Oh man what a difference. Their fuel that lights easily and doesn't smoke too much is just dry wood. The US military has a bag that automatically heats your food when you add water.
You guys always complain about MREs. You wouldn't complain so much if you had eaten C rats. MREs are gourmet by comparison. I thought "green eggs and ham" was a kiddie story until I opened up a C Rats can of Ham and eggs.
It is more that the 40kg weight mentioned is when fully loaded up with your rucksack. Most the time, you are using vehicle movement and not carrying equipment. The days of forced marches across miles of rough terrain are long gone, and an actual combat operation doesn't require you to bring your three sets of uniform/extra boots/etc.
@@Sesshomaru474 Outside of Basic Training, not really. WLC, BNCOC, and a few other training courses you will have a moderate ruck march. Otherwise, just not worth training. Think of it this way, you could spend the hours and hours of miserable marching that is something that should never happen in modern warfare, or you could train on things that are commonly used.
@@judycasley108 Remember that these guys realistically only get white rice to eat. They usually just add a lot of salt to give it some sort of flavor. Yes, sometimes they receive other foods to go with it but most of the time they eat white rice. They lack everything, including food. It really is a shame how badly the majority of the people are treated over there. The majority of the North Korean military is nothing more than glorified slave labor.
@@swordimpulse07 ... yes. We know. they’re North Korean defectors and were part of the military in North Korea. No one is debating that lmao. Do you watch the videos?
I was scratching my head trying to figure out how that'd make that safe. But you can show them the "third arm" thing helping carry heavier loads. Or the robotic assisting suits for extremely heavy loads. I'm fully convinced they're cabable of going full Gundam at anytime the Japanese break theirs out.
most the north korea tech are from ww2.. plus usa army now had bigger muscle and body that would kick ww2 vet so they can carry more shit.. those thing are for to be drop in certain area before they ready to fire fight... if new korean war... alot of they know they won't win and this time russia and china won't help them...hence why now they will fire into china side..
Based on real combat footage i've seen, most us soldier dont carry many pouches and packs, they probably assemble them with soldier in charge and use it as behind supply line?
Damar yeah if there was ever the time where they couldn’t have a vehicle carry for them and weren’t expected to get resupplied anytime soon I’m sure they would’ve had all that together. Though in a combat situation I’m sure every soldier that is still wearing all that gear drops it immediately. Cause US tactics is maneuver warfare, with the most common being base of fire with a maneuver element. Though of course sometimes can be a bit difficult to due in the mountains of Afghanistan because the enemy is probably shooting from across a valley or from an opposing hilltop.
There was just a thing in the news, they took all the pet dogs from the capital city. The reason given was that it was to stop western decadence but people just assumed they were all going to be eaten for food due to their food shortages. When the governments start taking your pets to the soup kitchens it time to get a new government.
May Washburn That is so sad. I wish we could all just get along and send over food aid knowing it was getting to the people who needed it without it being stolen or used in the wrong manner or our own country giving it with conditions attached.
@@maywashburn2848 cultural relativism. Dogs are only pets in certain cultures. Pigs have a higher intelligence than dogs but we eat them by the train cars with no inhibition.
@@shanewalker3273 Some of ancestors domesticated wolf's and eventually breed all the dogs we have today. Canines are a far more versatile animal then pigs are
“Is it really bulletproof, I don’t think so” Yea they really are, a lot of people have come home alive because of the IBA system. Seen guys take 7.62x54 to the chest and get back up. You fellas have a lot to learn lol.
you are comparing body armor to a soviet era stamped steel helmet? it is WW2 technology. Those helmets are designed to stop shrapnel only, not rifle rounds which will go through it like butter. Modern kevlar helmets can resist bullets if hit at an angle, but a straight shot penetrates easily.
Most of that North Korean gear is surplus soviet stuff, that helmet is definitely not bullet proof to anything above a .45 Edit: I only said this because the guy on the right tried saying his helmet is bulletproof at 1:50 , not because I’m trying to rip on North Korea.
@@vojtech3748 actually I've seen modern helmets resist to some high caliber for pistols like the .357 magnum without really causing that much damage underneath or even no damage unlike WWII helmets which didn't resist even to the shittiest handgun caliber
There are a couple on videos of u.s. soldiers getting shot in the head by enemy snipers in Afghanistan and the bullets bounce right off. Obviously a degree of luck is involved, but still impressive.
@@dani.zambomagno One thing that you must remember, the helmet was never intended to stop a bullet. It's primary focus was protection of the skull from shrapnel. The modern helmets are better, but they aren't meant to stop a bullet.
Great video. Let these guys know that "bulletproof" gear really DOES work and it isn't as heavy as it looks. Of course, there also is soft gear that is extremely protective although it isn't as protective as the solid protective equipment. They can just watch some videos on CZcams, there are plenty that show bullet proof (bullet resistant) equipment being tested and the different rounds that the equipment can stop. I think they would really enjoy watching those videos along with other military and gun channels. The thing that surprised me the most was how terrible the North Korean Army shoes (boots?) are. Thanks for another interesting and informative video.
