Becoming a Singapore Armed Forces elite soldier
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ธ.ค. 2019
- Find out what it takes to be a Singapore Armed Forces elite soldier as a group of commando trainees take on their last exercise - a 72km march with combat-oriented tasks in between - before getting their red berets.
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Meanwhile in the airforce....
"Eh bro later after work want go sing K?"
wah laou eh xD that sounds so chill
@@reeession2192 their training is much harder than the commandos
Ravager boss ya the schedule damn tight. 10am gym, 2pm shower, 4pm eat, 6pm movie
@@pongodongo645 legit?
Simon Fong: Meanwhile in the SAF: "eh we have to issue life-vests for our commandos to swim" 😂
I don’t think this video cover even 10 percent of the hell they been through
But oh wells, I believe it is confidential
True but it can never showcase anything in real combat scenario since they never had any real combat engagement hence even if they cover every training they had if they've never even experienced what real hell is, then there's no use in showcasing that.
@@NOF4C3if im not wrong, only some are deployed in the middle east so idk maybe they do have experience but not all
QC Hehe Haha: what does their "hell" look like? 😂
Patriot just look in the mirror. You can see it from there
Empath uhhh you could join the army lol
It’s so awesome to see them metamorph into commandoes
Seeing ppl display their superiority complex and comparing a bunch of 19 year old conscripts to their regular commandos based on a short video which doesnt even cover 10% of local training nor trainings done in jungles of Brunei, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia..... is just what i came here for.
literally the first thing the video explains is that they are showcasing the final task that has to be done before completing their training
@Empath ah ok the more you know
They haven't had any combat experience so still not impressed.
@Empath Well you see the Saudi Military has shit soldiers with shit tactics because of the lack in combat experience and right now they're losing even if they have the most advance equipment and supposed advance training. Now is that enough for you? Because you see any military in the world who never had any combat experience is as good as a target practice versus a seasoned veteran.
@@NOF4C3 I rather our soldiers do not have combat experience. It means we are safe and sound and our foreign policies are good.
But to speak factually, we are not without combat experience, we are heavily involved in peacekeeping, we are patrolling the Persian gulf, and the sea of Somalia. We are fighting ISIS, although not in the capacity of the US.
So are we experienced? No.
But do we have zero experience? No.
The best special force is keyboard warrior 👍👍👍👍
No it’s chao keng warrior
I got stroke at 7 now I don’t need to go combat I become clerk
@@noelhates8091 Combat clerk.......
Do you have any evidence? Please show me we don't have time to make bad comments on other countries, you have to understand the video and also comments can be sent by anyone without referring to a specific country, don't be short -sighted.
@@nizamzam1028 the evidence is you was typing by using keyboard for 3 days ago to send this comment
That speech at the end was so inspiring
Lies again? ES Facilitators
Mad respect to our commandos!
Thanks for the excellence video God will blessed our commando army to protect Singapore
At first a lot of silly thoughts in my head watching this video
but i'm touched by the end of it seeing their faces at the end
I even envy a little
Probably the toughest unit in saf i've ever fought. Lots of good memory from hengchun camp.
pfft
hahahahaHHAQHQH
NDU go through hell week, Cdo go through 2 years of hell. Getting the beret was just the start.
Thank you for your service and for your sacrifices to keep Singapore safe.
NDU training seems more risky, I mean, it's mostly in water, that itself is a major handicap and major factor in risk matrix.
@@TheSunMoon Yea you forgot they jump out of planes 😄
@@watchmesucceed661 The training prior to the jumps is adequate, and riggers 100% record so.. no fear there!
There’s a saying, every diver can be a cdo but not all cdo can be a diver
Congrats to these young men who have been pushed to their limits and come out successful. This is a resilient bunch who would do any team proud.
Where is the video for becoming an ASA?
Cogratss love❤️❤️❤️
FROM PHILIPPINES
#Respect
Good. Respect on you.
THANKS AGAIN
Lt Adnan the true commando of Sg
Who is Lt.Adnan?
@@streetfighter1853 Singapore and Malaysia's war hero
Respect for him
The ones who dk who is lft adnan are really sleeping
He is a legend
@@asyrafmohammed3039 what is dk and who is sleeping?
@@streetfighter1853 wt i mean is
The real commando is left adnan
Those who don't know are really sleeping
all those keyboard warriors dk the diff between conscripts and real SAF commandos. u can’t expect conscripts to be on the same level as special forces right
are these "commandos" conscripts or are from real regular soldiers?
