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  • @tracyjohnson4486
    @tracyjohnson4486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    My grandfather served in the USA army in wwll. He told me once that he had served with these men on a few occasions during that time. He always said that they were the meanest toughest men he had ever had the privilege to fight with. And he would do all again if he had to. Much respect from the US.

    • @jspee1965
      @jspee1965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Extraordinary.

    • @ianmangham4570
      @ianmangham4570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      🇬🇧 🙏 🇺🇸

    • @DanielsPolitics1
      @DanielsPolitics1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      If he worked with them a few times he was probably a very capable soldier. You should be very proud of him.

    • @nishiki7047
      @nishiki7047 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And much respect to your Grandfather

    • @nishiki7047
      @nishiki7047 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And a big thankyou to your Grandfather for what he did for the free world 👍🏼

  • @timbunker4529
    @timbunker4529 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    My youngest son passed yesterday, his older brother 2 years ago. There Grandfather was a Para in WW2.

    • @AlexPhelpsMTB
      @AlexPhelpsMTB 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      proud of the lad

    • @az_2060
      @az_2060 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i’m sorry for your loss

    • @briancunningham1975
      @briancunningham1975 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You must be mega proud of both of them , my eldest has been in 10yrs

    • @Unity-v3f
      @Unity-v3f 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That's a tremendous family tradition.

    • @bonnyd.5334
      @bonnyd.5334 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Congratulations! Proud of your lads. May they serve King and Country well.

  • @cycleSCUBA
    @cycleSCUBA ปีที่แล้ว +69

    What I'm impressed with is that these 'Joes' are intelligent, articulate, team-driven and analytical people and not grunts of Hollywood movies.
    Massive respect from an Ex-Sapper.

    • @Dj-yy6oy
      @Dj-yy6oy ปีที่แล้ว

      Paras are known for being stupid

  • @miguelhuergagaliana446
    @miguelhuergagaliana446 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Absolute respect to this Paras from a Spanish Army soldier.

  • @TheErikWulf
    @TheErikWulf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    The British Paratrooper. I can't say enough. Tough. Professional. I'm glad you're our allies. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

    • @Liam1991
      @Liam1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's easy mate!

    • @richardstonk4348
      @richardstonk4348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes . We are now but who knows in the future .

    • @AnglOsAxOn2
      @AnglOsAxOn2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ignore the previous comments comments, we are glad you are our allies as well.

    • @TetraDizzle
      @TetraDizzle ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We are very glad to have you on our side too! Don't forget about our Special Air Service, Doubt we will ever get a documentary from them though, probably the most deadly force in the world alongside Navy Seals! They often work together there's a few really good videos from Afgan involving the SAS and Seals working together like brothers, Its like they all have 20 year s service together (until you see a British SAS member in a t-shirt and flat cap blasting a whole clip into taliban) But those guys are different, each one is like someone you've never met before individual strengths but its almost like the room goes cold when an SAS member walks in, those guys are rebuilt to kill.

    • @TheErikWulf
      @TheErikWulf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TetraDizzle an in depth documentary on the SAS would be awesome! The SAS really set the standards for Special Operators/Commandos world wide. I have tons of respect for them. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @johnbuchanan578
    @johnbuchanan578 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Passing out of depot para in 1985 is still the proudest day of my life. My respect goes to these lads, Untrique Paratus.

  • @Doc_Holiday.
    @Doc_Holiday. ปีที่แล้ว +33

    As a Airborne Infantryman with the 82nd Airborne 2005-2010
    I am damn proud to have the Brits and the Paras as our Brothers in Arms 🫡🍻

  • @BootneckAlphaKilo
    @BootneckAlphaKilo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    The Paras showed why that training was so vital on bayonet charges up Longdon and at Goose Green then later in Musa Qala and so on. Much as we had a lot of banter (and a bit of pushing and shoving) whenever they got together with us Bootnecks (SFSG and handing over on Herricks) we wouldn’t have wanted any other Reg fighting next to us. Respect.

