British Army Close Quarters Battle Training

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The second instalment on Close Quarters Combat training the British Army delivers to it's troops in Afghanistan. This video focuses on the tension and physical reactions to the experience and rapid decision-making required whilst in a close quarter fight in a counter insurgency campaign. Not everyone you encounter will be enemy, but you need to be ready if it is. Though this doesn't happen for British Forces these days it is still mandatory training for those troops going out on the ground in Helmand.
The troops featured in this video are from the Irish Guards, who are forming the Brigade Operations Company for Herrick 18. They are using the SA-80 A2 with underslung grenade launcher and the L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle. Some drills may have been omitted for security and brevity purposes.
Filmed on : 2 X Nikon D4, with :70-200mm VR and a 24-70mm Lens. Sound via a Rode mic into camera. Filmed on Location at the Close Quarters Battle Range in Camp Bastion by the British Army Combat Camera Team in Afghanistan for Op HERRICK 18 - Captain Mau Gris, Sergeant Barry Lloyd and Sergeant Barry Pope.
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@Twirlyhead 10 лет назад

Impressive and that Scottish guy certainly can use his voice effectively can't he.

@mancunioner 9 лет назад

Twirlyhead he's a staff sergeant btw, look at his rank slide at the end

@Foxtrot760 9 лет назад

mancunioner Colour Sergeant. This is the British Army.

@mancunioner 9 лет назад

Foxtrot, Colour Sergeant is only in Infantry Regiments, They're a staff sergeant in everything else

@Foxtrot760 9 лет назад

mancunioner and the Irish Guards are an infantry regiment.

@callum7018 5 лет назад

@@Foxtrot760 Depends on regt

@fludblud 10 лет назад

Mother of god, did that squaddie just use his SA80 left handed? Mind = blown

@christopherkeenan3445 10 лет назад

yes he did, the reason he done that is so the when he goes round the corner his weapon isn't blocked by the corner and so he has first sitting on the enemy

@elliotormston9417 10 лет назад

simon olds Yeah, but if you fire the weapon from the left shoulder, the reciprocating cocking handle would cause severe discomfort to the jaw and you'd get some lovely hot casings in the face. NEVER fire an any SA80 weapon from the left shoulder, doesn't matter if it's the L98 or the L86, you just don't do it ;)

@christopherkeenan3445 10 лет назад

Elliot Ormston thats why if you are looking in the video the weapon is slightly titled so that wont happen. and that is standard training now for CQB (compound clearance) obviously you haven't done that before or done any recent training or OP HERRICK's or you would of been taught this, or its either you are in a chipy regiment i.e. RLC, REME.... NOT INFANTRY......

@elliotormston9417 10 лет назад

Thanks for telling me that, but there's no need to be such an arse about it...

@christopherkeenan3445 10 лет назад

just stating the facts mate not being an arse about it. just hate when people try to say that the drills are not correct, especially when its me in the video

@Wessexshire 4 года назад

To clarify some very wafty “expert” comments on here. The weapon systems they are both using, are standard issue at the time of this video being made. The kit they are wearing Is standard issue MTP for its time. They are from the Foot guards household division not special forces. They are in Afghanistan. This is normal training being conducted, and yes you can use both weapon systems left handed.

@NekolasM 8 лет назад

At 00:15 nice shoulder bump adapted for bullpup. Much faster and simpler than the full shoulder transition at 1:10.

@zapbrannigan9770 11 лет назад

the kits changed a lot since i was in! for the better. as people have pointed out the guys going through the range were guards man! the sgt doing all the talking is from the SASC (small arms school corp) i've worked with them in warminster. they are the guys who recommend what kit will be procured by the infantry and also develope the tactics which will be employ in the future.

@mgyz3 10 лет назад

Shooting from the left shoulder is a taught method with an sa80 in cqb

@connorkitchen5450 7 лет назад

British Army

@justsomeguy3931 4 года назад

With all longguns, see the work of Gabriel Suarez and Sonny Puzkas on the AK especially

@offender0 11 лет назад

The DMR he has looks awesome, just saying :D

@billbuck3590 10 лет назад

MoaFlo1985 DMR= designated marksman's rifle that's a member of a military body that is used to engage targets at long range. a sniper is usually part of a smaller body that perform recon and HVT assassination. jus saying

@nicholaswilliamson4051 10 лет назад

I think it's an L129A1. Correct me if I'm wrong.

