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  • @sarahreid48
    @sarahreid48 5 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    My Brother served in Northern Ireland. He trained at Sandhurst & trained soldiers in Germany. He passed away at 51yrs from Stomach Cancer - we love and miss him. He loved his time at Sandhurst. RIP Brother.

    • @ledge1984
      @ledge1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sorry for your loss 😔

    • @AlexNyeFit
      @AlexNyeFit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What regiment? Sorry for your loss

    • @FAngus-ly8lk
      @FAngus-ly8lk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      51 is tragically young. Deepest condolences to you and your family.

    • @paulgrahamedwardspencer8137
      @paulgrahamedwardspencer8137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My condolences Sarah

    • @adarter2422
      @adarter2422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My condolence to you sarah.

  • @Jonathan-tz7ss
    @Jonathan-tz7ss 6 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    - New pictures mr stewart, Are they your sisters?
    - Yes colour sergeant
    - Are they gonna come to the pass off weekend?
    - Yes colour sergeant
    - Good.

    • @Warlock786
      @Warlock786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lolol

    • @KenpoSlice
      @KenpoSlice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Picture of my future wife in a bikini saved my ass during inspection at basic. Colonel took one at the picture inside my locker look and moved on

    • @wilfredosoto2722
      @wilfredosoto2722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      In the US Army we have a little tip for new trainees going through Basic Combat Training; NEVER introduce your girlfriend or females in your family to the Drill Sergeants! Hahahahaha!

    • @davidirving-james1043
      @davidirving-james1043 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Q

    • @duncanstewart4465
      @duncanstewart4465 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time stamp?

  • @deplorabled1695
    @deplorabled1695 5 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    What they don't focus on here is the 95% of the course who are doing well, with professionalism and dedication. People getting around the tasks in a soldierly manner doesn't make good TV. It's why they focus on the blowhards, the wide boys, the weaklings, and the controversial ones.

    • @EthanThomson
      @EthanThomson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      even then, the ones they do focus on are actually decent people who fuck up here and there. apparently the person who made this had a thing for the "upper class" so specifically wanted to make them look bad

    • @jimhoffman4766
      @jimhoffman4766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@EthanThomson well, its always funny watching some upper class pussys get stomped out in basic training.

    • @cambs0181
      @cambs0181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your only as strong as the weakest man in your team.

    • @nacholibre1962
      @nacholibre1962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jimhoffman4766 Nobber. Those "upper class pussys" as you call them will have more responsibilty than you could shake a stick at once they get to their units. This is simply a weeding out and preparation process. They all deserve a good crack at it, but the chaff also needs to get quickly sifted from the wheat, hence the beastings.

    • @minty448
      @minty448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where would we be without good old working class resentment.!

  • @resulavsardesigns
    @resulavsardesigns 9 ปีที่แล้ว +590

    best qoute: "Stop coughing, die in silence"
    cracked me up

    • @louisdowle8051
      @louisdowle8051 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      My grandad (ex-army) once said that to me I was 9

    • @lynxyt_194
      @lynxyt_194 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Resul Avşar Every primary/secondary school teacher in England always say that so I wasn’t that funny to me

    • @jaydenhunter648
      @jaydenhunter648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One of my teachers said something similar "if your going to die, die quietly"

    • @sebby324
      @sebby324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My teachers say that

    • @walboyfredo6025
      @walboyfredo6025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There were stories during the Vietnam war of Injured Soilders "killed" by their own soldiers so that the enemy troops wouldn't be able hear the injury based screams/ groans of these soldiers, thus giving away their position.

  • @neil5568
    @neil5568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    That bloke Thompson seems a real hero. Working class, labouring, electrician great. I hope he did really well. The Army and Nation need lots more like him.

    • @22epicman
      @22epicman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He Got held at rank (not ideal)

    • @cjtdup5395
      @cjtdup5395 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@22epicman He’s the OC B Coy 3 Para now though… seems he did something right surely?

    • @aldothewarrior
      @aldothewarrior 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Met OCdt (now Major) Thompson. Gen good guy, head on his shoulders and what you see in the documentary here is just the start of how he'd go onto become

    • @jochant1845
      @jochant1845 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thompson , my favourite character from the start , down to earth , hard working and gave it his best ….. my Son is just starting his two years at Sandhurst as an Instructor , he was OCDt Chant in 2017 now a Captain … the Sandhurst experience is the best experience any young Man would be privileged to go through … just see the bigger picture and understand that all the shouting and being pushed early on moulds you into the highest calibre of human being on this planet … its an honour to be trained there . Enjoy every minute and know it us shaping you for a very bright future career

  • @SgtSayWhat
    @SgtSayWhat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +696

    "I'm not going to change who I am to fit in." I don't think you quite get the army mate...

    • @zoltancsikos5604
      @zoltancsikos5604 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Fraser Hughes It depends. Some people may not require change. Some might have to change entirely.

    • @markhassan6203
      @markhassan6203 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Zoltan Csikos If someone is not fitting in, I would suggest that they do need to change.

    • @johnsim6976
      @johnsim6976 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Clr Sgt. We'll see about that Susan!