    • @MikeThwaite
      @MikeThwaite  2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Great feedback Royal. Lots of respect for our amphibious brothers! 👊🇬🇧

    • @corporal747
      @corporal747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah Cheers dits 👍 😆

    • @tonys8448
      @tonys8448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What about the Scots guards they charged up Mount tumbledown

    • @BootneckAlphaKilo
      @BootneckAlphaKilo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@tonys8448 Marines did the same up Harriet and Kent. I’m not downplaying any regiments role. But the paras had the toughest job on that mountain. Ok hun?

    • @careliacarelita2294
      @careliacarelita2294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tonys8448 y pelearon contra la mejor unidad argentina que participó en la guerra...""🇦🇷👊

  • @christinadooley344
    @christinadooley344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My baby 👶 brother went through this,made us soooo proud,his mental and physical ability was second to none,Ready For Anything,always.

  • @EastEndEnquirer
    @EastEndEnquirer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Beautifully filmed, the contrast between the cinematography and the brutality of the training made it. Best film on P Coy I have seen by far.

    • @ClassicMovieCompany
      @ClassicMovieCompany ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, it was a really well made film. some great photography. i think the producers are paras too, so hats off!

  • @pauldesborough9171
    @pauldesborough9171 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Every generation of soldiers will say "It was harder in my day". I passed this course (All Arms P-Coy) as a young soldier in 1991 when P-Coy was delivered from Depot Para in Aldershot and Test Week was delivered in Wales (Cwm Gwdi Camp, Fan Dance etc), and I don't ever remember getting a weekend off between any of the events, additionally, coming off the Log or the Stretcher were an instant "Fail" as well as the trinasium and the milling.
    I remember the course moving to Catterick in 1992 and the general chat around the Brigade (5 Airborne Brigade back then) was that the Catterick Course was easier. I had the pleasure of taking my own soldiers to Catterick during their Pre-Para and as a much older Officer by this stage, I used to run alongside the troops. My experience of this tells me that the Catterick course is just as demanding as it ever was.
    The DS in this are first class, but one states that the RM Commando course is vastly different. I have to disagree!, as there are more similarities than differences. I completed and passed the All Arms Commando Course in 1993 and being in a position to compare both, I can confidently state that the Commando Course is equally, if not more challenging to pass than P-Coy.
    Retired now, but "Maroon Machine" (That's the beret for those uninitiated) takes pride of place next to my "Green Lid".

    • @pauldesborough9171
      @pauldesborough9171 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Abe Froman Hi Abe,
      I had the very great pleasure of working alongside you brave chaps In Enniskillen (St Angelo), along with from 4 UDR IN 1987/1988. Great memories.

    • @billyvinilly8104
      @billyvinilly8104 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I (Royal Engineer) passed P-Coy at the end of 2007 and then passed the AACC at the beginning of 2008.
      The log race was horrible but the 30miler was mentally the worst thing bar far; forgetting the lack of skin on my shoulders by the end of it.
      Two very different courses, both were ‘interesting’!

    • @JamieMcnab-u6t
      @JamieMcnab-u6t ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I got my green lid in 2001 and the course was brutal and we were always competing with the paras and ripping the piss a bit but you guys are mental for jumping out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft so you have my respect

    • @nlcrr1617
      @nlcrr1617 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@JamieMcnab-u6t to be fair to the marines though, you boys are strong as fuck. Some of the para boys weigh a measley 60kg haha

    • @colin...101
      @colin...101 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally agree.

  • @mikeharris7885
    @mikeharris7885 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just a tip -- if you are running as a squad never ever get/fall in at the back! There is a caterpillar movement through the squad with every guy running a bit faster to catch/keep up with the man in front. Always fall in in the front end in the direction of where you are going to run (if the squad gets an about turn and your at the back, hard luck) Out front is where you want to be - setting the pace - once you are at the back you have to run faster then the front men to keep/catch up. When people are knackered and fall to the back they have had it!
    The Log Race - never get on the front or back end - the guys in the middle will slacken off and you will end up carrying them and the log - pair of with someone your own height - if he is shorter than you same thing can occur.

