The sheer patience of that trainer is possibly the most exceptional part. This lot clearly has a ton of work to do in this example. I bet they act with more discipline now 2 years later wether many even made the cut.
what people dont seem to realise is this is the recruits first PT session and its an introduction to the gym. The next session will be a very different experience.😂🤣😂
The first words I ever heard from our CQMS were: 'Stand still and shut up or I'll kick you in the bollox!' as we were waiting in line to get our first kit issue. They was great days in the forces back in the '80s, loved every second of it.
Lt to me "Soldier your a dung beetle.... What are you" Me to Lt "I'm a dung beetle sir" Lt to me "Well done lad....you might be officer material" True story.
Similar story from the gym. PTI to my mate House "how old are you House?" House "19 staff" PTI "19 and your fucking deformed?" House "Yes Staff" PTI "What are you?" House "19 and fucking deformed Staff!!" I loved the Army and later became a PTI
Sgt: "Mr. C have you shaved today?" Me: "I don't shave yet Sgt!" Sgt: "Don't shave yet? No wonder you're at Sandhurst Mr. C, you're clearly fucking Officer material, aren't you! Bet your mothers proud!" Me: "I thought you were my mother Sgt?" Sgt - straight-faced and then burst into laughter. "I know I'm going to like beasting the fook out of you!"
I'm so thankful for this place. It made me a better soldier today. Always listen carefully to what the instructors say. Some people say the army is shite but No one is looking for solution. I would say stay on the positive side, look for possible solutions for it pays to be the winner#bethebest#britisharmy#LEADERS
We are not malaysians but live in malaysia looking forward to join the British army. my friend, she got sick and had her breasts removed and became a man. he and I wish for a better life. tell me can he join? He meets physical and psychological needs. If he meets the criteria, can he and I join the British army?
Totally agree , a ARMY that gets so upset and offended by words how will they cope against a ARMY / TERRORISTS with pure hatred for them that's wants to blow them off the face of the fucking earth . WTF is the British Army coming to .
@@arnljot9030 I don't agree with that, there's some very strong women in our Armed Forces now. I've seen whimpier blokes --- it's all in the mind, how much can you handle ? .... obviously Racism is the main thing in our forces - it's still there, let's weed those racists out.
@@rockywr I totally agree with you there are strong women that can take more then some men. But in my experience around 80% of men can do it fine while maybe 10% of women can make it. Keep in mind this is not basic training but the Jäger. I believe maybe 30-40% of women can make it. But the question is also how mentally strong you are.
@@rockywr I agree, IF what is said is actually "racist". Too many times these claims are used as a sword, rather than the shield they were intended to be. A thin skinned person can find or turn/twist even the most innocent comment into something "racist" or "sexist".
All I seem to remember from basic training 1980s was pain and doing Bastard's, staff did not talk to you as if you had anything worthwhile saying ,you were a lazy shit bag wanker if you went sick!!! ,upset if you were spoken with in a slightly offending manner WTF confusion about what gender ???? sure I was going to have a friendly chat with the staff ,didn't like being called a lazy ginger TWAT ,more like I would have woken up in the MRS then be put on a charge for kept on attacking the PTI fist,PTI being way too nice ,you guys know what a press up is ?,you certainly would by the end of the lesson 😵😰, then again it was fun thinking about all the things you could do when you were 18,being 51 now and feeling the pain in my back and shin's 😁. Good luck guys with your training 👍🇬🇧
Thank you for this video! I’m meant to be starting RAF Phase 1 in October if i pass my 3 day assessment beforehand and this is giving me a good insight into what i can expect. Cheers 👍
If you're referring to pre recruit training course, its not pass or fail mate and will most likely be two days if you've got all the relevant certificates (GCSE/Functional skills). You do a fitness test on the Wednesday, level 9.10 on the bleep test, easy if you train for it, 20 pressups in a minute and 35 situps in a minute, again both easy if you prepare for it. My advice would be to turn up dressed smart, don't fidget when you're stood outside and only speak to corporals when they speak to you or when you have a question. If you've got your certificates you'll go home around 3PM Thursday
We are not malaysians but live in malaysia looking forward to join the British army. my friend, she got sick and had her breasts removed and became a man. he and I wish for a better life. tell me can he join? He meets physical and psychological needs. If he meets the criteria, can he and I join the British army?
