Training back then was alot more tense and tough than it is currently. You'd have to run miles with a heavy rucksack and gun, at 6 in the morning. Then you'd run in a river and do push-ups till you throw up, had to crawl to the toilet one time as my legs were sore. Times have changed dramatically now though, hard to believe I survived the war between C and P whom I will not specify for obvious reasons.
Very good brings back good memories
Great video, happy days.
The thumbnail shows a twin barrel 20mm Oerlikon type anti aircraft gun mount. I have never seen a two barreled version before.
What did that poor guy do to get landed with the GPMG AND the 77?
Where'd you get these photos from? They're incredible
Bring back some great momeries. A lot of of the video was the 27th recruit Pl in the 27th BATT 1989
+ANTHONY MOONEY Your memory is going. it was in 1988. :-)
Happy days in the glen drawing through rivers and even in the bar I the glen
Anyone got any photos on the artillery gun push in 79/80 charity push
Very good I would like to see passing outs 70s
Did my service with Aussie army 1970s
Ahh I made it, @ 1.55
M16's during the selection that led to the AUG?
www.rte.ie/archives/2017/0309/858464-weapons-testing-for-irish-army/ M16A1, SA80, G3, FAMAS, SG 550, Galil, FNC
Shouldv stayed with the m16
MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER!!!! If they let ME in they'd let ANYONE in. In the 70's anyway.
Bravo Zulu those Men
Training back then was alot more tense and tough than it is currently. You'd have to run miles with a heavy rucksack and gun, at 6 in the morning. Then you'd run in a river and do push-ups till you throw up, had to crawl to the toilet one time as my legs were sore. Times have changed dramatically now though, hard to believe I survived the war between C and P whom I will not specify for obvious reasons.
i spent 26 years in the f.c.a. tried every thing to get in to the army ,what was the war between c and p
I'm not Irish, (except by descent) so just asking, is the current training less tough and difficult than in previous years?
Can't tell you that. You could be a Spy!