  • @joshhtid
    @joshhtid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    incredible production, was on herrick 16 with you boys have a few good call outs with you guys. Top blokes that will do anything for anyone. Much love from 11 EOD REGT

  • @coffeeguy6673
    @coffeeguy6673 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Total respect to these young lads and the directing staff, top notch cinematography as well, very impressed, served in the RAF in the mid 80s as a tactical comms operator ( TCW UKMF ) attached to 244 Royal Signals based at RAF Brize Norton. Worked alongside the Paras, Parasignals and other members of our amazing armed forces as well as our fantastic brothers in arms across the pond . Was a privilege to serve and work with these guys, by the way, I'm having a lie down after watching that !! 🤪😊✌

  • @jaynottellin
    @jaynottellin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Takes a really determined and relentless mindset to get through that. Well done to those men.

  • @JackAYoung11
    @JackAYoung11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Just seen a Para pass out parade on ForcesTv and recognised some of the lads from this documentary! Congrats to all!

    • @Liam1991
      @Liam1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for that mate! It means a lot 😃

  • @orenarmstrong2573
    @orenarmstrong2573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I feel nothing but pride that my Dad was a Para.
    What Manner Of Men Are These That Wear The Maroon Beret?
    They are firstly all volunteers and are toughened by physical training. As a result they have infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from well-being. They have 'jumped' from the air and by doing so have conquered fear.
    Their duty lies in the van of the battle. They are proud of this honour. They have the highest standards in all things whether it be skill in battle or smartness in the execution of all peace time duties. They are in fact - men apart - every man an emperor.
    Of all the factors, which make for success in battle, the spirit of the warrior is the most decisive. That spirit will be found in full measure in the men who wear the maroon beret”
    ― Bernard Montgomery

    • @Ickie71
      @Ickie71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Loved reading this thanks :)

    • @antonysavage8218
      @antonysavage8218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow my friend respect to you and your family

    • @richardnixon4345
      @richardnixon4345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Dad told you that? He was with the paras, but peeling potatoes

    • @justwhenyouthought6119
      @justwhenyouthought6119 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@richardnixon4345 Peeling potatoes beats being stood outside the school yard with a camera.

    • @richardnixon4345
      @richardnixon4345 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justwhenyouthought6119 yes, you should get help for that

  • @59jalex
    @59jalex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I watched the weekly episodes and now I will watch this version. That's how good it was.

  • @adrianmcgachie
    @adrianmcgachie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The professionalism of all the staff and recruits was inspiring to see! Bravo!

  • @stephenroberts9913
    @stephenroberts9913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am very impressed by these highly motivated, modest and determined young men. Very well done all of you.

  • @Crash-zm2qd
    @Crash-zm2qd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My grandad was in TA in 1963 he was in 131 Para Engineers he did his parachute training at Aldershot and RAF Abingdon and got his wings and went to Cyprus and worked on vehicles out there.

  • @xperu
    @xperu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Back in 1980 when I did this the trainasium was vastly more dangerous. When you fell, you fell a long way and if you didn't get your arm through the net you bounced off. I'm glad it has changed, fewer stupid injuries but P Company still demands the same level of physical fitness and mental resilience. I rather suspect these boys are better soldiers than we were :)

    • @SydneyGayleJR7
      @SydneyGayleJR7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You seem so kind and humble. Blesss you sweet mister 🙏🏼

  • @ryanpowell7067
    @ryanpowell7067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Great series. Professionally done, brilliant insight, massive respect to all the recruits, training staff and the P-Company mission.

