The man who made this series deserves enormous credit both for passing the RM training at 55 years of age and also for filming alongside the active service marines in a war zone. Mr Terrill, you are a credit to the Corps.
@@JammyDodger45 I understood he had just passed the four Commando tests until I heard reference (in the film I believe) to him completing the entire course. Perhaps you are more familiar with Mr Terrill’s achievements. I have to say that just passing the 30-miler at his age is significant; never mind all four.
@@Sam-ch9mn - totally, hence I say kudos to him. But at the risk of causing a 💩 storm on here, the Commando Tests aren't really that difficult, a fit robust club athlete could pass them (with the appropriate training on the obstacles etc). 'Test Week' is just a hurdle to get over but I doubt it features in any Recruits 'top 5 hardest weeks at Lympstone'. The hard aspect is doing it after 7 months of relentless thrashings, sleep deprivation, calorie deficit and carrying the inevitable stresses, strains, webbing burns, blisters etc that you pick up along the way.
@@JammyDodger45 That’s an interesting observation. I think you make a good point. It’s not just about completing the tests, it’s the development of mind and body - and a big dollop of self discovery - to get to the point where they take place. Very fit and robust athletes, as you say, may have the physical strength to complete them, as Chris Terrill demonstrated. But of course RM recruits are not becoming athletes; their fitness is only a part of the criteria for passing out. It’s a very long time since I stood there and received my beret at the end of the 30-miler and regrettably, possibly through age, I can’t remember that moment. However, like most, I have never before or since been tested, physically at least, to such an extent. I think Terrill’s achievement is much more than gaining (an honorary) green lid - his skill and bravery in the front line filming in Afghanistan et al shows a high level of commitment to the Corps.
@@Sam-ch9mn - Hello Royal. I've met, but don't 'know' CT but I'm mates with 'Ginge' who said he really is a good guy, his follow on piece from Afghanistan was excellent. A couple of those guys who featured in the Training programme are no longer with us and it was good to see he didn't try and exploit that with a schmaltzy follow on. I did the 30 miler on my Junior Command Course (I don't know if they did that in your day) and it was remarkable how little I remembered of it from training even though it was only a few years before! I did the other Tests a couple more times as a Cpl on Recruit Training and it was clear how the NODs fitness was different to ours in the sense that they were just immune to pain, whatever you threw at them they just got on with it whereas we were (generally) 'fitter' and carrying more muscle after a few years of PT on a Commando Unit. I came out a few years ago (after almost 20yrs) and as much as I miss it every day it really is a young man's game!
Im from Afghanistan i really love royal Marines i was working with them for more then one year , they were such great guys and very strong i missed them .i hope war over in the world too many good man have been died RIP Tom
nasrat ullah Nasrat I hope conditions are settling down for you in Afghanistan. I hope the Taliban have not been able to retake areas that were taken over by the Afghani people. Peace be with you.
nasrat ullah Nasrat Thanks for your kind words and your respect for our lads. I hope you have a chance to live a long and peaceful life. Insh-Allah..........
The British government needs burning and the politicians hanging for treason and conspiracy to subvert and replace the indigenous peoples of this island
I was refused a Council House on my return from Malaysia because I left the Country voluntarily according to Southampton Labour Council So I emigrated and can’t thank them enough
I knew Tom, he was my cousins fiance. I only met him a few times but he was always nice to me.. Even though I only met him 2 or 3 times, i feel a close connection to him because he is buried in the same cemetery as my mum. Everytime I go to see her, i go to his grave too and give it a clean and say hello. I will never forget him because I will never forget my mum if that makes sense. Rest in peace mate.
Anton thankfully Tom will never be forgotten by those that never knew him now this is on UA-cam. What a brave lad he was along with all of those that were either injured , killed or even survived.
As an Indian worked in uk for long time, I saw how Brits are sincere about what they do. We are all living safer life because of Marienes like these. Much love and respect for them. However I only wish that all Brits understand the sacrifices these marines and their families did for their people and don't make mistakes by inviting trouble at their homeland. None of us can afford to do the same mistake.
Yes spot on but it’s n fortunately we have done exactly that , the enemy has arrived on our shores taking advantage of our good nature we are slowly living to regret it
"Hats off" to your boys, too. I am English, live in Australia [they have great fighting units!], and I have a friend in Texas who had four tours in Vietnam...Hats off to ALL our fighting units! They are truly wonderful...and WILL overcome these terrible HATEFUL people who are ATTEMPTING to "take over the world"...
I can't find the words to describe how proud I am of these young men (and all the others serving the Allies). I truly look-up to, and admire these guys, some who are half my age! I have a hot shower every day, have central heating and air conditioning, and get angry when traffic is bad, or power goes off for a couple hours. Point is - I'm pathetic, and don't deserve to be the mud on the bottom of these guys boots. Bless you all, love and respect, from Canada. Thank you!
I agree, but you don't deserve to be shit on a shoe... They are fighting so that people can live nice happy lives as you are explaining. We just need not to forget that all we have can leave us, and be grateful! I have recently taken on training, I run everyday and workout at home, once I feel I am ready I will join the Marines, and hope I will make it through the training!
You’re not being pathetic, you’re being honest with yourself and acknowledging the privileges you have. Some men are built for war, they thrive in it, it gives them meaning, in many ways it is a clear path and also a privilege for them to be part of the Marines. Enjoy your privileges, they will enjoy their privilege to protect you. :)
That is exactly what popped into my head during that part of the video. I'm going to have a look at the other comments to see if anyone else said anything about this.
You have to know that the Armed forces culinary teams undergo the most trying training in the world - None of them have passed yet, as every serviceman can attest. Seriously though, god bless all our servicemen in whichever branch they serve.