Yea...about that. Body armor + ammo + water + assault pack w/ all the extra stuff is heavy AF. I was about 155lb dude carrying about 130lbs of gear. That is not fun. Even worse if your a SAW gunner, assaultman, or mortarman. I only carried around my rifle with the m203 attachment and that was a pain lol
@@shawncarbbins7344 and thats why you have one i a fire team 😁. It just suck to carry even more weight. We at least have the most junior guy help with the extra ammo and spare barrel (aka the barrel bitch lol)
most the north korea tech are from ww2.. plus usa army now had bigger muscle and body that would kick ww2 vet so they can carry more shit.. those thing are for to be drop in certain area before they ready to fire fight... if new korean war... alot of they know they won't win and this time russia and china won't help them...hence why now they will fire into china side..
The concept might be beyond them. We're not sure their level of schooling but modern knowledge about Kevlar and ceramics is rather ubiquitous, mainly because of games like Call of Duty and modern movies. Pop culture knowledge of the items is rather standardized.
Dépend against wich bulletd we are talking about. A Steel helmets stoping some common pistols is nothing out of ordinary, even since long Time. But a vest stoping rifle rounds was considered out of ordinary some décades ago.
that and i don't think they grasp the idea of our clothes being made out of advanced microfibers for cold weather. They just look at a picture of a guy in normal looking uniforms and have no idea how advanced everything he is wearing is.
@@ericdpeerik3928 they wheren't designed to stop direct hit, but the vast majority of eastern block steel helmet can stop some low caliber handguns rounds even in direct shots at close range.
@@Trackman71 Body armor is a relatively new thing for a standard kit. Prior to the current century's combat, body armor was not issued to general infantry.
Yes that body armor can absolutely stop bullets, there are different levels of body armor designed to stop pistol caliber rounds and rifle calibers. Civilians can buy them too.
Important to note that it stops the bullet, but not the force. It's still going to feel like you just took a 90mph baseball to the chest and can definitely break a rib
Majike 03 The E-SAPI plates in IOTVs are really good at dispersing the force of the bullet hitting you, it’ll knock the wind out of you but it won’t break a rib or nothing super serious. And I believe they’re rated to protection from up to 3-5 7.62x51mm rounds
As a Marine I can say that it is true we carry heavy equipment, depending on the mission we can have over +100lbs on our back but only for a short time, well with my unit at least, but usually on a normal op without a pack we hold +30lbs of gear depending on your role in the fireteam. and we have many varieties of MRE’s with my personal favorite chicken chunks or chili mac. pizza is in my opinion is very overated and is not as good as others the MRE’s are terrible though, they will clog you up real good and youll be constipated, the gums as laxatives is a lie ive never felt anything after eating the gum. if you want i can send some over for yall to try
Most MRE's have WAY too many calories. It's fine if you're invading Iwo Jima, but for normal training or deployments when you're not kicking in a door all day, they need something healthier.
@@ffjsb MREs at most have about 1500 calories. Thats consuming everything they provide. On the package they say warfighters should eat 3 if conducting field training or deployed. You are right wish it was a bit healthier
@@ffjsb The point of an MRE is to provide enough calories for that personel thats out in the field since your out there movin all day with gear your gonna burn plenty of calories at the same time its supposed to have a long shelf life as well. Besides it wasnt meant to be healthy its enough to get the job done and provide the calories to keep that personel goin
The North Korean helmet they showed actually isn't bulletproof unfortunately. It looks like a cold war era combloc steel helmet, which can only deflect shrapnel but most likely not even stop pistol rounds
I wonder what the guys would do if they saw their military equipment in a museum in America cause thats where it is in America. The cold war era type military NK military equipment is in a military museum in America.
@Fighting 4 Liberty the only thing really somewhat advanced about their military is that their tanks are mounted with ATGM launchers. But I have to wonder if those are even fully functional
ww2 tech should takken 9mm no problem... you had to shot point range if you going rip them but a range warface.. it do nothing.. alot of vet still carry a 1911...
Only thing I really didn't like about this one was that nobody went to a military surplus store, checked online or even reached out to any Veterans to see if they would let them use their gear for an episode. I don't think it was a fair comparison when you have the stuff they are used to right in front of them yet only show them the gear you are having them compare with on a computer screen.
@@basiaromanovski458 It does however mean that there are both active duty military as well as US supplies in South Korean Military Surplus stores. It's not hard to find US military gear. We kind of leave it everywhere.
@@stevenbass732 That depends on if it was the omellete one or not. But I'll definitely give it to you that C-rats were horrible (I got to eat some during my Boy Scout days.)
@@Zachomara Never had an omelette CRat. I always thought it was funny that they included toilet paper. With C rats, taking a dump wasn't something you worried about. Lol.
I don't know if you've done this already, but for a video idea, have Haneul and Kangyoo try a US military MRE (Meal Ready to Eat), specifically the pasta options (chili mac, meatball marinara, cheese tortellini, beef ravioli). Cheers!
if it’s possible can ya do a series of them meeting american soldiers and talk about the the gear in person or what job they had to do or try different MREs and things of that nature
"They really do care about their soldiers" These men are not the leader. It's just they had no choice and got educated by a selfish dictator. I aint hating, let's just be happy for them to finally know these things and learn what is really happening in our world.
