @CastleHassall
      @CastleHassall 7 месяцев назад

      i agree it is crazy how much info this channel gives on structure and placement of assets

    • @josedorsaith5261
      @josedorsaith5261 7 месяцев назад

      Not that it matters when the military can't meet recruitment targets

    • @keith8609
      @keith8609 7 месяцев назад

      @@josedorsaith5261 it does matter actually

    • @JW-2023
      @JW-2023 7 месяцев назад +1

      What do you think has been given away that isn't already available on open source?

    • @keith8609
      @keith8609 7 месяцев назад

      @@JW-2023 this is open source is it not. ?

  • @nihilmiror6312
    @nihilmiror6312 7 месяцев назад +2

    But can you beat the Russians? 😉

    • @Surv1ve_Thrive
      @Surv1ve_Thrive 7 месяцев назад

      Fair question we should always be asking.

  • @__SKYNET__
    @__SKYNET__ 7 месяцев назад

    LMAO, they are practicing with their LGBT flags. Where is boris johnson in Ukraine? Why is he not fighting there?

  • @allecarlo
    @allecarlo 7 месяцев назад +1

    "British Army"..... 🤣🤣🤣