I served two tours with 42 Commando Royal Marines as an interpreter in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The Royal Marines are true professionals and the toughest soldiers in the UK military. I truly miss those brave and friendly marines. I'm looking now to join the French foreign legion. Ex-interpreter Chris
19:08 Now that's the worst propaganda I've seen for today! NATO countries didn't go there to keep peace, but to steal oil and keep the government of minions. They literally raped children and not greeted them 🤯. For those innosints who belive that shit, I belive you are brainwashed and I wish if you see what the other side has to say: ua-cam.com/video/3bRvpPUve00/v-deo.html
@@wtf9023 mate im sure you wouldnt like it if religious extremists ruled your world, if there isnt someone to repel them our world will change very quickly
This series was one of the best docuseries thats ever been created in my opinion... and most definitely the best military one. To the filmmaker who also trained as a royal marine... phenomenal work sir. 👏
R.I.P to every soldier who has sacrificed him or herself for their country. Massive respect to you all, and to soldier serving or has served. I hope to join the Royal Marines myself as soon as I'm old and fit enough :D
I enjoyed this series very much.good luck royal marines. You all are trained very well.much respect to all u.k forces! !! From across the pond.(usa):-)
after 13 years in the army, my oldest brother has left. in his time in he saw 9/10 of his friends killed. I can't be any more proud of him as his younger sister. he did 8 tours 3 as a captain. my family is one of the lucky ones who there loved one is still with them. I'm just looking forward to being with him and spending time with him as I haven't really been able to since he joined. next week is my 22nd birthday it will be the first time I have had him with me since he started training to join. RIP TOM you will be remembered
I hope you had a good Birthday. It was lovely reading your comment. It's always nice to read about a happy ending after watching this and other videos where so many lives were lost 💜
One of the greatest traits of a special forces soldier is the ability to muster up the will to finish the job no mater what the circumstance. No matter what. Williams has shown this through out his training. I wouldn't be slightly surprised to hear that he is already in the SAS.
+Ciarán Uí Néill I . I believe most RMs that pursue a career in the SFs - apply to join the SBS rather than the SAS. Also applicants have to have several years military service under their belt, before applying.
As a U.S. citizen, I notice a vast distinction between the Royal Marines and our soldiers. Even though the training is similar, I notice a vast distinction especially dealing with locals. While, yes, our soldiers played with kids and gave out candy and whatnot, the overall demeanor of the Royal Marine's is much calmer, much less intimidating, much more professional. Massive respect for both armies, as I was never able to go and fight due to medical issues.
The training period is much longer. This is because the RMs are also commandos. This role was originally for the army during ww2, but as the war progressed so the Marines gradually took that role on. They were formed on the 28th of October 1664 as the Duke of Albanys Maratime regiment of foot. To be deployed in his Majesty's fleet(King Charles 2nd)to counter the threat from Netherlands. Recruit training last for 32 weeks and for potential officers 64 weeks.
The British flag should fly flawlessly. I would lay lifeless in a pile of brass, if Tom needed a brother to die with in the sand... 🇺🇸 cheers to Tom, and the rest of the fallen.. Rest in Strength
Mr Williams WAS MY KIWI EXPERIENCE BUS PASSENGER. THAT WAS ONLY MONTHS AFTER HE WAS DEPLOYED TO AFGHANISTAN. (nearly 20 years ago.) HE IS A LEADER AND A gc. SALUT TO YOU, SIR THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Proud to be british, watching these guys who put their lives on the line is admirable.they make their parents proud.shame that theres not many in our socket thatl not step up but stand back.i wish i had my time again to have opportunities like this and have a great career.well done to those brave lads
This is not the army though, this is the Royal Marines Sir. But yes, massive amounts of respect from me towards these men, They deserved that green beret 100%. I only now wish I can endure the 32 weeks of, well, hell. And respect to Tom. His death was not in vain. He died with the Royal Marines, and probably was proud to die wearing that uniform, and serving his country to the best of his ability. God bless him, and any other servicemen who has died fighting for our countries.
+TheBasicYankee no soldier if he's honest wants to die for Queen and Country but they will die so they don't let their mates down. They fight for the guys next to them.
My Grandson past out last year 2019 he comes home on leave and cant wait to get back. Reminds me of the young sparky, may your God go with you keep you all safe
I remember watching this in like 2015 and remembering how timeless this documentary is, how unbiased and real this documentary presents the Royal Marines but still makes me want to join
Wow James gets posted to serve under Bertie! That is just a great thing to watch, these two guys really seemed like genuinely good people! Thanks for your service - An Aussie brother.
I don’t blame him. He seemed an intelligent guy and you can’t fault how he handled his squad and himself, he was fresh out of training and he done a fucking amazing job. Hope he’s living a good life now and is happy, lad deserves it
I'm so gutted my life screwed up so early and so jealous because I wasn't there to fight alongside them, NJ it joining is m yh biggest regret. Thank you lads, for your service to us all, home and abroad. 🏴🇬🇧
No harder than you've done before just this time it's real bullets. Can't believe the calmness that he says this to set his new lad at ease! That's a true leader
James Williams is SAS level, blokes a machine. Top respect to all servants of our military, past and present ✊🏻🇬🇧 god bless those who lost their life’s in duty of our nation x
I am 14 and I am going to join the royal marines when i am 18 i have recently started training ( running and muscle excercises ) hoping i can make it 😄👍
+TGXgaming360 - don't go to hard out just yet, just keep relatively fit [cross] and only up the tempo when closer to PRC - joining. You can join and they will raise you up. all best. Royal.
I have a new found respect for you lads, not that it was lacking to begin with. To anyone who passes basic, hell even attempts it, well done. You are the best of us. And Tom's dad, my heart goes out to you, so proud in such a heartbreaking situation.
one thing you notice when in Afghanistan is how beautiful the people are, they really have some of the best bone structure in the world, they lucked out genetically, generous people to, wish them well.
Respect to all those serving all those who have served and all those who lost there lives in battle. Forever lost but never forgotten. Australia 🇦🇺 America Britian and NZ and to all our allies thanks for keeping us all safe.
But most of all chris ....you nailed it !!! But the lads who dont come threw...you go and go again until you complete it god bless you all ❤🇬🇧👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼54 year's old i tip my hat to the man win or lose he gave it his all ...but off camera you no the PTIs was pushing every man and i loved it this is why i love my 🇬🇧....anyway been baffling on ...but just speaking from the heart 🇬🇧💯 im plymouth born and bread dartmoor is a hard place the footings omg !!!!! Terrible track but bumps ditch bogs u name it , it's there and the weather...il say no more!
