Grandson has just passed out as a Royal Marine and after a few setbacks he kept going with determination and the right spirit, he so deserved his green beret, so proud of him especially as he comes from a Royal Navy family
I was in royal marine training for a year. Didnt make the cut in the end, was too injury prone, but I can tell you what i witnessed and ive been told many times. The 30 milers the easiest thing you will do at lympstone. Compared to the many, many ,many sleepless nights, thrashings on the bank, wet and dry fuckabouts, drill shed kit musters, mud runs, exercises on woodbury commom and morale crushing weekend duties, knowing you have 30 miles between being a nod and being a trained rank is an immense psychological boost, and thats the reason so many lads pass the 30 miler with stress fractures,broken bones etc.
Well done for having a go, mate. Sometimes it's just a question of timing, with a bit of luck thrown in, when you go for something as tough as RM training.
@@goodyeoman4534 thank you, I appreciate that. To pass out of Lympstone you don't only need an incredible amount of will and determination but also sheer luck sometimes. It still boggles my mind that lads pass out as originals ie go through the whole of training without getting injured or backtrooped once! Freaks of nature 😆
Did the 30 miler in 1981 with 165 troop. One of our guys injured his foot after about 3 miles so he was not able to take his turn on the safety bergan. We ended up half carrying him around bless him! No decent boots back then, just the old DSM's with puttees, fifty eight pattern webbing (lovely burns) and SLR rifles. The weather was awful and the day was an absolute nightmare. We managed to get our injured 'oppo' around and we all got our green lids. I flew around all the other Commando tests, but the 30 miler, on that day, in that weather almost broke me. Just the name 'Oakhampton' sends shivers down my spine even after 42 years! Well done lads!
My nephew did this 10 years ago .. Cannot put into words how proud the whole family were of him .. The passing out parade was off the scale fantastic . Definitely not for wimps .
1978. Early February, cold, wet, frost, snow a little later. And the 30 miler was started. Only those who have completed this task can truly comprehend the challenge. It was the hardest, most gruelling task humanly possible. I completed it with less than 1 minute left. To all my former Cdo, hope you are all well and merry Christmas.
I was trained to parachute by two Royal Marine Commandos as well as by civilian trainers. The Royal Marine Commandos were by far the kindest and best of the trainers.
1980 I did my 30 miler. Surprisingly we all passed in a good time. By the time you reach the start, the motivation is absolute. Never been fitter. Proud to see the Booties still cruising along.
Does it still follow the same route, mate? My uncle said they carbo loaded at about two in the morning before they set off a few hours later. Must have been an amazing feeling to get that green beret.
@@goodyeoman4534 I remember the breakfast of champions ...eggs bacon ..black pudding gallons of hot sugared tea. On the march I recall being handed bananas, we had one stop for foot check.
What was the time allowed for 30 miler? What was the pack weight. Did you were Kevlar vests or flak jackets, helmets? In other words full combat gear? Just wondering. Thanks
Always had massive respect for the lads that complete this 30-miler at the end of a grueling course that most of us would fail. They turn ordinary into extraordinary and that is why they remain the best in the world. Alan - ex-RAF 1975 - 1986.
I sat the RAF entrance exa,m once( it was raining and the pub s were shut) and they told me I had passed for Air Frame mechanic whatever that is and I said I will think about it
I had the pleasure of working with a few of the Royal Marines at the ambulance service, when they were drafted in to help during unprecedented demand during Covid. What a top bunch of lads and an absolute pleasure to be around them. God bless to all our Armed Forces men and women, serving and retired.
I did the 30 miler in 1978, with 112 Troop, only we started off the event with a simulated tactical beach landing at dawn via raiding craft before splitting into sections, no training team escorts, and a series of map references to reach in specific times in order to make the time/grade. in true RM fashion we were able to chose our own route between one of the sections which basically meant lots of tough terrain for the shortest possible route of 30 miles or a punishing option to march further but with slightly less obstacles - none of the sections opted for the longer option! Oh and each section were given different map co-ordinates to ensure we all reached our objectives in a stagger before coming together at the last checkpoint. without any prompting each section on reaching the final checkpoint surrounded the transport/driver to prevent early departure - everyone on the 30miler that day passed! - great memories
Judge each person as an individual not by the group they are in. giving someone respect because they are in or have served in the military would be a little naive. Not all who serve are honourable, their are always a few who bring dishonour to those who surround them. Admittedly they are rare, but they do exist unfortunately.
@@paulfrost8952 Fair comment, though they are in line to take a bullet sooner than I am, whilst I sit here in comfort, and earning more money per year, so the respect stands firm.
@@MR-yq1vi does that include Military Servicemen/women like this?; Former Army driver jailed for 18 years for terrorism offences Published 14 June 2021 Dean Morrice IMAGE SOURCE, COUNTER TERRORISM POLICING SOUTH EAST Image caption, Among the items discovered at Dean Morrice's house was a 3D printer, along with instructions for how to make a gun A neo-Nazi ex-Army driver has been sentenced to 18 years in jail for multiple terror offences that include stockpiling explosive materials. Dean Morrice, 34, from Paulton, Somerset, was convicted of 10 terrorism-related offences at Kingston Crown Court. Jurors saw a clip of Morrice strumming a guitar in time to the gunshots of fatal mosque shootings in Christchurch. Police found he had terrorism manuals and instructions for a 3D printed gun. He was also sentenced to five years on licence. Dean Morrice IMAGE SOURCE, COUNTER TERRORISM POLICING SOUTH EAST Image caption, Morrice shared a video of himself playing the guitar to footage of the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings Sentencing Judge Peter Lodder QC said: "You have described yourself as a patriot. "You are not a patriot, you are a dangerous neo-Nazi, your bigotry and hatred is abhorrent to the overwhelming majority in this country. "You supported and encouraged extreme groups in your local area and internationally." Morrice, who ran a small business fixing electronics following a brief stint in the Army, which he joined aged 16, told jurors he enjoyed dressing up as a "right-wing fascist". Bomb disposal lorry in Paulton IMAGE SOURCE, PA MEDIA Image caption, Police raided Morrice's home in Paulton in August 2020 "I think it's fair to say I have fascist and neo-Nazi views," he said while giving evidence. Morrice said he had been a "bit of a fan of Nigel Farage" and was a paid-up member of Ukip before leaving "a few years ago". He said his views became more far-right until he was arrested on 20 August but told jurors he did not believe in "committing acts of violence towards ethnic or religious groups". Narita Bahra QC, defending, said prior to the 18 months of offending, Morrice had been a law-abiding family man living a normal life, and added that his mental health issues had been "exacerbated" by the Covid-19 pandemic. Det Ch Supt Kath Barnes, head of Counter Terrorism Policing South East, said: "Morrice was stopped before he was able to carry out any physical act of terror but the evidence showed that he actively encouraged terrorism to others with his toxic ideology and had the intention and potentially the capability to commit one himself."
I did the Royal Marine 30 mile march more than sixty years ago, and sometimes still have nightmares about that, and other aspects my R.M training. Former member of 42 commando.
