British Army Officer recruitment video | ARMY | Recruitment | likely 1980s
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Step back in time with us as we explore a classic British Army officer recruitment video from the 1980s. This vintage gem provides a fascinating look at the military ethos, values, and promotional strategies of the era. Discover the socio-political climate of the 1980s and how it influenced the British Army's recruitment efforts, with its nostalgic cinematography, including the iconic fashion, hairstyles, and film techniques of the decade.
Listen to the compelling and authoritative voiceovers that characterized military recruitment videos of the time, and understand the core messages and appeals used to attract potential officers, focusing on duty, honor, adventure, and leadership. Get a glimpse into the rigorous training programs, the camaraderie among officers, and the lifestyle promised to recruits.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military buff, or simply curious about how recruitment videos have evolved over the decades, this video offers a captivating snapshot of a bygone era. Join us on this journey into the past and see how the British Army inspired a generation to serve their country. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more historical content!
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I liked the nearly Monty Python beginning! A salute to British humour, from across the pond.
Its worth mentioning the 'O' type engagement where the young potential officer would complete the enlisted mans' training in the corps or brigade of his choice, before their regiment would confirm ongoing sponsorship to the RCB. This was mandatory for the potential officer in those units and was notoriously rigorous. It built confidence and was an excellent evaluation opportunity for the sponsoring regiment. It fulfilled a similar role to the Rowallan Company for marginal RCB passes, but was later scrapped over costs.
Bit of a toy soldier as OTC service only in 1984 but with all sincerity being the only state educated cadet in the RAC troop was never a problem! Coalfield comp at that. Being one of the best shots in the overall unit and able to help our staff sergeants to keep our Foxes and Ferrets serviceable in the field definitely helped.
Forty years later my English Grammar remains average.
The school featured is Canford School if anyone was wondering
My guess is 86 as you still had units with the SLR and the start of units receiving the SA80.
Some units like the R Signals had the SLR up until about '92
We had several Hereditary Knights in my lot and rightly so.
Some of the officers had family in the Regiment as far back as Balaclava.
That’s the beauty and elan that being part of a famous old regiment is all about.
If you don’t fancy it join a Corps.
Oddly enough all of our attached Corps types used to put in for extensions because of elan and laughs to be had in a fine old regiment.
It’s simply not the same in a Corps.
Especially the mess life and the Balls etc.
It’s like comparing a donkey to a thoroughbred.
Oh be quite.
Do you really think these Ruperts cared about you?
Of course it’s not a contact until shots have been fired. He should be sending back a sighting report stating where when and what the enemy is doing. Higher up may not want him to engage or have another plan.
I would have to say about 1985/6 as that was when the Army started transitioning from the SLR to SA80 and in this film, both are use showing not all had switched to the SA80 at that point in time.......During their supposed exercises towards the beginning of the video....couldn't help noticing that some of the weapons didn't have blank firing attachments where as others did so have to assume that this video was edited together from various different exercises....some live firing and others where only blanks were used............
The good old Rupert !!!
Richard Jeffries @8:15 was my former OC in 1QLR and went on to command the 1st Bn.
It is very different these days. Most army officers go to university for a three or four-year degree, sometimes on an army bursary, before going do Sandhurst.
Actually seen a Marine major and two Copts in the exact same scene at CLNC 1984
Looks like it could be Longmoor training camp at the start of
LMAO... "Not old Skivvy Nesbit!'.
This reminds me of my experience of officer training in the 1990s before Labour came into power and made it more "progressive." The army was unashamedly elitist then which made it a very effective fighting force despite it's rather stuffy culture.
Saying that, the mannerisms of that regimental recruiting officer at 10:25 seemed more in time with World War 1 than then 1980s!
It was a spoof, sending up the stereotype of what people thought officer selection is about and probably was about at one time.
No ketchup or chips in my Regiments Officers Mess and no women either in my time.
The Army is Woke now.
I would not join up these days.
Lilly Livered snowflakes.
Unashamedly elitist...shut up mong 😂
@@jameslynch7826
Your love of Officers is nauseating..it tells me you were a Mess boy.
THE SA80 was issued in the 1980's plus the rest of the equipment they are using ..
We keep having these conversations and I think we need to look at the way they are dated, unfortunately we are given very basic information but are happy to update with the feedback, many thanks
It should have been scrapped a heap of garbage 😅😅😅
I see the bootnecks using the KS1, looks good but the grip down the barrel looks very odd, got to be a million times better than the SA80 though 😂
Went through recruit training CTCRM in '86 with SLR/'58 webbing and Norway novice course '87 with 45 Cdo with LMG/SLR. Didn't get SA80 until 1990'ish.