  • @rockymerasty8458
    @rockymerasty8458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    WOW AMAZING , the extremely difficult training they have to go through RESPECT TO YOU JOES AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

  • @lewisdeere
    @lewisdeere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm aspiring to join infantry but after seeing this training I want a piece of p company this is definitely inspired me to push the boat out further, massive respect to any who have served or undertaken this training 💯

    • @ancientmachine9070
      @ancientmachine9070 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Easiest week in training

    • @davidw2871
      @davidw2871 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just a normal week And you get to jump the line for breakfast in the mornings. Hardest part is sticking with the daily corridor sessions. If you want it you’ll pass

    • @melvyncarley8027
      @melvyncarley8027 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did it in 1966 two weeks of your life you never forget The invitation was “ you may talk the talk but can you walk the walk come and join us if you think your good enough and remember you want to join us we don’t want to join you

  • @madridaway3570
    @madridaway3570 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    the log race and stretcher race are nails the DS push you to the limit proper balls out. wouldn't matter if you were on for the fastest time ever you'd be beasted. Did the all arms course and passed thankfully in 96 a course to do once only. I'd have been too syched out at what was coming next if I'd had to do it again. We had a lad on from 7 rha he'd done about 5 or 6 courses on the trot, standing joke with the DS was if he made the photoghraph on the course which if i remember was a week or two into it. He failed our course went backwards on one of the hills cos he knew what was coming next. Respect to all the brothers who've passed this.

  • @MickAngelhere
    @MickAngelhere ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I lived in the UK I had some friends who were former paratroopers and a mate of mine here in Australia is a former paratrooper as well. They are tough, very tough

  • @Commonsenseprevails23
    @Commonsenseprevails23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Prepare to double!....Double March!!!......Cattle Grid!!!. Passed p company in 2009 and will never forget it. God bless airborne forces

  • @ferdinandpeelen3614
    @ferdinandpeelen3614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Watched it about 7 or 8 times, great work! Massively enjoyed PARAS10 Colchester last weekend for a little taste of what these events feel like (whilst supporting a great cause). Took approx 2 hours on the 35lbs loadbearing 10 miler (10mins short of Pcoy standard) but then I'm 50 years old. Looking forward to trying that again though and will be looking out for new/more content!

    • @JammyDodger45
      @JammyDodger45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get your self up to Catterick for the real P-Coy route, Colly is good crack but not the real thing.

    • @Darenbranch
      @Darenbranch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JammyDodger45 definitely, I did it aged 50 and managed to beat the cut off , a tough course

    • @JammyDodger45
      @JammyDodger45 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Darenbranch - it's even tougher now, P-Coy has a new route from this year and it's way harder, 10mins have been added to the P-Coy time which tells you just how grim it is 😁

    • @stephenroberts9913
      @stephenroberts9913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well done lad

  • @tonobehnke5885
    @tonobehnke5885 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My maternal grandfather fought against these guys in World War II. He always respected and admired them. He said that they were peers and so were all the soldiers of the commonwelth. In fact, he married a British woman after World War II. lol
    A hug from Chile, South America, mates.

  • @colintook3357
    @colintook3357 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a British citizen I am certainly glad these guys are on our side and have our back. Talk about force multiplication!!

  • @alexwilliamson1486
    @alexwilliamson1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hungry Hill….stuff of nightmares….wish I was as this fit in my 50 years all over again. Great post, first time seen it.👍🏻

  • @AW-Services
    @AW-Services ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Massive respect and admiration to all of our UK armed forces. These lads are remarkable and committed 👏

  • @chrisfisher5960
    @chrisfisher5960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's important that our friends and allies see this and be impressed. It's also important that our potential enemy see this and be afraid!!

  • @phrayzar
    @phrayzar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These guys seem way more focussed and serious about it than other sections of the forces that I have seen, who seem pretty light-hearted when in training by comparison.

  • @JTechWP
    @JTechWP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That was great, well done to all the lads that passed, outstanding effort :)

  • @trigger1471
    @trigger1471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved ITC Catterick( 20 years ago) as a Hat :P, fair play to the Para lads,good watch,thanks for the upload.

  • @neilthomas4407
    @neilthomas4407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great insight into airborne training,investing to see staff are still wearing lightweights,been out of issue for almost 30 years!