Patriot they aren’t “real special forces”. Those who are need to sign on. These ppl are just posted to commandos and after ns don’t need to comeback except for reservist.
BEYOND THE STAR
I wish they can have joint exercise with Malaysian's commando like GGK, vat-69, paskal and Paskau in Jungle warfare. I know SG commando doesn't unnecessary need one but why not, just in case.
That's true its unnecessary, what necessary is a real combat experience. Training is nothing as long as there's no application of it. A hundred inexperienced soldier vs 10 seasoned veterans well its good as a target practice for the veterans.
bro you know SG commandos are the spearhead if we do counter attack into Malaysia or Indonesia right. why train with your enemy, and allow them observe your tactics??
mmr ngn okay dude I get it, you think we need war experience. All of us hear you. But what do you expect us to do? Pick a war with some weaker country? Or maybe join in ww3 that’s about to start. We take pride in being a peaceful country with a strong army, please don’t insult our army’s strength based on a 5 minute video and implying we’re weaker because we’re peaceful
Jay Rilley: lol they would faint already training with real commandos 😂... GGK's level is to train with Kopassus, SWF of thailand, or SAF or the Philippines... bcos their the real deal
@@NOF4C3 If thats your logic why practice shooting at a range? The targets won't shoot back at you like an enemy. So everyone in the unit should all just load live rounds and start shooting at each other cos that's what real combat experience is going to be like right?
like a good old days....83-85, seletar camp, jalan kayu. spore.
Stfu
@@littypawn9401 found the yp
Don't care what other people said about Singapore Commandos. But as a conscript, I volunteered to serve as a fighter for the battalion when I can get posted to any other vocations that are much easy going to finish off my two years.
It is easier to compare foreign armies comprising of regulars that are much superior than our conscript based army.
But deep down in my heart as a conscript, I had given my best contribution to my nation and that's all that matters.
CPL Stanley Ng
3rd Company (17-19)
Respect!
I'm from malaysia..respect each other..peace.
Forget all of negatif..you know it.
Thats types all about the peoples.
Most lazy commando in the World 🤣🤣🤣
I live in Singapore I was in the video the commanding officer commandos 1st balatoon 🇸🇬 FOR HONOR AND GLORY
UPDATE: The Army’s 1st Commando Battalion has won the Best Combat Unit in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for the 20th time in a row. str.sg/iU8o
I love Singapore. From France.
GG to the guy's nose having to smell all those hats after 72km @3:51
Whoever wants to attack singapore would better think twice...I'm trained in saf I saw how these young boys trained... salutes!
Wow, respect!
For Honor and Glory. Got mine Red Beret in 1995. :)
Ah, lucky you! Im not strong but im working hard. I have been wanting to be a soldier since I was a kid, seeing the video really inspires me to do so. I salute to you good sir! ^^ Im sure its not easy but I'll do my best to earn the Red Beret too.
Omae_Wa_Mou Shinderu Ah, Same I’m 15 and I’ve always wanted to join the army
@@osgkillerzzz3879 Ah! Nice! Im about 3 years younger than you! Hope to meet either of you- ( if that doesnt bother you guys xd ) The red beret looks pretty tough to get. It'll be indeed an honor to get it, eh?
Also, im not a pipsqueak for being young. I work tough day and night. I hope to be of good use in the army! I salute to both of you respectfully. ^^
Omae_Wa_Mou Shinderu yeah that depends on which army because I’m British
@@osgkillerzzz3879 Ah! Im part british so greetings there. :)
And im sure your right, haha. I want to join infantry or other groupa that support frontline combat if possible, it seems tough but thats what makes it fun. How about you?
4:29 is that guy father hong kong actor ?
Singapore a success story
Instructors: Who are you?
Trainees: Best of the Best!
Latihan asas kelayakan 10 Briged Para 80km, GGK 160km bagi sesi pemilihan..
Proud of all the Singaporean boys! A stark contrast to the youths elsewhere. While others damage and hurt with impunity, our boys sweat tears and blood to protect. Often 2 or more years of our precious youth spent in camouflage. But looking at our country and our people today, it’s worth the sacrifice! Majulah!
Bruh its Majulah (Maju + Lah) with a single L.
@@eyhtwozed2606 Yes sir. Corrected. Thank you!
Deyy boy scout or Kesatria can do better than this
@@aimandaniel133 malingsian kontol
@@jeremyjosh3058 Singapork pork pork
mantap, persiapan perang kota. Urban Warfare itu medan perang baru...
i feel that the video clip is out of context especially the title, there were 70% drops out for conscripts... i may not be from an elite unit, but I know we select the best of the best soldiers.