Gonna be joining infrantry soon when I finish my apprenticeship this year. Your videos have helped me a lot to see and prepair for what the life in army will be thanks.
13:05 is a perfect example of not listening to simple instructions. Always listen to your staff and don't make the same mistake twice and you'll be good.
@@Omy.24 I think he's referring to 12:25. They're supposed to run at all times on the gym floor when not carrying equipment and the recruits walked back to the formation instead of running
After finishing my degree and getting a job as a software developer . I am now considering going the Royal Navy . Not sure if it's the right thing to do but I'd sure like to integrate discipline in my life , even if it's forced.
Hi guys, I’m an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel, which may interest some of you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA on Saturday. Please let me know if it was helpful, thank you.
Everyone saying the arm has gone soft, this is the "sick" platoon they're technically not in training untill they get better and rejoin their platoons or be backtracked into another, so the pti isn't as strict on them as he would be on a platoon that isn't sick
this is so helpful, gives you some insider knowledge to mentally prepare so it won't be completely unfamiliar-if you learn beforehand it'll only get easier!
All these old timers saying “snowflakes” or “if that was in my day I would’ve been told to fuck off and got punched”. Times unfortunately change and the generation we are currently in mental health being a large killer of both males and females. Basic training is still hard nobody can deny that, me being through it myself and not really bothered about the words or physical punishment used against me can still safely say that it is hard. Regardless of whether or not it’s gone soft as some may say, having the ambition and motivation to get through basic and out your comfort zone is as hard as it can get for some people. Think rather than comparing it to how it used to be, be proud that people are joining up?
Ohh this brings back memories, the the climbing walls weren't there when i was training at pirbright. Meny a time i walked in the gym, I was very good at press up's after 3 months:)
We had a PTI called Charlie Chesters.... June 87.... about 3 hours into our first beasting I just remember those immortal words... “Welcome to the British Army gentlemen”
@@MessianicChristianFollowship86 I don't know whether to be offended or proud you saying that about cadets but I respect your service. Not all hero's wear capes
@@dadjones6205 thank you, cadets are a different breed from junior soldiers, but again I still can't believe how much the discipline and training has changed, tbf it's not been that long really since it all changed, just makes me angry for what we went through then to being deligated to our chosen regiment to tours, thank you for your honesty though honestly
Keep up the good work that you are doing you have been such a big motivation and a motivator in my life especially through out my training at pirbright and for that I say thank you and keep up the good work you might not know it but your video's and your speeches of motivation that you give to people like me who wanted to give up ,you make me believe in myself even when I had loose all hope and believe in myself and now I have completed my training proud of passing out and I'm thanking you for that keep up the good work sir
Nickola, I am humbled by your comment; many thanks and glad that my work is achieving the goal that I intended with it! One thing in life we always need is somebody who believes in you - ones that somebody becomes you, there are no limits; until then it's always good to have a motivational and inspiring mentor. It was my pleasure! Congratulations on your passing out and the very best for your future career in the Army and personal life. Sgt Walker aka FabZiy
Nickola, it's easy to quit but harder to stay in --- and, endure but then change your mindset to succeed. What made me even more determined was when I heard that an Aunt of mine said I wouldn't be able to handle it -- this was for Boy Service at the Army Apprentices College at Harrogate in 1971.... lets just say I gritted my teeth and the 'anger/annoyance' made me succeed.
We are not malaysians but live in malaysia looking forward to join the British army. my friend, she got sick and had her breasts removed and became a man. he and I wish for a better life. tell me can he join? He meets physical and psychological needs. If he meets the criteria, can he and I join the British army?
