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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
+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)
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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.
@@piusx8317 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!
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.
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!
"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.
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
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.
@@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.
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"
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
+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
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.......
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.
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 .
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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!"
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!
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.
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.
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
„... and enjoy it as much as possible.“ This is not something you‘re supposed to enjoy! This is training for the day nobody wants to experience but each and every officer will experience - a fight, one against another. And you are here not for your joy, but so you and the soldiers that are somewhat trusting you and that you’re supposed to be leading survive this moment!
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.
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
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.
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!
@@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?
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
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!!!!
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.
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!
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.
Certain units such as the Engineers/REME/Signals/AAC as well as the RAMC/Law/Dentists etc will require professional qualifications and technical degrees. From my experience when I was going through the recruitment system, you had to choose three regiments and I selected PARA/AAC/RA in that order. I had 5 O-levels at the time and the Paras wrote back to me saying "we require far higher educational qualifications than the 'bare minimum', apply to another regiment or corps(And they are, for all intents and purposes infantry). The AAC granted me an interview, at the end of which they said. "If we send you to OASC Biggin Hill, you'd be up against candidates with degrees, masters degrees and some with Ph.D's, come back when you have better qualifications." It shows you have intellectual skills, critical analysis and the ability to absorb large amounts of information and use it to solve problems, useful skills in an increasingly technically sophisticated world.
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
Tristram Randall literally where did I say anything about what you have just said. Like I’m talking about this one person I never said anything about all women wtf.
I honestly can't believe people who Jack it in the first few days. It takes almost a year from you first applying to actually starting. All that time, then you give up because you're a bit overwhelmed at the start? Oooh I've got to do a bit of cleaning and organising, oh no.
@@simonhool3073 I just don’t understand what these people thought it was going to be like. There was a lad during my MIOT who was thinking about quitting in the first few weeks. He said, “it’s like being at a boarding school. You can’t make any of your own decisions about anything, I can’t even eat when I want. I can’t live like this” I said to him “for 6 months?” Then asked him what he was expecting exactly. I kid you not, his exact words were, “well it’s officer training, I wasn’t expecting to be getting shouted at.” I think he thought we were going to be playing soldier a bit, then studying air power doctrine before clocking off at 17:00 every night and off to the mess for drinks and a three course dinner every night.
40:00 lol. Chapman and his wound. On an urban ops exercise late in the course I split my hand open during a serial where I was Platoon Commander. Afterwards my debrief to the guys in 'Fort George' was interrupted by a medic looking for a casualty. He'd followed a trail of blood into the room where we were lol. We were in public order gear, the visor on my helmet smeared with blood, hand covered, and I'm asking those in front of me who's injured? Pmsl. Medic says 'umm, you are sir? Your hand'.
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
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.
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 .
Sometimes I wonder if I would go through all that hard work to end up fighting for a government that stab you in the back at a moment's notice. When a civil Court will treat you like dirt for doing your job and causing some half baked prick in the Government some political embarrassment,and have you locked away out of sight.It happens all too often.Queen and Country? You are nothing to her,and the country hardly cares these days.Still,it's your personal choice,I hope it works out for you.
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 :/
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.
Sorry for your loss 😔
What regiment? Sorry for your loss
51 is tragically young. Deepest condolences to you and your family.
My condolences Sarah
My condolence to you sarah.
best qoute: "Stop coughing, die in silence"
cracked me up
My grandad (ex-army) once said that to me I was 9
Resul Avşar Every primary/secondary school teacher in England always say that so I wasn’t that funny to me
One of my teachers said something similar "if your going to die, die quietly"
My teachers say that
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.
- New pictures mr stewart, Are they your sisters?
- Yes colour sergeant
- Are they gonna come to the pass off weekend?
- Yes colour sergeant
- Good.
Lolol
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
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!
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Time stamp?
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.
He Got held at rank (not ideal)
@@22epicman He’s the OC B Coy 3 Para now though… seems he did something right surely?
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
"you gonna be sick again?" " no" * throws up again*
You've trailed it all up my CORRIDOR!
Were they just downing water?
To toughen their stomach lining to not need to eat as often
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Forced hydration to prevent heat casualties.
"I'm not going to change who I am to fit in." I don't think you quite get the army mate...
Fraser Hughes It depends. Some people may not require change. Some might have to change entirely.
Zoltan Csikos If someone is not fitting in, I would suggest that they do need to change.
Clr Sgt. We'll see about that Susan!
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.
Zoltan Csikos everyone changes..into a man usually
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.