  • @geniusphil1
    @geniusphil1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That number 20 lad is totally destined for 22 reg! Strong and humble. He could far if he wants.

    • @pauljones8218
      @pauljones8218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      number 20 duncan wonder if he will end up getting in 22 reg love stuff on sas lot of guys from paras go for sas

  • @imhex6709
    @imhex6709 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m watching this again after passing attesting and being accepted into basic training for the paratroopers. I cannot wait!

    • @MikeThwaite
      @MikeThwaite  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, good luck 🇬🇧🆎️👊

  • @richarddepledge960
    @richarddepledge960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great to see it all combined. Also on Forces news the lads passing out. Well done everyone. excellent series.

    • @Liam1991
      @Liam1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate! It was really easy though 😉

  • @MrDanielvass
    @MrDanielvass ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was cool. I was in the engineers 2001-2006. Used to love stretcher/log/equipment races. I remember at end ex, there’s was a log waiting for us, the bastards!

  • @bigwoody660
    @bigwoody660 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got tremendous respect for these guys .. I'm proud to say my father was a para back in the 70's never underestimate these guys

  • @PeterMaddison2483
    @PeterMaddison2483 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best P Company training video I've seen by far

    • @MikeThwaite
      @MikeThwaite  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate it 🇬🇧🆎️

    • @PeterMaddison2483
      @PeterMaddison2483 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MikeThwaite It was more indepth & informative that the others I've seen.

  • @noxcinematic6407
    @noxcinematic6407 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Still can’t get over how well this is made ❤

  • @tim-ua
    @tim-ua ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect from Ukraine ex-soldier . This regiment one of the best airborne force in the world !

  • @garyhardison9265
    @garyhardison9265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Exceptional training course, well done.

  • @JW-wu4hq
    @JW-wu4hq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Parachute Regiment is an awesome collective of fighting soldiers! Huge respect

  • @joexplores8086
    @joexplores8086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mega series! Well done to all involved 🤙

  • @dhcrouchmarineltd3049
    @dhcrouchmarineltd3049 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is amazing to have been born in the UK where we take professionalism in so many disciplines to the highest standards. In some ways it's winning the lottery at birth. So many other countries just can't get it together or have so much corruption.

    • @MG-wk2eh
      @MG-wk2eh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is a joke, right? Monkeys staff most of the UK public services, the government couldn't organize a pissup in a brewery (5 Tory leaders/PMs between 2016 and now, Liz Truss's 5 minute reign was an international embarassment), it's come out now that the Met and other UK police forces are filled with rapists and nonces. That's the kind of shit you expect to see in third world police forces.

    • @Zoomer_Analysis
      @Zoomer_Analysis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whites are amazing

  • @Ickie71
    @Ickie71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just one part of the Best trained Army in the World!.

    • @richardstonk4348
      @richardstonk4348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Come down to numbers in the end . The Chinese would mash em up.

    • @Ben_2761
      @Ben_2761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@richardstonk4348 but we can call up a massive army at any time and have good training and better troops

  • @matap3021
    @matap3021 ปีที่แล้ว

    The quote "17yr olds smashing it" great to here and give's you hope for the future.

  • @charlieboy868
    @charlieboy868 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The trinasium down in depot, 1987 Browning barracks was a scarey place, mad tilt planks in the ice and snow so many injuries and broken bones. Loved doing ceasars hill and long valley, went back many years later to do the para 10. Grabbed 10th place on pure muscle memory!

  • @exex9378
    @exex9378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the quick dig at the marines 09.40, good banter 👍👌

  • @glenngolding6375
    @glenngolding6375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well presented . Hats of to the para regiments .From ARA SOLIDIER.