@@wrexkrios7573 it depends on the role you are going for, I passed my assessment on April 18th, and have to wait till september 15th for my chosen role.
crykiwi U should know that they show only few videos so that other people may intrest in joining the army ..have u seen all their training regarding their video post on youtube u must see that and i hope u changed your mind of saying that,its tough and non of them cannot do that training u should be quiet fit and healthy to be in that part
"If words are offending you, you really need to think about the career path you've chosen to be on"... class! Not going soft like all the media says, I knew basic would weed the idiots out
Liked the Forward command and no one moved, probably nerves. I start my basic 1st sept here and cannot wait to get in. Looks excellent. I'll do the best i can staff.
Probably more than 4000. The best forces and training in the world. However transition back to civvy street is non existant. Grips my shit honestly . Stay safe
@@sanjtmg7409 In SF they basically abuse you in all ways besides sexual and directly beating in order to see who will break. They need the absolute strongest minds and i'm sure it's quite traumatic.
So wait, Theres no Racial Slurs anymore? Well that not very motivational now is it !!? "Recruit Bercow !! When you salute me, I want your arm straight up and then whip it away like a P*ki off your Granny !!" (True Story) Now that's motivation, and no-ones feelings were hurt.
If you are easily offended you have chosen the wrong career, language used as a bullying tool is another matter. Receiving some verbal stick can be effective in putting you on the right track.
Those seeking a military life should be aware that the nearest Legion recruiting post (P.I.L.E) is in the city of Lille. The first contract is 5 years, if you pass the selection process and finish basic to become a Legionaire. But be warned no safe spaces, "counseling" consists of a kick where the sun don't shine and no you can't keep your Teddy Bear.
Did my basic training at Pirbright when it was the guards depot and it was hell on earth that was 1986 . I know times have changed but can't believe how soft the training regime has become . All the instructors and even kitchen staff were horrible to you, you never got a second spare to do anything and if you weren't marching you were running or cleaning kit, but like I say society has changed but I don't know if it is for the better . When you went to scoff you had to march with your kfs behind your back along Adair walk and nco,s were spaced all the way down and used to rift you if you werent sharp enough. The timings were tight and sometimes you no sooner got your scoff than your platoon staff would come screaming at you outside outside before you had time to eat it, result not enough calories and weakness on the runs usually resulting in lads jacking in . I lost a stone in the first week and I was only skinny to start with . Out of my intake only 25 per cent passed out . I always thought the training was too harsh and got rid of some lads who would have made good soldiers , it all depended on your ability to handle the bullshit .
We are not malaysians but live in malaysia looking forward to join the British army. my friend, she got sick and had her breasts removed and became a man. he and I wish for a better life. tell me can he join? He meets physical and psychological needs. If he meets the criteria, can he and I join the British army?
@Kevin Adamson. I joined in 89 JLR RCT and I agree with everything you described. Out of 36 guys in our troop at the start of training only 17 passed out. 42 weeks of training and it was harsh but fun in equal measures! The beasting in the gym were legendary!! Did 10 years and signed off. It's the best and worst time of your life and I don't regret a single minute of it. Hope you had a good time in the guards!! Stand easy!
I remember cpl illsley he was filling in for our section commander for 3 section peninsula troop on final fling and he did an awesome job and did wonders to our fit ness things like “I gave you 36 seconds you where 1:20 add that on to the 200 seconds you owe me 1 minute is about 600 seconds so you owe me about 12 minutes ... press up position down” “Complatansy Kills” And “that’s 3 mister minies”
People tend to form far more tight-knit units when everyone's respected and talked to as equals. Shouting insults just makes people quit and do something else with their life - life's too short for all that.
Thank you so much for all the well informed videos......watching this make me feel so excited to start...... I will be in pirthbright next month for my assessment, hope to meet you....keep the videos coming 👍👍👍
Right! They're not even yelling and abusing them either! U.S. Marine Corps boot camp and Army, they're touching you nose to nose and screaming and spitting in your face at the top of their voices, sometimes three at a time. The only thing they can't do is hit you but there's ways around that. I look at this and it looks kush.
@@ruthieruthie6720 Mine went pretty well, there really isn't nothing to worry about. So far within my life that has been one of the most exciting few days i've had. If you've come prepared you'll get through it.