Cam on nguoi da dang vireo nay xin ca. On toi duoc tan mat ba trai toi danh nhau gian kho nhu the nao va la. Cho toi yeh thuong chong my nhieu hon ru anh song hay chet thi toi mAi mai chi yeu 1mamtadevi army
I have realized at the last episode that these series are so captivating many have hardly pressed the like button as they race to the next & the next 😅 Just realized myself when I finished the last one & am racing back to like all the episodes
"The war in Afghanistan could rage for the next 30yrs". I've only just started watching this series in 2024....and im ashamed and disgusted how it turned out. How many of these men and others died to free this country of tyranny....just to hand it back to the same/worse barbarians. How many Afghans suffered the consequences of post war repercussions. If we do not have a positive Endgame....we shouldnt be getting involved in the first place. The US learnt that in Vietnam....and still make the same mistakes.
Royal marines or US marines. Hard as nails, Top guys. The training alone is wow. I've loads of respect for them. Just feel sorry for what happened over the last 20 yrs. We know what I mean. Just be proud of what you do and did.
+Frank Watson If you have sports induced asthma you can work it out with sport do long distance running and also shuttle runs this will introduce cold air to the lungs so it gets used to it like a small form of adaptation and it will stop inflaming so bad or at all, if you work hard and don't stop your physical work it should say away but if you stop for a couple of weeks it can come back a bit or fully. I have no exsperance of this working with normal asthma . / Dont go full out on the first couple of weeks in not fit it wont do you any good/ IM NOT A DOCTER BUT I HAVE HELPED WORK OUT A PROBLEM WITH MY LUNGS A WHILE BACK FROM LUNG BUSTING WORK NOT ASMTHA
I passed out with my original Tp, 600 in 91. I went straight to 40 CDO and deployed to Northern Iraq a few days later. When I joined my section I was asked where I had come from. I said Lympstone. They asked me what job I was doing there, and when I replied “training” “straight out the fucking box” was their reply. The next thing I knew I was in a Black Hawk on a low level tactical insertion, hoofing!!!!
Don't know what time of day it was that it was 30⁰C(86⁰F), guess it wasn't summertime, when temps can exceed 50⁰C. It's incredible that these guys can acclimate to the 50⁰C-plus temps in Afghanistan, and still remain combat effective in body armor and full kit. I worked in Phoenix when it was 110⁰F, and I can't begin to imagine the physical conditioning necessary to be able to go long distances over rough terrain, at altitude even, while carrying ALL that weight. And then to be able to function at optimum levels of weapons proficiency and land navigation while keeping hydrated is nothing short of incredible. No matter what the amount, these guys are def NOT paid enough for the jobs they did and the risks they took. Then couple the low pay with ammo and equipment shortages... Ugh... These guys are the heart and soul. The world quickly forgot that this war in Afghanistan was a HUMANITARIAN mission. It was about the most destitute of the world's poorest peoples, getting relief from a power hungry, corrupt, terrorist organization, sponsored by the most unstable, nuclear capable state, trying to topple a fledgling democracy, also riddled with corruption and ineptitude. The mission was about delivering food, medicine, technology, governance, and autonomy to the most impoverished people on Earth. No shots in anger would've been fired by the coalition, had the Taliban allowed it to deliver on these promises without violent resistance. Hundreds of billions of dollars of coalition taxpayer's money was supposed to go into development and rebuilding in Afghanistan. New wells, hospitals, roads and bridges were to be built. Instead, it went into 7.62 linked ammunition and helicopters. TOW missiles, MRAPS, and Hesco Bastions. The Taliban could've easily allowed all of the coalition troops to serve their initial intended purpose. But because of their greed for power and extreme religious views, they cast the entire mission away for all the good it could've brought to the Afghan people. The Taliban are the farthest thing from good Muslims. They are more like Nazis who use Islam as an excuse to invade, conquer, and pillage. Their lowest common denominator is large scale murder and theft. Terror and oppression. Subjugation, rape, and torture of women and girls under the guise of religion. They will never stop until the world stops them. They will keep infecting the West with heroin to fund their CRIMINAL aspirations as long as they're allowed to. Until the world stamps them out in their homes in Pakistan, they will continue terrorizing the region and trafficking drugs. There should be bounties on each and every Taliban leader. Maybe that's the way this should've gone. Professional hits, paid for by the coalition to end this thing once and for all. Every hitman in the world focusing their attention on the madrasses in the border region of Afghanistan and Pakistan until they've been completely decapitated. We would never have spared the Nazis even if they'd surrendered. We sure as hell didn't negotiate with them.
I'm a ex squaddie (British Army) and I can tell you, summer in Afghanistan, with full kit, armour and your weapons is goddamn torture. You have to acclimatise quickly or you rapidly feel like death. When I got back to the UK, I was freezing for weeks, that acclimatisation was tougher than going out there!
I was logistics and I'm proud of my service and regiment but I will allways be so thankfull and show so much respect to the marines for the pure bravery and balls they have. Rip tom
God bless all the young men and women of our armed services, Thank you for your service to Queen and Country, may you return safe. Thank you to Royal Marine Tom my condolences to his family & Friends..
@WahdicalWeftist That's the L85. The SA80 was unreliable when it was first tested, but the updated version is probably one of the best ARs on the planet. Personally I'd say the only flaw is the charging handle (which has an awkward position for a bulpup rifle) Similar to the m16- older versions weren't very good but now the M16A4 is an amazing weapon.
I can never find words to say thank you to these extraudinary men. I always find a tear in my, not afraid to say that either. Toms Dad, love how you say that you are so proud of him and for sure that is what Tom would of wanted you to say. RIP big fella and thank you. James mum, again what a lovely and remarkable lady. I was held hostage in Iraq and I owe so much to the British Military for helping to release me and I was a working civilian, I can never repay you....thank you once again.....Gary
I have so much respect for these boys, just incredible mental and physical toughness. I wish they didn't have to get sent to these places but that's not how the world works, and people like me can live a peaceful life because of lads like these.