    • @ryanthompson525
      @ryanthompson525 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      sort of... you have to conform to rules and regulations. but individuality is encouraged. They want Officers with personalities and lives not robots. But yes there is a huge change of person, usually this change is a better person.

    • @nightonthetiles6923
      @nightonthetiles6923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zoltan Csikos everyone changes..into a man usually

  • @leecount8421
    @leecount8421 7 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Ah colour vezza now Sgt major vezza was in my regiment believe me folks he is feared and revered, awesome soldier.

    • @toddmiller5656
      @toddmiller5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So if itv were to bring back 'Bad Lads Army', they could cast the Sergeant Major as the provo?

    • @aldothewarrior
      @aldothewarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a proper good guy. Didnt he move on to become RQMS?

    • @paralogregt
      @paralogregt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Still has a shit beret.

  • @yessir4149
    @yessir4149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    no one:
    cadet: i shot a pigeon with an air rifle

  • @Mishima505
    @Mishima505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    2:12 Join the British Army. Guns provided, please bring own ironing board.

    • @dave90mckeague
      @dave90mckeague 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You can use the provided ironing boards but they're awful.

    • @jamesmurphy7442
      @jamesmurphy7442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dave90mckeague never ever have I seen a provide ironing board!🇬🇧

    • @dave90mckeague
      @dave90mckeague 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesmurphy7442 I see them everywhere.

    • @him050
      @him050 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You should see the list of the things you're required to bring. I mean you even have to bring your own head torch.

  • @Cumbriahandyman
    @Cumbriahandyman 9 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Did 12 years for Q & C and saw a lot of young officers (Rupert's) join the regiment 99% of them were good officers, well trained and always willing to call on the experience of us senior NCOs in their first years. Only ever came across two who were below standard and they were soon moved on.
    Sandhurst does a damned good job.

    • @lastpostbugler
      @lastpostbugler 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Handyjack
      We were sent two ruperts on op Banner. One was a L.E.O. & a brilliant guy. wx CSM . The other was like a little apple........( One pin & Green) & nearly got several of his brick slotted several times but for decent S.N.C.O.s ( The mill)

    • @FIFAN34ds
      @FIFAN34ds 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Handyjack a

  • @wingnut834
    @wingnut834 9 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Colour sergeant vezza was a section commander at ATR Bassingbourn in 2005 for Blenheim platoon Marlborough company and was back then corporal vezza . Believe me when i say this , he is a thousand times worse than this film shows . I will always respect that man as long as i live for what he taught me in a very fast and difficult 17 weeks . he was a cheshire back then also but i think they where amalgamated . Fantastic guy and a fantastic soldier

    • @wd5585
      @wd5585 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Puffin Im sorry to hear that.

    • @hf1233
      @hf1233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      W D fuck off

    • @hf1233
      @hf1233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      W D dont be a childish little fuck

    • @tbrowniscool
      @tbrowniscool 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was in Somme Platoon 2003 Bassingbourne. It was the start of January and -11 sometimes. I will never forget it.

    • @hopehope1556
      @hopehope1556 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      wingnut834
      So you learned how to die in battle you thug

  • @klanny22
    @klanny22 10 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    45:39, phone falls off, computer turns on, papers move, desk shakes. He's angry

    • @leeboi222
      @leeboi222 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Why was the girl standing in such a weird posture? wtf was that

    • @katongotaylor1372
      @katongotaylor1372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      can't wait British army next year

    • @katongotaylor1372
      @katongotaylor1372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perky Bellsprout she was supposed to stand at attention but failed lol 😂😂

    • @joelharris1335
      @joelharris1335 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He has every right to be angry. Eldrige has not put enough effort into training and she is meant to set an example for a future platoon of soldiers. And giving an incorrect reason for being in the office is what made him snap.

    • @Cherubrmy
      @Cherubrmy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@joelharris1335 It wasnt a incorrect reason. She wasn't sure what she had fucked up, and revealed she had done something that the training team had not known she'd done - i.e fall asleep on stag, a far more serious issue.

  • @kaim268
    @kaim268 9 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    "you gonna be sick again?" " no" * throws up again*

    • @goose300183
      @goose300183 8 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      You've trailed it all up my CORRIDOR!

    • @chadchaddingson4675
      @chadchaddingson4675 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Were they just downing water?

    • @cb1662
      @cb1662 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      To toughen their stomach lining to not need to eat as often

    • @colinobrien3663
      @colinobrien3663 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      A-
      As-a---aaa-

    • @sctanker
      @sctanker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Forced hydration to prevent heat casualties.

  • @L4WNY..
    @L4WNY.. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "You going to be sick?"
    "No"
    "You sure?"
    "Yes"
    🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

  • @mckenzimiller4282
    @mckenzimiller4282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +385

    The fact the one girl joined the military just to be better at politics 😂

    • @James-dq7oi
      @James-dq7oi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      *commie

    • @jeremysmith54565
      @jeremysmith54565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Is what is referred to as a fucking nonce of the highest order

    • @59jalex
      @59jalex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      This was from 6 years ago. Wonder if she's now on the staff making massive cuts to the military?