Hanya yg bergelar komando sahaja tahu maksud komando, tidak ada perbandingan.. Setiap negara ada kelebihan masing2, yg tentukan adalah dalam real situation. Bukan dalam latihan then claim power in the world. Salam respect from malaysia. Down to earth, then you be there. KOMANDO!
a. faezin Malaysia ggk is very good commando
Well said, bravo
ramai pulak tu recruit SG. MY Ggk, PAC, Vat69, Paskal, Paskau dari beratus selection, yg lepas xsampai berapa puluh orang, belum masuk asas lagi.
Sy suka komen ni. Tak perlu untuk mendabik dada dan memandang lekeh pada pasukan lain. Jadi lah resmi padi, semakin berisi semakin menunduk.
Salam dari singapura, tidak seperti kalian, kami tidak ada pilihan, dan yang memilih bukan lah dalam pasukan commando kami, di singapura pada tahun 90 han pasukan yang terhebat kami adalah gurkha, dan 20han adalah commando, 2010 ker atas kami terlah mencipta pasukan yang ber multi fungsi yang tidak dipamerkan di social media, pastikan pasukan ADF singapura lebih mengatasi pasukan commando kami berpuluh tiang
Didn't really show much of x72 rite of passage exam
u should see them when they starts to breakdown
Spectacles allowed?
Can imagine if they're dropped, kuah boh liao.
4:23 his beret is so middle eastern.
4:01 the top brass playing tug of war on the beret with the men need to be careful such sudden violent movements can easily injure the shoulder
Lol if the guy gets injured from that he probably isn't fit to be a commando
Darren Toh no problem what’s come to worst is down PES nothing to worry haha
@@darrentoh9976 Top Brass is no longer that young. Generally, when above 40, injuries can happen quite easily for the most unexpected small actions.
@@SuccessforLifester but are these commandos 40?
@@darrentoh9976 I don't know. I am only concerned for the top brass commando.
Love commando singapore...from malaysia..💪🔥
Yes man rules all
Why is it Malaysians like to post mean comments on Singapore especially on its army. They really have no respect on others. Shameless behavior.
Lovly Lov it’s normal for them to trash talk Singapore. Idk why they just feed off that toxic mindset
Take it positively and strive to be better. A word of compliment "empty vessels make the most noise".
Malaysia GGK force march 160km in 3 days / 72 hrs. Think pampered Singaporean can defend itself against its neighbor?
If they had shot dead 4 terrorists that hijacked SIA flight and rescued all 123 people unhurt years back so definitely they are capable of defending. So do not judge the book by it's cover.
@@ctailis6762 it's a whole squadron vs 4 terrorists
Ok so you think only GGK can do 160km in 3 days? Force other special forces around the world to do that as well and some of them will succeed too.
@@SamSung-od4rh 160km in 3 days just for the selection from basic army to GGK....that's the bare minimum for our SF selection..and 160km mix terrain forest/hills/road..can your army do it ? i dont think so 😂😂
@@luqmanHG you talk so much, you go march 160km first then come here talk cock :D
Are malays now allowed to be in the commando in singapore?
yup
Been allowed for decades now
nice exercise i hope you will experience combat
Showcase SPF's elite forces, Special Operations Command:)
I thought this was SOC
@Empath Too bad even if you showcase your so called true commandos, without any combat experience wouldn't still be impressed.
@Empath i know la bro. My joke was in reference to how SPF SOC also wears red berets. r/whoosh
@Empath peace and making money until somebody bully your nation...are you still just concerned about peace and making money??
@Empath mmmhh...your word doesnt sound so confident laa..just playing with the cut water supply will be enough to shake your bon bon...shake yoir bon bon..LOL
Their smell is so strong I can even smell it through my screen
72 km in 72 hoir 1km one hour?
look like a scout troop
Every special forces have capabilities. those videos do not shown real army capabilities.every special forces have specific capabilities.All the capabilities is secret.only the man,who served the military know their capabilities.
Vs ndu 120 hours of hell week. Tbh i would really like to see the 2 elites go through each other's training
Some commandos r combat diver trained. Not sure if its the norm for naval divers to be ranger trained.
Straits Times please close the comment section.
wish can have video of sotf...too
Just don't compare why Singapore's commando is different than other countries in S.E.A. region. Singapore are largely dense with urban terrain while other countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia & others are mixed with jungle & urban terrain so their training, hardship is different.