Well done mate I qualified in 1978, seems like yesterday sometimes. I believe it sets you up for a healthy lifestyle. Hope you are like me, extremely fit, and love hard work. Merry Christmas from Australia
I served in the United States Marines retiring as a Master Sergeant with 27 years of service. I have the upmost respect for my Marine cousins across the pond. Much respect and admiration to these elite Special Forces. 🇺🇸SEMPER FI🇺🇸GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧
@@simonhellier7281 If you ever come to the U.S. you have a friend and BROTHER here Simon. I should warn you that after my career I the military I went to University and then Seminary and became a Pastor. I am retired now. However, there were times when my language reverted back to my Marine Corps days. I let it slip a couple times while in the pulpit but the people were very gracious and forgave me. We all had a good laugh. My only regret in life is that I was born on the wrong side of the pond.🙈 🇺🇸SEMPER FI🇺🇸 🇬🇧GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧 PASTOR MIKE
With all that kit, I would have made it to the parking lot of the barracks and have been left with no option but to order an Uber to the finish line. These guys are so fit, I can't understand how a human can do so much!
They are rightly proud of all they have achieved in the last 36 weeks. It usually turns young men into one of the finest fighting forces in the world. My family has a history with the Corps going back 140 plus years. I can’t think that my great grandfather who served from around 1880 would have done the 30 miler. He served on sailing ships, hybrid sail and steam and, finally, pure steam. Was in the Corps that helped relieve Pekin (sic). My father joined in wartime and, as far as I know, did a much shorter training because of that. He landed with 47 on Gold on DDay. One of our sons passed out a year and a bit ago and is now serving. I was extremely productive that he gave me his training beret and his first green lid. Congratulations to all who made it. To those who were injured during training, I hope they recover to give it another try. To those who had to drop out quickly, certainly you mustn’t feel failure - you gave the hardest training regime in the UK military your best. Not many can say that.
I seem to remember it was 32 weeks back in the 70s and the 30 miler was 6 hours. Or maybe I'm just getting old. My reception camp was Walmer Castle, Deal, Kent latterly blown up by our friends in the IRA.
@@borjastick we are all getting old. I was sure it was 36 but it matters not. I spent a lot of time in Deal and Walter - still go there for the memories. When I first started going, it was a true Corps Depot; then it was just music and then….gone. Perhaps you remember the RMA Club on the Strand? We sometimes have lunch in the pub on the beach near the old shooting range in Kingstown. If I go down places like Canada Road now, it’s all houses and flats. I wasn’t aware of a role for Walker Castle in the Depot?
@@theofarmmanager267 They used to have different intake centres back then, I was from Bexley so the nearest was Walmer castle barracks which as you say was also the home of the RM band. A mate of mine joined the Paras and thought he would go to Catterick or Aldershot but his first week or two was in a reception camp in the Litchfield area. He ended up in 2 Para and at Goose Green. I think we did two weeks or so in Walmer Castle and then shipped down to Lympstone. I knew a bloke about ten years ago or less who was very senior in the Royals, in fact he was in the SBS at that time and serving in Afghan. He was at a drinks BBQ type affair and some old girl kept asking him what he did for a living which he avoided answering. She wouldn't give up so in the end he said quite loudly 'I shoot terrorists'.
@@borjastick what coincidences; I lived in Welling until I was about 15. My grandparents lived in Deal on Telegraph Road and my grandfather walked every evening to the RM Club on the Strand. I stayed there quite a lot and went fishing off the beach most days. I would cycle to Sandwich Bay and dig the lugworms; perhaps once a fortnight, I would cycle to Pegwell Bay and get 2 buckets of cockles for us to eat. My grandmother used a butchers just around the corner from the pier and, every week, would buy a sheeps head; go back and boil it; cheeks, tongue were fine but I wouldn’t recommend boiled brains. The son who is RM commando, did his training in Lympstone; we were denied the passing put parade because of Covid but they taped it and we saw it live that way. The whole Corps is short of men because more are leaving than are being passed out. Our son has to buy bits of his equipment; if you can get a parka issued, it’s not good quality and so, many of them buy parkas, boots etc. I think that’s scandalous. He went to Virginia on a joint exercise with the USMC where I can report that the Corps came out top by a long way. But he said that the amount of equipment each of their guys were issued with just frustrates everyone. Even to the point of ammo; our lads at home are restricted; over there, he said he used more ammo in 2 weeks than in a year over here. But the USMC still regard the Corps as the aspiration in terms of respect.
Go royal marines tough men I support these guys my grandad was a royal marine a old 42 commando their training is the toughest I love you all green berets xxx
Well done to you all guys. You all deserve that Green Beret. Keep up the hard work & training and thank you all for giving you lives to protect our country 🇬🇧, me and my two children and my family and also for protecting everyone else in the world that needs protecting. Thank you. God Save The Queen God Save Our Country 🇬🇧.
Very impressive indeed. Running 48km with a bergen and a riffle. And the terrain is not exactly a walk in the park. Respect to these guys. It’s easy. Good one.
@@CrashbandicootXO-ih2qc they average over 6kph, carrying 30kg wearing full kit over harsh boggy, hilly terrain. All while having other task to complete at the same time.
@@scottwhitley3392 - "They don’t run it all" - "they average over 6kph, carrying 30kg wearing full kit over harsh boggy, hilly terrain. All while having other task to complete at the same time." 1. Why did you bother replying with irrelevant stuff?! NOTHING you said rebuts 'they don't run it all'. 2. Substantiate your 'carrying 30kg'claim, several sources all state considerably less. 3. State what "All while having other task to complete at the same time" this/these are. --------------- So far you are stating irrelevant and inaccurate information.
@@michaelanderson7715 They get 8 hours to complete 48.21km. Most do it faster. If you average that out it’s 6kph. Which is faster than a walk. Considering they average at minimum 6kph. Then using your brain you must realise that there are points they travel slower than this figure and points they travel significantly faster over the hilly and boggy terrain, which i know it is because I live 30 minutes from Dartmoor.
@@scottwhitley3392 "They get 8 hours to complete 48.21km. Most do it faster. If you average that out it’s 6kph. Which is faster than a walk. Considering they average at minimum 6kph. Then using your brain you must realise that there are points they travel slower than this figure and points they travel significantly faster over the hilly and boggy terrain, which i know it is because I live 30 minutes from Dartmoor." - NONE of that rebuts 'they don't run it all'...ANOTHER IRRELEVANT REPONSE! - further, I'd stake they don't run at all, perhaps a slow jog for spells, ut certainly not running - you have NIL responses to my questioning your other info ------------------------- You state bs.
I was refused a Council house in Southampton because by joining the RM meant I went out of the Country voluntarily the Clerk told me as he ripped up my 3 year old application ,the Office was full of immigrants at the Time and he was handing all of them keys .His name was Doulas Yates an ex RAF National Serviceman
Well I Got a grade 9 education spent a lot of that sitting in an air raid shelter,what you see happening in Ukraine 🇺🇦 is what we endured for 5 years it was day and night then night only for the most part then came the V1 and V2 rockets you could hear them then silence and then the explosion, right up to 1945
Mesolithic Man............ 1000% agree- my boy has just been transferred to 40 Commando........said the single mans grots are rotten.....Army gets good accommodation - why then not the RM's ??? Waste millions upon millions on housing refugee's but cant sort out the cream of our nations serving young men .......disgrace
40 years ago “today” that training paid off in spades as Naval Party 8901 engaged with the invading Argentinian Forces. I won’t spout off too much about things well beyond my ken, but I would say a recurring phrase I heard through my time in support of guys like this was “train hard, fight easy”. This exercise is the ultimate proof of that statement.
individually the Royal Marine Commando tests can be achieved if you are in top physical condition and have the strength and mental determination needed but all of the tests are done one after the other Monday to Friday, so there is wear and tear involved before even starting the 30 miler, in which you are carrying your full fighting order, rucksack and rifle. this last test sorts out the men from the boys, you just have to bear the extreme pain and keep going to the end. , by the time you start the commando test your have already completed months of training so you are physically and mentally exhausted before you begin. but its worth it at the end when they hand you the green beret and commando flashes. Former bootneck.