@jackhirst3923 5 лет назад

MoaFlo1985 no, actually, a DMR stands for “Designated marksman rifle”, which is usually a semi-automatic, which fires larger rounds than a standard assault rifle, such as a 7.62, so maybe check what you are going to say before you needlessly insult someone

@LowTecTV 8 лет назад

American. British. were all brothers in arms

@MrH1990s 8 лет назад

that's true brother. God Save the Queen and God save America. Red, White and Blue

@user-iq3xc5gc1f 6 лет назад

HRNTT Because it's something that has to be done. More and more are seeing it this way. They've no place in Europe and they will never find a place that isn't at our expense.

@mementomori4355 5 лет назад

HRNTT multiculturalism doesn’t work. Former Royal Marine Commando here (1997-2015) and I’m telling you now, multiculturalism in general doesn’t work, but especially so where Islam is concerned.

@user-pi9gm9xp3j 4 года назад

Britishcomedy channel god ain’t real bro

@christopherkeenan3445 11 лет назад

festivejelly i am the guy in this video, and all i can say is we work along side the us army and they are pro's just like us and they only take shots if its necessary like ourselves

@Retrosicotte 11 лет назад

The reason they acquired it in the first place was so the men with the L96's could do CQC at all. It means they can still be effective marksmen even in areas where they know they will have compound fighting without giving up the 7.62 NATO round, even if it's not quite as long ranged as the L96 is. (Which is still in service for when they don't need an L129A1)

@signallerharis3992 10 лет назад

Well demonstrated. Threat eliminated.

@arcusmegrella4951 6 лет назад

King Richard The Lionheart would be so proud of them! keep up the bloody work lads!

@danpluso 7 лет назад

That dude switched to left hand to peek around the corner. Mind blown!! I guess I never really thought about it...

@cqb1397 9 лет назад

Actually, this video only shows the point-man shouldering the SA80 on his left (weak) side, it doesn't actually show him firing it from this position. It's kind of a shame because it would be great for them to show to the world what happens when an SA80 or other bullpups, is fired left shouldered. But you are right, a little practice can help avoid getting some hot casings in your eye. I'd be the first to admit that it doesn't always work but it happens less with more practice. For those who are not sure, the left shoulder transition is a recent but current SOP for FIBUA in the British Army (not including UKSF, where it has long been taught, though C8s are used), as one instructor put it "would you rather get a little (hot) brass in the face or a round in chest?".

@AlexSDU 8 лет назад

+DareTactical CQB True, but other bullpups weapons are mostly ambidextrous. If you using SA80 left handed, the ejecting casing is less of your concern, but rather the moving charging handle(cocking handle) that would knock your teeth off and probably break your jaw, when firing. SA80 is not ambidextrous. It's made ONLY for right handed uses.

@samswann3727 8 лет назад

AlexSDU AlexSDU In my early years as an army cadet, we did some basic CQB, despite not even being trained how to fire left handed I managed it, as I had to spend a lot of time looking round left corners, I put the rifle on my upper arm, rather than in my shoulder, I know it's bad drills, not very accurate and poor for recoil controll, I manged it and what accurate enough. Becuse of the angle I held it the rounds hit my chest and not my face, and the cocking handle didn't go near my face. It is for right handed use, but it is possible to use it left handed, wouldn't do it on a range but in an emergency it works

@AlexSDU 8 лет назад

sam swann Thanks for sharing your experience. Personally, I like the SLR more. Maybe because I like long rifle. Plus, it got that beautiful flash hider. My dad used it back in the 70's, in the jungle of Borneo & Malaya.

