There's all sort of institutional racism and bullying in the army, I was the only Scotsman amongst my fellow English recruits in Bassingbourn Queen Division in 1986. There was only one black guy there too, we both got both barrels and aimed aggression and colourful language, it started low level and over the first four weeks it was blatantly obvious. The black guy left basic training and I refused to leave, they made it extremely difficult for me but I dug in, unfortunately I had a crippling stammer through years of abuse from my father. They wrote to the camp commander to get me binned, he also refused and gave me another chance and I pasted out of training. I was the only one who stayed in and served 22 years.
@@Jon-qw2oe Certainly was, however after leaving training and arriving at my Regiment I personally wasn't bullied. However I was a tea totaler, that raised a few eyebrows among the senior privates and NCOs, being a heavy drinking culture they soon realised I wasn't going to be pressured into anything and just left me alone.
My dad was a PTI in the Royal Navy in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s. He had a good mate, a Royal Marine PTI. He was black and I often wondered what his life was like (although he was massive!) compared to my dad. I got to know him a bit after my dad died. He now has an MBE for his charity work. A lovely man.
I am.from Newcastle i knew his brother well brian excellent bover i spared with after leaving tlhe paras in 1990 i worked on the doors with with great lad not seen him.10 yrs
What a great man and soldier l did my training in 1979 and was shocked to see blatant racism from the trainers to one guy who l still keep in touch with lm ashamed to say at the time l said nothing so glad things have got better
Was this the same Sgt Alhaji who was one of the PTI Instructors at J.I.B. Shorncliffe (Kent) back in 1988... If so he was much respected there from the lads...And was always great when the Sgt had a mess dinner and Ì/ and others had to baby sit for him and his wife.
To get through the Para Reg selection is impressive enough, but with the added obstacles of the extreme bullying you describe makes you a million times more the hero. Well done fella 🫡
Up the geordies, i seen this myself in the RAF Regiment in the 80s, and was at brize with loads good lads, well done to you Sulle for speaking out on it🌟🌈👋🏻
Regarding the corporal shouting rude remarks at you. I am wondering why you did not invite him to meet you down at the gym with the gloves on. In my time in the military this is how one sorted out problems with senior ranks who over stepped the mark?
I was brought up in a BAOR family in Germany in the 70’s and the army mentality was horrendously racist and unchecked. There’s a lot that is and was bad in the forces. Indoctrination and follow the rules we say amongst some
@@davidyersz8668 He transferred from the Parachute Regiment to the RAPTC. In the picture he’s wearing the RAPTC flash. He is also wearing the maroon beret with RAPTC cap badge instead of para cap badge. This was and is very common for PTIs who were former para reg and work with airborne forces.
Hi, I get where you’re coming from but the badge on my right arm is the RAPTC (Royal Army Physical Training Corps) badge, which is black with red two stripes. I was originally in 3 Para, but after 6 ish years, I needed more of a challenge. That’s why I transferred to the RAPTC. Hope this makes sense.
Sullie is such an amazing guy. Can't wait to read his book.
Much respect to you Sulle . A true Brit
Private to Lt Col. is extremely impressive. Not many manage that.
There's all sort of institutional racism and bullying in the army, I was the only Scotsman amongst my fellow English recruits in Bassingbourn Queen Division in 1986. There was only one black guy there too, we both got both barrels and aimed aggression and colourful language, it started low level and over the first four weeks it was blatantly obvious. The black guy left basic training and I refused to leave, they made it extremely difficult for me but I dug in, unfortunately I had a crippling stammer through years of abuse from my father. They wrote to the camp commander to get me binned, he also refused and gave me another chance and I pasted out of training. I was the only one who stayed in and served 22 years.
@@WeAreTheUnhappyMajority Bullying was a culture back then and into the early 90s .
@@Jon-qw2oe Certainly was, however after leaving training and arriving at my Regiment I personally wasn't bullied. However I was a tea totaler, that raised a few eyebrows among the senior privates and NCOs, being a heavy drinking culture they soon realised I wasn't going to be pressured into anything and just left me alone.
Top man. Not only a survivor, but a very nice guy to boot. As an ex para you get my upmost respect.
@@paulbenson8962 Cheers mate, you have a great weekend..
Horrible pieces of shit to treat one of your own like that. Absolute Disgrace
My dad was a PTI in the Royal Navy in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s. He had a good mate, a Royal Marine PTI. He was black and I often wondered what his life was like (although he was massive!) compared to my dad. I got to know him a bit after my dad died. He now has an MBE for his charity work. A lovely man.
I am.from Newcastle i knew his brother well brian excellent bover i spared with after leaving tlhe paras in 1990 i worked on the doors with with great lad not seen him.10 yrs
I was on my PTI 3s in the mid 90s Sullie was one of the PT Corps guys he was a great instructor and had time for everyone .
What a great man and soldier l did my training in 1979 and was shocked to see blatant racism from the trainers to one guy who l still keep in touch with lm ashamed to say at the time l said nothing so glad things have got better
Thank you for your service sulle
Was this the same Sgt Alhaji who was one of the PTI Instructors at J.I.B. Shorncliffe (Kent) back in 1988... If so he was much respected there from the lads...And was always great when the Sgt had a mess dinner and Ì/ and others had to baby sit for him and his wife.
Lots of respect to Seller, could listen about your time in. There are a few sad people in this world.
To get through the Para Reg selection is impressive enough, but with the added obstacles of the extreme bullying you describe makes you a million times more the hero. Well done fella 🫡
It joined the paras in the late 70s it was brutal specially for the colour lads
Up the geordies, i seen this myself in the RAF Regiment in the 80s, and was at brize with loads good lads, well done to you Sulle for speaking out on it🌟🌈👋🏻
Up the Toon Army,sending blessings,I wounder how the bulleys are doing to day.
Regarding the corporal shouting rude remarks at you. I am wondering why you did not invite him to meet you down at the gym with the gloves on. In my time in the military this is how one sorted out problems with senior ranks who over stepped the mark?
Hi Liam just wondering if your related to the Galvin's who set up the radio company later rebranded to Motorola.
Be nice if it was - they could send me a few quid (lol) All the best to you
I was brought up in a BAOR family in Germany in the 70’s and the army mentality was horrendously racist and unchecked. There’s a lot that is and was bad in the forces. Indoctrination and follow the rules we say amongst some
I noticed from his DZ flash on his right arm he was in 1 Para they never went to the Falklands ime confused
Check out his Falklands Story & his involvement in it: ua-cam.com/video/BRPvwWhG9hE/v-deo.html this is the other part of the interview cheers
@@davidyersz8668 He transferred from the Parachute Regiment to the RAPTC. In the picture he’s wearing the RAPTC flash. He is also wearing the maroon beret with RAPTC cap badge instead of para cap badge. This was and is very common for PTIs who were former para reg and work with airborne forces.
Hi, I get where you’re coming from but the badge on my right arm is the RAPTC (Royal Army Physical Training Corps) badge, which is black with red two stripes. I was originally in 3 Para, but after 6 ish years, I needed more of a challenge. That’s why I transferred to the RAPTC. Hope this makes sense.
Maybe he should have joined the Indian army!
@@angloaust1575 Why?
Why?
His choice maybe the british army
Offered better pay and promotion
@ he doesn’t live in India. He’s a Brit
Unfortunately there is a racist
Element in all countries
Hindus and moslems didn't get on
After the partition.in 1947
Turned off at the mention of racism.
Why?
Excellent video - - good to know you didn’t let those “arseholes’ get you down 👍👍
Fucking hell that’s brutal