Being a seasoned US marine, I can tell you, our soldiers are far more capable in combat. All of us are volunteers as well, fed 7000+ janky calories a day in some situations. I'm not sure about how I feel on this one. 🥳
I think these guys would have a favorable opinion of the amazing woobie (poncho liner) if they ever got to use one. They're one of the best pieces of gear I ever used. I gave my old one to my daughter - she loves it!
The emergency kit is a big cardboard box with wooden sticks in it and has political pamphlets 😲. Some of the items there are useful but you could compact the contents by quite a lot. The mess kit and rice tube are good stuff if you aren't provided MREs
idk man you aren't giving those political pamphlets enough credit. you can use them to make a fire, wipe your arse with them, if they are on white paper can be used as a white flag to get out of NK. just gotta be creative
They should react to “The First Medal Of Honor Ever Recorded!” It shows a true hero of the USA! It proves the saying of the whole military of the US, “we don’t fight because we hate what is in front of us, instead we fight because we love what is behind us!” I would love to see how these two would react to “The first Medal of Honor ever to be recorded!” Much ♥️ Granny Winters 😊
I enjoy your videos. You 2 guys are an interesting window into the lives of average DPRK soldiers. 1. The US "combat foods" are also known as M.R.E.'s (Meals, Ready to Eat). Typically they are foods that can be reheated with a heating pack provided in the bag (it uses a chemical reaction when water is added to the pack). Other foods include different kinds of bread or crackers, cookies or pastries, and even candies (M&M, Skittles, etc). These also come with coffee, kool-aid, or hot chocolate. The MRE is designed to have enough calories to sustain a soldier for 24 hours. They are not very bulky and can fit easily in the cargo pockets on your pants. 2. Not every soldier is equipped with a bulletproof vest. There are different styles depending on the mission, and the comfort of the wearer. 3. NVG's (night vision goggles) are also not issued to every soldier. It depends on the mission and what their job is. 4. While the gear can be heavy, generally American soldiers don't have to carry it very far. They do train to hike long distances with a full pack, but more often than not they use vehicles to get personnel and their gear where they need to go. I hope this clears up some confusion.
Hello a U.S soldier here to give some info, the “poncho cover” isn’t really used to be used as a blanket, it’s more used to cover up your rucksack or other gear. We don’t really have a blanket but we have wet weather gear and that keeps us dry and weather resistant!
US Military gear is designed for the terrain that the soldiers are deployed in. As for the cold weather gear, often it is given to soldiers who are going to be in cold weather environments. If a soldier wants to carry extra gear, while often discouraged, it is allowed, within reason. The Poncho liners are actually liners designed to wear inside of a rain poncho, it can be used for other purposes. Here it's used as a blanket, it can be placed in a sleeping bag as insulation, or inside the floor of a tent as a way of keeping dry. The gearload is generally 40lbs (18Kgs). The food that looks burnt is actually Salisbury steak covered in gravy
these kevlar vests actually saved many soldiers lives, it can even stop a SVD sniper's bullet from 400m theres actually videos showing that kevlar vests are by far more effective than the helmets themselves
I've really really been enjoying these videos I subscribed to their Channel as well and that's saying a lot I almost never subscribe let alone tell other people to watch something but I have with these guys they're great!
You should check out videos of US combat medical training on CZcams. You would be shocked, I think. I went through the training in the 1980s and I was shock at the updated level of training since my term. Currently, field personal are trained to function at the level trauma emergency medicine assessment and treatment techniques, while some are trained at physician assistants level for combat.
Another thing to remember about all the heavy US gear is that you never have all of your gear with you at once except for special occasions. If the mission doesn’t require you to take a certain piece of gear you won’t take it
The Poncho Liner or "woobie" as we call it is the greatest invention of all time. That joker often takes the place of a sleeping bag unless it is really cold out.
Sorry to tell you guys, but your "Iron Hat" is not bulletproof. It's made of steel and will protect you from grenade fragments and small artillery fragments, but an 5.56mm ball round from an M-16 will go right through it. The American body armor and head armor will stop bullets up to 7.62 x 39. Nothing stops a .50 calibre round though. As a former American soldier who served in South Korea, this is very informative and I enjoy your youtube channel very much.
My load-out was fairly light with plates no ammo, it was guaranteed 80 pounds solid... add 50 pounds for ammo for M240b and MRE’s for the trip and you’re set! The sleeping gear was “essential” only if you can’t sleep on the ground, but a huge waste of space and weight overall, the poncho was a glorified tent, and nothing else as they issue you cold and warm weather sets of weatherproof pants/jackets. They issue you a bandolier, 2-3mag pouches, 3 single mag pouches, 2- grenade pouches, a concussive grenade pouch, 2-2mag pouches, a 3 day bag, ruck sack, sleeping pad, poncho, poncho liner, cold weather weather-proof outfit, warm weather weather-proof outfit, winter boots, summer boots, Kevlar (k-pot) helmet (not like the old steel pot), Molle vest, and a few other things I can’t remember, I only ever used a couple things from the issue, and we had to do a 4 hour personal inventory every month to make sure we have everything...
I am from the Phils.and i like watching everything about NK,it is like living in 50s.i am amazed with North Korea.my heart bleeds whenever i read the defectors suffering in NK.these 2 soldiers are brave.God bless u.
