How To Swim Like A Commando | British Army 

Now this does bring back memories to me in training and the swimming test back then we had to tread water for two minutes then swim two laps around the pool. Now is a guy who had very limited swimming abilities as I nearly drowned as a kid and only managed 50 meters at school so I was totally bricking this one especially when my swimming style was a cross between a man drowning and a bit of doggy paddle and and breast stroke all in one and then if I could manage to keep my head above the water! I really struggled that day but I wouldn’t give up as much as the rest of the lads were laughing at me half of them were showered and dressed while I was starting my second lap! I was absolutely chinstrapped. I was really struggling and my mind was telling me to give up as that memory of drowning kept rearing it’s ugly head but then I heard them to start and cheer me on, keep going Stonesy lad and that gave me that extra boost because those lads over the weeks had become a team, a brotherhood and we all had everyone’s back and to hear them egging me on made me feel properly for the first time in my life a part of something special. My army days are far behind me now but I’m proud to have served and privileged to have worked with so many amazing guys and so many wonderful memories. X1X

In America , we call them a garbage bag . Brits call them a bin liner . Keep at least one in your pack . A body bag will carry your gear and is an excellent flotation device .

That's some hard swimming! Just doing it in clothes is hard, with a pack and weapon too is nuts! Well done lads, top effort. Looking forward to the next video Fabziy! Stay safe out there.

29 Commando know exactly what they are doing when it comes to recognising pure talent and working alongside @Fabziy. You're energy is electric Fabziy and your passion for this is inspirational, here's to bigger and better!!!

My man! That was intense. I love these days in the life videos.

That brings back memories, I did my swimming test at CTC in 79, we wore boots and had a 303 Lee Enfield! I also recall entering the water off a dive platform, it seemed ages before you got to the surface, for me it was a hard test to complete.

Cracking effort lads just keep your heads down a crack on 🤙🤙🤙🤙

haha I don't want to do this swim haha i will die!! Great video bro, loving it.

Ah Oakhampton assault course brings back many memories. Hoofing effort in the pool, nice beat up before the test day.

Looks fun fabziy I'd give it a go 👍

Another banger, best of luck to all the guys when they go on the course 👊🏻

Tough work, well-done guys.

Great views from under the surface 👍🏽👊🏽

Jacques Cousteau eat your heart out, Fabziy is in town. Impressive........

Thankyou for your service 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍

Feel sorry for you lads after this weapon cleaning lol rust on the gas plug and stuff anyways another great video for insight for people that want to do commando stuff brilliant

This is awesome just what I needed to see I’m in the application process of joining the Royal Marines and underwater confidence is my Achilles heel so this is the kind of stuff I’ve been wanting to watch whilst my local pools are fully booked 😄💪

That’s decking hard core. I can’t even swim in a t shirt let alone nice heavy cotton combats, boots, a burger full of 6,000,000 rounds AND a big arse gun AND webbing whilst potentially someone is shooting at you?!? Respect to you Sir ✊

I'm gasping for air just watching this !.

It's important that our friends and allies see our capability and be impressed It's more important that our potential foes see this and think long and hard before engaging with us as the outcome is more than sure,