Haha "if we offend you" Christ whats happened. When i was in training, if i had told a pti that they offended me, i would have received a kidney punch and told to crack on.
They will have no mind strength at all if captured and shouted at they will burst into tears and give away all positions. they are fucking pathetic now a days,a YMCA village people army wont win or defend shit.
Here we go with the "BACK in MY day"comments lmao. Sorry world changes...deal with it. Its not being soft its that you have to also to have to represent a country. Why have soldiers being assholes to civilians....its just gonna make their own people hate them.
The instructor is so gentle - extreme comparison to what I experienced in US Marine boot camp. But the Brits are still incredible allies and fighters in combat. Interesting watch
I have been on this PTI’s sessions when I was in training and trust me this was for the video to make it more appealing to newer people wanting to join up also the Marines get tougher training to the Army
No he isn't. The instructors are far tougher than US Marine instructors, and the training is longer. "But the Brits are still incredible allies and fighters in combat" Well duh, better than you lot.
@@davethomas8495 We are not malaysians but live in malaysia looking forward to join the British army. my friend, she got sick and had her breasts removed and became a man. he and I wish for a better life. tell me can he join? He meets physical and psychological needs. If he meets the criteria, can he and I join the British army?
British instructors seem less tough but when they are, it's for good reason whereas US marine instructors just seem more tough because they think being like that all the time is better.
@@ironhand9096 With all the crap about the Army doing things the wrong way these days, they have to be seen to be transparant and following the correct procedures.
The politest PT instructor IV ever seen! How things have changed.. But things sometimes need too. It's a different army from.when I was in. Good luck to everyone .
Will do, have been watching your channel for awhile now keep it up they are spot on, family members like to keep tabs on the recruits, we are also now part of the Army family.....although the ther half would say I never left. Do recruits still get put through their paces round long valley
I was in the US Army and I retired from the US Army. I must say these British trainees are being babied. I'm so shocked at elementary school atmosphere. They are grown adults people.
Remember they know this is being filmed...Pirbright takes on alot of the younger recruits so they're alot tougher than this vid lets on...This is a helpful video no beastins or initiations here lol...If you want that I suggest you look up deepcut barracks rip
Lloyd Kelso They May seem that way to you, but at the end of the day the British Army is the best in the World and does its talking on the Battlefield. I’m Ex British Infantry when Training was a lot lot harder than this, I’ve done exercises with the US Army and they couldn’t even keep up with my Regiment or soldier anywhere near as good as us. When it comes to the crunch, the British Army from whatever era fights above it’s weight, always has and always will, on the Battlefield is where it counts.
jazz322alllwaysswing Ah you’re Queens Div, Poacher or Viking/Pompadour? Yes 1 Mercian now, all these cutbacks have destroyed our once great Regiments, but we and the New Regiments would still perform better in all aspects than the Americans.
You are the best in Great Britain. We are the best in the United States. When we train together we will always say that we are better and you will say that you are always better, we are allies. I was in the Air Defense Artillery and I was a stinger team Chief and I was damn good at it. I've even seen videos of United States military basic training today and it is so much easier than when I went in in 1978. I was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division from 89-92. I loved every single day of it. I retired from the reserves as a SSG. I hope you have a better day tomorrow. AATW!!!!!
Such a polite instructor. All I remember is lots of shouting, swearing and sometimes thumping, wacking and slapping. And PTIs were the worst. That was in the mid 60s.
I was the "Windows" person and being tall I got it in the neck most of the time -- others weren't as lucky as me and had it even harder especially the lower in height people and being a bit "whimpy".
Have you done any recent tours to Africa or Cyprus? I'm unsure if the American tour is still on. I looked at joining or even joining the reserves and the hard parts haven't put me off but the little petty things such as shaving everyday and getting a my hair cut very short on top. It may seem silly to you because you are used to it and joined a while ago but they really put me off, especially the shaving. I know it has put quite a few people off joining the reserves because it affects their outside daily lives.