When I was still serving _(U.S. Army 19D-B2, Calvary Scout Sniper, 2004-2012)_ my operational kit was _slightly_ different than an Infantryman due to my particular MOS _(job)_ obviously. However, when actually traveling from one staging point to another, it became the normal, standard kit with just a few differences. Your kit was, to a degree, based on _your_ weight. You'd have the standard gear, but then extra magazines, ordinance, water, food, etc up to a certain weight. You _could_ exceed that weight, to a certain extent, but it was highly recommended that you didn't. The DoD has done endless reseach on how to keep their soldiers able to stay battle ready at all times, even after long marches, and the gear/weight ratio is one of the most important for stamina's sake. My helmet and vest were far lighter, but my rifles _(issued three 'primary' weapons 2x Rifles - open field/anti-material and urban/personnel - as well as a DMR variant of the M4 for when attached to an infantry unit - but two tended to stay locked up inside my port in tthe unit's Bradley when not actively using them, so it isn't as if I carried all 3 at a time),_ ammo, etc were heavier by quite a bit. Thus it balanced out in the end. Due to the weight difference between, for example, the 5.56mm rounds and .308 (7.62mm) I carried fewer rounds, obviously, but I also carried only one spare magazine for my .45 sidearm. All of these seemingly minor changes to my kit for the sake of weight were, in fact, fairly _major_ changes to my combat effectiveness in different situations. For example: Your standard kit on an infantryman _(ignoring specialties such as squad gunner)_ would allow them to rotate between controlled fire (aim and pop individuals) and true suppression fire (make a wall of hot lead that only the very stupid don't seek cover from, even though it isn't accurate, and this is effective against groups of almost any size). They can do so for both short skirmishes, and protracted pitched firefights. If they supress fairly often in a pitched fight they may run low on ammo, but 9/10 times they can grab a few spare magazines off others in their unit. On the other hand - I was _not_ equipped for large scale pitched firefights. Ever. My contribution to such was by way of creating caution amongst the enemy in their movements, and removing those soldiers manning artillery or squad weapons ("machine guns"). That _may_ just seem logical, thanks to what you see in movies about snipers and marksmen, but to be quite honest... your average infantryman is far more useful in a prolonged fight than is a sniper. Generally that (and occasionally joining infantry on urban patrols just to give them either overwatch or support... and give us something to do before we get bored and cause trouble lol) was when we would ditch the rifles for our DMR variants. (Designated Marksman Rifle... generally not even rifles, they're simply M4 Carbines - normally, there are others - with longer barrels, cheek riser stocks, better optics, etc) due to the increase in ammo capacity, and the ability to deliver more firepower down range. There are many times where quantity actually _is_ better than quality in a firefight. Anyway, I rambled as I often do. Point is: Yes. American soldiers carry more weight than most any other nation's soldiers... _when they are marching or moving to a staging point..._ They rarely, if ever, actually carry their full ruck on patrols, or into firefights, knowingly. Thus, in combat they ditch almost 75% of the weight they've got on them.
That tubular knit thing looks like what we called a neck gator. VERY effective at keeping the neck and lower face warm in bitterly cold snowy conditions, similar to the traditional ski cap. It's useful most when it's icy cold, of course. I couldn't see the shapeless garment(?) below it in the picture
The long haired guy said "does bullet proof vest really save you from getting shot" my response is "yes" one soldier in afghanistan was shot by a sniper with a dragonov and the bullet caught the plate and the soldier is still living today.
He guys as a retired US Navy Sailor, we do have that equipment and yes it does work. Maybe you guys will get a chance to see and hold American equipment, it'll surprise you. If you want a real treat look up dragon scale body armor. Good video. ✌
I was a US Navy Seabee. We were issued the same equipment the Marine Corps is issued. Im now a regular civilian. But still have the kevlar and vest. I can purchase body armor and plates to stop rifle rounds. And also own many firearms. And work part time at a firearms dealer.
These guys should definitely watch some popular Redcell videos. I'd love to see them reacting to south Korean special forces and their tactics. Also, they should try some MRE.
I really appreciate all the first hand information. Does anyone know just how bulletproof those side vests are? Who has the N Korean army fought since the Korean War?
I am a professional Fire Fighter in the US for two local municipalities. We have bullet proof vest and helmets as part of our PPE. It's sad that we are better equipped as civilian fire fighters then some NK soldiers.
ahhhh man. I was in an arctic unit in Alaska. We have expensive arctic gear that would blow the dog fur blanket out the window. we have to sleep outside starting below -20 degrees F once or twice a year for training. Our sleeping bag keeps you warm. that's how advanced the U.S. is. There is so much equipment for every single type of weather and landscape.
for those who didnt know, the steel helmet shown at the start is actually a copy of the Soviet ww2 era Ssh-40 helmet. it can only stop 9mm pistol rounds at a distance
Oh man what a difference. Their fuel that lights easily and doesn't smoke too much is just dry wood. The US military has a bag that automatically heats your food when you add water.
Ya 😅 its same like japanese vending machine food, add water and wait for couple of minutes and you ready to go
@@pojoksahabat1723 wow i just learned something new. thanks man!
What, you don't want to burn you little hands cooking up your baby formula?
@Johnston Steiner you'd need water to cook the rice
@@paulmckenzie5155 very good point lmao
You guys should react to US combat footage
Let’s get this to the top!