@samswann3727 8 лет назад

AlexSDU Unfortunately I have never been able to fire the SLR, but have been able to play around with one. Personally I thought it was a bit clunky and big for my liking, although this may be becuse I am used to smaller weapons, (like the l85, and a few ar15 variants when I have been over to the US) but it in terms of looks it is my favourite weapon. Thing is my experience with weapons is limited to what I have done with the cadets as a kid, and various trips to America where I did a CQB course with a swat team, so I am no expert. Hoping to join in a couple of years though.

@AlexSDU 8 лет назад

sam swann I wish you best of luck.

@Retrosicotte 11 лет назад

The L85A2 is a truly modern rifle, in fact it's probably one of the best. It's got a noted accuracy above the AR series for sure (longer barrel, tighter make) and is the most reliable primary NATO rifle in service today after the HK A2 upgrades. After the rails were added, bi-grip placed on, Elcon sights and red dots atop with new camo and lighter mags alongside laser designators they are one of the most modern service rifles in the world today, they only entered service in the 2000's remember!

@geezerp1982 2 года назад

i bet you never fired let alone handled an AR-15 !

@Dave-us5fq Год назад

@@geezerp1982wouldn’t be saying it’s one of the best if he tried firing the bastardin thing with a GSR on…

@jackparker3342 2 года назад

Gets my heart rate going still to this day

@thomasbradley7226 9 лет назад

Actually you can fire the l85 a2 from left shoulder if you look carefully the cocking when firing does not hit the cheek as it gives a small recoil

@StonnieDennis 8 лет назад

Nice work!

@-zerocool- 6 лет назад

That 7.62 beast!!

@B1OOD4NDBULL3TS 10 лет назад

Long Live the English Anglosphere; United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand!!!

@Marcus9738 9 лет назад

come over for a bbq mate.

@bruceburns1672 7 лет назад

Cheers , hip hip hoorah .

@elwolf8536 6 лет назад

Amen!

@matthewsayer3364 6 лет назад

You realise "English Anglosphere" is basically just English English sphere?

@toastedembryo5899 6 лет назад

Aussies and kiwis have cracking troops

@samuelgeeves-booth8627 11 лет назад

This is slgihtly terrifying; yet enthralling.

@JohnHamcock 11 лет назад

They are a lot more powerful than I last remembered them. Prepare for attack!

@johnfenton7990 10 лет назад

SA80 or SLR you learn to fire using different shoulders depending on whether how much protection you can get from using street corners, walls and angles etc.

@AlexSDU 8 лет назад

+john fenton SLR is the L1A1(British-made FN FAL), mate. SLR is not SA80.

@randomusernamemygod 11 лет назад

Ignore Festivejelly. The Technique used in the US Army is more fast paced breach and clear of one room at a time in a fire team size unit. What you see here is quiet and slow quiet similar to SWAT clearing multiple rooms and corridors. The Brits employ a similar technique as the US army at a squad level however this is just two men.

@morriganravenchild6613 7 лет назад

Real professionals!

@mikep250981 11 лет назад

The left handed fire position seen in the video is a new technique instructed for CQC environments.

@scnarb 11 лет назад

Little different technique from what we do in the U.S. Army but it looked pretty smooth and fluid nice.

@bruceburns1672 7 лет назад

I cant see how looking down that scope would be a good idea in such a close encounter operation as you are blinding yourself to all your surroundings .

@oceanman3804 7 лет назад

I think he’s got a little red dot on top of his scope, for CQB engagements.

@MrPandahammer 11 лет назад

That's not an HK417, its an L129A1. And the camo is Multi-Terrain Pattern, a British copy of Multicam.

@matthewkendall8592 6 лет назад

That l129a1 looks mint

@geezerp1982 2 года назад

LMT make uk legal civilian versions of the L129A1

@robobaby41 11 лет назад

thats the new kit the utp

@MrH1990s 8 лет назад

this is why British Army is the best in the world.

@henryc2570 8 лет назад

Guess you've never heard of the Royal Marines?

@kinectman 8 лет назад

You mean the big headed regiment that hates every single other person and regiment on the planet. Yeahhhh...no. Para's are built for one thing. Pure aggression. Not a thinking soldier, only a meathead.