My goals: Join the Royal Marines and complete the training Take down terrorists Join the SBS Take down MORE terrorists After retiring I'll become a security guard that specializes in ex marine greenies Make my country, the queen, and especially my family.
Beni Boy Take this from some who's ex marines. everyone that I have met that has those similar goals, have failed. just focus on getting your green lid first.
Personally I want to join the RAF as a pilot when I'm older because I've wanted to do it since I was 8 and I'm on track with qualifications to get there. So far I also pass the medical requirements like 20/20 vision. Wish me luck:)
Well, it was kind of daft because I never got a reply, I just got a letter about 13 days after I applied saying I failed to attend the RT, so I have them a phone call and explained I never received a letter or email giving me a date to attend, anyway, they sent an email back and have me another date, which is the 9th of this month bud, so I'm hoping it all goes well haha
The man who made this series deserves enormous credit both for passing the RM training at 55 years of age and also for filming alongside the active service marines in a war zone. Mr Terrill, you are a credit to the Corps.
Just to be accurate CT didn't 'pass RM training'.
Kudos for what he did do but it wasn't training.
@@JammyDodger45
I understood he had just passed the four Commando tests until I heard reference (in the film I believe) to him completing the entire course. Perhaps you are more familiar with Mr Terrill’s achievements. I have to say that just passing the 30-miler at his age is significant; never mind all four.
@@Sam-ch9mn - totally, hence I say kudos to him.
But at the risk of causing a 💩 storm on here, the Commando Tests aren't really that difficult, a fit robust club athlete could pass them (with the appropriate training on the obstacles etc).
'Test Week' is just a hurdle to get over but I doubt it features in any Recruits 'top 5 hardest weeks at Lympstone'.
The hard aspect is doing it after 7 months of relentless thrashings, sleep deprivation, calorie deficit and carrying the inevitable stresses, strains, webbing burns, blisters etc that you pick up along the way.
@@JammyDodger45 That’s an interesting observation. I think you make a good point. It’s not just about completing the tests, it’s the development of mind and body - and a big dollop of self discovery - to get to the point where they take place.
Very fit and robust athletes, as you say, may have the physical strength to complete them, as Chris Terrill demonstrated. But of course RM recruits are not becoming athletes; their fitness is only a part of the criteria for passing out. It’s a very long time since I stood there and received my beret at the end of the 30-miler and regrettably, possibly through age, I can’t remember that moment. However, like most, I have never before or since been tested, physically at least, to such an extent.
I think Terrill’s achievement is much more than gaining (an honorary) green lid - his skill and bravery in the front line filming in Afghanistan et al shows a high level of commitment to the Corps.
@@Sam-ch9mn - Hello Royal.
I've met, but don't 'know' CT but I'm mates with 'Ginge' who said he really is a good guy, his follow on piece from Afghanistan was excellent.
A couple of those guys who featured in the Training programme are no longer with us and it was good to see he didn't try and exploit that with a schmaltzy follow on.
I did the 30 miler on my Junior Command Course (I don't know if they did that in your day) and it was remarkable how little I remembered of it from training even though it was only a few years before!
I did the other Tests a couple more times as a Cpl on Recruit Training and it was clear how the NODs fitness was different to ours in the sense that they were just immune to pain, whatever you threw at them they just got on with it whereas we were (generally) 'fitter' and carrying more muscle after a few years of PT on a Commando Unit.
I came out a few years ago (after almost 20yrs) and as much as I miss it every day it really is a young man's game!
R.I.P Tom, u will be remembered for your courage
A Hero in my eyes
Indeed. R I P
Shares a name with a current England Rugby Star so his name will be remembered and in his own sport!
R.i.p
God bless English soldiers they are real heroes
Im from Afghanistan i really love royal Marines i was working with them for more then one year , they were such great guys and very strong i missed them .i hope war over in the world too many good man have been died RIP Tom
nasrat ullah Nasrat I hope conditions are settling down for you in Afghanistan. I hope the Taliban have not been able to retake areas that were taken over by the Afghani people. Peace be with you.
nasrat ullah Nasrat Thanks for your kind words and your respect for our lads. I hope you have a chance to live a long and peaceful life. Insh-Allah..........
***** Thanks u too in shaa Allah ......
U still going to be a marine? or have u decided to stop
@@J-678hdj I think he was an Afghan trooper
To _”Vinders”_ the man who walked through walls. 🥃
As a United states Marine I'm Proud of the Legacy that we hail from .this series was excellent
Semper Fi
Semper Fidelis from mine to yours, Roman. Had some good times with our American mates. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧💪🏼
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I mean if your gonna bash a wall down there gonna be there ready but man he’s good
RIP TOM
The British Government must support our Soldiers when they finish their tours of duty.
The British government needs burning and the politicians hanging for treason and conspiracy to subvert and replace the indigenous peoples of this island
I was refused a Council House on my return from Malaysia because I left the Country voluntarily according to Southampton Labour Council So I emigrated and can’t thank them enough
@@rhysnichols8608 are you on crack?
@@rhysnichols8608 You mean Indians aren't the natives of the UK?
6 months?
I knew Tom, he was my cousins fiance. I only met him a few times but he was always nice to me.. Even though I only met him 2 or 3 times, i feel a close connection to him because he is buried in the same cemetery as my mum. Everytime I go to see her, i go to his grave too and give it a clean and say hello. I will never forget him because I will never forget my mum if that makes sense. Rest in peace mate.
Rest In Peace to your cousins boyfriend Tom.
🇬🇧Repect love from wales🏴
Anton thankfully Tom will never be forgotten by those that never knew him now this is on UA-cam. What a brave lad he was along with all of those that were either injured , killed or even survived.
I’ll never forget him and I’ve no way near the connection you have! He’s been in my mind since I first leaned of his sacrifice.
Anton, thank you for what you do for Tom.
