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  • @fabz022
    @fabz022 5 років тому +63

    👍🏽 Fabziy, you’re demonstrating true Selfless Commitment & Leadership with the extra work you do by making these videos! Big yourself up, your audience big you up and maybe Army will big you up one day that we all are waiting for!

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому +2

      OOOO STOP IT BRO' I'm good at the moment my heart is free so im happy... side note when you coming down for the challenge seems like your backing out. 🤔

    • @natnice5359
      @natnice5359 5 років тому +1

      @@Fabziy lol, it takes time to cross the Atlantic 😊

  • @kyronprincevlogs5104
    @kyronprincevlogs5104 5 років тому +107

    Big shoutout to Fabziy for this opportunity. Had a great time with Harry as well. A day I’ll never forget.
    Let’s all support Fabziy for all his time and sacrifices behind The scenes just to give us these contents and insights. Salute fam 🙌🏿✊🏿🙌🏿

    • @prisma7092
      @prisma7092 5 років тому +2

      Kyron Prince Vlogs Word!

    • @fabz022
      @fabz022 5 років тому +2

      That’s Selfless Commitment & Leadership In it’s purest form from FabZiy.

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому +3

      It was great having you guys down here mate; looking forward seeing you in January maybe then I'll give you another arse whooping in a sprint session... Thanks for the support 👊😎TOP BLOKE

    • @TheMountainMan001
      @TheMountainMan001 5 років тому

      Kyron, im 19 n more of a sprinter as well, 100m - 200m. What training did you do to help improve your long distance fitness? Top one lad & yous both done mint on these videos👏🏻👍🏻

    • @topshottamakonnen
      @topshottamakonnen 4 роки тому

      Wagwaan Kyron. Would you happen to know when the next training is scheduled? I got an email saying that I passed the medical triage and the next stage is the physical training tests.

  • @Nikita-lj7oo
    @Nikita-lj7oo 5 років тому +11

    I really love how you did it with the guys giving them this experience. And you can get a truly authentic opinion of them. They must be buzzing now.

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      Thanks pal

  • @British_platy
    @British_platy 5 років тому +22

    hi fabziy thanks for all the amazing content you really motivate me to train ( i am looking to join the royal marines in a year) i love what you are doing keep it up man

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому +5

      You're welcome, and I appreciate that. Keep up the training; but remember to train smart good luck.

  • @davidcorbett62
    @davidcorbett62 4 роки тому +29

    Having done two army swim tests both where different. The first in jnr Para coy early 70,s was tread water then two lengths of the pool. Caught looking to the side to see the depth and you where held under the water until nearly drowned. The second was up in Catterick with the RAC training Regt. We turned up for our swim test and wearing overalls told to jump in. We had done the tread water and noticed the water was a grey colour and tasted awful. As we where getting instructions Re the other parts of the test this civvy appeared screaming get them out. It turned out the swimming baths where closed for 3 days as huge amounts of cleaning fluid had been put into the water hence the colour and test!! A rather shamed face corporal told us to get changed and back on the 4 tonner. To save face we had all passed lol

  • @chrisshepherd2109
    @chrisshepherd2109 4 роки тому +3

    Good to see the old blocks are still there by the parade square. That was our accom in 2006 over on the far side near sandys. Concrete hill still looks as beastly as i remember. Great job guys thanks for your service at this hostile time.
    God bless 👍

  • @natnice5359
    @natnice5359 5 років тому +8

    Damn Fabziy, this is an extremely rare but useful content! Brilliant idea! I bet you’ve put the mind at easy of those who knew about a swim test and opened the eyes who didn’t even know about it 👍🏽

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      Objective✔.......................😎

  • @mavrickk9412
    @mavrickk9412 5 років тому +18

    Coming from someone who is in week 25 of Infantry training at Catterick, swimming is important. You do need it to participate in a lot of the adventure training activities, however not being able to swim properly or even at all does not hinder you joining any regiment of the army.

    • @madt1008
      @madt1008 5 років тому +2

      Mavrickk yes mate I want to be going Catterick ASAP. Got selection 21.01.20. Is it alright there?