  • @KevinLearAdventures
    @KevinLearAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic - love watching these at 6am whilst on my exercise bike - motivates me - PICK UP THE LOG !!! and looking forward to the next 'series' ..........battalion lines

  • @anecdotal_mattybs5435
    @anecdotal_mattybs5435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Saw this on the combat arms channel and really enjoyed it. Good programme, good filming and good to see the quality of the training and training teams…….still think the green lid looks best though ;)

    • @tobiasmccallum9697
      @tobiasmccallum9697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They do look sexy don't they :)
      Plus most paras have broken noses from all the fighting lol. Shag a para, marry a marine

    • @tobiasmccallum9697
      @tobiasmccallum9697 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And as much as I'm kidding, I've known enough para wives and marine wives to not be totally joking lol

    • @anecdotal_mattybs5435
      @anecdotal_mattybs5435 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tobiasmccallum9697 🤦‍♂️😂😂

  • @GrahamFrench247
    @GrahamFrench247 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see the standard is still high. I hear concerning stories about lowering them for females, especially with the Army Rangers debacle in the States.
    Fantastic camera work and the production values are exceptional. I know how much work goes into this sort of thing, I was in a BBC documentary a while ago. Well done!

  • @russellromig8969
    @russellromig8969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I PCS'd to A 3/504 PIR in '99 and the Platoon Sgt for 2nd platoon was Colour Sgt Sealey from Britian, it was a cool experience, I only knew him for a couple of months before he transferred back to Britian and we were on our way to Kosovo.

  • @LKS-1976
    @LKS-1976 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Paras jumped with us at Bragg in 96, earned my wings with them as they earned our wings. Absolutely crazy dudes for sure.

  • @carlworrall
    @carlworrall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope to see more like this really enjoyed the conent and so well put together with editing. Good job boys

  • @Bpd0177
    @Bpd0177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did AAPPS course and passed in 2002 was nails the beat up wasnt no walk in the park either ,but PARA reg lads get it tough after 20 weeks of being smashed at CIC PARA Depot must take even more out of you for the test week fair play to these men for passing

  • @allenlibby8885
    @allenlibby8885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brings back memories of Tabs tabs tabs ,Depot para at aldershot and the fan dance at Brecon ..utrique partas

  • @garryharriman7349
    @garryharriman7349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Outside of UKSF Selection, this (and RM Selection) has to be the toughest military selection course in the world!

    • @PeterMaddison2483
      @PeterMaddison2483 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is

    • @oOZingS
      @oOZingS ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are Semi-Special forces and often serve with them. Probably Paras with SAS and RM with SBS as support.

    • @JamieMcnab-u6t
      @JamieMcnab-u6t ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oOZingSyeah it’s called Special forces support group the combat element is mostly made up of paras as well as F coy Royal Marines

    • @garryharriman7349
      @garryharriman7349 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@oOZingSYou refer to UKSFSG
      Special Forces Support Group

    • @garryharriman7349
      @garryharriman7349 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@JamieMcnab-u6tAlso 2 Sqn RAF Regiment

  • @adeyp3871
    @adeyp3871 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations to those that passed and good luck to those on the second attempt.

  • @IanPayne-z5l
    @IanPayne-z5l ปีที่แล้ว

    I have photo of Dad laughing in conversation with a visiting British general in the Sgts mess in Griesbach barracks (Edmonton) sometime in the late 60s. The RSM was introducing the senior NCOs of the PPCLI to this general (sorry I forgot his name) and when he got to dad, the general said dads name and added “left back, Parachute Regiment, Palestine.” Dad told me the general was his Brigader when dad was a Para in Palestine. Dad played football for the division, left back and the General always attended the matches and he remembered dad from those days. Dad also said he preferred fighting the Germans than being in Palestine because they wore a uniform and you could see them coming. Dad was a Para from 43 to 57 then a Princess Patricia from 57 to retirement. He often said he’d forgotten more about soldiering than most people knew.

  • @nickcarophotography
    @nickcarophotography ปีที่แล้ว

    Great series and great filmmaking. The cinematography is especially good!

  • @chuckwagon7354
    @chuckwagon7354 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would love to see a follow up and find out how our three candidates faired with the rest of their training.