    • @HxrrietJessicx
      @HxrrietJessicx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@59jalex my thoughts exactly...

    • @snipper1ie
      @snipper1ie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@59jalex Probably a lot better than your powers of observation. They were inducted in September 2010.

  • @jonnyrocket3659
    @jonnyrocket3659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    great to see the (dare I say it working class) NCOs, some of whom are not much older than the officer cadets, putting them through their paces... a system that teaches discipline and has worked well for 200 years

    • @jefff4281
      @jefff4281 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wouldn't say working class I'd say a lot of them were of a privelleged upbringing but it doesn't say their class. I'm interested to see how myself will fit in coming from a poor back ground been in prison few times and been a decorator my working life so far. Looking forward to starting this chapter of my life soon will be a learning curve

    • @PaddyInf
      @PaddyInf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The instructors are CSgts or SSgts. They don't have any privileged background. They started as Privates and have achieved the rank through years of service. That is why they are chosen as instructors at the chap factory - they are some of the best and most experienced SNCOs in the Army. Of course there are Commissioned Officers, however the day to day stuff is run by the CSgts in the same way Cpls do it at the Army Training Regiments or ITC.

  • @gajacome1
    @gajacome1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    This is a great gentlemen's course I wish my basic and officer training was like this. Now I know why the British military is filled with professionals

    • @fredb2858
      @fredb2858 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      gajacome1 Are you American?

    • @TheLifeOfDan1
      @TheLifeOfDan1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where you from bud?

    • @gajacome1
      @gajacome1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fred B sorry just saw this question I am an American and have 19 years in the army. Half my career was enlisted and then became and officer in the military police Corp.

    • @toddmiller5656
      @toddmiller5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@gajacome1 I think the problem is that in the US forces we don't expect our officers to be gentlemen(or proper ladies as the case may be). During my time in the service I had commanders who were far from being gentlemen. Adding a piece of the Sandhurst curriculum to US training would work wonders.

    • @jameswilliam2708
      @jameswilliam2708 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm wouldn’t say it’s ‘filled’. Got as many bad eggs as any other 1st world army

  • @rockstarJDP
    @rockstarJDP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He was showing initiative. Like Sgt said, it's only water, he was being efficient by getting a headstart on mopping the floors. Officer material right there!

  • @finnmacnamara4547
    @finnmacnamara4547 10 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The Scottish one, Stewart had to re-do the whole course and spent nearly 3 years at Sandhurst

    • @finnmacnamara4547
      @finnmacnamara4547 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ended up in my company in the Mercian Regiment.

    • @finnmacnamara4547
      @finnmacnamara4547 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      No he was alright, moved on now

    • @camofrog44
      @camofrog44 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's Scottish? Sounds Northern Irish to me :|

    • @crazedmp
      @crazedmp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He had the Scottish flag upon his wall for a 5 second clip.

    • @weirjzw946
      @weirjzw946 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      was that coz he whipped it out to the colour sergeant?

  • @tobywan12
    @tobywan12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    that girl cried twice for being told off..... I would'nt want her leading me on a battlefield. She start crying again as soon as the going got tough..

    • @jaycartwright1308
      @jaycartwright1308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And on top of that she has a photo with thatcher

    • @stewartgrindlay9760
      @stewartgrindlay9760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      By her own admittance she joined to “learn politics more”.
      Crazy

    • @him050
      @him050 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Find me a single armed forces training documentary, be it basic training or officer training, where the girls don't immediately breakdown into tears as soon as the going gets tough.

    • @MarlboroughBlenheim1
      @MarlboroughBlenheim1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      She was in training - not the finished article

    • @MarlboroughBlenheim1
      @MarlboroughBlenheim1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Women don’t lead on a battlefield anyway

  • @shaunmcnally3064
    @shaunmcnally3064 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Thompson is a right good lad. Every day bloke. Someone you’d love to serve under. Grafter who clearly didn’t have his opportunities just handed to him on a plate

    • @paganphil100
      @paganphil100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shaun McNally: Agreed.....I saw him in another video about Sandhurst. He qualifies and joins the Paras.

    • @James-dq7oi
      @James-dq7oi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly he's the kind of guy who I hope gets the best of life

  • @TheCerebralDude
    @TheCerebralDude 6 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Gotta love the Brits lol the accent, the phrases, the sense of humor. Just good people

    • @ronpeel1878
      @ronpeel1878 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Don' know where you are from, Eric, but thanks.

    • @Talisman09
      @Talisman09 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg the uploader deleted my comment because I was speaking truth about stupid nationalistic dipshits. You don't get to take pride from where you're born/live, you stupid fuck. Grow up

    • @mattdavenport7596
      @mattdavenport7596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      taliwakka27 I think your the one who needs to grow up.

    • @Talisman09
      @Talisman09 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattdavenport7596 because I'm not prejudiced? please stop talking you dimwit

    • @mattdavenport7596
      @mattdavenport7596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      taliwakka27 no because your telling people to ‘grow up’ whilst calling people random names, very ‘grown up’ of you.