Each has different challenges.
They just want to spend with efficient cost. Not spend on something that don't really suit with their demography & geography.
@DL2R did I said Singapore is 100% urban?
@DL2R that's why they are called commando/special force soldier. They have to master all the survival skill that exists in their land.
Otherwise, they are just no difference with the conscript guy.
when you say commando, they're trained in all terrain.. like saf commandos in Philippines they are trained in the jungle and urban. but they are not soldiers but policeman, SAF is the elite unit of Philippine National Police. They also take Special Forces,Force Recon and Ranger training not only commando training.
@@liriko6310 in my country, elite does not same as special force. Elite, at our place means they're only specify with certain type of operation while special force surpass the elite which they're trained with all types of operation even though the terrain that they were trained doesn't exist in our country.
For example, in Malaysia, both police & military have their own special force & elite team. Like Malaysian police have their VAT69 Komando as their special force while their UTK are their elite team which specify on dealing with the counter-terrorist & organized crime activity.
Singapore commando are ITE
After serving they become food delivery
This is why as a Malaysian I look up to Singaporeans males very highly
Hahaa lol
prfffthhh... lol...
later AWARE not happy
U must be a real nerd
So this is comando?
what they show is wayang to the public, once the camera is off you will see their behavior change 180. the trama we had was when you saw your officers dressed in Smart 4 in the middle of the night, you know the whole lot will be in deep shit.
Can't imagine one day how you guys looks like when need to facing 21GGK VAT69 or KOPASSUS .Wish You Luck !! 👏🏼
Never underestimate the tenacity of a man when he has to fight for the survival of his family.
Well these conscripted commandos aren't comparable to the GGK commandos in ur country. The special ops task force here goes through the real training and don't get featured. Anyways neighbouring countries compare for what, we should help each other instead.
Meeeh, RSAF is is light year ahead of your RMAF
@@weijun998 as malaysian, im agree with you
Hormat lh negara org lain jgn nk banding2kan
4:22 which one is commando? 🤣🙏🏻 The white beard?
Damn shag... my fren just buy the red beret at beach road LOL
❤️
no such thing as "brother hood" in the army, there is only "SIR, YES SIR"
"Becoming a Commando" - shows nothing about becoming a Commando. Informative video.
Do they become Brave men or Men who obey instructions?
They became brave men whom follow instructions and obey orders. Cheers!
@@ViktorZuess of course!
How about not being one?
what kind of commando is this? the training just like a boys scout and no selection the best trainee?
Azmi Narudin u think best trainee u meh wtf
Jobs for foreigners
Ns for locals
Santos Lewynn yes you tell him
Sun Phoenix lol so let’s just give some North Koreans some guns why not
Best equipment but not as tough as other commandoes
And our neighbors do 160km in 3 days
160km for basic
Doesn't seem as difficult as being a green beret in UK
@Empath I'm talking about the training, doesn't matter if they are conscripts or not, the green beret qualification course isn't over the top either, it's something I could do if I really put my mind into
Still Singapore is a useless land..🤙🤙
Commando wearing spectacle?
@Empath lol what does that have to do with being a Commando? being smart and educated is one thing, but would he survive in the harsh conditions of war and battle? what would happen if he was in combat and he lost hes glasses.. end of story 😂
@Empath oohhh...a nerd commandos...ok i get it
Nerd commando
This isn't the hardest task, is it.
Looks tough
Sorry, I just want to confirm, they really wear life jacket when swimming past the pool?
Yeap, its to simulate crossing an actual river.
@Empath 😂 how would you expect if your in the battle zone and would have to swim across a river or lake with combat kit on you
where the maid for carrying beg?
Pencen already
waiting outside camp
Mat Derih: HAHAHAHAHA nice one bang..
@@bsolutions525 😂
Is being a commando means being a better person? I have know some pricks who thinks that they have the red berets and they are like kings!!
Lol must act abit ma.. but sometimes too over 😂
Ggk commandos marched 160km in 3 days
And that 72 hours
Not even commando yet. those are just selection. they basically still normal army at the time
160 km in 3 days with 90 kg, backpack.only dozens survive
And that's excessively unneccesary. There is no real application to that in real combat. Running long distance with heavy load is part of the selection process but doing that for 72 hrs? What for? Look at PH army scout rangers, their final mission to be selected is to actually raid rebels' camps. That is more valuable than a 3 day run.