What people don't realise is that you start your Commando tests straight after a 3 week exercise in the field, which is very intense, putting everything you have been taught into practice. You are seriously mentally and physically exhausted, cut, broken, bruised, blistered, and fatigued, and then you do your tests. Per Mare Per Terram.
The man at the end isn’t a Royal Marines Recruit. He’s a Royal Marine. Although this is technically correct I’ve since found out he’s still considered a recruit until passing out parade, thanks Jaime who bought this to my attention.
He's still a Recruit. He won't get called "Marine" until he is dismissed from the Kings Squad Pass Out parade with the Command "Marines to your duties Fall Out". That's part of what makes it so special.
@Tommy Snurkerburger Blood in with 707 advanced to 708( to make up the numbers) had bad reaction to TAB shot and went into Naval Hospital in Chatham for one week and wound up in 709 as Section Commander,
Roughest day of my life snow and freezing cold camel back burst over my back up first hill 😂 the rest is history . Also the greatest day of my life i felt very proud after finishing . Got back to ctc and my body caved in ha ha it was like yer i need a rest now
Happy memories 🤥 of doing this at the end of the all arms course in 91. A long slog obviously, but didn't reach the pain level of the Tarzan assault course, or the endurance course, which I absolutely despised. Great feeling to pass and receive the green beret. Hoofing even 😁
I served my time in the Scots guards and can tell you what,our training was a walk in the park compared to these men,yes we got tested to OUR max.but these guys where and are a different level
It's an incredible achievement by all who wear the green beret. Of course it doesn't mean that in war time you will be good, but I guess there's some things which training just can't replicate. I personally know 2 ex Royal Marines. One who do anything rather than fight and another who wouldn't stop fighting till you killed him. God bless all of our Armed Forces!!
It was the easiest of the 4 tests by far for me. I think if you’re taller (6’ foot +) that the 30 miler and the 9 mile speed March are, by that stage, relatively easily overcome. The Tarzan assault course and bottom field combo are, literally, sickening. The tests themselves aren’t the hardest part of the 32 (when I did it) weeks. It’s the absolute physical and mental exhaustion from 8 months of almost non stop thrashing and high levels of stress.
I think I would have easily "passed out" too, but not into regards of successfully completing the training, including the 30 miler, but just losing consciousness out of sheer exhaustion. Seriously though, mad respect for them. The ones interviewed seem like honestly decent men and may they and their brothers all come home safely in the end. Admiration and prayers for all of them from America.
What they don’t tell you is that you do 10 day final ex where you’ve hardly slept and eaten then go straight into all of the commando tests consecutively , most of the blokes I know hobbled and limped to the start line of the 30 miler
I walked Dartmoor from Okehampton with an overnighter at Two Bridges one Christmas, my parents thought I was mad lol. It's not as bad as the Brecons though.
It’s tough very tough one of the toughest training programs on the planet but like most training it is mind over matter and making sure you can punch and break through them walls that tries stopping you from making it. You don’t know what you can do or achieve till you go and try it. We humans can do anything if we put our minds too it.
Hi all, my name is Paul and I served in the RAF Regiment, huge respect to these lads, I was fortunate enough to be on a exchange (what we were supposed to learn I don't know 🤣) for a number of weeks, and, and they deserve every accolade they receive,
Right lads any questions? Yes Corporal how long is the 30 miler? Corporal, If it gets dark can I still wear my daysack? Corporal, I have a biff chit, do I have to do it in my silver shadows?
We have something similar in Finnish Defence Forces, for the International Rapid Deployment Forces beret test, 95-125 miles, depending on the set length of the journey you have either 2 or 3 days. There are many different tests along the journey like elements from SERE, mainly Survival, Evasion and Resistance. Also along the journey there are points you have to go to where your gear is checked, if you dropped something you are punished with a few options to choose from, 10kg land mine for many kilometres or go through 2km of swampland (swamp might sound good, but trust me its not). Same punishments for if instructors catch you, i.e. you are supposed remain undetected by instructors (excluding gear check points and shooting tests) searching and driving around the roads along the start and end point of the test, they are not searching for your team for the whole duration of the tests, just between some checkpoints.
I can picture it. I worked out in the forests near Kuru covering alot of miles carrying stuff. The terrain is challenging especially the wet stuff. Not much grass!
@@Bavisandmeef yea, I managed to go about 32km but unfortunetely I damaged my knee in an disengagement under fire exercise some 4 weeks prior. So it started to flare up again.
My dad was a Royal Marine RM7401 Ivor Walford known as Jan ( as from Plymouth) went to Malaya and Borneo jungle warfare . Born Plymouth but moved to Exeter during ww2 then married and moved to Portsmouth. I have happy memories of going on holiday to Exeter to see my Gran and one day out would be to Dartmoor to walk between some Tors with dad explaining how to snare a rabbit and what you could eat. I had the time of my life then aged around 7-10
A very tough job to use to prep before the Forces is a bin man job. 14 miles each day pulling 2 bins at a time as fast as possible. Many run throughout. It also gets you used to waking up at 5am & cold, wet, heat & humidity. I’m sure it’s nowhere near as hard as the Marines but you’d be hard & fit.
If this is the case for green Beret then it will be brutal for a marron...... No doubt they deserve this. soldiers are buit hard like a rock but a ocean of compassion and moral values inside their mind and soul.
@@JammyDodger45 Thanks for that information and reply, just wish to ask are these both Marron and Green Beret under special forces? Who has upper hand.... I mean By level of training, equipment, technology ?
@@ayarottilsandeep545 - neither are Special Forces, both are specialist light infantry Brigades. Each is the best of their type ... but the Royal Marines Commandos are just that little bit better 😁
Fair play to the lads. As ex military it's tough going that's for sure. Being older and a lot wiser I and many others would not want any of my family putting their lives on the line for what this country has become.💩
Roughly a dozen females have passed PRMC or CPC with a few more starting training during Covid and therefore not doing either. Three have made it to week 6 (initial military fitness assessment) with one failing the assessment and leaving, one not taking the assessment (due to injury) and not subsequently taking the assessment and then leaving and one who is currently much further through training but has taken almost 2yrs to get to where she is now (she gets a couple of weeks done and then goes into Hunter Company for recovery from injury/more bespoke PT). So in answer to your question ... a big fat zero.
Having to 'run' 30 miles is different from walking it I'd say. Even just a slight running pace changes the whole thing entirely. When walking or just taking a breather you should basically be able to rest and then keep on going.
I remember doing this in 2003 in winter at the end of the all arms course, the DS insisted we wore short sleeves, I remember my hands at the end were massive 😅
Make no mistake, this must be nails. But what’s great is this is the pinnacle and this is what they’ve trained for. They should be rightly proud to complete RM training and don that Green beret.