@@stretfordender11 no tours to africa or cyprus, this all depends on what trade your going and the current operations/exercises. Im a port operator in the rlc so 6 month in the falklands, port task groups to the likes of.... Croatia Kenya Diego garcia Usa Norway Brunei Loads of places are more common. Regarding shaving, yes we have to do it unless your following a certain religion that forbids cutting hair. Lastly whatever you can hide under a beret is yours, the side and back of your head has to be neat....i.e. short and neck shave. Don't let something so small put you off achieving something big, best of luck whatever you decide.
@@leeboocock8013 That's interesting as I didn't think they did that many different places. I may look at it. I did look at the officer roles but I watched a video of Sandhurst and it looked a good place to go but the upper class nature of it has made me look at the normal roles. You've convinced me with the hair point. If I don't have to take all the top off, I have my hair like that anyway so that would be all good. The shaving however still a bit iffy with. I've had a beard for 7 years and never really lived without one as an adult. You'd think they would change it in the modern era, especially as they have rules with sound very discriminatory. Why isn't it the same for everyone?
@@stretfordender11 i can't comment on why the rules for beards should be the same for everyone. I actually wish you could grow one because i actually suit a beard.
Pick up the equipment and walk with PURPOSE . '' That doesn't mean you start talking about your sunday roast.'' This gentleman can break and build an individual into someone they thought they could never be !!
Pretty sure my drill instructors couldn't have cared less if I was offended or was happy. I can only imagine what the result would have been if I had "reported" a DI...
ICYI I joined (1978) the infantry at the height of Op Banner. Did 4 tours. Crew cuts or shaved heads were illegal at that time. The look was thought to be too aggressive for the streets of Northern Ireland. 😊
@@NorthSon He does say if words offend you you've chosen the wrong line of work the British army has always had a somewhat layed back style to training its not all shouting from my perspective.
@@idreary7590 its cos he is on camera plus u dont always need to scream to a recruit to produce quality troops. Even royal marines don't scream that much but are still regarded as an elite unit respected around the world same things goes for our elite paras. There is different kinds of training that produce quality troops.
Kane Kidson He’s not a full PTI. He’s an Assistant PTI at Regimental Level. Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructors of the Rank of Sergeant and above a fully qualified PTIs. In the Gym or any PT Training these are Cpl Illsey’s Bosses, if you think this Corporal is bad, do not ever mess with RAPTC Instructors.
gerard burton That’s if he passes RAPTC Selection Courses, if he does he will transfer to The PT Corps where the lowest Rank is Sergeant. A great Career choice but not an easy Course to pass, but good luck to him.
My PTI at Woolwich RA Depot was a lovely guy in 1972 got Me super fit in gym. If yer put it in u got respect. Drilling was ok also, room inspection always had my gear floating mid air with others out the window. I was 17 and loved it all. First time i fired off 20 rounds on range with an SLR was awesome at browndown camp. Hit target at any distance in shit weather. Great times but tough also 4am call, off coc.. on socks and later fast pace to cook house with green plastic mug, knife fork and spoon behind back with 2 hands for a full English. God the food was great there. I was a 17 year old Man who needed the excitement for my love of outdoor life. I still camp today with Family at 62. The money was crap then, should have invested in Braso polish as it all was spent on it in Naffi store........
I joined the Junior Leaders RE in 74 , the first day was the worst, didn’t sleep a wink the night before, issued with all my kit the first day ( at Dover) my head was spinning because so much was happening at once, basic training was ok as I was pretty fit anyway, always had respect for the officers and PTIs as they always did all physical exercise along with you, I found the drillSargents obscene screaming funny and never took it too personally , I certainly grew up fast in those first few months
In the 70's there was never any carrying of water bottle, you already had your 'pumps' on which were shiny black with polished canvas (yes we did). You had either a red or white T shirt with Blue shorts (down to your knees--terrible). The PTI's would say which colour T shirt just before you went into the Gym to form up. We were pretty terrible looking back then hehe.. I have just caught the last few seconds where we got started on some proper PTI torture... in, out, Up etc.. but for me it was laid on your back and "legs raise" .... "hold it, hold it......." (for a thousand years) "legs lower"... that last excersise certainly got your abdomen muscles into overdrive....... it still pains me now.