They should also show the AC-130 and the A-10 Thunderbolt.
Yes
@@kommadantklink8862 BRRRTTTTTTT
Oh my God they need to do this
Try them to eat MREs that's what soldiers reactions. 😋
i was gonna say this it would be vary entertaining
Yooo same😂
Yup same thought here.
You guys always complain about MREs. You wouldn't complain so much if you had eaten C rats. MREs are gourmet by comparison.
I thought "green eggs and ham" was a kiddie story until I opened up a C Rats can of Ham and eggs.
They should definitely do that. They can try ones from different Nations.
He looks like a rockstar with that hair and shades
From 1980
No, he looks like a douche. Take off them sunglasses
@@enrique88005 lol somebody triggerd a man cant wear sunglasses whiout beign judged,but if is a woman naah its ok
@@jom5304 nowdays a male cst wear a fucking SUNGLASSES whiout beigh called a idiot,douche or whatever,but if is a female no problem wear it.
If he just starts singing songs, he'd become famous in a matter of months, in the U.S. and the UK.
They forget that the average US soldier is more fit for combat and more tall that's why they carry more equipment the the average NK soldiers
They know that. They reacted to the US military training before
It is more that the 40kg weight mentioned is when fully loaded up with your rucksack. Most the time, you are using vehicle movement and not carrying equipment. The days of forced marches across miles of rough terrain are long gone, and an actual combat operation doesn't require you to bring your three sets of uniform/extra boots/etc.
misinformedmarti yup very tough
@@misinformedmarti But wouldn't they still be trained for worse case scenarios?
@@Sesshomaru474 Outside of Basic Training, not really. WLC, BNCOC, and a few other training courses you will have a moderate ruck march. Otherwise, just not worth training. Think of it this way, you could spend the hours and hours of miserable marching that is something that should never happen in modern warfare, or you could train on things that are commonly used.
That emergency kit looked like the accessory pack for my GI Joe toys as a kid.
Beyond a couple items, most of it seems useless. So much for emergency kit
As an American i would like to see your guys opinion on American soldiers MRE meals. Maybe a few different ones
Melodi Carpenter Jolly (I think that’s the name of the channel) has done western v Korean MREs, they’re always fun to watch.
@@AC-gb7do thank you i do love them and their other channel Korean Englishman as well. I would like to see North Korean soldiers try MREs
I guess it’s all in what you’re used to. Or how hungry you are.
@@melodicarpenter5820
Agreed. It would be interesting to see them actually try MRE's for the first time.
@@judycasley108
Remember that these guys realistically only get white rice to eat. They usually just add a lot of salt to give it some sort of flavor. Yes, sometimes they receive other foods to go with it but most of the time they eat white rice. They lack everything, including food. It really is a shame how badly the majority of the people are treated over there. The majority of the North Korean military is nothing more than glorified slave labor.
NK: Hey America, see this?
The Pentagon in United States of America: *YES*
"Yeah we seen that 4 years ago from our 15 billion dollar satellite"
It’s English but Ok
I figured that was the reason he grew his hair out. More power to him!
The guy on the left looks like he's ready to join the US Army.
Yes indeed
He's wearing am ROK army uniform with North Korean insignia
Hey he’s more than welcome. They’re bad ass.
@@swordimpulse07 ... yes. We know. they’re North Korean defectors and were part of the military in North Korea. No one is debating that lmao. Do you watch the videos?
@@bethm5791 ROK Army is South Korea. He is wearing a South Korean uniform with North Korean insignia
The hydrogen thing is a myth. You were right about the mass though - 40 to 60 kg. They train to carry that much a long distance.
I was scratching my head trying to figure out how that'd make that safe.
But you can show them the "third arm" thing helping carry heavier loads. Or the robotic assisting suits for extremely heavy loads. I'm fully convinced they're cabable of going full Gundam at anytime the Japanese break theirs out.
@@JaredGillespie I was scratching my head thinking how anyone could come up with such an outlandish idea...
most the north korea tech are from ww2.. plus usa army now had bigger muscle and body that would kick ww2 vet so they can carry more shit.. those thing are for to be drop in certain area before they ready to fire fight... if new korean war... alot of they know they won't win and this time russia and china won't help them...hence why now they will fire into china side..
Based on real combat footage i've seen, most us soldier dont carry many pouches and packs, they probably assemble them with soldier in charge and use it as behind supply line?
Damar yeah if there was ever the time where they couldn’t have a vehicle carry for them and weren’t expected to get resupplied anytime soon I’m sure they would’ve had all that together. Though in a combat situation I’m sure every soldier that is still wearing all that gear drops it immediately. Cause US tactics is maneuver warfare, with the most common being base of fire with a maneuver element. Though of course sometimes can be a bit difficult to due in the mountains of Afghanistan because the enemy is probably shooting from across a valley or from an opposing hilltop.
90% of North Korean soldier’s gear is rice or rice related
All that combat food. Let's get it out on a tray... Nice...
I crush on Steve and his angelic voice❤️
Nice hiss
Nice!
I would hate to be a dog in North Korea...always looking over my shoulder to see if I was going to be captured and turned into a robe...LOL
lol i mean its the same for minks foxes beavers deers etc etc
There was just a thing in the news, they took all the pet dogs from the capital city. The reason given was that it was to stop western decadence but people just assumed they were all going to be eaten for food due to their food shortages. When the governments start taking your pets to the soup kitchens it time to get a new government.