@klackon1 7 лет назад

Chird Boi: That's a bit harsh. I would certainly rather fight with them than against them, though they do tend to refer to everyone else as crap hats. Then again, there are only two things that fall out of the sky - bird shit and idiots.

@samuel10125 7 лет назад

The Reasonable Nazarene actually the Royal Marines are better trained believe it or not the paras are pretty up themselves due to their history.

@nickgood8166 7 лет назад

There are 4 times as many Royal Marines as Paras. There are 30 times as many US Marines as Royal Marines and the US Marines special forces MARSOC is about the size of the RM contingent of 3 Commando Brigade.

@epicmanofwar 11 лет назад

Looking at the colours on their right arm it seems they are guardsmen

@winterfox5337 6 лет назад

Urban combat and CQB is my favorite

@MilitaryPolice23 11 лет назад

L129A1, manufactured by LMT USA who market it as the LMT 308. L129A1 is the British army designation

@CircleWilliams 11 лет назад

00:47, "Civvie!" That focuses separates the Call of Duty trigger happy know-it-all kids to from the real pros like this vid.

@DaShiz992 11 лет назад

exactly, so that's why I believe they must be using a particular technique to ensure that does not happen. You could be right but I highly doubt they would allow troops to be hit in the face. I think this a demonstration rather than training so they could be relaxing techniques.

@JoshAllingham95 11 лет назад

British Army rule also the kit looks awesome I want some

@mikeyduke10 11 лет назад

yeah its because of the shells ejecting on the right hand side, so everybody is trained to use it right handed and all the drills are carried out with left hand ...

@BruceRoca 11 лет назад

The description mentions that much of the footage was cut for securtity/brevity purposes. They may have fired many more shots.

@GenerallyGodLike 11 лет назад

Ah that answers it. Thanks!

@mikep250981 11 лет назад

From what I've been told by a former colleague of mine who is still very much in the know, the method being taught avoids the cocking handle in the face. Having said that, from what he described it looks like the guy in the video is not doing it correctly. The method being taught is to shoulder the weapon slightly off centre of the chest rather than fully into the weak side shoulder, like this guy seems to do.

@simonking195 11 лет назад

Ive gotta agree with B3968 its so modern that absolutely no special forces use it. lol. (im british too even though im dissing the A2)

@thethreelions3 11 лет назад

just for demonstration purposes.. this is training remember

@geod5 11 лет назад

5kg each roughly, L85A2 is about 4kg, but the UGl and scope adds weight, Not sure about the sharpshooter rifle, but i would say with the scope, about 5-6 kg.

@reecewalton3177 11 лет назад

Right people its regular troops we have changed the kit and updated the sa80s and other stuff we have the mod who listened to the troops there not sf and the riffle is l129a2 sharpshooter riffle its quite new to the troops same has the glock 17

@wilksta156 11 лет назад

Don't fall into the trap in believing that a weapon is crap simply because the SF don't use it. SF units have their own requirements for weapons due to role for that particular environment, one of the main reasons they don't use the L85 is because of weight. DOn't get me wrong, its far from ideal, but too many "diss" it without understanding it. Using the L85 with the left shoulder isn't a new thing anyway, I was taught it during NITAT training in 1988

@Hellvern 11 лет назад

He is only switching which shoulder he has the rifle on, he still has his right hand on the pistol grip.

@Retrosicotte 11 лет назад

L129A1, new British DMR (Albeit made by an American company)

@anemoia2661 11 лет назад

Hes talking about the rifle the guy who has the point mans rear is using.. that is an L129A1... Jesus Christ..

@joshmahonyy 11 лет назад

It is, we'll semi automatic, it the cadet rifle

@TheMrFreezelolz 11 лет назад

gotta love the British :)

@simonking195 11 лет назад

yea i understand what your saying, all the accounts of SF ive seen or heard about them on ops , they use the m4 colt or the m16a2. i get the left shoulder thing too (in cqc), gives the potential threat around the corner less of a target.

@mrdrebin123 6 лет назад

That's some pretty ballsy and dare I say "Daring" cqb, moving quite fast, not to mention the "Yelling" is usually not something you aspire to do, you keep it as low as possible, to deny the enemy knowledge of your position, and how far in a building you are, not to mention to deny them details of which specific room you are in. Good reactions, though serving in another military branch we're taught differently.