Rest easy Tom.... Thank you. A grateful American.
As an Indian worked in uk for long time, I saw how Brits are sincere about what they do. We are all living safer life because of Marienes like these. Much love and respect for them. However I only wish that all Brits understand the sacrifices these marines and their families did for their people and don't make mistakes by inviting trouble at their homeland. None of us can afford to do the same mistake.
Yes spot on but it’s n fortunately we have done exactly that , the enemy has arrived on our shores taking advantage of our good nature we are slowly living to regret it
У британцев есть чему поучиться, но забывай, что они делали в Индии.
very astute. good man
@@Genghis-Khan121 Easier to get hold of a gun than a knife from Ebay.
Damn fine documentary! Hats off to the Royal Marines from America.
"Hats off" to your boys, too. I am English, live in Australia [they have great fighting units!], and I have a friend in Texas who had four tours in Vietnam...Hats off to ALL our fighting units! They are truly wonderful...and WILL overcome these terrible HATEFUL people who are ATTEMPTING to "take over the world"...
From Holland too!
From ur comment I know ur from the south
Legends
FUCK AMERICA
I can't find the words to describe how proud I am of these young men (and all the others serving the Allies). I truly look-up to, and admire these guys, some who are half my age! I have a hot shower every day, have central heating and air conditioning, and get angry when traffic is bad, or power goes off for a couple hours. Point is - I'm pathetic, and don't deserve to be the mud on the bottom of these guys boots. Bless you all, love and respect, from Canada. Thank you!
I agree, but you don't deserve to be shit on a shoe...
They are fighting so that people can live nice happy lives as you are explaining.
We just need not to forget that all we have can leave us, and be grateful!
I have recently taken on training, I run everyday and workout at home, once I feel I am ready I will join the Marines, and hope I will make it through the training!
You’re not being pathetic, you’re being honest with yourself and acknowledging the privileges you have.
Some men are built for war, they thrive in it, it gives them meaning, in many ways it is a clear path and also a privilege for them to be part of the Marines. Enjoy your privileges, they will enjoy their privilege to protect you. :)
@@ArnoldSig Well said, Military careers have helped many stupid and weak boys become strong confident and determined men.
Lots of love to you all in Canada too mate, your country is thought of extremely fondly here in Great Britain 🇬🇧❤🇨🇦
@@ArnoldSig is that American soldiers?
R.I.P Tom, you are not forgotten brother. From a U.S Navy Corpsman, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines.
"He must survive the last and most extreme of the tests. The cafeteria food."
The Fumbler Yeah, that timing :P
That is exactly what popped into my head during that part of the video.
I'm going to have a look at the other comments to see if anyone else said anything about this.
Hilarious 😂
You have to know that the Armed forces culinary teams undergo the most trying training in the world - None of them have passed yet, as every serviceman can attest.
Seriously though, god bless all our servicemen in whichever branch they serve.
I served two tours with 42 Commando Royal Marines as an interpreter in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The Royal Marines are true professionals and the toughest soldiers in the UK military. I truly miss those brave and friendly marines. I'm looking now to join the French foreign legion. Ex-interpreter Chris
Thank you for your kind words Chris. Stay safe and all the best with the foreign legion, I'm sure you already have plenty of experience from Helmand.
@@mrh678 thank you
I hope you're doing okay Chris
19:08
Now that's the worst propaganda I've seen for today! NATO countries didn't go there to keep peace, but to steal oil and keep the government of minions. They literally raped children and not greeted them 🤯. For those innosints who belive that shit, I belive you are brainwashed and I wish if you see what the other side has to say: ua-cam.com/video/3bRvpPUve00/v-deo.html
Love to you my friend and thank you for your service 🇬🇧🙏❤
i did my stuff at four two. it never leaves you. had a great experience that carried me through my years. great bunch of guys. the best.
Respect goes out to those who have lost their lives in the name of our safety
WTF so terrorist attacks on home soil doesn't put us in danger does it not?
WTF everything's a Reason.
@@wtf9023 Mate we were called there by the afghan government what the fuck are you on
HiddenAssassin32 just another uneducated leftist who thinks we went there for oil (there isn’t any). Ignore him
@@wtf9023 mate im sure you wouldnt like it if religious extremists ruled
your world, if there isnt someone to repel them our world will change very quickly
These men are so mentally and physically robust. I take my hat off to these men.
My Dad was a RMC for 20 years and loved it, he travelled and fought across the world ... so proud RiP Dad xx
This series was one of the best docuseries thats ever been created in my opinion... and most definitely the best military one. To the filmmaker who also trained as a royal marine... phenomenal work sir. 👏
I knew Tom Curry from when he was born. I played rugby with his father Martin. He was a good lad
hats off to these men, totally speechless
Yeah... *takes hat off*
RIP fallen marines, you will be missed. You will never be forgotten for your honourable sacrifices.
Only their families will remember them...
david hoogendyke and their many mates in the marines. Stfu
Who else watched this from ep 1 to 8 in 2020?
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R.I.P to every soldier who has sacrificed him or herself for their country. Massive respect to you all, and to soldier serving or has served. I hope to join the Royal Marines myself as soon as I'm old and fit enough :D
I hope you wised up and changed your mind.
@@davidhoogendyke2774 why what’s wrong with joining the marines
@@davidhoogendyke2774 why’s that then
I enjoyed this series very much.good luck royal marines. You all are trained very well.much respect to all u.k forces! !! From across the pond.(usa):-)
God bless these soldiers who fight for they country
after 13 years in the army, my oldest brother has left. in his time in he saw 9/10 of his friends killed. I can't be any more proud of him as his younger sister. he did 8 tours 3 as a captain. my family is one of the lucky ones who there loved one is still with them. I'm just looking forward to being with him and spending time with him as I haven't really been able to since he joined. next week is my 22nd birthday it will be the first time I have had him with me since he started training to join. RIP TOM you will be remembered
I hope you had a good
Birthday. It was lovely reading your comment. It's always nice to read about a happy ending after watching this and other videos where so many lives were lost 💜
@@masonsjourneylivingwithacc7029 it was amazing thanks.