God Bless the Corp. I am 76 years. I served for 35 years Boy and Man. The late fifties and sixties were the Best. Malaya, Singapore and the Middle East. I do hope my 42 Commando remember the Doc. Slang
So love the noddy hats fantastic looking piece of headwear. I think it is wonderful that they tab in in formation and they get that beret at the end presented by the CO,, instead of waiting till the proper ceremony.
For the Royal Marines Pre-Joining Fitness Test Plus (PJFT+), a step up from the regular Service fitness test, you’ll need to be in excellent shape. A circuit assessment, which you'll only have three chances to pass, the PJFT+ demands completion of: 20 burpees, 30 sit ups, 20 press ups and a one minute plank. Each circuit needs to be completed three times and, after a two minute recovery period, you're required to perform one set of five pull ups.
My old man was in during WW2 he told me about some of the training, he said it was hard when he told me in the 1980’s so he certainly remembered it! He told me the name of his Sargent (Yardley) who used to give them a stream of abuse followed by “Sir”! Hilarious. Good show all round. As a civilian I hope no government now or in future mess about with your funding, we will always need you.
I feel for them.. I did that, 28miles, US Army training.. Ft Jackson, SC..full pack, weapon..number 1 thing, keep dry feet, change socks every few miles, prevents blisters..
Such admiration for these men of anyone in our armed forces but blimey this is something else makes the London marathon look Like a walk in the park. Such an incredible site absolutely brilliant 👏👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I hike 25 miles each weekend on much steeper terrain. Though my kit is less heavy, but I did hike on consequtive days with full gear i.e tent and stuff. If you get used to it its actually not that hard just need good shoes and enough calories
You are talking nonsense. That Commando test is at the end of the week when the personnel taking the training are already exhausted from a week of very intense tests and exercises. Your 25 mile hike does not even come close to how tough it is. It is never done on your terms and is done on the terms of the group. If you have a sore leg guess what you have to keep up. If your back hurts you keep up. If it is lashing rain in the cold and you are exhausted guess what you have to keep up. Anybody that slacks is going to get left behind and pushed out of the training cadre.
@@Pinekones.- as in the cadets event? It's a brilliant achievement for all those who complete it and still incredibly valuable in personal development for those who don't. But it's not like this. Not even close.
@@JammyDodger45 I think your right. I do think there is a case for gold ten tors however. Given that you are carrying much heavier kit and are also covering an additional 25 mies. I really dont know why I tried comparing 35 to the 30 miler. Side note, it isnt a cadet event it is open to everyone and not just cadets.
Don't thank god son, he didn't help you. You did it all yourself. Be as proud of yourself as the rest of the country is proud of you. Well done to all.
On the AACC Team I used to do that 3 or 4 times a year with all the kit all the way. Good training as I was into marathons and distance running. Happy days.
@@chrissheppard5068 all recruits also carry alongside what you said - personal rations, warmers kit, bivi bag, goretex amongst other things. As well as safety stores rotated around. The weight starts to add up. 21 pounds and a rifle is speed march weight
As an American I have one thing to say to the British Royal Marines! I am glad we are on the same side.
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Royal Marine 'Commando'.
Grandson has just passed out as a Royal Marine and after a few setbacks he kept going with determination and the right spirit, he so deserved his green beret, so proud of him especially as he comes from a Royal Navy family
How's he liking it now?
You must be so proud of him….toughest mob in the world
I was in royal marine training for a year. Didnt make the cut in the end, was too injury prone, but I can tell you what i witnessed and ive been told many times. The 30 milers the easiest thing you will do at lympstone. Compared to the many, many ,many sleepless nights, thrashings on the bank, wet and dry fuckabouts, drill shed kit musters, mud runs, exercises on woodbury commom and morale crushing weekend duties, knowing you have 30 miles between being a nod and being a trained rank is an immense psychological boost, and thats the reason so many lads pass the 30 miler with stress fractures,broken bones etc.
Spot on.
I used to live in Exton and would see them crawling about in the Estuary mud quite often whilst being shouted at with some pretty strong language.
Correct what is often not emphasised is the continual wearing down before the tests. I was a Nod and PW1. The circle.
Well done for having a go, mate. Sometimes it's just a question of timing, with a bit of luck thrown in, when you go for something as tough as RM training.
@@goodyeoman4534 thank you, I appreciate that. To pass out of Lympstone you don't only need an incredible amount of will and determination but also sheer luck sometimes. It still boggles my mind that lads pass out as originals ie go through the whole of training without getting injured or backtrooped once! Freaks of nature 😆
Did the 30 miler in 1981 with 165 troop. One of our guys injured his foot after about 3 miles so he was not able to take his turn on the safety bergan. We ended up half carrying him around bless him! No decent boots back then, just the old DSM's with puttees, fifty eight pattern webbing (lovely burns) and SLR rifles. The weather was awful and the day was an absolute nightmare. We managed to get our injured 'oppo' around and we all got our green lids. I flew around all the other Commando tests, but the 30 miler, on that day, in that weather almost broke me. Just the name 'Oakhampton' sends shivers down my spine even after 42 years! Well done lads!
My nephew did this 10 years ago ..
Cannot put into words how proud the whole family were of him ..
The passing out parade was off the scale fantastic .
Definitely not for wimps .
1978. Early February, cold, wet, frost, snow a little later. And the 30 miler was started. Only those who have completed this task can truly comprehend the challenge. It was the hardest, most gruelling task humanly possible. I completed it with less than 1 minute left. To all my former Cdo, hope you are all well and merry Christmas.
I was trained to parachute by two Royal Marine Commandos as well as by civilian trainers. The Royal Marine Commandos were by far the kindest and best of the trainers.
Bunch of boat people lol
No Matter how hard it gets, its all about what your capable of
@@12svgaming96 nice stroll in the park is good for the mind .
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When you are that good, it's what you can pass onto others and that isn't BS.
1980 I did my 30 miler. Surprisingly we all passed in a good time. By the time you reach the start, the motivation is absolute. Never been fitter. Proud to see the Booties still cruising along.
Does it still follow the same route, mate? My uncle said they carbo loaded at about two in the morning before they set off a few hours later. Must have been an amazing feeling to get that green beret.
@@goodyeoman4534 I remember the breakfast of champions ...eggs bacon ..black pudding gallons of hot sugared tea. On the march I recall being handed bananas, we had one stop for foot check.
What was the time allowed for 30 miler? What was the pack weight. Did you were Kevlar vests or flak jackets, helmets? In other words full combat gear? Just wondering. Thanks
@@DJF1985 6 hours in full kit, rifle, no helmet.
@@ThePierre58 thanks, 6 hours to go 30 miles is, indeed, impressive.
Always had massive respect for the lads that complete this 30-miler at the end of a grueling course that most of us would fail. They turn ordinary into extraordinary and that is why they remain the best in the world. Alan - ex-RAF 1975 - 1986.
Thank you for your service Alan
You did your bit that’s all that matters mate,I sat the RAF
I sat the RAF entrance exa,m once( it was raining and the pub s were shut) and they told me I had passed for Air Frame mechanic whatever that is and I said I will think about it
"Lads"???
Need more diversity
Girl Power ✊️
(Sarcasm)
It’s all tea and cakes in RAF init?