  • @thomasboylett4413
    @thomasboylett4413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Went to the passing out parade today for my brother turning into an commander officer. 3 years ago he was working in McDonald's with 2 gcses. Proud is an understatement.

    • @raixbox360
      @raixbox360 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      how did he become officer with just 2 GCSE ? to be an officer in the UK army one needs a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths and Science

    • @Pius-XI
      @Pius-XI 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why do you need A levels to shoot a gun and march ?

    • @raixbox360
      @raixbox360 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Pius-XI There are Officer and non-officer soldier(regular soldier) in the British or any army in the world.
      The guy called "Thomas Boylett" said his brother joined as an Officer in the British Army with mediocre GCSE grades.
      For a regular soldier, you don't need A levels however you just need to have a minimum of 2-3 GCSE in English, Maths and maybe Science depending on the job role with all Grade C/4 or above.
      In the UK GCSE grades below C/4 is considered a Fail.
      If a person can't read or write how can he/she read and follow mission plans and description in the mission briefing? A soldier needs to be able to read and write and follow commands. Not just shoot a gun!

    • @JB-qr2jq
      @JB-qr2jq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Connor Levers utter nonsense. You need 5 GCSEs.

    • @shrimpy8188
      @shrimpy8188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Went to the passing out parade today for my dad turning into captain general officer. A month ago he was in prison with only a 25 metre swimming certificate. Proud is an understatement. He's pushing 80.

  • @phil-zz5hk
    @phil-zz5hk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    i was lucky when i was serving with welsh guards . we had some great ruperts . prg williams , charlie guthrie . they where ruperts that would lead you into battle , not stand back . probably most respected today is Lt Col Rupert Thornloe , who gave his life for the regiment . rip sir .

  • @gooner72
    @gooner72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "If they want the lads to follow them, believe in them and respect them, they should never ask them to do something that they can't or won't do themselves".
    Best quote I've ever heard from an NCO when talking about new platoon commanders.

  • @superwakee
    @superwakee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    got 2 friends studied there in 1983 ... every year Royal Military College of Malaysia will send cadets to Sandhurst as it is our tradition. Bravo to SUO Najid and JUO Ahmad Farid.

  • @garyandrewranford
    @garyandrewranford ปีที่แล้ว +4

    55:19 What an amazing statement to make, likely through his understanding and it's application...
    "Going home you have to face your family and friends... If you stay, you have to face yourself"

  • @raimesey
    @raimesey 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Just seen one of my old troop commanders haha 7:54 3rd in from the right. Nice bloke, Taliban nearly got him which wasn't so nice

  • @ghostalpha2886
    @ghostalpha2886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    42:13 Even in the ambulance you can still hear Colour Sarnt Vezza laying into the cadets for not looking after kit.

  • @clarissamcpigeon7857
    @clarissamcpigeon7857 8 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    LOL @ 45 minutes, he hits the desk so hard his computer wakes up and the phone comes off the hook.

    • @goose300183
      @goose300183 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      She was so gutted that she let slip about the sleeping. I suppose the lesson here is to never second-guess your superiors.

    • @BARUCHIAN99
      @BARUCHIAN99 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +goose183 if I was eldridge, I wouldn't mention that she was sleeping while on duty but should have said she don't know why she was summoned to the Colour SGT

    • @goose300183
      @goose300183 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      exactly mate

    • @TopHatHat
      @TopHatHat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also his computer turned on because his mouse moved due to the force.
      UNACCEPTABLE!!!!

    • @tidefanyankee2428
      @tidefanyankee2428 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Never......ever....Ever.....EVER volunteer information when you've been summoned......EVER.....
      Repeat after me:
      "I don't recall"
      "I have no clear independent recollection of that"
      Always let them speak first and tell you.......

  • @staticcentrehalf7166
    @staticcentrehalf7166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've had several ex armed forces folks work for me and to a man they've been top drawer. I just wish I'd had what it takes to serve. But to those in this film and those commenting who did I thank and revere you.

  • @gerrydonlon959
    @gerrydonlon959 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    SMITH, I didn't see you at camouflage training today? Thank you Sir !

  • @toddmiller5656
    @toddmiller5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Sir? Sir? Terribly sorry but I cut my finger."
    " 'ow th' bloody 'ell did ya do 'at?"

  • @matschutsch
    @matschutsch 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice :) Lloyd George is in this documentation...few years later, and he was the subaltern of the Escort in Trooping the Colour 2013 :D

  • @davidrobinson7062
    @davidrobinson7062 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Mister Batty if you quit now..You WILL ALWAYS.. Its better to go down swinging then just walking!

  • @nightonthetiles6923
    @nightonthetiles6923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    2 days and he wants out? Pretty pathetic really... Did he think it was like uni? Lol

    • @toddmiller5656
      @toddmiller5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That might be the problem. This guy probably thought that Sandhurst was going to be a frat party. It's the military, dude! It's supposed to be disciplined!

    • @davidhumphreys7035
      @davidhumphreys7035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Seeing as he stayed on I'd say it was more likely homesickness played a part.