May Washburn That is so sad. I wish we could all just get along and send over food aid knowing it was getting to the people who needed it without it being stolen or used in the wrong manner or our own country giving it with conditions attached.
@@maywashburn2848 cultural relativism. Dogs are only pets in certain cultures. Pigs have a higher intelligence than dogs but we eat them by the train cars with no inhibition.
@@shanewalker3273 Some of ancestors domesticated wolf's and eventually breed all the dogs we have today. Canines are a far more versatile animal then pigs are
“Is it really bulletproof, I don’t think so”
Yea they really are, a lot of people have come home alive because of the IBA system. Seen guys take 7.62x54 to the chest and get back up. You fellas have a lot to learn lol.
Yep a few of my buddy's own their lives to the IBA.
you are comparing body armor to a soviet era stamped steel helmet? it is WW2 technology. Those helmets are designed to stop shrapnel only, not rifle rounds which will go through it like butter. Modern kevlar helmets can resist bullets if hit at an angle, but a straight shot penetrates easily.
South Paw Someone missed the point...
@@southpaw8040 , range from where the shot was fired can also affect if it will deflect.
South Paw you’re the only one comparing anything to anything. He was talking about the sapi plates. Don’t really know why you brought up the Kevlar.
Most of that North Korean gear is surplus soviet stuff, that helmet is definitely not bullet proof to anything above a .45
Edit: I only said this because the guy on the right tried saying his helmet is bulletproof at 1:50 , not because I’m trying to rip on North Korea.
Like majority of helmets
@@vojtech3748 actually I've seen modern helmets resist to some high caliber for pistols like the .357 magnum without really causing that much damage underneath or even no damage unlike WWII helmets which didn't resist even to the shittiest handgun caliber
There are a couple on videos of u.s. soldiers getting shot in the head by enemy snipers in Afghanistan and the bullets bounce right off. Obviously a degree of luck is involved, but still impressive.
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@@dani.zambomagno One thing that you must remember, the helmet was never intended to stop a bullet. It's primary focus was protection of the skull from shrapnel. The modern helmets are better, but they aren't meant to stop a bullet.
Great video. Let these guys know that "bulletproof" gear really DOES work and it isn't as heavy as it looks. Of course, there also is soft gear that is extremely protective although it isn't as protective as the solid protective equipment. They can just watch some videos on CZcams, there are plenty that show bullet proof (bullet resistant) equipment being tested and the different rounds that the equipment can stop. I think they would really enjoy watching those videos along with other military and gun channels. The thing that surprised me the most was how terrible the North Korean Army shoes (boots?) are. Thanks for another interesting and informative video.
Yea...about that. Body armor + ammo + water + assault pack w/ all the extra stuff is heavy AF. I was about 155lb dude carrying about 130lbs of gear. That is not fun.
Even worse if your a SAW gunner, assaultman, or mortarman. I only carried around my rifle with the m203 attachment and that was a pain lol
deviildogg1 when shots start flying I bet they’re happy their a saw gunner 😂
@@shawncarbbins7344 and thats why you have one i a fire team 😁. It just suck to carry even more weight.
We at least have the most junior guy help with the extra ammo and spare barrel (aka the barrel bitch lol)
most the north korea tech are from ww2.. plus usa army now had bigger muscle and body that would kick ww2 vet so they can carry more shit.. those thing are for to be drop in certain area before they ready to fire fight... if new korean war... alot of they know they won't win and this time russia and china won't help them...hence why now they will fire into china side..
@@campkira Eat Meat. Carry Gun.
Eat More Meat. Carry Bigger Gun!
I did the math,
My m4's butstock is worth about 25% of a N.K. party enforcer😂
Your M16's stock from boot camp more like it. X'D
What about the rest of the m4
They say there flimsy helmet is bullet proof but a bullet proof vest isn’t?
The concept might be beyond them. We're not sure their level of schooling but modern knowledge about Kevlar and ceramics is rather ubiquitous, mainly because of games like Call of Duty and modern movies. Pop culture knowledge of the items is rather standardized.
Dépend against wich bulletd we are talking about.
A Steel helmets stoping some common pistols is nothing out of ordinary, even since long Time.
But a vest stoping rifle rounds was considered out of ordinary some décades ago.
that and i don't think they grasp the idea of our clothes being made out of advanced microfibers for cold weather. They just look at a picture of a guy in normal looking uniforms and have no idea how advanced everything he is wearing is.
Steel helmets aren't bullitproof, they were never designed for that. They're to stop shrapnel from dropping in to your skull.
@@ericdpeerik3928 they wheren't designed to stop direct hit, but the vast majority of eastern block steel helmet can stop some low caliber handguns rounds even in direct shots at close range.
That moment when u realize nk troops are basically cannon fodder
They don’t even got body armor lmao
@@Trackman71 Body armor is a relatively new thing for a standard kit. Prior to the current century's combat, body armor was not issued to general infantry.
I think the Chinese also doesn't issue body armor.