I had the pleasure of working with a few of the Royal Marines at the ambulance service, when they were drafted in to help during unprecedented demand during Covid. What a top bunch of lads and an absolute pleasure to be around them. God bless to all our Armed Forces men and women, serving and retired.
I've heard from numerous american service personnel how professional and excellent the Royal Marines are to work with. Love em!
I did the 30 miler in 1978, with 112 Troop, only we started off the event with a simulated tactical beach landing at dawn via raiding craft before splitting into sections, no training team escorts, and a series of map references to reach in specific times in order to make the time/grade. in true RM fashion we were able to chose our own route between one of the sections which basically meant lots of tough terrain for the shortest possible route of 30 miles or a punishing option to march further but with slightly less obstacles - none of the sections opted for the longer option! Oh and each section were given different map co-ordinates to ensure we all reached our objectives in a stagger before coming together at the last checkpoint. without any prompting each section on reaching the final checkpoint surrounded the transport/driver to prevent early departure - everyone on the 30miler that day passed! - great memories
God bless everyone of you who serve. My dad was in the Navy and worked with RMCs for years. Great bunch, hats off to you.
I operated with the RM both at home and abroad in the 90's. Always an honour and a privilege.
As a British civilian, I can't say how proud these guys make me feel. Up most respect to every single one of our service men and ladies.
Judge each person as an individual not by the group they are in.
giving someone respect because they are in or have served in the military would be a little naive. Not all who serve are honourable, their are always a few who bring dishonour to those who surround them. Admittedly they are rare, but they do exist unfortunately.
@@paulfrost8952 Fair comment, though they are in line to take a bullet sooner than I am, whilst I sit here in comfort, and earning more money per year, so the respect stands firm.
@@MR-yq1vi does that include Military Servicemen/women like this?;
Former Army driver jailed for 18 years for terrorism offences
Published
14 June 2021
Dean Morrice
IMAGE SOURCE, COUNTER TERRORISM POLICING SOUTH EAST
Image caption,
Among the items discovered at Dean Morrice's house was a 3D printer, along with instructions for how to make a gun
A neo-Nazi ex-Army driver has been sentenced to 18 years in jail for multiple terror offences that include stockpiling explosive materials.
Dean Morrice, 34, from Paulton, Somerset, was convicted of 10 terrorism-related offences at Kingston Crown Court.
Jurors saw a clip of Morrice strumming a guitar in time to the gunshots of fatal mosque shootings in Christchurch.
Police found he had terrorism manuals and instructions for a 3D printed gun.
He was also sentenced to five years on licence.
Dean Morrice
IMAGE SOURCE, COUNTER TERRORISM POLICING SOUTH EAST
Image caption,
Morrice shared a video of himself playing the guitar to footage of the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings
Sentencing Judge Peter Lodder QC said: "You have described yourself as a patriot.
"You are not a patriot, you are a dangerous neo-Nazi, your bigotry and hatred is abhorrent to the overwhelming majority in this country.
"You supported and encouraged extreme groups in your local area and internationally."
Morrice, who ran a small business fixing electronics following a brief stint in the Army, which he joined aged 16, told jurors he enjoyed dressing up as a "right-wing fascist".
Bomb disposal lorry in Paulton
IMAGE SOURCE, PA MEDIA
Image caption,
Police raided Morrice's home in Paulton in August 2020
"I think it's fair to say I have fascist and neo-Nazi views," he said while giving evidence.
Morrice said he had been a "bit of a fan of Nigel Farage" and was a paid-up member of Ukip before leaving "a few years ago".
He said his views became more far-right until he was arrested on 20 August but told jurors he did not believe in "committing acts of violence towards ethnic or religious groups".
Narita Bahra QC, defending, said prior to the 18 months of offending, Morrice had been a law-abiding family man living a normal life, and added that his mental health issues had been "exacerbated" by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Det Ch Supt Kath Barnes, head of Counter Terrorism Policing South East, said: "Morrice was stopped before he was able to carry out any physical act of terror but the evidence showed that he actively encouraged terrorism to others with his toxic ideology and had the intention and potentially the capability to commit one himself."
@@paulfrost8952 I'd say the same to that person as I would you, that it's always better to love than hate.
@@MR-yq1vi well hopefully that should go without saying, but I do struggle with that when it comes to Nazis/Fascists/Bullies
I did the Royal Marine 30 mile march more than sixty years ago, and sometimes still have nightmares about that, and other aspects my R.M training.
Former member of 42 commando.
42?
Were you in Brunei 1962-63? My dad was at Limbang with Jeremy Moore.
@@adventussaxonum448 Yes a lifetime ago., it takes me all my time to walk to the corner shop now.
@@adventussaxonum448 I too served in 42Cdo at LIMBANG.BORNEO. 🇬🇧🇬🇧 so many years ago. Are there any veterans left????? OARMAARM.
Yes Jim Paul x 42 CDO, LIMBANG.BORNEO still going.
Well done mate I qualified in 1978, seems like yesterday sometimes. I believe it sets you up for a healthy lifestyle. Hope you are like me, extremely fit, and love hard work. Merry Christmas from Australia
I served in the United States Marines retiring as a Master Sergeant with 27 years of service. I have the upmost respect for my Marine cousins across the pond. Much respect and admiration to these elite Special Forces. 🇺🇸SEMPER FI🇺🇸GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧
Feeling is mutual from this side of the pond for USMC. Semper Fi
@@simonhellier7281 If you ever come to the U.S. you have a friend and BROTHER here Simon.
I should warn you that after my career I the military I went to University and then Seminary and became a Pastor. I am retired now. However, there were times when my language reverted back to my Marine Corps days. I let it slip a couple times while in the pulpit but the people were very gracious and forgave me. We all had a good laugh. My only regret in life is that I was born on the wrong side of the pond.🙈
🇺🇸SEMPER FI🇺🇸 🇬🇧GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧
PASTOR MIKE
Maximum respect to all the armed forces, you do an incredibly difficult job
With all that kit, I would have made it to the parking lot of the barracks and have been left with no option but to order an Uber to the finish line. These guys are so fit, I can't understand how a human can do so much!
They are rightly proud of all they have achieved in the last 36 weeks. It usually turns young men into one of the finest fighting forces in the world.
My family has a history with the Corps going back 140 plus years. I can’t think that my great grandfather who served from around 1880 would have done the 30 miler. He served on sailing ships, hybrid sail and steam and, finally, pure steam. Was in the Corps that helped relieve Pekin (sic).
My father joined in wartime and, as far as I know, did a much shorter training because of that. He landed with 47 on Gold on DDay. One of our sons passed out a year and a bit ago and is now serving. I was extremely productive that he gave me his training beret and his first green lid.
Congratulations to all who made it. To those who were injured during training, I hope they recover to give it another try. To those who had to drop out quickly, certainly you mustn’t feel failure - you gave the hardest training regime in the UK military your best. Not many can say that.
I seem to remember it was 32 weeks back in the 70s and the 30 miler was 6 hours. Or maybe I'm just getting old. My reception camp was Walmer Castle, Deal, Kent latterly blown up by our friends in the IRA.
@@borjastick we are all getting old. I was sure it was 36 but it matters not. I spent a lot of time in Deal and Walter - still go there for the memories. When I first started going, it was a true Corps Depot; then it was just music and then….gone. Perhaps you remember the RMA Club on the Strand? We sometimes have lunch in the pub on the beach near the old shooting range in Kingstown. If I go down places like Canada Road now, it’s all houses and flats. I wasn’t aware of a role for Walker Castle in the Depot?