  • @deeparks3112
    @deeparks3112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the US army para training is 3 weeks and includes five jumps. British; 20 weeks of really tough training as paratroopers, and they never jumped. Much respect!

    • @TomCastor
      @TomCastor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      US Airborne school is indeed 3 weeks. However, before that they have 22 weeks of OSUT - (Basic Training + Advanced Infantry Training).
      The Para's going through P (Pegasus) Company are going through training similiar to US Army Rangers RASP (Ranger Assessment & Selection Program).

    • @PeterMaddison2483
      @PeterMaddison2483 ปีที่แล้ว

      'P COmpany' is AFTER they've done the basic Infantry training. I think it's 19 weeks, it was in the 1980's

    • @Abefroman-lq3md
      @Abefroman-lq3md 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PeterMaddison2483. FFS it’s 30 weeks!!

  • @ytsm
    @ytsm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really well put together and utter respect to the lads.

  • @Alien9828
    @Alien9828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I see these boys have just passed out and on their way to their Batts, If Carlsberg did videos of Pcoy :) excellent stuff Mike, my regards to the Staff and a big 'fkn good effort' slap on the back to the boys. well done mate. Ex 3 para D Ptl Coy

  • @dallasreid7755
    @dallasreid7755 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mate was a para officer. When he ran the trainasium his encouraging line was always "no-one has ever died doing this". Sadly he had to change that after one incident 😢

    • @j2msu341
      @j2msu341 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which incident was that ?

  • @zero2espect
    @zero2espect 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simply excellent. Great camera work.

  • @KatherineLeggeLover
    @KatherineLeggeLover หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was an incredible watch ! thankyou

  • @catlee8064
    @catlee8064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Catterick, the land of nod....my legs still hurt yrs later.

  • @reccerat4446
    @reccerat4446 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see the Para's keeping up on the moustache front, from 70's/80's praWn star style to the current style!

  • @danielfourie5500
    @danielfourie5500 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man most of you chaps will do well on a fireforce good luck youth is on your side!

  • @thomasmcclean4352
    @thomasmcclean4352 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your Army mates, are the best mates you'll ever get in this world, period.

  • @damienholden2132
    @damienholden2132 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We are going in to try and collinise 🎉 good luck 😢 ull need it😮

  • @davidcullen1956
    @davidcullen1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    in this phase they are only being assed for fitness and determination. The actual soldering comes latter and makes it even harder

  • @Nosedruul
    @Nosedruul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Didn't know that standing in darkened hallways/rooms was such a big part of Airborne. This documentary is so much more dire than the other Parachute Regiment one from the early 90s, which seems lighthearted by comparison.
    Massive respect to the soldiers themselves. I was an American grunt in Iraq 05-06, but the suck that these Brit paratroopers go through in their training is above and beyond the stuff I endured (mostly). The heights stuff alone would hit me pretty hard; as a civilian I damn near failed out of a Firefighter Survival course with a milder version of their trainasium. But I never saw the point of the gloomy visuals so overused in modern military videos; the only thing that's worse is that any similar American video would include relentless generic heavy metal music throughout. The Army is actually more often fun than not, and most soldiers have a great sense of humor; don't be fooled by the grim editing.

  • @denis888red
    @denis888red 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Went through this and passed in 1984. Damn nearly killed me...

  • @arthurrobinson2604
    @arthurrobinson2604 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was called up as a National Service man in 1955. I was sent to the Argylls. I did not like the kilt and applied for the Paras. The P course then was for NS men only, Regulars having joined the P Regt directly. They did not really want NS men in the Paras so there was an at least 50% failure rate. I passed and I often wondered why I did it. With regard to the tests I think the latest ones got it easy. The log race was thru tank tracks and the one minute aggression was without head protection or gloves. Who cares about health and safety?

    • @PeterMaddison2483
      @PeterMaddison2483 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true, you aint gonna go toe-to-toe with the enemy after both putting on gloves & headgear...