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      Thanks for sharing 👍🔥

    • @mavrickk9412
      @mavrickk9412 5 років тому +3

      Mad T it’s army training isn’t it, more than that it’s infantry training, the first 4 weeks are hard but don’t sit and moan about it, week 12 when you get your beret it because 10x easier so keep grafting and it will come to you

  • @aaronsmith3699
    @aaronsmith3699 5 років тому +20

    A few lads tried to be heros on our swim test in Pirbright. Went out far too fast and were in absolute clip after the first 30 meters 😂

  • @prisma7092
    @prisma7092 5 років тому +4

    Fabziy, thanks for that, you are a pioneer!

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      No probs mi general 😎🔥

  • @MrScall35
    @MrScall35 4 роки тому +19

    Christ that brings back horrible memories. As a non swimmer with a fear of water joining the old guards depot. Mon to Fri every morning at 6am swimming lesson with Pat an ex Mick swimming instructor.. Hobbies every Wed was swimming. When my platoon did swimming for PT I would have to jump off the top diving board and swim to the shallow end whilst the other 51 guys of the platoon stood at the shallow end creating waves. (Diving boards gone now I noticed) If I managed to get to the end the platoon got a free swim.
    Finally, after 9 months basic training as a jnr gdsm, i passed my swimming test the day before my passing out parade. Joined my battalion, did helicopter underwater escape training twice, white water rafting, went off a bridge in a canoe, but still to this day have a fear of deep water. Strange

    • @pooletrainboy
      @pooletrainboy Рік тому

      Crickey would have thought all that would have cured your fear, why did you have to do helicopter escape were you a para?

    • @MrScall35
      @MrScall35 Рік тому

      @@pooletrainboy not sure whey we did the helicopter underwater escape training, and twice..no I wasn't a para, I was guards.

    • @constantiawong
      @constantiawong Рік тому

      How did you open your eyes underwater? Does it sting or hurt?

    • @MrScall35
      @MrScall35 Рік тому

      @@constantiawongit doesn't sting.. if didn't open eyes head would hurt more swimming into side of pool 😊

  • @stevenhenry7862
    @stevenhenry7862 5 років тому +3

    Yes Mate! Love videos Dabzy!
    When I did it, we had to wear uniform, Lightweights.

  • @jasonbeale6875
    @jasonbeale6875 3 роки тому +4

    Navy swim test was in overalls that were too big. I’m a crap swimmer so I struggled a fair bit

  • @mikeman584
    @mikeman584 3 роки тому +1

    Never had this in my day .78. Think it's a great idea. Well done lads.

  • @greenerick
    @greenerick 8 місяців тому +2

    It is quite understandable that if one is unable to pass the swimming test, it may not be advisable to join the navy.

  • @keithforrest3023
    @keithforrest3023 2 місяці тому +1

    We used to jump of a high board tread for 2 minutes then swim the distance in combat bottoms and top with boots on oh how things have changed

  • @mten3623
    @mten3623 5 років тому +5

    Good thing I just learnt how to swim :O head down to pirbright on the 12th Jan :D ! great channel man ! good insight

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому +2

      Thank you all the best

    • @apoc5566
      @apoc5566 5 років тому +2

      It's the 12th of Jan. Goodluck mate

    • @jake5750
      @jake5750 5 років тому +1

      Good luck for today bro

  • @dotnetdevni
    @dotnetdevni 5 років тому +3

    I love ur videos I passed the tst and the maths just have to get thru medical appeal so I do one last chance it’s my dream to serve my country ur lucky chaps.

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      Thanks and good luck 💪

  • @historytim
    @historytim 3 роки тому +2

    I am so glad there isn't a swim test element for the RAF, but I'm making myself get into swimming again as I feel I should strive to do it all the same (Regiment do a swim test and I think it should just be a solid foundation anyway)
    Clarification; used to be a good solid swimmer, but 14 years absent from a pool and sailing has made it surprisingly (or maybe not so surprisingly :P )tough to reacclimatise too!
    These videos are always helpful for an old man (34) who is joining up soon hah.