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
@@EthanThomson well, its always funny watching some upper class pussys get stomped out in basic training.
Your only as strong as the weakest man in your team.
@@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.
Where would we be without good old working class resentment.!
no one:
cadet: i shot a pigeon with an air rifle
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Ah colour vezza now Sgt major vezza was in my regiment believe me folks he is feared and revered, awesome soldier.
So if itv were to bring back 'Bad Lads Army', they could cast the Sergeant Major as the provo?
Sounds like a proper good guy. Didnt he move on to become RQMS?
The fact the one girl joined the military just to be better at politics 😂
*commie
Is what is referred to as a fucking nonce of the highest order
This was from 6 years ago. Wonder if she's now on the staff making massive cuts to the military?
@@59jalex my thoughts exactly...
@@59jalex Probably a lot better than your powers of observation. They were inducted in September 2010.
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
Puffin Im sorry to hear that.
W D fuck off
W D dont be a childish little fuck
I was in Somme Platoon 2003 Bassingbourne. It was the start of January and -11 sometimes. I will never forget it.
wingnut834
So you learned how to die in battle you thug
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
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
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.
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.
+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)
Handyjack a
45:39, phone falls off, computer turns on, papers move, desk shakes. He's angry
Why was the girl standing in such a weird posture? wtf was that
can't wait British army next year
Perky Bellsprout she was supposed to stand at attention but failed lol 😂😂
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.
@@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.
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..
And on top of that she has a photo with thatcher
By her own admittance she joined to “learn politics more”.
Crazy
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.
2:12 Join the British Army. Guns provided, please bring own ironing board.
You can use the provided ironing boards but they're awful.
@@dave90mckeague never ever have I seen a provide ironing board!🇬🇧
@@jamesmurphy7442 I see them everywhere.
You should see the list of the things you're required to bring. I mean you even have to bring your own head torch.
"You going to be sick?"
"No"
"You sure?"
"Yes"
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Gotta love the Brits lol the accent, the phrases, the sense of humor. Just good people
Don' know where you are from, Eric, but thanks.
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
taliwakka27 I think your the one who needs to grow up.
@@mattdavenport7596 because I'm not prejudiced? please stop talking you dimwit
taliwakka27 no because your telling people to ‘grow up’ whilst calling people random names, very ‘grown up’ of you.
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.
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
Why do you need A levels to shoot a gun and march ?
@@piusx8317 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!
Connor Levers utter nonsense. You need 5 GCSEs.
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.
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!
"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.
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
gajacome1 Are you American?
Where you from bud?
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.
@@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.
Hmmm wouldn’t say it’s ‘filled’. Got as many bad eggs as any other 1st world army
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"
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
Shaun McNally: Agreed.....I saw him in another video about Sandhurst. He qualifies and joins the Paras.
Honestly he's the kind of guy who I hope gets the best of life
The Scottish one, Stewart had to re-do the whole course and spent nearly 3 years at Sandhurst
Ended up in my company in the Mercian Regiment.
No he was alright, moved on now
He's Scottish? Sounds Northern Irish to me :|
He had the Scottish flag upon his wall for a 5 second clip.
was that coz he whipped it out to the colour sergeant?
42:13 Even in the ambulance you can still hear Colour Sarnt Vezza laying into the cadets for not looking after kit.
@303en exactly.
LOL @ 45 minutes, he hits the desk so hard his computer wakes up and the phone comes off the hook.
She was so gutted that she let slip about the sleeping. I suppose the lesson here is to never second-guess your superiors.
+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
exactly mate
Also his computer turned on because his mouse moved due to the force.
UNACCEPTABLE!!!!
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.......
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.
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 .
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.
'My appendage'.
lol, your "member", your "gland", "How's your father?"
Mister Batty if you quit now..You WILL ALWAYS.. Its better to go down swinging then just walking!
Better accommodation than Grantham or Pirbright. Its like the fucking Premiere Inn!
"That is something you'd expect off a Private Soldier" and all the working class lads laugh :D lol
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
“Made of the stuff of a good politician!” Oh dear.
Made me laugh she needs to go spend some time in an hmp or just be a criminal in a suit😂
Ahh the noble British politician a noble honourable occupation right up there alongside eastate agents, bankers, and pedophiles
Nice :) Lloyd George is in this documentation...few years later, and he was the subaltern of the Escort in Trooping the Colour 2013 :D
SMITH, I didn't see you at camouflage training today? Thank you Sir !
Man that shoe shine is beautiful, if only my shoes would shine up like those...