@@theofarmmanager267 They used to have different intake centres back then, I was from Bexley so the nearest was Walmer castle barracks which as you say was also the home of the RM band. A mate of mine joined the Paras and thought he would go to Catterick or Aldershot but his first week or two was in a reception camp in the Litchfield area. He ended up in 2 Para and at Goose Green. I think we did two weeks or so in Walmer Castle and then shipped down to Lympstone. I knew a bloke about ten years ago or less who was very senior in the Royals, in fact he was in the SBS at that time and serving in Afghan. He was at a drinks BBQ type affair and some old girl kept asking him what he did for a living which he avoided answering. She wouldn't give up so in the end he said quite loudly 'I shoot terrorists'.
@@borjastick what coincidences; I lived in Welling until I was about 15. My grandparents lived in Deal on Telegraph Road and my grandfather walked every evening to the RM Club on the Strand. I stayed there quite a lot and went fishing off the beach most days. I would cycle to Sandwich Bay and dig the lugworms; perhaps once a fortnight, I would cycle to Pegwell Bay and get 2 buckets of cockles for us to eat. My grandmother used a butchers just around the corner from the pier and, every week, would buy a sheeps head; go back and boil it; cheeks, tongue were fine but I wouldn’t recommend boiled brains. The son who is RM commando, did his training in Lympstone; we were denied the passing put parade because of Covid but they taped it and we saw it live that way.
The whole Corps is short of men because more are leaving than are being passed out. Our son has to buy bits of his equipment; if you can get a parka issued, it’s not good quality and so, many of them buy parkas, boots etc. I think that’s scandalous. He went to Virginia on a joint exercise with the USMC where I can report that the Corps came out top by a long way. But he said that the amount of equipment each of their guys were issued with just frustrates everyone. Even to the point of ammo; our lads at home are restricted; over there, he said he used more ammo in 2 weeks than in a year over here. But the USMC still regard the Corps as the aspiration in terms of respect.
@@borjastick in 1972 I trained at Deal depot for 26 weeks and then 14 weeks at CTCRM.
Go royal marines tough men I support these guys my grandad was a royal marine a old 42 commando their training is the toughest I love you all green berets xxx
Was his nickname Bungy?
@@yomperone I believe it was! As is mine! 😉👍🇬🇧
Completed our COMMANDO course in Bickleigh 1957 ,668 squad wearing world war two gear plus Leaenfield 303 rifles.
Thank god there are still young men willing to undertake the gruelling training to become Royal Marines. Best in the world.
Congrats from America best of luck to yall in your future endeavors
Well done to you all guys. You all deserve that Green Beret. Keep up the hard work & training and thank you all for giving you lives to protect our country 🇬🇧, me and my two children and my family and also for protecting everyone else in the world that needs protecting. Thank you.
God Save The Queen
God Save Our Country 🇬🇧.
All respect from USA!
@@speedracer2336 Also Respect ✊ right back at you USA 🇺🇸.
Very impressive indeed. Running 48km with a bergen and a riffle. And the terrain is not exactly a walk in the park. Respect to these guys. It’s easy. Good one.
They don’t run it all .
@@CrashbandicootXO-ih2qc they average over 6kph, carrying 30kg wearing full kit over harsh boggy, hilly terrain. All while having other task to complete at the same time.
@@scottwhitley3392
- "They don’t run it all"
- "they average over 6kph, carrying 30kg wearing full kit over harsh boggy, hilly terrain. All while having other task to complete at the same time."
1. Why did you bother replying with irrelevant stuff?! NOTHING you said rebuts 'they don't run it all'.
2. Substantiate your 'carrying 30kg'claim, several sources all state considerably less.
3. State what "All while having other task to complete at the same time" this/these are.
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So far you are stating irrelevant and inaccurate information.
@@michaelanderson7715 They get 8 hours to complete 48.21km. Most do it faster. If you average that out it’s 6kph. Which is faster than a walk. Considering they average at minimum 6kph. Then using your brain you must realise that there are points they travel slower than this figure and points they travel significantly faster over the hilly and boggy terrain, which i know it is because I live 30 minutes from Dartmoor.
@@scottwhitley3392 "They get 8 hours to complete 48.21km. Most do it faster. If you average that out it’s 6kph. Which is faster than a walk. Considering they average at minimum 6kph. Then using your brain you must realise that there are points they travel slower than this figure and points they travel significantly faster over the hilly and boggy terrain, which i know it is because I live 30 minutes from Dartmoor."
- NONE of that rebuts 'they don't run it all'...ANOTHER IRRELEVANT REPONSE!
- further, I'd stake they don't run at all, perhaps a slow jog for spells, ut certainly not running
- you have NIL responses to my questioning your other info
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You state bs.
These guys are the best of the best.
We need to properly reward them for their service. Free university, reduced prices to sport and music events.
I was refused a Council house in Southampton because by joining the RM meant I went out of the Country voluntarily the Clerk told me as he ripped up my 3 year old application ,the Office was full of immigrants at the Time and he was handing all of them keys .His name was Doulas Yates an ex RAF National Serviceman
Well I Got a grade 9 education spent a lot of that sitting in an air raid shelter,what you see happening in Ukraine 🇺🇦 is what we endured for 5 years it was day and night then night only for the most part then came the V1 and V2 rockets you could hear them then silence and then the explosion, right up to 1945
Mesolithic Man............ 1000% agree- my boy has just been transferred to 40 Commando........said the single mans grots are rotten.....Army gets good accommodation - why then not the RM's ???
Waste millions upon millions on housing refugee's but cant sort out the cream of our nations serving young men .......disgrace
@@overlandnsea
Priorities all wrong.
Pay them a sensible salary!
40 years ago “today” that training paid off in spades as Naval Party 8901 engaged with the invading Argentinian Forces.
I won’t spout off too much about things well beyond my ken, but I would say a recurring phrase I heard through my time in support of guys like this was “train hard, fight easy”. This exercise is the ultimate proof of that statement.
In a fight like that one it's you either have good stamina or die. For infantry related work stamina is probably the most important physical traits.
thanks for your service brother!
Man doing the 30 miles alone with all that kit ... respect boys 🇬🇧 x.
I get tired carrying the vacuum cleaner up the stairs🤣
The PTI in just the white Die Hard vest is a mad lad.
individually the Royal Marine Commando tests can be achieved if you are in top physical condition and have the strength and mental determination needed but all of the tests are done one after the other Monday to Friday, so there is wear and tear involved before even starting the 30 miler, in which you are carrying your full fighting order, rucksack and rifle. this last test sorts out the men from the boys, you just have to bear the extreme pain and keep going to the end. , by the time you start the commando test your have already completed months of training so you are physically and mentally exhausted before you begin. but its worth it at the end when they hand you the green beret and commando flashes. Former bootneck.
Fantastic effort!! 30 miles and still having a laugh at the end.
I was one of them 79-85, once done never forgotten
Well done lads, I served 23 years so know what it’s like!!!!
What people don't realise is that you start your Commando tests straight after a 3 week exercise in the field, which is very intense, putting everything you have been taught into practice. You are seriously mentally and physically exhausted, cut, broken, bruised, blistered, and fatigued, and then you do your tests. Per Mare Per Terram.