  • @stuartmcmahon8870
    @stuartmcmahon8870 5 років тому

    good luck guys, glad you chose to join the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Take each day as it comes, get through the training and its all rosie after that..

  • @tonyp011
    @tonyp011 5 років тому +1

    Nice choice of cap badge from the 2 lads, Royal Artillery , tell them its a great cap badge to be in as thats what I was in and enjoyed every minute of it, although my basic training was done at the Woolwich RA barracks as it was known as a depot back in the 80s, and thats where all the RA recruits did their basic training, and back then there was no phase one, phase two etc, it was just a straight 14 weeks basic training, pass out, home leave then off to regiment for me back then it was 22 air defence Regt at the Napier Barracks in Dortmund enjoy my stay there from the summer of 1980 to around 1992

    • @nat20000
      @nat20000 5 років тому

      I went to napier barracks recently

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      👍🔥🔥🔥

  • @williamstebbings1788
    @williamstebbings1788 5 років тому +3

    We failed our swim test if you used your knees to get out of the pool, straight onto your feet.

  • @krisgoodgroves2654
    @krisgoodgroves2654 5 років тому +4

    Nice to see the pool again 30 yr later. Wheres the high platform gone from the deep end? spent many hours in there getting beasted by Pat the slap on all 4's crawling round the edge. Loved the beastings in the pool, beat the sand hill hands down. :)

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      😂😂💪

  • @jamesdavy2850
    @jamesdavy2850 5 років тому

    Try battle swimming test at ctcrm Lympstone jump of top board combat jacket trousers 58 pat webbing with weight in pouches rifle swim 2 lengths take off rifle and webbing hand it to someone then tread water for 3 minutes must not touch sides or bottom this was back in 83

  • @threestepssideways1202
    @threestepssideways1202 5 років тому +6

    Remember the green coverall days anyone ?

  • @keithmcnulty8341
    @keithmcnulty8341 5 років тому +5

    How does this work if you can't swim? (I can't swim at all)

    • @conalltempany5800
      @conalltempany5800 4 роки тому +4

      Keith McNulty you’ll get remedial swimming every morning at basic until you can pass

    • @keithmcnulty8341
      @keithmcnulty8341 4 роки тому +3

      @@conalltempany5800 thanks for the info man.. The swimming part was holding me back

    • @JohnDoe-nq2qz
      @JohnDoe-nq2qz 4 роки тому

      Learn to swim before you join?

  • @jason_brockbank
    @jason_brockbank 5 років тому +3

    Serving Fusilier here getting deployed this year; start pre deployment training at the beginning of February

  • @liamdk9625
    @liamdk9625 5 років тому +5

    The swim test is really easy but I guess they dont need strong swimmers in the army

    • @johnlustig4322
      @johnlustig4322 5 років тому +1

      Boat Troop have very strong swimmers as does all the SF.

    • @romeo9017
      @romeo9017 5 років тому +1

      Obviously you have never done it.......

    • @liamdk9625
      @liamdk9625 5 років тому +2

      @@romeo9017 I did kinda do national swimming so that might be why I think this is really easy because like come on two min trending we use to do a 20 in our warm up. Like I get if you havent done swimming alot it will be hard but most people who do it on a regular basis will smash this

    • @romeo9017
      @romeo9017 5 років тому +1

      @@liamdk9625 Whatever....

    • @liamdk9625
      @liamdk9625 5 років тому +1

      @@romeo9017 great conversation, I can tell maybe you arent good at swimming

  • @nillapaul8667
    @nillapaul8667 5 років тому +1

    Niceeee always love these videos

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      🔥💪

  • @HTCN-ki3on
    @HTCN-ki3on 5 років тому +6

    Good luck to em in the future

  • @korvos4317
    @korvos4317 5 років тому +1

    Big man Harry. The beast

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      Top bloke 🔥💪

  • @natnice5359
    @natnice5359 5 років тому +4

    Cannot wait to see part 2!