@@m1khaels0berano56 I think they do now, China’s doing a lot of modernisation with their military
@@CennoSoldier same with nk in the 2021 parade they had body armor and new vehicles
Yes that body armor can absolutely stop bullets, there are different levels of body armor designed to stop pistol caliber rounds and rifle calibers. Civilians can buy them too.
Important to note that it stops the bullet, but not the force. It's still going to feel like you just took a 90mph baseball to the chest and can definitely break a rib
@@majike0355 true, but at least the bullet didn't rip out your organs
Majike 03 The E-SAPI plates in IOTVs are really good at dispersing the force of the bullet hitting you, it’ll knock the wind out of you but it won’t break a rib or nothing super serious. And I believe they’re rated to protection from up to 3-5 7.62x51mm rounds
@@ucherek32 M2 30-06 Armor Piercing
well you don't plan to living near war zone or riot area... you don't need it..
Like these 2 “cool” guys candor and sense of humor. 😀
As a Marine I can say that it is true we carry heavy equipment, depending on the mission we can have over +100lbs on our back but only for a short time, well with my unit at least, but usually on a normal op without a pack we hold +30lbs of gear depending on your role in the fireteam. and we have many varieties of MRE’s with my personal favorite chicken chunks or chili mac. pizza is in my opinion is very overated and is not as good as others the MRE’s are terrible though, they will clog you up real good and youll be constipated, the gums as laxatives is a lie ive never felt anything after eating the gum. if you want i can send some over for yall to try
Chicken chunks! Best ever over crackers.
The gum has got to be a myth lmao
Most MRE's have WAY too many calories. It's fine if you're invading Iwo Jima, but for normal training or deployments when you're not kicking in a door all day, they need something healthier.
@@ffjsb MREs at most have about 1500 calories. Thats consuming everything they provide. On the package they say warfighters should eat 3 if conducting field training or deployed. You are right wish it was a bit healthier
@@ffjsb The point of an MRE is to provide enough calories for that personel thats out in the field since your out there movin all day with gear your gonna burn plenty of calories at the same time its supposed to have a long shelf life as well. Besides it wasnt meant to be healthy its enough to get the job done and provide the calories to keep that personel goin
The North Korean helmet they showed actually isn't bulletproof unfortunately. It looks like a cold war era combloc steel helmet, which can only deflect shrapnel but most likely not even stop pistol rounds
I wonder what the guys would do if they saw their military equipment in a museum in America cause thats where it is in America. The cold war era type military NK military equipment is in a military museum in America.
@Fighting 4 Liberty the only thing really somewhat advanced about their military is that their tanks are mounted with ATGM launchers. But I have to wonder if those are even fully functional
@Fighting 4 Liberty its really sad
Their air force is old school as well, aren’t they surplus soviet MIGs?
Fighting 4 Liberty What’s even sadder is KJ has somehow convinced his military that they actually stand a chance against the US.
"Bulletproof cap." Nah, a 9mm is gonna rip that thing apart.
Just think what a 50 cal would do or a 40 Mike Mike.
ww2 tech should takken 9mm no problem... you had to shot point range if you going rip them but a range warface.. it do nothing.. alot of vet still carry a 1911...
@@campkira what
Show them US military real combat footage in Afghanistan.
@Gunma4412 Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt
Thanks guys! Keep the long hair, it looks good!
Only thing I really didn't like about this one was that nobody went to a military surplus store, checked online or even reached out to any Veterans to see if they would let them use their gear for an episode.
I don't think it was a fair comparison when you have the stuff they are used to right in front of them yet only show them the gear you are having them compare with on a computer screen.
they are literally in south korea
@@wohdinhel there are literally US soldiers in SK
うぉ〜でぃん we have US soldiers in South Korea. My husband served there
@@Jeff55369 That doesnt mean a civilian studio can just BORROW a military equipment. Especially in SK.
@@basiaromanovski458 It does however mean that there are both active duty military as well as US supplies in South Korean Military Surplus stores.
It's not hard to find US military gear. We kind of leave it everywhere.
Buy them MREs and record their reactions, they will be BLOWN away by the non-fire heating pouches!!
@Johnston Steiner They already tried the SK MRE before. You can check it at their YT channel.
Nobody will be blown away Lol
Yall thinking these mofos haven't already figured it out?
Try MREs and watch military fails lol
Waaaa waaaa. MREs are gourmet compared to C rats.
I bet they gonna laugh so badd
@@stevenbass732 That depends on if it was the omellete one or not. But I'll definitely give it to you that C-rats were horrible (I got to eat some during my Boy Scout days.)
@@Zachomara Never had an omelette CRat. I always thought it was funny that they included toilet paper. With C rats, taking a dump wasn't something you worried about. Lol.
@@stevenbass732 Lol. Although I was talking about the omelette MREs. Those things made about half the people who ate them just straight throw up.
9:10 You can clearly see that KangYoo really likes pizza
Can you have these two go a week long training with the local US military base nearby for a video?
Probably a security issue even though they've been cleared by South Korean gov.
Also the covid-19.
They wouldn't last there already saying the training is harsh for them in other vidoes
I don't know if you've done this already, but for a video idea, have Haneul and Kangyoo try a US military MRE (Meal Ready to Eat), specifically the pasta options (chili mac, meatball marinara, cheese tortellini, beef ravioli). Cheers!
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The guy on the right looks like the Korean Stallone Cobra.