    • @EthanThomson
      @EthanThomson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      shock of capture. army paints this picture of it being great, you get to training and it all hits you at 100mph. culture shock more than anything

    • @nightonthetiles6923
      @nightonthetiles6923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidhumphreys7035 of like to think any one wanting to be a leader of men and a ranked officer would be able to overcome a little homesickness lol

    • @nightonthetiles6923
      @nightonthetiles6923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EthanThomson if you are expecting anything less. You are kidding yourself and not the army lying to you, maybe stay at home with mummy

  • @MrHowardMoon
    @MrHowardMoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "That is something you'd expect off a Private Soldier" and all the working class lads laugh :D lol

  • @Signals927
    @Signals927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an ex National Serviceman we didn't have a choice but to do 2 years like it or not. Did I dislike it no, after the basic training was over and then I went to trade training it started to get easier. No regrets when I look back and I believe it did a lot of good for 18 year olds at that time. Some of our lad's were offered the chance to go to Sandhurst for officer training but you had to be someone special.

  • @TheFrozenSharingan1
    @TheFrozenSharingan1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Better accommodation than Grantham or Pirbright. Its like the fucking Premiere Inn!

  • @SuperSuperswan
    @SuperSuperswan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A more gentle approach to soldiering compared to basic recruits, they actually treat these people with respect.

  • @gilesglasspoole2605
    @gilesglasspoole2605 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Why was that Scottish guy so cocky? You’ve proved nothing, been there the same time as everyone else. So annoying how he thought he was better than everyone

    • @naomiemurphy9882
      @naomiemurphy9882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Typical narcissistic personality.
      TWOT

    • @1970swimmer
      @1970swimmer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’d make a great navy officer. I’ve instructed on a few officer training courses over the years and Navy officers are a bit of an odd breed.

  • @silenusut
    @silenusut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Quite enjoying this, only to be iambushed - “After Sandhurst, and a few years in the military, I’d like to be made of the stuff that a good politician would be.” Oh, dear lord. On the other hand, near the finish, a chap said “We’re as strong as the weakest.” And, oy! Part 2 is blocked: - in my office who/s ever responsible, now!

  • @empire-classfirenationbatt2691
    @empire-classfirenationbatt2691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The Brits have in my opinion some of the best uniforms and military traditions ever. Their officer standards are crazy and I respect them to the utmost and they've got some really pretty female officers I have to say haha.

  • @MagnificentFiend
    @MagnificentFiend 10 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    'My appendage'.

    • @johnvonhorn2942
      @johnvonhorn2942 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, your "member", your "gland", "How's your father?"

  • @gilesjohnston2876
    @gilesjohnston2876 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    52:37 decide on if you want to be seen or camouflage, not both 😂

  • @richardpaxman8519
    @richardpaxman8519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My favourite quote from Sandhurst originated on the New College parade ground during drill instruction, where an officer cadet, having done something wrong, got yelled at by the sergeant-major, who poked the OC in the chest with his pace-stick and yelled "There's a piece of shit on the end of my pace-stick!" To which the officer cadet (unwisely) replied "Not on this end sergeant-major!"

    • @jamesmurphy7442
      @jamesmurphy7442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is gold!🇬🇧

    • @Jeffybonbon
      @Jeffybonbon ปีที่แล้ว

      old ones are the best ones

    • @chloeew4627
      @chloeew4627 ปีที่แล้ว

      So polite, excellent candidate.😅

    • @randycarruth5908
      @randycarruth5908 ปีที่แล้ว

      He had wit, I'll give him that.

    • @him050
      @him050 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah yes, the good old response to, "what's this piece of shit at the end of my stick?" "Which end sir?!"

  • @LadyGigglesnort
    @LadyGigglesnort 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    “Made of the stuff of a good politician!” Oh dear.

    • @jefff4281
      @jefff4281 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Made me laugh she needs to go spend some time in an hmp or just be a criminal in a suit😂

    • @graytoby1
      @graytoby1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ahh the noble British politician a noble honourable occupation right up there alongside eastate agents, bankers, and pedophiles

  • @breebw
    @breebw 8 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    5:23 "I'd like to be made of the stuff a good politician would be"?
    So no ethics, spine bent like a corkscrew, and zero empathy to the lower ranks. ok.

    • @clarissamcpigeon7857
      @clarissamcpigeon7857 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's what I'm thinking. She wants to make a career out of habitually lying, backtracking, and bludging expenses. Sorted.

    • @empire-classfirenationbatt2691
      @empire-classfirenationbatt2691 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah haha very interesting thing to want to be like

    • @James-dq7oi
      @James-dq7oi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly I want to go to sandhurst and I like arguing politics but I could never be a politician the never-ending arguing corruption disregard for normal people no one listening i could never hack it

    • @EthanThomson
      @EthanThomson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@James-dq7oi so dont be like that and change things. be the politician we need and not the one we have

  • @ghostalpha2886
    @ghostalpha2886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Chapman "I can't stop the bleeding"
    *CSgt Vezza stops the bleeding by chucking water on the cut* XD

    • @EthanThomson
      @EthanThomson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      he's a CSgt, its holy water

  • @TopHatHat
    @TopHatHat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man that shoe shine is beautiful, if only my shoes would shine up like those...