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      Lock and loaded

  • @steveh5005
    @steveh5005 5 років тому +1

    Great motivation on a Sunday morning

  • @ziaria1026
    @ziaria1026 5 років тому +5

    Fabziy do they teach you to swim?

  • @MrMCDigital
    @MrMCDigital 5 років тому +5

    I’m off on phase one in February now. I best get practicing my swimming didn’t know I had to do a swim test😂 this video definitely helped. Just like all the videos you do.

    • @gooseygooze8288
      @gooseygooze8288 5 років тому +1

      im off 2 phase 1 in feb what site u going?

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      Lucky think I did this video or else........

    • @MrMCDigital
      @MrMCDigital 5 років тому

      goosey gooze pirbright on the 23rd me. You?

  • @justinsailo3909
    @justinsailo3909 2 роки тому

    I know this is 2 yrs ago but your camera handling is just 👌👌

  • @jakobbrown3291
    @jakobbrown3291 5 років тому +7

    So, bit embarrasing, but can you join the army if you can't swim?
    Would they teach/train you to?

    • @Zullubullu
      @Zullubullu 4 роки тому +5

      They will teach you if you do not know how

  • @torpedou-boat3789
    @torpedou-boat3789 2 роки тому +1

    What happens if you cant swim. I never learned because i had a fear of water but i want to join the army

    • @josephgallagher3397
      @josephgallagher3397 2 роки тому

      If I remember correctly I'f you can't swim you just get extra lessons helping you to learn how

    • @torpedou-boat3789
      @torpedou-boat3789 2 роки тому

      @@josephgallagher3397 i asked my uncle who was a royal marine.. he said you get extra lessons and extra help.. bis statement is.. training is to bring you up to standards not for you to be able

    • @josephgallagher3397
      @josephgallagher3397 2 роки тому

      @@torpedou-boat3789 ah okay that makes more sense thank you

    • @torpedou-boat3789
      @torpedou-boat3789 2 роки тому

      @@josephgallagher3397 he told me he couldnt swim then got taught in basic then went onto royal marines who need to be strong swimmers

    • @torpedou-boat3789
      @torpedou-boat3789 Рік тому

      @Stanly Stud well i cam swim now dumbass since i passed

  • @YeNZeC
    @YeNZeC 2 роки тому

    Up that first hill 4 times every time we went past it, best effort with bergan+ webbing and weapon.
    Drop bergan, go again.
    Drop webbing, go again
    Twice with just weapon.
    Naughty hill.

  • @directdec8224
    @directdec8224 5 років тому +17

    Do all regiments or roles have to do a swimming test

    • @robgrover2609
      @robgrover2609 5 років тому +3

      Direct Dec yes

    • @miloregnix_vlogs293
      @miloregnix_vlogs293 5 років тому

      Direct Dec no only crap hats jk everyone does

    • @MD_ENTERTAINMENT
      @MD_ENTERTAINMENT 5 років тому +6

      Its not a problem if you fail, you will learn in the end

    • @pauleric8799
      @pauleric8799 5 років тому

      @@VirtuousMonkey yep during phase 1

    • @jaymorrow6585
      @jaymorrow6585 5 років тому +1

      @@VirtuousMonkey yea but you dont need to pass it, if you don't you can't do caving or kayaking during the adventure training

  • @_skengz_3793
    @_skengz_3793 5 років тому +4

    Can’t swim what do I fo

    • @reece_v0391
      @reece_v0391 5 років тому +4

      They teach you

    • @Flashay
      @Flashay 5 років тому +7

      Sink 🤣

    • @GURKHAS4LIFE
      @GURKHAS4LIFE 5 років тому +4

      if you are weak swimmer, don't worry!
      They will give you swimming lessons whilst you are in training.