@willbryson4681 5 лет назад

mrdrebin123 well if you know theres enemy inside and your firing rounds the reason they scream is one so you can hear each other and 2 to scare this shit out of the enemy

@PaddyInf 4 года назад

They'll know all that stuff already by the much louder noise coming out of the weapons. Communication is vital - You need to make your voice loud and clear so you know your oppo can hear you.

@justsomeguy3931 4 года назад

Jolly good show!

@nickgood8166 6 лет назад

Pretty bad muzzle discipline. Both swept each other with their weapons, toting live rounds. The DMR L129 guy swept assault rifle L85 guy at 0:08, 0:12, 0:23 (lower legs) 0:41 (lower legs). The L85 guy swept L129 guy at 1:10 (lower legs) 1:12.

@franfountain7278 5 лет назад

Bro fuck off

@PaddyInf 4 года назад

In CQB it is inevitable that some muzzle sweeping happens. It is a fast paced environment and you make calculated risks. It's the difference between civvy training and military risk taking.

@h07swilkinson96 11 лет назад

Perhaps if you learned to read you would see that i said "left hand could be GETTING the side arm" not hold both weapons at the same time, i meant he could back sling his rifle while he gets his side arm out and his buddy could cover him...

@epicmanofwar 11 лет назад

but special forces dont tend to use l85a2s

@simonking195 11 лет назад

what unit is that? or are you going by just blanked out face for proof?

@relic4156 11 лет назад

According to wikipedia, the L98A2 is a single-shot rifle.

@johnblake5688 11 лет назад

Not sure if you've cleared this up yet, but I'm fairly certain they're SFSG. They allegedly used the L85 until the switch to C8s/C7s to improve interoperability and concealment with the SAS, SBS and US units they were working alongside. I also seem to remember something about them trialing the HK417 which might explain its presence in the picture.

@thewoo7269 Год назад

They’ve got the red and blue flash badge meaning they’re guards not sfsg

@Grayman58 6 лет назад

Iwas always taught to fire from both shoulders it makes a better operator

@ranger36100 Год назад

Good drills

@aarontrail9422 11 лет назад

How do you guys like the sharpshooter I'm from the states and buying one for myself in 16 cl barrel I did injoy the barrel

@TheArmchairSoldier 11 лет назад

Are you sure it's not Multi-Terrain Pattern?

@alexweatherburn4390 4 года назад

The two squaddies are from a Guards Regiment.

@BLABLABLA-vs3kw 10 лет назад

Perfect Perpetration Prevents Piss Poor Performance

@connahbrennan3460 10 лет назад

+fludbud its not an SA80 the cover man is using a sharpshooter rifle

@Toolpusher 11 лет назад

One of those 'skinnys with AK's' that fire from at or above head height with no aiming? I appreciate that a lot of guys just sending rounds 'into the general area' can have some effect, and often do, but don't give 'em too much credit.

@iamsoldierf8316 5 лет назад

Toolpusher spray and pray.

@DaShiz992 11 лет назад

i have to disagree, if that was the case then he would be told not to position the rifle in that position. If he was going to be struck then it would hamper his effectives in combat so therefore I doubt they'd allow that. I think he's trying to make himself the smallest target possible due to the techniques they are using to clear these rooms.

@MolemanITA 11 лет назад

Thanks!

@Ultorif 11 лет назад

Thanks

@jamespiller274 8 лет назад

1:00 just noticed that he didn't actually have to reload as you'll see by looking at the cocking handle and bolt, and how he used the working parts after the magazine went in. It's just training I guess...

@kniter 8 лет назад

could be a tactical reload, to make sure you're full when entering the next room

@THENUTSBIGDIRTYBASEMENT 8 лет назад

Its just too show you what to do if you go out.

@jamespiller274 7 лет назад

BRAVO THREE NINE SIX EIGHT you know I did man.

@P.L.U.C.K. 10 лет назад

This isn't training it's drilling, and guy below me you go ahead and sprint through a building full of hostiles.