  • @zed4225
    @zed4225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was awesome, hardcore, just a taste of what to expect. More shows like this would be great, so inspirational for youngsters. These are real men, with integrity, brothhers in arms, for life

  • @petermiller9834
    @petermiller9834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i have learned that editors with british content on the military, can be really meta. like wow.

  • @omrai2024
    @omrai2024 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is British Army. One of the best in the world.

    • @James-dq7oi
      @James-dq7oi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The one and of are unnecessary

    • @Pius-XI
      @Pius-XI 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They like to think they're the best 😂

    • @randomnameindeed
      @randomnameindeed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They can't possibly be the best as long as they have women around.

    • @OakApplegardens
      @OakApplegardens 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This isn't exactly Bad Lads army. Waiting for the beastings to begin.

    • @jamesmurphy7442
      @jamesmurphy7442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the best, au contraire my friend, it is the best!🇬🇧

  • @absoleet
    @absoleet 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    45:23 bangs table, computer wakes up displaying porn website.... That didn't happen but it would've funny if it did.

    • @airindiana
      @airindiana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absoleet that would be class!

    • @OakApplegardens
      @OakApplegardens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only because he had just logged off Pornhub. Lol

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂would be too good to be true

  • @iansoutryer3189
    @iansoutryer3189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I usually dip my cloth into a can of Kiwi when bulling boots. But I have never seen anyone smearing his Kiwi polish on his trousers first: 34:00

    • @cenexes12
      @cenexes12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would remove the polishing oil's that actually shine the boots

    • @daverm42
      @daverm42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I noticed this. It filled me with rage.

    • @MotherBear30
      @MotherBear30 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i'v never served due to health but was a cadet for many years and even that made me sick and fuming. The kiwi polish has a tin a frickin lid. Makes mes so angry

  • @johnpetermalcolm
    @johnpetermalcolm 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    23:27
    All surfaces of a boot that do not come into contact with the ground, must be polished.
    Mister Rupert, I urge you to comply with this mandate and polish those insteps ASAP.

  • @mikeweckenmann7499
    @mikeweckenmann7499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They keep Britain proud and tidy 👍🏻

  • @euanmaccarthy4617
    @euanmaccarthy4617 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My brother fought and died as a light cavalry crewman, and said that one of the women in his company cried because she cracked her nail and it was "bleeding" while they were on patrol in Somalia

    • @geordielassie1
      @geordielassie1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      warp warptarp omfg really?

    • @euanmaccarthy4617
      @euanmaccarthy4617 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      geordielassie1 Apparently so she was pretty whiny about it.

    • @bobafett3712
      @bobafett3712 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Roblox Is Not Dead Your brother is a hero

    • @davidbumhole3448
      @davidbumhole3448 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      When was the british army in somalia?

  • @gamerking5282
    @gamerking5282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ms. Eldridge cracked on to the end of the course well done !

  • @jimmyjohnson7027
    @jimmyjohnson7027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember seeing this at the time it was broadcast. It would be interesting to know if any of the OCdts are still serving.

  • @kevanwitt55
    @kevanwitt55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The heroes every-one thank-you for keeping us safe.Kev,

  • @markwilson9100
    @markwilson9100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just noticed then they were drawing weapons from the armoury, not one checked his weapon before moving off. I found this surprising, while I was in the RAF and we were drawing a weapon out, exercise or range firing, we had to check that the weapon was empty and therefore safe. Just because the armourers had handed it to you didn't mean it was safe, you had to make sure it was for your safety and the safety of those around you.

    • @24327355
      @24327355 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct....prove the weapon.

  • @bl4ck0ut22
    @bl4ck0ut22 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I sense a lot of keyboard commando's in these comments. As a "Yank" who served with some of you crazy Brits, you're all not that bad. We talk shit but brothers in arms all the same. Leave the butthurt at home all you whiney little snots in the comments.

    • @Sam-NFF
      @Sam-NFF 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree brother

    • @mayscough72
      @mayscough72 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well said pal

    • @mrmigwig
      @mrmigwig 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Respect to thay

    • @thenorseman8964
      @thenorseman8964 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Being tough and being a cowardly little bully are two different things. Too bad you're not the former though apparently you think you are.

    • @TheDronne
      @TheDronne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Placebo_Jones Long live The Commonwealth!!

  • @mugenwoe215k3
    @mugenwoe215k3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AYE YOU'RE MAKING A TRAIL OF IT DOWN MY CORRIDOR!!!!!!!

  • @oVerLordXeRoX
    @oVerLordXeRoX 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wheres the second part?

  • @johnhearn5043
    @johnhearn5043 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To me the barracks look nice
    and comfortable. back in
    1968 you got a metal locker
    and bed.

    • @cityboy9301
      @cityboy9301 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Hearn luxury..... We used to dream of having metal locker and a bed...