    • @YeNZeC
      @YeNZeC 5 років тому +4

      @@GURKHAS4LIFE swimming is at 0830 after scoff. You even get out of Block jobs if you're smart ;)

    • @MD_ENTERTAINMENT
      @MD_ENTERTAINMENT 5 років тому

      @_skengz_ it not a problem they will teach you

  • @myles8747
    @myles8747 5 років тому

    that swim instructor ill never forget his face... Fucking hated him going through basic. Hahah

  • @ShadowWolflonewolf
    @ShadowWolflonewolf 4 роки тому +1

    A weird question but when they say any stroke is allowed are you allowed to do your own stroke or does it have to be the standard breasstroke or front crawl? Because personally my arms to do the breast stroke and my legs do the front crawl and its far more efficient for me. Before pools closed I could do about 17/18 lengths of the 25m pool in roughly 30 mins (no stopping either, but a constantly crowded pool means having to swim sideways quite often)

    • @aethelwolfe3539
      @aethelwolfe3539 2 роки тому

      If they say any stroke, use free style, it is the absolute fastest.

  • @FinRaidz_
    @FinRaidz_ 3 роки тому +1

    I’m in my last year of high school and I’m looking to join the army when I leave college but I’m confused with the sign up process. So you apply online then you have interviews and go to the assessment centre is that right?

  • @darrenthomas5505
    @darrenthomas5505 5 років тому +2

    the place of nightmares with pat the instructor the terror of crows

  • @siggyk9186
    @siggyk9186 5 років тому

    So it is tread water for 2 minutes then swim 100 m with any forward stroke. I think I could do that

  • @joebeauchampion5122
    @joebeauchampion5122 5 років тому +3

    My first day of pirbright started today

    • @rj1565
      @rj1565 5 років тому

      Enjoy

    • @garethutting6328
      @garethutting6328 5 років тому

      How are you enjoy it there ? I was there in 79 I found the Depot an intimidating place but keep your head down,mouth shut and you will do well.

  • @shush5025
    @shush5025 3 роки тому +1

    is this same for the royal navy? i want to a submariner

  • @blueonblueracingnova
    @blueonblueracingnova 4 роки тому

    Strange to see this pool and concrete hill after 20 years 👍👍👍 good look to all the recruits in the future

  • @dantuicakau214
    @dantuicakau214 5 років тому

    Great insight for would be recruits. Is the Army still doing the swim test wearing combats? Great video...........

    • @bemo1105
      @bemo1105 5 років тому

      Not at Pirbright just budgy smugglers

  • @_stoatchaser
    @_stoatchaser 5 років тому +7

    Is that it??

    • @kingolee7076
      @kingolee7076 4 роки тому

      harryvision toys and trains yeah it’s easy I’ve done it

    • @stuartpayne6473
      @stuartpayne6473 4 роки тому

      Yep.. grade four swimming exam pretty much in case any of you want to do it at a local swim centre. I did mine at catterick and we had a couple of guys fail because they couldn't swim but they still passed out and went to units.

  • @nathanross7738
    @nathanross7738 3 роки тому

    Do you have to do a swimming test in the army because I don’t know how to swim

  • @flowood9783
    @flowood9783 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, at what point do you do a swimming test? I’ve just passed my Assessment Centre, and I’m wondering whether swimming is something I should work on before my basic training.

    • @ReganJH2
      @ReganJH2 3 роки тому +2

      Yep, it’s not very hard the swimming test if you’re moderately good, however it’s thinks like learning to not panic and learning the right way to hold breath, good luck

    • @flowood9783
      @flowood9783 3 роки тому +1

      @@ReganJH2 thanks:)

  • @theyorkshiredevilandbaumku6449
    @theyorkshiredevilandbaumku6449 5 років тому

    Nothing critical or me trying to be a bummer Fabziy but in the title of the video you spelt Pirbright as Pirnright other than that fab video again keep them coming man

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      Thanks G

  • @constantiawong
    @constantiawong Рік тому

    How did you open your eyes underwater? Does it sting or hurt?