@vungtaugmailcom 11 лет назад

LMT 308

@anthony23011 11 лет назад

Thought you couldn't fire the L85A2 from the left what was with the switching?

@DiamondxCyborg 4 года назад

Im well late, but its part of the CQB training for room clearance, i believe. Rifle is slightly tilted to prevent hot brass from catching your face, and the charging handle from hitting you.

@eugenemurray2940 4 года назад

Good stuff... Can be applied in many areas of life... If you are in a safety critical environment eg Transportation The principles here displayed inform behavior... Accountability...

@Retrosicotte 11 лет назад

Because having a cameraman standing in front of you for half of it allows you to fire at things for real, of course. Of course it's rehearsed, it's bloody recorded filming. You think they don't train this off camera for real?

@cebrickscustom5779 5 лет назад

Nice video

@TheArmchairSoldier 11 лет назад

Who are you referring to here? You do realise we are discussing this photo (i[.]imgur[.]com/pfZjyQN.jpg) and not the video, right? I think everyone here knows the guys in the video are not UKSF. The unit in my photo, however, are SF. They are armed with L85's fitted with AN/PEQ-2's. They are wearing RAV armour and US Multicam (not British MTP). Heck, one trooper's even got a HK417 (no, not a L129A1 before you say). If they're not UKSF, then who are they? Regs? Not a chance with that kit.

@GenerallyGodLike 11 лет назад

Cheers!

@Combobaracker 11 лет назад

minor gripe here. Why are they aiming with their ACOGs and not the piggy backed red dots specifically there for these kinds of situations.

@syfyjoe86 11 лет назад

Good on you funkyman288

@limadelta123 11 лет назад

They're trying to introduce it now as a recognised position, after the CQM requirement. You just have to mind your teeth!

@bigjohn697791 11 лет назад

I THINK THAT WAS DONE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE VIDEO

@Retrosicotte 11 лет назад

Cross grip, not lefting it. The idea is that the brass goes between the rifle and your head on the opposite side. Not a perfect solution as with say an ambidextrous rifle. But certainly a hell of a lot more preferable to taking an AK round in the gut because you had to expose yourself.

@richardbattams4991 3 года назад

Ok I have three rants 1 will be he could say civ which is short for civilian 2 the guy in the back tail end Charley why isn't he covering his six and three where's the flash bangs in the room entering just in case there could be more if it was a real situation. Unless there's a hostage situation then you use a sniper to scout the area or window and report back of it's safe to fire. That's how I've been taught in military training.

@JakeBWFC 4 года назад

Me in duos on WarZone headset

@Cleric775 6 лет назад

These troops forgot bayonets. Don't forget to leave them behind, as it helped the ones in Afghanistan and in South Africa.

@marklee1194 10 лет назад

I wonder how would British soldiers using the SA80 would fire the weapon from the left shoulder. I thought it would be dangerous.

@Tremulousnut 8 лет назад

+Mark Lee, it could be done, but has to be done at an angle because of the charging handle.

@TheArmchairSoldier 11 лет назад

The United States and France mainly.

@h07swilkinson96 11 лет назад

Have you took a line of coke each time you commented?

@tstarstaronica1760 11 лет назад

I really like it

@bennyjohnson665 7 лет назад

Instructor sounds like Connor McGregor XD

@oMaGicKsv 4 года назад

Scottish?😂😂

@rjmar7553 11 лет назад

.GOOD STUFF

@h07swilkinson96 11 лет назад

0:19 That bloke would have took his teeth out if he pulled the trigger then.

@jackcrouch6843 3 года назад

1:01 just leaves the mag on the floor lmfao

@GenerallyGodLike 11 лет назад

Thanks for replying. He looks really awkward holding it on the left shoulder. Is it as difficult as it looks?

@TheArmchairSoldier 11 лет назад

SFSG, I believe. And no, I'm not just going by the blanked out faces for proof. I'm going by the Paraclete Releasable Assault Vest Carrier (RAV) armour they are wearing, and the HK417 battle rifle. None of which is issued to regular forces. They look to be wearing the American version of Multicam as well, not the British-modified MTP.