James Williams is definitely SF material.
Grogritark SF?
abrahamnextel Special Forces.
One of the greatest traits of a special forces soldier is the ability to muster up the will to finish the job no mater what the circumstance. No matter what. Williams has shown this through out his training. I wouldn't be slightly surprised to hear that he is already in the SAS.
+Ciarán Uí Néill I would be surprised to hear he was in the SAS, the navy's special forces unit is the Special Boat Service not the SAS.
+Ciarán Uí Néill I . I believe most RMs that pursue a career in the SFs - apply to join the SBS rather than the SAS. Also applicants have to have several years military service under their belt, before applying.
"This patrol will be an easy one." - Famous last words.
he didn’t die in that patrol tho
As a U.S. citizen, I notice a vast distinction between the Royal Marines and our soldiers. Even though the training is similar, I notice a vast distinction especially dealing with locals. While, yes, our soldiers played with kids and gave out candy and whatnot, the overall demeanor of the Royal Marine's is much calmer, much less intimidating, much more professional. Massive respect for both armies, as I was never able to go and fight due to medical issues.
The training period is much longer. This is because the RMs are also commandos.
This role was originally for the army during ww2, but as the war progressed so the Marines gradually took that role on.
They were formed on the 28th of October 1664 as the Duke of Albanys Maratime regiment of foot. To be deployed in his Majesty's fleet(King Charles 2nd)to counter the threat from Netherlands.
Recruit training last for 32 weeks and for potential officers 64 weeks.
The British flag should fly flawlessly.
I would lay lifeless in a pile of brass, if Tom needed a brother to die with in the sand... 🇺🇸 cheers to Tom, and the rest of the fallen.. Rest in Strength
The most heart warming comment in all of this feed ❤️
That was poignant and beautiful.
Fucking well said lad. Per Mare, Per Terram
From a former US Marine to another Royal Marine...Semper FI! Respect!
From a former Stroßtrüpper from 1918 respect
Semper Fi from a UK Army veteran👍👍👍👍👍👏
I am from Venezuela, I have seen the entire series of videos in one day, very interesting as well as worthy of admiration
Mr Williams WAS MY KIWI EXPERIENCE BUS PASSENGER. THAT WAS ONLY MONTHS AFTER HE WAS DEPLOYED TO AFGHANISTAN. (nearly 20 years ago.)
HE IS A LEADER AND A gc.
SALUT TO YOU, SIR THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Proud to be british, watching these guys who put their lives on the line is admirable.they make their parents proud.shame that theres not many in our socket thatl not step up but stand back.i wish i had my time again to have opportunities like this and have a great career.well done to those brave lads
This is July 2020... RIP Tom Curry and thank you ......... from USN Veteran in USA Texas ............ UK and USA ...........
Go Texas.
our hearts and minds are with you tom and all other soldiers who died in service to the queen, we will remember you
R.I.P Orlando Rogers. Thank you for your service.
He died while paragliding
R.I.P Tom a true warrior/hero we salute you. 🫡😢 All respect and love to those that serve the U.K 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
RIP Tom. I have really enjoyed this series especially because i want to join the Army.
This is not the army though, this is the Royal Marines Sir. But yes, massive amounts of respect from me towards these men, They deserved that green beret 100%. I only now wish I can endure the 32 weeks of, well, hell. And respect to Tom. His death was not in vain. He died with the Royal Marines, and probably was proud to die wearing that uniform, and serving his country to the best of his ability. God bless him, and any other servicemen who has died fighting for our countries.
+TheBasicYankee no soldier if he's honest wants to die for Queen and Country but they will die so they don't let their mates down. They fight for the guys next to them.
+TheBasicYankee fine words my friend.
Always interested to see if people who comment this 3/2 years ago do actually end up joining the army?
I used to work at the airport and any time I saw someone that had served the country or going to serve, I had always thanked them for their service
No such thing as a country
RIP you will never be forgotten
you and I don't forget but the govt will as soon as they stop paying you
Hats off to Vinders, he fought well
My Grandson past out last year 2019 he comes home on leave and cant wait to get back. Reminds me of the young sparky, may your God go with you keep you all safe
I remember watching this in like 2015 and remembering how timeless this documentary is, how unbiased and real this documentary presents the Royal Marines but still makes me want to join
To the documentarist…a most EXCELLENT documentary series! Very well done, Sir. Your courage is to be commended!
All these lads are my Hero’s, Williams is a great man, down to earth.
You chaps are some of the toughest soldiers anywhere wow grateful USA
Wow James gets posted to serve under Bertie! That is just a great thing to watch, these two guys really seemed like genuinely good people! Thanks for your service - An Aussie brother.
Bertie left the corps in 2012 to become a city banker, thank you for your service
I don’t blame him. He seemed an intelligent guy and you can’t fault how he handled his squad and himself, he was fresh out of training and he done a fucking amazing job. Hope he’s living a good life now and is happy, lad deserves it
I'm so gutted my life screwed up so early and so jealous because I wasn't there to fight alongside them, NJ it joining is m yh biggest regret.
Thank you lads, for your service to us all, home and abroad. 🏴🇬🇧
I'd love to buy Marine James Williams as many pints as he could keep down were I ever to meet him. Good work and God keep you safe!
No harder than you've done before just this time it's real bullets. Can't believe the calmness that he says this to set his new lad at ease! That's a true leader
RIP Sam "Buck" Rogers, went through all they threw at him, gone to young.
Does anyone know if James is still with us today? Mass respect to all these lads. Yous are the real backbone for this country
I think he left the marines and he’s a fitness instructor now. That’s what Chris Terrell said in a tweet.
R.I.P Vinders.. Absolute animal of a man❤️🙏
Well done all, well done. Thank you for your service. All the best from an Australian ally.
RIP Tom. Thank you for your service.