Chapman "I can't stop the bleeding"
*CSgt Vezza stops the bleeding by chucking water on the cut* XD
he's a CSgt, its holy water
34:11 what the fuck is she doing wiping polish off her jumpsuit !!
james dooney don't worry she has bee brainwashed XD
+james dooney
Everything needs to be shiny for inspection, Mr Dooney.
*Everything.*
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
Typical narcissistic personality.
TWOT
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.
A more gentle approach to soldiering compared to basic recruits, they actually treat these people with respect.
"Sir? Sir? Terribly sorry but I cut my finger."
" 'ow th' bloody 'ell did ya do 'at?"
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
52:37 decide on if you want to be seen or camouflage, not both 😂
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.
2 days and he wants out? Pretty pathetic really... Did he think it was like uni? Lol
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!
Seeing as he stayed on I'd say it was more likely homesickness played a part.
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
@@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
@@EthanThomson if you are expecting anything less. You are kidding yourself and not the army lying to you, maybe stay at home with mummy
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!"
That is gold!🇬🇧
old ones are the best ones
So polite, excellent candidate.😅
He had wit, I'll give him that.
Ah yes, the good old response to, "what's this piece of shit at the end of my stick?" "Which end sir?!"
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!
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.
The heroes every-one thank-you for keeping us safe.Kev,
Ms. Eldridge cracked on to the end of the course well done !
My son got his comicton in 2011 it was the proudest day off my life.
Jamie Hugill comicton
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.
They keep Britain proud and tidy 👍🏻
the guy that threw up after drinking a bit of water decided he wanted to quit a day later lolol
i have learned that editors with british content on the military, can be really meta. like wow.
This is British Army. One of the best in the world.
The one and of are unnecessary
They like to think they're the best 😂
They can't possibly be the best as long as they have women around.
This isn't exactly Bad Lads army. Waiting for the beastings to begin.
One of the best, au contraire my friend, it is the best!🇬🇧
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
That would remove the polishing oil's that actually shine the boots
I noticed this. It filled me with rage.
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
The arrival was so nice... When I stepped off the train I got a pace stick to the bollocks
„... and enjoy it as much as possible.“
This is not something you‘re supposed to enjoy! This is training for the day nobody wants to experience but each and every officer will experience - a fight, one against another.
And you are here not for your joy, but so you and the soldiers that are somewhat trusting you and that you’re supposed to be leading survive this moment!
Thanks for the video....................................... & THUMBS UP :D
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.
That's what I'm thinking. She wants to make a career out of habitually lying, backtracking, and bludging expenses. Sorted.
Yeah haha very interesting thing to want to be like
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
@@James-dq7oi so dont be like that and change things. be the politician we need and not the one we have
To me the barracks look nice
and comfortable. back in
1968 you got a metal locker
and bed.
John Hearn luxury..... We used to dream of having metal locker and a bed...
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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.
I agree brother
Well said pal
Respect to thay
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.
Placebo_Jones Long live The Commonwealth!!
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!
Like most Officers...
This comment is as good as worthless given the lack of a source
@@dba1222 meeting someone in person in the same professional capacity doesnt qualify as source material? What "source" would you define as acceptable?
@@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?
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
AYE YOU'RE MAKING A TRAIL OF IT DOWN MY CORRIDOR!!!!!!!
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!!!!
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.
What a shame screensaver didn't go off and there was a Porn website on his computer. Oh well.
I think the camera man jumped when the soldier banged his fist on the desk
Much older cadets than in my day - more regional accents... basically the same though.
wow! so relaxing welcome and environment what is unthinkable in the service academies of some countries!!!!
All the officers are very helpful with cadets.
Wheres the second part?
Poor cadet guess he drank his water WAY too fast. I really felt for him!
Bless him
Typical Rupert mummies boy
Poor baby
Day 2
I wanna go home
he only quit cause he was embarrassed he couldnt drink a bottle of water without being sick.
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.
36:00 at least now I know I can take a phone with me this September haha
Congratulations man! I've got my filter interview this Monday!! 😫
good luck man! i have my selection board process at westbury in a months time today!! so pumped and ready for it!
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 :)
what uni course did you do?
jim jam Modern and International History
45:29 watch the welsh soldier smack his fist on the desk when he bollocks the Woman OC, see what happens to his computer
The blokes powering up.
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!
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.
Correct....prove the weapon.
What makes someone who goes to university a better leader
Nothing. Most officers just have a degree before joining .