SEA *HATS*
@@Gizza_Wank I suppose it means something in your heed.
@@Gizza_Wank- you're just upset because there's a female Para now.
Still no 5:21 female Bootnecks
The man at the end isn’t a Royal Marines Recruit. He’s a Royal Marine.
Although this is technically correct I’ve since found out he’s still considered a recruit until passing out parade, thanks Jaime who bought this to my attention.
He's still a Recruit.
He won't get called "Marine" until he is dismissed from the Kings Squad Pass Out parade with the Command "Marines to your duties Fall Out".
That's part of what makes it so special.
I am guessing the worst part is the wet feet! Some tough young men there
Brought back some memories, nice one lads. Per Mare, Per Terram👏
Blood 709
@Tommy Snurkerburger Blood in with 707 advanced to 708( to make up the numbers) had bad reaction to TAB shot and went into Naval Hospital in Chatham for one week and wound up in 709 as Section Commander,
Wow, amazing to have such great men as partnered forces! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
It's a lung busting, bone breaking recruit course. 32 weeks for recruits
64 weeks for potential officers
And our nutcase government wants to cut 2No. Marine Commandos units (battalions) to fund military technology elsewhere.
Many happy times down in Dartmoor. Lovely weather, beautiful foliage and so many people to interact with.
Roughest day of my life snow and freezing cold camel back burst over my back up first hill 😂 the rest is history . Also the greatest day of my life i felt very proud after finishing . Got back to ctc and my body caved in ha ha it was like yer i need a rest now
Our British Armed Forces make me so IMMENSELY proud to be British. A huge thank-you to everyone that serves or that served in the past.
Happy memories 🤥 of doing this at the end of the all arms course in 91.
A long slog obviously, but didn't reach the pain level of the Tarzan assault course, or the endurance course, which I absolutely despised.
Great feeling to pass and receive the green beret. Hoofing even 😁
Britain’s finest getting after it 💪. Well done lads.
Get in lads! Quality over quantity, RM Commandos are top tier!
Fair play lads, I couldn’t run 30 metres with that kit on, let alone 30 miles.
I served my time in the Scots guards and can tell you what,our training was a walk in the park compared to these men,yes we got tested to OUR max.but these guys where and are a different level
It's an incredible achievement by all who wear the green beret. Of course it doesn't mean that in war time you will be good, but I guess there's some things which training just can't replicate. I personally know 2 ex Royal Marines. One who do anything rather than fight and another who wouldn't stop fighting till you killed him. God bless all of our Armed Forces!!
It was the easiest of the 4 tests by far for me. I think if you’re taller (6’ foot +) that the 30 miler and the 9 mile speed March are, by that stage, relatively easily overcome. The Tarzan assault course and bottom field combo are, literally, sickening. The tests themselves aren’t the hardest part of the 32 (when I did it) weeks. It’s the absolute physical and mental exhaustion from 8 months of almost non stop thrashing and high levels of stress.
It is definitely not the easiest of the tests.
I think I would have easily "passed out" too, but not into regards of successfully completing the training, including the 30 miler, but just losing consciousness out of sheer exhaustion. Seriously though, mad respect for them. The ones interviewed seem like honestly decent men and may they and their brothers all come home safely in the end. Admiration and prayers for all of them from America.
What they don’t tell you is that you do 10 day final ex where you’ve hardly slept and eaten then go straight into all of the commando tests consecutively , most of the blokes I know hobbled and limped to the start line of the 30 miler
i am retired Welsh guards , and have the upmost respect for these lads .
WELL DONE LADS!!
I walked Dartmoor from Okehampton with an overnighter at Two Bridges one Christmas, my parents thought I was mad lol. It's not as bad as the Brecons though.
Would love to say I could make it through this type of training but I’d be gone after the first day
With that attitude I would say so aswell
It’s tough very tough one of the toughest training programs on the planet but like most training it is mind over matter and making sure you can punch and break through them walls that tries stopping you from making it. You don’t know what you can do or achieve till you go and try it. We humans can do anything if we put our minds too it.
@@marufmiah1992 nothing wrong with knowing your limits, there’s a reason not everyone is a booty.
@@Jimmythefish577 no one knows their limits! The human body and mind is amazing. Never say never and all that you know!
Your 'Argonauts' will be ashamed to hear you say that Jason.
Sad times.
These guys are badass, one of the toughest in the world. Big respect!
Officers must complete this 30 miles in less than 7hrs compared to the 8 hrs of your average recruit.
In Feb. 2016 an officer died during the test.
Most Troops finish way before the 8 hour mark
Hi all, my name is Paul and I served in the RAF Regiment, huge respect to these lads, I was fortunate enough to be on a exchange (what we were supposed to learn I don't know 🤣) for a number of weeks, and, and they deserve every accolade they receive,
11 years ago yesterday , when this video was posted, I completed my 30 miler
did you go to Afghanistan?
@@ColeslawLummage yes.
@@ColeslawLummage herrick 17.
@@mra7890 Much respect. If you had your time again would you enlist?
@@ColeslawLummage yes. It was great. Wouldn’t spend my entire life in there. Being a civilian is harder.
You guys all my respect too my brothers across the pond Semper Fi to the Royal Marines
I'm proud of them !
much respect for these lads, thanks for your service.
Love to see it. Well done, Marines!
These lot are absolute machines
But cant compete with Para Regt. ;)
Proud my dad was a Royal Marine in WW2🇬🇧
Excellent achievement, well done all.
Hard, hard men. Glad they're on our side. Best in the World bar none.
Right lads any questions?
Yes Corporal how long is the 30 miler?
Corporal, If it gets dark can I still wear my daysack?
Corporal, I have a biff chit, do I have to do it in my silver shadows?
Seeing some of this recent combat footage from Eastern Europe has me convinced no amount of training can prepare you for the horrors of war.
We have something similar in Finnish Defence Forces, for the International Rapid Deployment Forces beret test, 95-125 miles, depending on the set length of the journey you have either 2 or 3 days. There are many different tests along the journey like elements from SERE, mainly Survival, Evasion and Resistance.
Also along the journey there are points you have to go to where your gear is checked, if you dropped something you are punished with a few options to choose from, 10kg land mine for many kilometres or go through 2km of swampland (swamp might sound good, but trust me its not).
Same punishments for if instructors catch you, i.e. you are supposed remain undetected by instructors (excluding gear check points and shooting tests) searching and driving around the roads along the start and end point of the test, they are not searching for your team for the whole duration of the tests, just between some checkpoints.
I can picture it. I worked out in the forests near Kuru covering alot of miles carrying stuff. The terrain is challenging especially the wet stuff. Not much grass!
@@Bavisandmeef yea, I managed to go about 32km but unfortunetely I damaged my knee in an disengagement under fire exercise some 4 weeks prior. So it started to flare up again.
congrates you lot
My dad was a Royal Marine RM7401 Ivor Walford known as Jan ( as from Plymouth) went to Malaya and Borneo jungle warfare . Born Plymouth but moved to Exeter during ww2 then married and moved to Portsmouth. I have happy memories of going on holiday to Exeter to see my Gran and one day out would be to Dartmoor to walk between some Tors with dad explaining how to snare a rabbit and what you could eat. I had the time of my life then aged around 7-10
I wanted to join the marines in 1999 I became a gambling addict instead.