James Williams is SAS level, blokes a machine. Top respect to all servants of our military, past and present ✊🏻🇬🇧 god bless those who lost their life’s in duty of our nation x
More likely SBS but no doubt tried for SF. I didnt agree with Afghanistan war but not soldiers fault. Go where they're told
@OakApplegardens plenty of bootnecks go to Hereford. I guess they don't fancy diving in zero visibility and cold water.
I am 14 and I am going to join the royal marines when i am 18 i have recently started training ( running and muscle excercises ) hoping i can make it 😄👍
+TGXgaming360 - don't go to hard out just yet, just keep relatively fit [cross] and only up the tempo when closer to PRC - joining. You can join and they will raise you up. all best. Royal.
+TGXgaming360 14 is no age to decide what you wanna do in 4 years xD why, you ask? one word: puberty.
+Barbaren Baum im nearly 15 I've already hit puberty 😂
+TGXgaming360 am 16 and I am joining the marines next year
good luck!Ben Miller
Wonderful documentary on the royal marines!
I have a new found respect for you lads, not that it was lacking to begin with. To anyone who passes basic, hell even attempts it, well done. You are the best of us.
And Tom's dad, my heart goes out to you, so proud in such a heartbreaking situation.
This documentary made me go and join the infantry after watching it in 2012 and I served for 5 years 🇬🇧
one thing you notice when in Afghanistan is how beautiful the people are, they really have some of the best bone structure in the world, they lucked out genetically, generous people to,
wish them well.
Respect to all those serving all those who have served and all those who lost there lives in battle.
Forever lost but never forgotten.
Australia 🇦🇺 America Britian and NZ and to all our allies thanks for keeping us all safe.
God bless you men and your professionalism . We owe you big time .
But most of all chris ....you nailed it !!! But the lads who dont come threw...you go and go again until you complete it god bless you all ❤🇬🇧👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼54 year's old i tip my hat to the man win or lose he gave it his all ...but off camera you no the PTIs was pushing every man and i loved it this is why i love my 🇬🇧....anyway been baffling on ...but just speaking from the heart 🇬🇧💯 im plymouth born and bread dartmoor is a hard place the footings omg !!!!! Terrible track but bumps ditch bogs u name it , it's there and the weather...il say no more!
What these young lads did with the kit they had is a testament to the professionalism of the British armed forces
Semper Fi Marines, from across the pond
Ryan McDonald I wish all Americans are like you.
Semper Fi...hope ya dodn't die...
The beginning part that looks like comic book strips is really neat!
RIP Tom thank you so much for your service. Fly high king
It was a pleasure to watch this series. Regards from a German grenadier (Recon-Team)
I'm going to get my fitness levels up and then Try joining the royal marines.
Brandon McMahon Same same but in my case it will be the ADF.
Im doing that now to get in the marines to :)
Same
+Brandon McMahon im only 14 but ive put my heart on enlisting at 20
Barracuda why 20
Royal Marines being a royal pain in the arse for the Taliban. Rock steady brothers. Godspeed. SGT Chang, US Army, LRSD. 1998-2008.
But the Taliban have an endless amount of matyrs-to-be constantly pouring in from Pakistan..it's hopeless and a waste of lives.
Cam on nguoi da dang vireo nay xin ca. On toi duoc tan mat ba trai toi danh nhau gian kho nhu the nao va la. Cho toi yeh thuong chong my nhieu hon ru anh song hay chet thi toi mAi mai chi yeu 1mamtadevi army
Really enjoyed this series! Respect to the brave soldiers that go out to Afghanistan!
Respect to the royal Marines... Watching this in the yr 2022 .
I have realized at the last episode that these series are so captivating many have hardly pressed the like button as they race to the next & the next 😅
Just realized myself when I finished the last one & am racing back to like all the episodes
Marine Tom 'Vinders' Curry, nor any of our fallen, will ever be forgotten. May he and all of them who gave their lives rest in peace.
"The war in Afghanistan could rage for the next 30yrs". I've only just started watching this series in 2024....and im ashamed and disgusted how it turned out. How many of these men and others died to free this country of tyranny....just to hand it back to the same/worse barbarians. How many Afghans suffered the consequences of post war repercussions.
If we do not have a positive Endgame....we shouldnt be getting involved in the first place.
The US learnt that in Vietnam....and still make the same mistakes.
Thanks for putting this series up loved it cheers mate
Royal marines or US marines. Hard as nails, Top guys.
The training alone is wow. I've loads of respect for them. Just feel sorry for what happened over the last 20 yrs. We know what I mean. Just be proud of what you do and did.
I hope they hurry up and complete the cure for asthma soon so I can join the Royal Marines
You can still join but only if you can like keep it under control sort of or you could just joking the normal army.
I can help you with that I had asthma and I trained and trained and I'm only 15 so train and you will be able to do it
+Frank Watson If you have sports induced asthma you can work it out with sport do long distance running and also shuttle runs this will introduce cold air to the lungs so it gets used to it like a small form of adaptation and it will stop inflaming so bad or at all, if you work hard and don't stop your physical work it should say away but if you stop for a couple of weeks it can come back a bit or fully. I have no exsperance of this working with normal asthma . / Dont go full out on the first couple of weeks in not fit it wont do you any good/ IM NOT A DOCTER BUT I HAVE HELPED WORK OUT A PROBLEM WITH MY LUNGS A WHILE BACK FROM LUNG BUSTING WORK NOT ASMTHA
I really only get asthma for a couple weeks in the summer when I get hayfever. But that's a couple weeks too many.
Mmmm that dont sound to bad then i think there is a possibility of working it out , but dont use your inhaler for 4 years before joining
British Military, the best. Those RMs are bloody fit lads.
Tom you wont be forgoton
WOW God bless Tom, and the Royal force
6:45 . They lose Tom Curry (Vinders) . The Crew pushes on. Total respect for these men.
I passed out with my original Tp, 600 in 91. I went straight to 40 CDO and deployed to Northern Iraq a few days later. When I joined my section I was asked where I had come from. I said Lympstone. They asked me what job I was doing there, and when I replied “training” “straight out the fucking box” was their reply. The next thing I knew I was in a Black Hawk on a low level tactical insertion, hoofing!!!!