I only plan to join after I've finished my a levels
Certain units such as the Engineers/REME/Signals/AAC as well as the RAMC/Law/Dentists etc will require professional qualifications and technical degrees. From my experience when I was going through the recruitment system, you had to choose three regiments and I selected PARA/AAC/RA in that order. I had 5 O-levels at the time and the Paras wrote back to me saying "we require far higher educational qualifications than the 'bare minimum', apply to another regiment or corps(And they are, for all intents and purposes infantry). The AAC granted me an interview, at the end of which they said. "If we send you to OASC Biggin Hill, you'd be up against candidates with degrees, masters degrees and some with Ph.D's, come back when you have better qualifications." It shows you have intellectual skills, critical analysis and the ability to absorb large amounts of information and use it to solve problems, useful skills in an increasingly technically sophisticated world.
It shows that they can take onboard information and explain that information. That doesn't mean that they will make a leader but it helps
45:23 bangs table, computer wakes up displaying porn website.... That didn't happen but it would've funny if it did.
Absoleet that would be class!
Only because he had just logged off Pornhub. Lol
45.40.. Whaha fucking love it! Wonder if she went off and had a little cry..
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
warp warptarp omfg really?
geordielassie1 Apparently so she was pretty whiny about it.
Roblox Is Not Dead Your brother is a hero
When was the british army in somalia?
That girl at 34:15 is chatting some shite.
whenever I see the girl who wants to be a politician my blood boils
William Benson Why?
Tristram Randall I dunno mate if I’m honest. Maybe it’s the energy that she thinks she is smarter than everyone or something else I dunno.
William Benson So one female years ago wanted to be a politician and you’re judging all women wanting to go into politics.
Tristram Randall literally where did I say anything about what you have just said. Like I’m talking about this one person I never said anything about all women wtf.
I remember seeing this at the time it was broadcast. It would be interesting to know if any of the OCdts are still serving.
I honestly can't believe people who Jack it in the first few days. It takes almost a year from you first applying to actually starting. All that time, then you give up because you're a bit overwhelmed at the start? Oooh I've got to do a bit of cleaning and organising, oh no.
The cleaning isn’t why they leave, the other things they do hit them in the new strict environment. Shock of capture.
@@simonhool3073 I just don’t understand what these people thought it was going to be like. There was a lad during my MIOT who was thinking about quitting in the first few weeks. He said, “it’s like being at a boarding school. You can’t make any of your own decisions about anything, I can’t even eat when I want. I can’t live like this” I said to him “for 6 months?” Then asked him what he was expecting exactly. I kid you not, his exact words were, “well it’s officer training, I wasn’t expecting to be getting shouted at.” I think he thought we were going to be playing soldier a bit, then studying air power doctrine before clocking off at 17:00 every night and off to the mess for drinks and a three course dinner every night.
watching this made me want to start smoking again. Why?
Stress
40:00 lol. Chapman and his wound. On an urban ops exercise late in the course I split my hand open during a serial where I was Platoon Commander. Afterwards my debrief to the guys in 'Fort George' was interrupted by a medic looking for a casualty. He'd followed a trail of blood into the room where we were lol. We were in public order gear, the visor on my helmet smeared with blood, hand covered, and I'm asking those in front of me who's injured? Pmsl. Medic says 'umm, you are sir? Your hand'.
Sean H Ooooooo you’re hard.
The walk with the arms swinging and the stomp its ridiculous. Reminds me of Benny Hill Show.
It's called marching and is the foundation of military discipline and obedience of orders.
I'm Thai lady from Thailand sir yes sir how are you today Soldiers good jobs guy's
The bloke at 2:25 looks like Vernon Kay lol
I know hate is a strong/harsh word but I hate Eldridge with a passion!
+Nigel Farage She's a bit lost
Matthew Skibicki I suppose
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
gudfella 10. I would.....Eldridge has that total "naughty librarian" vibe going on. I bet she is a total wild cat in the sack.
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.
4.12 roll call and their response is "yep" some did say "yes"
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 .
Sometimes I wonder if I would go through all that hard work to end up fighting for a government that stab you in the back at a moment's notice. When a civil Court will treat you like dirt for doing your job and causing some half baked prick in the Government some political embarrassment,and have you locked away out of sight.It happens all too often.Queen and Country? You are nothing to her,and the country hardly cares these days.Still,it's your personal choice,I hope it works out for you.
34:00 why does she have shoe polish on her overalls??
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 :/
kiwi boot polish comes in a tin. shes a dunce.
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
Sr.Splittington i think the more important part is she has communist friends
The Great British Gamer she should disown her commie/socialist friend.