  • @aldothewarrior
    @aldothewarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've met soldiers who served under Eldridge as well as Eldridge herself. Not one of them thought she was a good officer - more so an opinionated stuck up girl with no clue on how to work with people, just wanted to be the boss. Meeting her proved them completely right!

    • @thebronzetoo
      @thebronzetoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like most Officers...

    • @dba1222
      @dba1222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This comment is as good as worthless given the lack of a source

    • @aldothewarrior
      @aldothewarrior 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dba1222 meeting someone in person in the same professional capacity doesnt qualify as source material? What "source" would you define as acceptable?

    • @dba1222
      @dba1222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aldothewarrior sorry dude. I was unecessarily rude to you. My point is this: saying what you've said is a fairly serious accusation, how can we know a) you are who you say you are or b) what you're describing happened?

    • @aldothewarrior
      @aldothewarrior 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've had many female superiors. Some good. Some bad. Some neutral. I can say the exact same in respect of male superiors (whether they're fellow NCOs in my chain of command (I was a Cpl in the Army) or if they're officers. You get good ones and bad ones regardless of gender. Eldridge is one of the bad ones with very little integrity, certainly lacks in selfless commitment and displayed little moral fibre with keeping her own interests separate to the interests of those in her command. I've just no respect for her and I can't think of any decent NCO who feels different

  • @lifearoundthekoipond2283
    @lifearoundthekoipond2283 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My son got his comicton in 2011 it was the proudest day off my life.

  • @openmusic3904
    @openmusic3904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best moment of the episode? 45:35
    I genuinely wet myself at the seething rage displayed with that hammering of the desk. I think that hand slam must have caused an earthquake somewhere. Don't mess with the Welsh. Once their rage switch flips they take no prisoners. Must have been the shock of Madame Eldrige's life.

    • @OakApplegardens
      @OakApplegardens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a shame screensaver didn't go off and there was a Porn website on his computer. Oh well.

    • @chrisdawson6156
      @chrisdawson6156 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the camera man jumped when the soldier banged his fist on the desk

  • @leeboi222
    @leeboi222 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the guy that threw up after drinking a bit of water decided he wanted to quit a day later lolol

  • @jamesmurdoch9805
    @jamesmurdoch9805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Much older cadets than in my day - more regional accents... basically the same though.

  • @ianhopcraft9894
    @ianhopcraft9894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    watching this made me want to start smoking again. Why?

  • @vermontvermont9292
    @vermontvermont9292 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all that DPM and kit. It's a Shane everyone is switching to a version of multicam. I miss m81 here in the US.

  • @sitdownshutup8813
    @sitdownshutup8813 9 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I know hate is a strong/harsh word but I hate Eldridge with a passion!

    • @MattSkibz
      @MattSkibz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +Nigel Farage She's a bit lost

    • @sitdownshutup8813
      @sitdownshutup8813 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matthew Skibicki I suppose

    • @BARUCHIAN99
      @BARUCHIAN99 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I don't think eldridge really wanted to be Royal Army commissioned officer at heart, she think the military service would appear attractive when she would become a politician, in the near future, I suppose. I serve in the military myself and I never like these so called political-soldiers

    • @tidefanyankee2428
      @tidefanyankee2428 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      gudfella 10. I would.....Eldridge has that total "naughty librarian" vibe going on. I bet she is a total wild cat in the sack.

    • @bigjohn697791
      @bigjohn697791 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I Don't hate her. I think she is of a certain class of Officer that I have seen along the way in My passed time in the Job. (14 years 1999-2013 One of my last posts was as an instructor at Phase 2 ) That always end up looking a bit lost when they get to there Unit. Do I think she lives on another planet? Yes! Does she need to get a Grip!! Most Definitely!! In time she may have grown up since this was shown however it will have done her career no favours, and the blokes under her command will be looking down on her. even if she has sorted her act out at unit. Her performance here, and on this show have done her, I suspect lasting damage no matter how much she has turned it around these days. This is almost unrecoverable.

  • @sebby324
    @sebby324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I often hear gunshots coming from this place but I don’t live that near it
    It’s very confusing

  • @EthanThomson
    @EthanThomson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    7:28 on thr right in the army shirt, is that an american cadet?

    • @bobdoll2791
      @bobdoll2791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know this comment is coming at you kind of late, but yes, American OCS graduates have an opportunity to attend Sanhurst.

  • @AntiWokeXyCitizen
    @AntiWokeXyCitizen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Few guys from my Regiment were instructors there, they did very well apparently. You had to be a CSgt/SSgt to be selected to instruct.

  • @celticjames
    @celticjames 9 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    34:11 what the fuck is she doing wiping polish off her jumpsuit !!

    • @98CLLoyd
      @98CLLoyd 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      james dooney don't worry she has bee brainwashed XD

    • @BobBob-bv5bb
      @BobBob-bv5bb 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +james dooney
      Everything needs to be shiny for inspection, Mr Dooney.
      *Everything.*

  • @Tricky850
    @Tricky850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he only quit cause he was embarrassed he couldnt drink a bottle of water without being sick.