  • @TravelwithDaySack
    @TravelwithDaySack 5 років тому +1

    What do I do Fabz, can’t swim and I start basic training exactly a month from today

    • @Nikita-lj7oo
      @Nikita-lj7oo 5 років тому +1

      Bismark Dzahene-Quarshie Jnr. If you read the comments then you get the answer to ur question

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому +1

      Read other ppl comments pal, thats what this platform is all about.👍

    • @TravelwithDaySack
      @TravelwithDaySack 5 років тому

      Fabziy thanks Fabz, I did earlier 🙏🏿

  • @RideWithMe14
    @RideWithMe14 Рік тому

    i wanna go to harrogate afc when i’m 16 and knew about a swim test. i’ve never liked the water tho n lose breath in it quickly. we swim every monday in a small private pool tho where i can take the hour to practice these things. i’ve improved a bit but still can’t last that long 😂😅 and i also can’t swim without goggles because of sensitive eyes although i’ll hopefully be attempting to get used to it. are we allowed goggles for the swim test tho? that would be much more practical and less harsh on my eyes if anyone knows?

  • @clarkeyairsoft369
    @clarkeyairsoft369 4 роки тому

    I can't swim.. what am i supposed to do?

  • @johnwoods6080
    @johnwoods6080 4 роки тому

    What happens if you can’t swim??

  • @goregaming1232
    @goregaming1232 4 роки тому

    Does it matter how you swim the 50 meters and is threading water hard

  • @Grace-jk4en
    @Grace-jk4en 5 років тому +2

    I had no idea you have to do a swim test! I applied today and it said nowhere about swimming lol. I can only do an unsymmetrical breast stroke 😂 also I’m wanting to do dog handling but on the application on the part where you can list aspirations it wasn’t an option so I left it blank, thoughts?

    • @remybanjoholden989
      @remybanjoholden989 5 років тому +5

      It’s good to have a basic level of swimming but if you can’t swim they will teach you at basic training I had about 8 people in my troop that couldn’t swim

    • @caitlin9000
      @caitlin9000 5 років тому +1

      The dog handling role wasn't there when I applied. I added the role in the additional comment section. Just to let you know the Dog handling role has a waiting list.

    • @Grace-jk4en
      @Grace-jk4en 5 років тому

      remy banjoholden I can swim I’m just out of practice 😂 it doesn’t seem to be a critical requirement so with a few hours training I should be fine 😅

    • @caitlin9000
      @caitlin9000 5 років тому +1

      As long as you pass the fitness requirements you'll be fine.

    • @Grace-jk4en
      @Grace-jk4en 5 років тому

      Caitlin ah okay, I put it in the additional comments as I thought I better mention it! Waiting list gives me more time to get into better shape 😅 I do really want to get started as soon as possible but any extra time I get to spend with my pets before leaving is a bonus! Are you doing dog handling now? 💗

  • @Team43623
    @Team43623 5 років тому +1

    @kyron started phase 1 already?

  • @renvillevassell1800
    @renvillevassell1800 4 роки тому

    Fabziy What happens if you fail the test. Or if you .ca B&B swim, let me know please. Thanks

    • @renvillevassell1800
      @renvillevassell1800 4 роки тому

      @Alex Mulvihill ok its basically just to see what level of swimming your at then

  • @zimronhumphrey6918
    @zimronhumphrey6918 5 років тому

    Good day Fabziy my name is zimron Humphrey I am waiting for a assessment date to come join the army can u can be when they are goin to call the next assessment

  • @yankofingerton7022
    @yankofingerton7022 4 роки тому

    Oh damn I’ll be seeing that Harry Holmes if he’s at Pirbright 😂
    Ah Fabziy a mate of mine that did Harrogate says he had to jump in with his gear and burgan and tread water, then do a full lap. Is that bollocks, different or something that wasn’t shown here?

  • @R1M-R7
    @R1M-R7 4 місяці тому

    How much practice did you have before

  • @jactucker5858
    @jactucker5858 4 роки тому

    You probably won’t see this as it’s an older video but you recently replied to a comment I made about pushups if I can’t swim can I still join and will I be taught how to or is that an instant write off 😬?

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  4 роки тому

      you'll be taught

    • @jactucker5858
      @jactucker5858 4 роки тому

      Fabziy okay cool as that’s the one thing i cannot do at all - yet !

  • @jooobang8599
    @jooobang8599 3 роки тому

    Is swimming compulsory ??