@@thecurlew7403
Was it? Why? What was better about the SLR?
If you became an officer then (1980), how often would do a tour in Ulster?
It would really depend.
Most likely at least once in a five year period.
A three year Short Service Limited Commision?
Maybe once, maybe not at all.
An Infantry Battalion or sub units thereof could be posted on Op Banner for 4 or 6 months ‘Emergency Tours’ for reinforcement (although the Battalion involved would know they were on standby) or for a two year ‘Roulement Tour’ where family would be posted with them.
So perhaps in 5 years 1 x Roulement and 1 x Emergency Tour.
Or 3 x Emergency Tours.
Remember too that the British Army was much larger than now and Battalions moved around on 2 year posting that were planned 10 years in advance.
Most young Infantry Lieutenants would have been volunteering to do a tour with another Battalion if theirs was not planned to do a tour.
Feel free to ask any other questions. Perhaps I can answer them.
@@bugler75 Thanks for answering! Okay so there were variations regarding service time. For career officers, was it important to have experience from N. I.?
@@JerkerDahlblom Officers had different contracts from Soldiers.
The majority of Officers had Short Service Limited Commissions up to seven years (I think I remember correctly!).
They could apply for a permanent Commission after 5 years ( I think!) which would be the career Officer.
The late 1980’s was the start of my 26 year career and I was never commissioned but I remember some of the details.
At that time actual Operational experience was very limited in the British Army ( Ulster, Falkland Islands in 1982 and some United Nations tours in Africa was the height of it).
So yes, it was considered desirable both from a career point of view to have had operational experience and also for ‘Bar bragging rights’ with war stories of derring do!
There was a Territorial Army Officer ( The TA was the name of our Reserves at this point) who had volunteered for a year tour with the Royal Irish in Belfast.
Although he was entitled for the medal he had not actually had any form of shooting or bombing.
Although he’d been warned several times he essentially antagonised a local PIRA unit into making an improvised explosive device attack on his patrol.
He lost a leg and it was the shortest command wire attack ever used in Northern Ireland. Essential the bomber was on the other side of a wall and targeted the Lieutenant directly.
All because he wanted a war story for when he went back to England to help his promotion.
He was a nice guy though.
This was in the 1990’s.
Just after the IRA ceasefire broke if I remember correctly. This was in my Battalion.
If you are interested in Cold War history then I can recommend the Cold War Conversations podcast and Facebook page.
You may get better answers to your questions there although I’m happy to try and answer any😊
Ian
Edit for correction of autocorrect.
How long is a piece of string?
It depends on the Arms Plot and your job.
@@JerkerDahlblom Hi there, only saw your second question, my apologies.
It definitely would have been seen as career enhancing to have commanded soldiers on operations. Some Officers would have been pushing for contacts with the enemy to try and gain further recognition.
My personal experience was of a young Lieutenant, seconded to us for a year, was warned about annoying the locals.
He upped the ante in his final few months.
The locals identified him as the reason and detonated a command wire booby trap to target him directly.
It was the shortest command wire used in Northern Ireland (2metres) and consisted of the bomber hiding behind the wall and given a signal by a second man when the Officer passed.
This was in the Short Strand in the mid 1990’s.
He survived but lost a leg.
Why couldn't they commission men from the ranks?
They did with commission in service appointments.
This was a recruiting video for direct entry, there are plenty that are are Commissioned from the ranks some of who become high ranking officers.
And of course he's going to a public school.
Would you rather have dense officers?
No
You want educated ones which includes good Received English and the ability to mix with people of all walks of life from Troopers to diplomats.
1970s? Possibly mid-1980s. Weapons are a clue.
I'm sure you're right, we only have the info we were given on these old films and being ex RN don't know better until someone points it out, thanks, we will see if we can update that
@@Hants_Prints Top channel. SA-80s suggests mid-1980s. A bootneck mate of mine did his RT training on both SLR and SA-80 in about 1985. Being older than him and wearing a different lid I messed about with 4.85mm prototypes at Warminster in 1970s.
Cheers for the info, much appreciated, I can interest you in any ship information I'm your man 😂
@@Hants_Prints Thanks. I've pointed several of my ex-matelot and ex-crab friends in your direction.
Practicing for PTSD.
@@bradleywhite9118 have a day off, mate.