    • @MG-wk2eh
      @MG-wk2eh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PeterMaddison2483 Er. Yeah you are going to be wearing heargear. Modern soldiers wear helmets that protect against shrapnel and, to some degree, small arms rounds. But anyway, hand-to-hand combat is rare in modern combat. Infantry engagements typically take place at some distance. Even if you're doorkicking and doing CQB, you've got your rifle and grenades.

    • @MG-wk2eh
      @MG-wk2eh ปีที่แล้ว

      "Who cares about health and safety?" I would think most people care about the health and safety of young lads going through training, even if they didn't know better in your day. Some risks in training are unavoidable and necessary, but a boxing minigame doesn't have any bearing on how effective a soldier will be in combat. It's a random and arbitrary test of aggression.

    • @PeterMaddison2483
      @PeterMaddison2483 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MG-wk2eh But back in WWII the US troops never used their chinstrap (as they could end up with broken necks), so they could often loose their helmets in combat...

    • @MG-wk2eh
      @MG-wk2eh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PeterMaddison2483 Helmet design and tech has improved by leaps and bounds since then (they're much more comfortable etc) and no one goes around with loose chinstraps. Modern combat helmets can protect your head against AK and M4 rounds. So yeah you literally are wearing headgear against the enemy.
      No need to be giving young lads brain damage for no good reason. Boxing in general is a sport for idiots.. unless you're Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua and earning millions from it (and they'll be fucked up when they're old), it's literally just asking for brain damage.

  • @tachotam
    @tachotam 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cracking vid made well done lads

  • @Gunbunny286
    @Gunbunny286 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have seen a couple of comments saying that the points system is shit and the RM Commando tests are better. Pegasus Company is a straight pass or fail, get the required points and you pass, you don't you fail. Simples. You can attempt P Company twice, if you fail twice you're gone. With the Commando tests if you fail any of the tests you get retested including the 30 miler.

  • @tommyperks6832
    @tommyperks6832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the insight, I found this helpful and I’m sure others will too. 👍🏼

  • @jimmyoconnell6167
    @jimmyoconnell6167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I passed in 1979 a great feeling

  • @cryptocentral2930
    @cryptocentral2930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done lads! Good effort 👏

  • @pascallgeorgiriss7115
    @pascallgeorgiriss7115 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really love them. God Bless them

  • @WessexMan
    @WessexMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Log race, nightmare! Not done the Para one but running around BRNC grounds with a bloody great stick in 1988 was not fun. One of our St Vincent division lads (probably now an Admiral) came up with the idea of handles and life was a little easier.

  • @JanGibson-l9y
    @JanGibson-l9y หลายเดือนก่อน

    Undoubtedly, the best.

  • @ippswich
    @ippswich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really well done documentary! Loved it

  • @CharlesHWroth
    @CharlesHWroth 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really really good Documentary. Very inspiring. 708 Tamera, PCoy #37 Pass!

  • @TheAubis
    @TheAubis ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done lads,that was a great watch

  • @davidbeasley6555
    @davidbeasley6555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good to see this as in 19 86 i did my basic training at this camp it was called cambrai barracks r'.a.c training regt

  • @davereid-daly2205
    @davereid-daly2205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, excellent music, well done !!

  • @jt.8144
    @jt.8144 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great documentary. Thanks MIKE!

  • @davidcullen1956
    @davidcullen1956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    when you see the mortar platoon you understand the log race

    • @JammyDodger45
      @JammyDodger45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Unless it's 3 Para mortars. Then you understand the importance of lube.

  • @BB-gd9is
    @BB-gd9is 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't want to rile anybody up, but I lost 2 uncle's in Normandy. My old man brought home a Wilkinson sword knife from a friend that was in the Para.

  • @fyaworx
    @fyaworx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm not sure I'd say the commando tests are a joke, never done either but I'd suggest they both are testing courses

    • @snowflakemelter1172
      @snowflakemelter1172 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a definite limit you can't push recruits past before injuries start taking over, both courses are up to that limit.