Don't know what time of day it was that it was 30⁰C(86⁰F), guess it wasn't summertime, when temps can exceed 50⁰C. It's incredible that these guys can acclimate to the 50⁰C-plus temps in Afghanistan, and still remain combat effective in body armor and full kit. I worked in Phoenix when it was 110⁰F, and I can't begin to imagine the physical conditioning necessary to be able to go long distances over rough terrain, at altitude even, while carrying ALL that weight. And then to be able to function at optimum levels of weapons proficiency and land navigation while keeping hydrated is nothing short of incredible. No matter what the amount, these guys are def NOT paid enough for the jobs they did and the risks they took. Then couple the low pay with ammo and equipment shortages... Ugh...
These guys are the heart and soul. The world quickly forgot that this war in Afghanistan was a HUMANITARIAN mission. It was about the most destitute of the world's poorest peoples, getting relief from a power hungry, corrupt, terrorist organization, sponsored by the most unstable, nuclear capable state, trying to topple a fledgling democracy, also riddled with corruption and ineptitude. The mission was about delivering food, medicine, technology, governance, and autonomy to the most impoverished people on Earth. No shots in anger would've been fired by the coalition, had the Taliban allowed it to deliver on these promises without violent resistance. Hundreds of billions of dollars of coalition taxpayer's money was supposed to go into development and rebuilding in Afghanistan. New wells, hospitals, roads and bridges were to be built. Instead, it went into 7.62 linked ammunition and helicopters. TOW missiles, MRAPS, and Hesco Bastions. The Taliban could've easily allowed all of the coalition troops to serve their initial intended purpose. But because of their greed for power and extreme religious views, they cast the entire mission away for all the good it could've brought to the Afghan people. The Taliban are the farthest thing from good Muslims. They are more like Nazis who use Islam as an excuse to invade, conquer, and pillage. Their lowest common denominator is large scale murder and theft. Terror and oppression. Subjugation, rape, and torture of women and girls under the guise of religion. They will never stop until the world stops them. They will keep infecting the West with heroin to fund their CRIMINAL aspirations as long as they're allowed to. Until the world stamps them out in their homes in Pakistan, they will continue terrorizing the region and trafficking drugs. There should be bounties on each and every Taliban leader. Maybe that's the way this should've gone. Professional hits, paid for by the coalition to end this thing once and for all. Every hitman in the world focusing their attention on the madrasses in the border region of Afghanistan and Pakistan until they've been completely decapitated. We would never have spared the Nazis even if they'd surrendered. We sure as hell didn't negotiate with them.
Well said especially Pakistan part in all this, Pakistan wants those opium fields.
yeh when it comes to toughness, there's no one like the royal marines
I'm a ex squaddie (British Army) and I can tell you, summer in Afghanistan, with full kit, armour and your weapons is goddamn torture. You have to acclimatise quickly or you rapidly feel like death.
When I got back to the UK, I was freezing for weeks, that acclimatisation was tougher than going out there!
I was logistics and I'm proud of my service and regiment but I will allways be so thankfull and show so much respect to the marines for the pure bravery and balls they have. Rip tom
Much respect to these lads. Well done.
God bless all the young men and women of our armed services, Thank you for your service to Queen and Country, may you return safe. Thank you to Royal Marine Tom my condolences to his family & Friends..
Im 15 Now and as soon as I turn 17 I am signing up for the United States Marine Corps, The Royal Marines Deserve respect.
How’d it go
did you do it lol
Men that aspire and inspire, I Salute you.
(RVN Veteran)
@WahdicalWeftist That's the L85. The SA80 was unreliable when it was first tested, but the updated version is probably one of the best ARs on the planet. Personally I'd say the only flaw is the charging handle (which has an awkward position for a bulpup rifle)
Similar to the m16- older versions weren't very good but now the M16A4 is an amazing weapon.
Utter bollocks.
Big respect from the royal artillery 😎
I can never find words to say thank you to these extraudinary men.
I always find a tear in my, not afraid to say that either.
Toms Dad, love how you say that you are so proud of him and for sure that is what Tom would of wanted you to say.
RIP big fella and thank you.
James mum, again what a lovely and remarkable lady.
I was held hostage in Iraq and I owe so much to the British Military for helping to release me and I was a working civilian, I can never repay you....thank you once again.....Gary
I have so much respect for these boys, just incredible mental and physical toughness. I wish they didn't have to get sent to these places but that's not how the world works, and people like me can live a peaceful life because of lads like these.
My goals:
Join the Royal Marines and complete the training
Take down terrorists
Join the SBS
Take down MORE terrorists
After retiring I'll become a security guard that specializes in ex marine greenies
Make my country, the queen, and especially my family.
Beni Boy Take this from some who's ex marines. everyone that I have met that has those similar goals, have failed. just focus on getting your green lid first.
Alex Odonnell Okay. Thanks.
Owen Cooper 3 years and 4 months
I applied recently, some days I'm a bag of nerves, some days there's nothing I want more, I guess the mind games start now
Boxxy 4Ever good luck
Rip Tom, I hope you know whereever you are, your father is proud of you. Rest in peace.
Personally I want to join the RAF as a pilot when I'm older because I've wanted to do it since I was 8 and I'm on track with qualifications to get there. So far I also pass the medical requirements like 20/20 vision. Wish me luck:)
Any updates?
Can't wait to be one of these next year, I'll love every minute of it, RIP to all the honourable men who have been killed in action!
When are you joining pal?
Sorry I've literally only just checked this, hopefully September, got my RT next Monday
willy harris Awesome mate! Good luck! How long did it take them to get back to you when you applied pal?
Well, it was kind of daft because I never got a reply, I just got a letter about 13 days after I applied saying I failed to attend the RT, so I have them a phone call and explained I never received a letter or email giving me a date to attend, anyway, they sent an email back and have me another date, which is the 9th of this month bud, so I'm hoping it all goes well haha
willy harris Ok brilliant mate, hope everything is going great for you. I'm planning on joining next year i can't wait tbh haha