  • @TheNoobToob
    @TheNoobToob 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    36:00 at least now I know I can take a phone with me this September haha

    • @ayz01
      @ayz01 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulations man! I've got my filter interview this Monday!! 😫

    • @TheNoobToob
      @TheNoobToob 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good luck man! i have my selection board process at westbury in a months time today!! so pumped and ready for it!

    • @ayz01
      @ayz01 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!! Wish you all the best. I'll have mine in December! When is youR intake at RMAS? Any tips you can give me for the filter interview :)

    • @jimjam7512
      @jimjam7512 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      what uni course did you do?

    • @TheNoobToob
      @TheNoobToob 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      jim jam Modern and International History

  • @thewaywardgrape3838
    @thewaywardgrape3838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It may seem very lame to be crying after getting shouted at, yet for many here, it's incredibly intimidating. Silly really, as they're mistakes that just need to be improved upon. So many just hold onto the event like it's a defining moment; you take the bollocking and *never* make that mistake again.

  • @weirjzw946
    @weirjzw946 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    45:29 watch the welsh soldier smack his fist on the desk when he bollocks the Woman OC, see what happens to his computer

  • @phil-zz5hk
    @phil-zz5hk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    when in pirbright , i hated having to ask permission to enter and leave the barrack room . i had a bloody stammer .permission to enter the room trained soldier .

  • @msjswapnil
    @msjswapnil 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the video....................................... & THUMBS UP :D

  • @YuNOmeme
    @YuNOmeme 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    34:00 why does she have shoe polish on her overalls??

    • @Erik3E
      @Erik3E 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Overalls at least in the swedish army are for dirt jobs and is the only clothing that dont need to be "clean clean" so if it gets a bit dirty it is not a big deal. But yea still seems a bit strange, one would think she had a container of sorts for it :/

    • @tadghf6891
      @tadghf6891 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      kiwi boot polish comes in a tin. shes a dunce.

    • @scouttroop291
      @scouttroop291 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      so can dont dry out thay put samll bit on a rag her pants yes i had a shine box at one time two rags

    • @thegreatbritishgamer7103
      @thegreatbritishgamer7103 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sr.Splittington i think the more important part is she has communist friends

    • @stevenhewes1990
      @stevenhewes1990 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Great British Gamer she should disown her commie/socialist friend.

  • @mr.frozeman7115
    @mr.frozeman7115 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hope they are doing well

  • @braddog1000
    @braddog1000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Who would of thought it batty is a batty

    • @amirrhodesve791
      @amirrhodesve791 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i wouldnt be surprised if he wasnt bullied becuase of that name and because he was sick on the first day becuase of water lmao

  • @reuvanaeml
    @reuvanaeml 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I had been within the age group (max.38-yrs) I would hv joined the JOC in my first yr of uni. Too many people fail to realize the importance that a military career can have for our security!!!!

  • @Matmamtmamtmamtmamtm
    @Matmamtmamtmamtmamtm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That girl at 34:15 is chatting some shite.

  • @bronyman9000
    @bronyman9000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who else has this kept recommended to you

  • @valereirenfro9040
    @valereirenfro9040 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Poor cadet guess he drank his water WAY too fast. I really felt for him!

    • @fusiliers1
      @fusiliers1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bless him
      Typical Rupert mummies boy

    • @fusiliers1
      @fusiliers1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Poor baby
      Day 2
      I wanna go home

  • @connorkitchen7156
    @connorkitchen7156 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The arrival was so nice... When I stepped off the train I got a pace stick to the bollocks

  • @downlink5877
    @downlink5877 8 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Stewart is a proper bender

    • @weirjzw946
      @weirjzw946 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he acts like hes a training instructor

    • @weirjzw946
      @weirjzw946 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Howd u know

    • @migalo3199
      @migalo3199 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      WeirjZ W used to be junior soldier under his command

    • @weirjzw946
      @weirjzw946 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So what reg did he go in the end

    • @danielmiller7452
      @danielmiller7452 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stewart was my platoon commander in training. Amazing person. Although he’s like that here. I can honestly say he’s now an amazing person

  • @CraigWeston62
    @CraigWeston62 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4.12 roll call and their response is "yep" some did say "yes"

  • @pastorflaps6819
    @pastorflaps6819 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Where I became a man p company where I became a soldier

  • @sebby324
    @sebby324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live near sandhurst and have gone past that place lots

  • @musicguy20
    @musicguy20 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The bloke at 2:25 looks like Vernon Kay lol

  • @voraciousreader3341
    @voraciousreader3341 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 24:33, all I can see and hear is John Cleese in the Flying Circus sketch, where Eric Idle keeps asking about the “point-ed stick”!! Just the way the guy talks made me crack up!

  • @beezlbobdestraint6869
    @beezlbobdestraint6869 9 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    >5:35
    >wants to be a good leader
    >margaret thatcher
    >mfw

  • @sedekiman
    @sedekiman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guy shouting at the Eldridge cadet has the Union flag on his bulletin board, UPSIDEDOWN!!!!!!!