I bet you didn't.
@@JammyDodger45 a tenner he did.
My brother is a royal mariner proud of him
A very tough job to use to prep before the Forces is a bin man job. 14 miles each day pulling 2 bins at a time as fast as possible. Many run throughout. It also gets you used to waking up at 5am & cold, wet, heat & humidity. I’m sure it’s nowhere near as hard as the Marines but you’d be hard & fit.
What 😂
What a load of rubbish.
If this is the case for green Beret then it will be brutal for a marron...... No doubt they deserve this. soldiers are buit hard like a rock but a ocean of compassion and moral values inside their mind and soul.
You don't need to do anything for a maroon beret, it's given out for free to all who join 16 AAB.
@@JammyDodger45 Thanks for that information and reply, just wish to ask are these both Marron and Green Beret under special forces?
Who has upper hand.... I mean
By level of training, equipment, technology ?
@@ayarottilsandeep545 - neither are Special Forces, both are specialist light infantry Brigades.
Each is the best of their type ... but the Royal Marines Commandos are just that little bit better 😁
@@JammyDodger45 Thank you 🙏.
@@JammyDodger45 You tell em Brother 😉
You can now stand toe to toe with the RAF Regiment :)
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
5 miles of death!
I thought the big 3 were… SAS, SBS and the RAF Reg
The RAF Regiment guard airfields end of
@@yomperone I never knew that tier 1 operators in an elite special forces like the RAF reg, did guard.
Fair play to the lads. As ex military it's tough going that's for sure. Being older and a lot wiser I and many others would not want any of my family putting their lives on the line for what this country has become.💩
True mate. Our leaders are tr,,,,tors
Out of interest, after all the time, effort and money spent to open this up to females, how many have passed through as Royal Marine Commandos?
None so far
@@yawningfirefly5904 kind of expected that to be honest. Only a select few men can pass it. Cheers 👍🏻
They tried it out spent millions converting accommodations and the women could no hack it
@@yomperone A bit unfair, from what I’ve heard it’s not a lack of fibre but withdrawal due to injuries.
Roughly a dozen females have passed PRMC or CPC with a few more starting training during Covid and therefore not doing either.
Three have made it to week 6 (initial military fitness assessment) with one failing the assessment and leaving, one not taking the assessment (due to injury) and not subsequently taking the assessment and then leaving and one who is currently much further through training but has taken almost 2yrs to get to where she is now (she gets a couple of weeks done and then goes into Hunter Company for recovery from injury/more bespoke PT).
So in answer to your question ... a big fat zero.
Having to 'run' 30 miles is different from walking it I'd say. Even just a slight running pace changes the whole thing entirely. When walking or just taking a breather you should basically be able to rest and then keep on going.
I survived the RAF Regiment 5 miler of death
Somehow I doubt you've actually attempted it.
Rubbish, no ones survived that yet.
@@snowflakemelter1172 that’s why RAF Reg is elite special forces
@@notmenotme614 I heard Chuck Norris failed the course.
I remember doing this in 2003 in winter at the end of the all arms course, the DS insisted we wore short sleeves, I remember my hands at the end were massive 😅
Make no mistake, this must be nails. But what’s great is this is the pinnacle and this is what they’ve trained for. They should be rightly proud to complete RM training and don that Green beret.
God Bless the Corp. I am 76 years. I served for 35 years Boy and Man. The late fifties and sixties were the Best. Malaya, Singapore and the Middle East. I do hope my 42 Commando remember the Doc. Slang
In the army we would take our wife's children and dogs for such a short walk.
Congratulations guys your all stars .
So love the noddy hats fantastic looking piece of headwear. I think it is wonderful that they tab in in formation and they get that beret at the end presented by the CO,, instead of waiting till the proper ceremony.
Well done lads
I am 80 years old
Different to day 😢
Well Done...Royals...I salute you.....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Top of the form, this lot. Full admiration for them.
For the Royal Marines Pre-Joining Fitness Test Plus (PJFT+), a step up from the regular Service fitness test, you’ll need to be in excellent shape. A circuit assessment, which you'll only have three chances to pass, the PJFT+ demands completion of: 20 burpees, 30 sit ups, 20 press ups and a one minute plank. Each circuit needs to be completed three times and, after a two minute recovery period, you're required to perform one set of five pull ups.
Is the pre joining fitness test done on the PRC or is it something that you have to do prior to that?
My old man was in during WW2 he told me about some of the training, he said it was hard when he told me in the 1980’s so he certainly remembered it! He told me the name of his Sargent (Yardley) who used to give them a stream of abuse followed by “Sir”! Hilarious. Good show all round. As a civilian I hope no government now or in future mess about with your funding, we will always need you.
I feel for them.. I did that, 28miles, US Army training.. Ft Jackson, SC..full pack, weapon..number 1 thing, keep dry feet, change socks every few miles, prevents blisters..
Such admiration for these men of anyone in our armed forces but blimey this is something else makes the London marathon look Like a walk in the park. Such an incredible site absolutely brilliant 👏👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Only love for my brothers in the UK. I wish to train with them one day
Done 30 miles over Dartmoor a few times but 8 hours is, er, challenging. Impressive
I hike 25 miles each weekend on much steeper terrain. Though my kit is less heavy, but I did hike on consequtive days with full gear i.e tent and stuff. If you get used to it its actually not that hard just need good shoes and enough calories
You are talking nonsense.
That Commando test is at the end of the week when the personnel taking the training are already exhausted from a week of very intense tests and exercises.
Your 25 mile hike does not even come close to how tough it is. It is never done on your terms and is done on the terms of the group. If you have a sore leg guess what you have to keep up. If your back hurts you keep up. If it is lashing rain in the cold and you are exhausted guess what you have to keep up. Anybody that slacks is going to get left behind and pushed out of the training cadre.
@@bighands69 opinions on ten tors, does that compare to this (I mean 55 miles)
@@Pinekones.- as in the cadets event?
It's a brilliant achievement for all those who complete it and still incredibly valuable in personal development for those who don't.
But it's not like this. Not even close.
@@JammyDodger45 I think your right. I do think there is a case for gold ten tors however. Given that you are carrying much heavier kit and are also covering an additional 25 mies. I really dont know why I tried comparing 35 to the 30 miler. Side note, it isnt a cadet event it is open to everyone and not just cadets.
Very proud to be British, massive respect to our boys 🙌❤️🇬🇧
Strong Respect 💪 from Ukraine Recon Marine
We done something like this as our final exercise in the mega heatwave of august 2003…. Never forget it 😢
Don't thank god son, he didn't help you. You did it all yourself. Be as proud of yourself as the rest of the country is proud of you. Well done to all.
On the AACC Team I used to do that 3 or 4 times a year with all the kit all the way. Good training as I was into marathons and distance running. Happy days.
Approximately what weight was the kit, mate? Is it bergens or just webbing and daysack? Cheers.
@@goodyeoman4534 22Lb webbing and rifle 9 Lbs. 1 x safety bergan passed around.
@@chrissheppard5068 all recruits also carry alongside what you said - personal rations, warmers kit, bivi bag, goretex amongst other things. As well as safety stores rotated around. The weight starts to add up. 21 pounds and a rifle is speed march weight
@@danward7309 Tell it to someone else been there done it many times.
@@chrissheppard5068 you're hoofin u