  • @valroyhu4757
    @valroyhu4757 2 роки тому

    From st.vincent assessment 28th April

  • @stevenowen3582
    @stevenowen3582 5 років тому

    Hi I'm joining the reserves and can swim but tred water I can't, would I still be ok or do I need to tred water is it a fail if I can't do, thank you

    • @sideshowhashi4701
      @sideshowhashi4701 4 роки тому

      Same here mate but I think you learn how to swim as part of your training

  • @DEFENDER_OUTDOORS
    @DEFENDER_OUTDOORS 4 роки тому

    I can’t swim or last time I swam was like 10 year ago so wouldn’t feel comfortable
    joining reserves is swimming still a test with covid restrictions please advise thanks

    • @xlprop6687
      @xlprop6687 4 роки тому +1

      Just go and join up mate. You can always learn to swim.

  • @serr3877
    @serr3877 5 років тому +2

    well done boys

  • @steven_d_genius8804
    @steven_d_genius8804 5 років тому

    Is there any Recruitments for common wealth countries mate?

  • @reynoldsx21
    @reynoldsx21 5 років тому

    Anyone else starting basic at pirbright February 23rd?

  • @jamesst1809
    @jamesst1809 4 роки тому

    I thought you had to wear jammers not trunks?

  • @MichaelWhite-uu4jr
    @MichaelWhite-uu4jr 3 роки тому

    I’m hoping to join the army but I can’t swim at all and I panic in the water. Does this mean I will have to learn how to swim during the application process? Thanks great content and very motivating

    • @lustbloodhercules
      @lustbloodhercules 2 роки тому

      I believe if you can’t swim, they’ll teach you how to in Basic Training. (I’m also scared of the water and currently waiting for assessment centre date).

    • @TheSpartanL106
      @TheSpartanL106 Рік тому

      ​​@@lustbloodhercules
      How long was the time gap from talking to your recruiter about the careers' discussion to going to the assessment centre?

  • @R1M-R7
    @R1M-R7 4 місяці тому

    What regiment is this?

  • @TravelwithDaySack
    @TravelwithDaySack 5 років тому +16

    I can’t swim 🙆🏿‍♂️😫

    • @jackdav1234
      @jackdav1234 5 років тому +8

      Don't worry. They'll put bright orange tape around your head so they know who needs help if you fall in.

    • @Ty-qv3ml
      @Ty-qv3ml 4 роки тому +3

      Learn to swim, it's never too late.

  • @drdougy7772
    @drdougy7772 4 роки тому

    As there isnt a time limit what are they looking at when you do this test?

    • @drdougy7772
      @drdougy7772 4 роки тому

      @Alex Mulvihill ok great, thank you

  • @valroyhu4757
    @valroyhu4757 2 роки тому

    Hey bro I am coming your side 28 April to start assessment

  • @moose5996
    @moose5996 5 років тому +1

    Is this test for those who are joining the army reserves as well?

    • @aaronsmith3699
      @aaronsmith3699 5 років тому

      Moose the goose yes, you do it on Bravo

    • @moose5996
      @moose5996 5 років тому

      @@aaronsmith3699 is it hard, have you done it,or know anyone who has?

    • @aaronsmith3699
      @aaronsmith3699 5 років тому

      @@moose5996 it's easy mate. Tread water for 2 minutes then swim 100m without stopping or touching the sides of the pool. If you can swim you'll have no worries

    • @moose5996
      @moose5996 5 років тому +1

      @@aaronsmith3699 safe man I'm going to have to get in shape ASAP and be prepared

  • @SUKHWINDERSINGH-jh4ez
    @SUKHWINDERSINGH-jh4ez 5 років тому

    Please help me i cant fill on uk army site

  • @geoffreywilliams233
    @geoffreywilliams233 4 роки тому

    You gotta swim to join the army???

  • @abbyelisabeth4720
    @abbyelisabeth4720 4 роки тому

    Does anyone know if this is still the swim test or has it been changed?

    • @Taylor-uq1ce
      @Taylor-uq1ce 4 роки тому

      Luke yeet so there’s no swim test?