Tak payah la mendabik diri. Mereka tetap komando relevan dengan situasi negara dan rakyat mereka. Kita orang awam belum tentu mampu menjalani seperti mereka
SAF ranger course 300KM + land sea air operations 😉
Soldiers...
... but they are surrounded...
... *by the enemy*
@Frozen Skyy bro it was a Capitan Alex reference
Allow me to r/whoosh you.
Heiwiik ok boomer
I thought can just go library and tell ppl you are Singapore special forces commando
Mama boy take your time, you think go holiday lol
Brush that date is my birthday
I Been wondering if there’s other race be side Indian and Chinese........
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Guardsman
Last time CNA documentary on Commandos from recruit to red beret graduation parade got Malay, Indian & Chinese NSFs. For honour & glory.
@whiplash bas
th-cam.com/video/z65sv60BBKM/w-d-xo.html
Lol of course have, but like actual population ratio, not many lor.
NDU FTW
Night delivery unit
Red beret now n the past is uncomparable.
Ain’t nobody got time for this
Come to Greece for devil’s week!
Green berets! OYK!
Is it me or GGK commando seems supperior . Dunno i watch their training exercise on History Channel . And they say GGK is one of the best commando in the world .
Ggk more geared towards jungle warfare while sg sf more towards urban warfare
@Jean Paul Wee but does your commando can compete with ggk and koppasus
@Empath i been in commando training course . Put that aside . I comparing because of my curiosity not for fun . I know all commando are the best and have big respect for each other . But do you even get my question . I ask whether singapore elite forces can match malaysia and indonesia elite forces . I ask so that it cpuld be encouragement for them competition for the best .
@Empath do you know what they have accomplish . Their mission . Malaysian green berets have save usa marine in Mogadishu . That is for examples .
@Empath yes and that shows what the special forces are capable of
Malay and join commando?
@@mrnobodyplays147 how about airforce?
*malay can join commando
how cute…
Ok. Wheres the malay in this vid? 🤣
they only show some people here so there's a chance we didnt see a malay
Khairul nizam in jail
😂🤣😂🤣😂
Never see doesn't mean don't have lol..
I have watched many videos and done some research on warfare and training of some elite forces around the world and think that they are much better than Singapore commando.
In our commando unit, we often hear about the usual expectation of being the fittest of all, IPPT standards are higher than mainstream vocation and must get gold. Trainings are physically tough and our commando always get the best combat unit and its considered as the cream of the crop.
However in the British parachute regiment, their training is very strongly centred on the soldier's inner character of aggression, combat fighting spirit and toughness. Max aggression towards the enemy and toughness towards pain. Before getting their red beret, they have to go through a brutal boxing fight,known as milling. The rule is that you and the opponent punch each other in the face at full force and you cannot dodge any hits. The activity often ends up with bruises and broken noses. The pain makes you stronger.
Singapore commandos trains ah boys into physically fit men, while the British paratroopers transforms raw recruits into warriors that are trained to kill.
Elite soldiers of other countries are similarly aggressive in close combat fighting.
In summary, our commando unit is incredible in fitness and combat tactics but is lacking in the inner combat character of aggression and combat fighting spirit.
We are conscripts bro and they are not.
Marines and paratroopers of other nations is already the most reasonable comparison that I can give to our elite forces. Below is mainstream.
Gideon Tay true but the reason for this is Singapore is trying as hard as possible not to get into wars and fights. That’s y all our SAF personal do more helping out in disasters and shit than helping out in wars. Singapore literally would help the civilians in war than help fight it so there would be no tensions with the other countries
I can't see Malay in this video . Are they set a limit or didn't trust Malay people in Singapore ?
In this video they interview one malay. Happy?
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Yes it's true i joined the army and they said they don't assign important roles to malays because they are afraid they might betray singapore to malaysia
Totally click bait.. Where r the comandoes?
Kimak got nerd one with spekky. How commando is he
manja commando😂😂
Lol. Ikr
Avnoor Channel his mental resilience is light years ahead of yours
@@ixspectre Tak. Aku lagi jauh
@@malieff2317 manja hahaha
Wayang kulit!
Pls give change to 20s generation
Im sorry to say but with this level...i believe...most of the passing out troops surely can't stand even my over night opening of basic paskal...but chill though...
You should not judge because you have no idea what SG commandoes are capable of. They had rescued all SIA hostages unhurt when the flight was hijacked by terrorists years back. Malaysians are not aware of this because they are busy insulting and mocking at Singapore until their own flight till now yet to be found.