  • @CrohnsCast
    @CrohnsCast 4 роки тому

    how are the boys getting on?

  • @userjames1
    @userjames1 5 років тому

    I can't swim. Would they teach me?

    • @universalsoldier0839
      @universalsoldier0839 5 років тому +2

      James hatton .They will refer u for swimming classes

    • @userjames1
      @userjames1 5 років тому

      @@universalsoldier0839 brilliant. Cheers

    • @bemo1105
      @bemo1105 5 років тому

      You have swimming around once a week and theyll teach to swim with floats

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      @@universalsoldier0839 🔥💪

  • @cham749
    @cham749 5 років тому +1

    We did it in denims and jacket and jumped off the diving board, it was the 80s though

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому +4

      I can surely take you back down memory lane 😂 up for it?

    • @cham749
      @cham749 5 років тому

      Fabziy it was 1987 at the light division depot, the diving board seemed very high at the time! You’re doing a fantastic job with your videos.

  • @sebengeli5913
    @sebengeli5913 4 роки тому

    Is the army swim test mandatory coz I can barely swim

    • @tabby817
      @tabby817 4 роки тому

      just go and practice at your local swimming centre

  • @Kai.Lingard_Music
    @Kai.Lingard_Music 4 роки тому

    I wanna join next year but I cant swim

    • @insertnamehere5660
      @insertnamehere5660 4 роки тому

      You’ll be taught

    • @JammyDodger45
      @JammyDodger45 3 роки тому

      Well you've got a year to learn. It's hardly difficult, pre-schoolers do it all the time!

  • @millicathomas7948
    @millicathomas7948 5 років тому

    Do I have to know how to swim before I can join the Army?

    • @relt1369
      @relt1369 5 років тому +2

      If you fail the swim test then they'll give you extra swimming lessons in order for you to retake it and pass it, however I'd recommend learning how to swim beforehand

  • @heinobezuidenhout674
    @heinobezuidenhout674 4 роки тому

    How important is the swim test?

    • @JammyDodger45
      @JammyDodger45 3 роки тому +3

      That depends on whether you want to drown or not?!

  • @raixbox360
    @raixbox360 4 роки тому

    Do these lads live in the camp?

  • @abdulbubbly3673
    @abdulbubbly3673 5 років тому

    Wat if you can't swim

  • @johnlustig4322
    @johnlustig4322 5 років тому +4

    I did a selection course where the DS broke the ice on a EWS. The fruit and veg went into hiding that morning........

    • @romeo9017
      @romeo9017 5 років тому

      Me too - 1964!

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  5 років тому

      Fruit and Veg 😭😂Ppl in the comment section don't even know what your on about 🤐

    • @johnlustig4322
      @johnlustig4322 5 років тому

      @@Fabziy It's slang. The squad had too do the swim naked and it was so cold, a man's prized parts, shrank back into the body. At least the safety diver was warm in his wet suit.

    • @cabanabarry9796
      @cabanabarry9796 5 років тому +1

      @@johnlustig4322 he knows mate ...🇬🇧

  • @ricocaswell3030
    @ricocaswell3030 5 років тому

    In my day the swim test was fall uniform not shorts

  • @EthanThomson
    @EthanThomson 4 роки тому +3

    talking to my dad about when he did basic
    he uh
    he threw up in that pool in 92
    yeah

  • @lyndapeters9144
    @lyndapeters9144 2 роки тому

    Fabziy can you train me please 😢

  • @dfkdiek518
    @dfkdiek518 4 роки тому

    swimming easy, trust ur body and ur body will take over

  • @africaart
    @africaart 5 років тому

    too complicated. you have to be a good swimmer and fit

    • @IBanishUndead
      @IBanishUndead 5 років тому

      Tugis Art Studio you have to be an average swimmer and sort of fit to do this. It’s a piece of piss.

    • @swimgood3873
      @swimgood3873 4 роки тому +1

      You have to be a shit swimmer to do this lol - super easy

  • @mellymoo_eats
    @mellymoo_eats 3 роки тому

    Damnit, I can't swim 😣