If I ever feel like complaining during PT, I would watch these kind of videos to remind me of what I take for granted
North Korean Army might had less technology but I still want that sausage looking bag for holding rice
I love the long hair. It looks really cool. :) The NK survival kit was interesting to see.
if it’s possible can ya do a series of them meeting american soldiers and talk about the the gear in person or what job they had to do or try different MREs and things of that nature
"They really do care about their soldiers" These men are not the leader. It's just they had no choice and got educated by a selfish dictator. I aint hating, let's just be happy for them to finally know these things and learn what is really happening in our world.
Being a seasoned US marine, I can tell you, our soldiers are far more capable in combat. All of us are volunteers as well, fed 7000+ janky calories a day in some situations. I'm not sure about how I feel on this one. 🥳
I think these guys would have a favorable opinion of the amazing woobie (poncho liner) if they ever got to use one. They're one of the best pieces of gear I ever used. I gave my old one to my daughter - she loves it!
I absolutely love the vibe and just overall ful they seem to be having
The emergency kit is a big cardboard box with wooden sticks in it and has political pamphlets 😲. Some of the items there are useful but you could compact the contents by quite a lot. The mess kit and rice tube are good stuff if you aren't provided MREs
idk man you aren't giving those political pamphlets enough credit. you can use them to make a fire, wipe your arse with them, if they are on white paper can be used as a white flag to get out of NK. just gotta be creative
@@iceee420 you keep laughing at them but who has the most powerful nation military with many "allies" and still haven't invaded NK? Fear
@@mexicancaiman3128 real world isnt a video game
I really love the his long hair. It’s so pretty and his curls are very pretty too
Me too! He's cute as hell with that long hair.
I would love to see a big ration reaction where they actually go through and eat the ration like a 72 hr one
And this is to feed a squad? Lol
Did they call an iron helmet bulletproof?
I love both of them! Please make a lot more videos!
They should react to “The First Medal Of Honor Ever Recorded!” It shows a true hero of the USA! It proves the saying of the whole military of the US, “we don’t fight because we hate what is in front of us, instead we fight because we love what is behind us!” I would love to see how these two would react to “The first Medal of Honor ever to be recorded!”
Much ♥️
Granny Winters 😊
They are both cute, informative and funny.
Dog fur blanket 😭
@Johnston Steiner Wool not fur and sheep are sheared not slaughtered. Although i see no issue with using dog fur if they're going to use fur anyway.
Keep em coming love these videos
I enjoy your videos. You 2 guys are an interesting window into the lives of average DPRK soldiers.
1. The US "combat foods" are also known as M.R.E.'s (Meals, Ready to Eat). Typically they are foods that can be reheated with a heating pack provided in the bag (it uses a chemical reaction when water is added to the pack). Other foods include different kinds of bread or crackers, cookies or pastries, and even candies (M&M, Skittles, etc). These also come with coffee, kool-aid, or hot chocolate. The MRE is designed to have enough calories to sustain a soldier for 24 hours. They are not very bulky and can fit easily in the cargo pockets on your pants.
2. Not every soldier is equipped with a bulletproof vest. There are different styles depending on the mission, and the comfort of the wearer.
3. NVG's (night vision goggles) are also not issued to every soldier. It depends on the mission and what their job is.
4. While the gear can be heavy, generally American soldiers don't have to carry it very far. They do train to hike long distances with a full pack, but more often than not they use vehicles to get personnel and their gear where they need to go.
I hope this clears up some confusion.
Bro. CIF gives everyone an IOTV, unless you’re an a high speed unit, then you might get a plate carrier.
How is it possible that not every soldier has a bulletproof vest are you still living in the Soviet era lol
id like to send some US MREs and get some reactions from these two, very entertaining.👍
Love these video's, and Love these two guys. Please keep them coming.
Their reactions would be priceless if they actually tried the whoopie (the U.S. military blanket) that thing is ridiculously warm.
Who’s going to tell them they lost the Korean War? 😬
Thats one of the first things defectors are taught when entering SK. Idiot.
Yet they still seemed brainwashed to NK propaganda. To me anyway.
Hello a U.S soldier here to give some info, the “poncho cover” isn’t really used to be used as a blanket, it’s more used to cover up your rucksack or other gear. We don’t really have a blanket but we have wet weather gear and that keeps us dry and weather resistant!
We used to have something called a “woobie” but it’s not issued anymore we have something called a bibi cover which protects gear
Hanuel ironically looks like one of those 1980s “Danger Zone” pilots.
US Military gear is designed for the terrain that the soldiers are deployed in. As for the cold weather gear, often it is given to soldiers who are going to be in cold weather environments. If a soldier wants to carry extra gear, while often discouraged, it is allowed, within reason. The Poncho liners are actually liners designed to wear inside of a rain poncho, it can be used for other purposes. Here it's used as a blanket, it can be placed in a sleeping bag as insulation, or inside the floor of a tent as a way of keeping dry. The gearload is generally 40lbs (18Kgs).
The food that looks burnt is actually Salisbury steak covered in gravy
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The meal Box looks like the one the German army uses since WW1.
React to helmet cam of American 🇺🇸 solider getting shot by Afghani sniper (7.62x51) in his helmet.
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these kevlar vests actually saved many soldiers lives, it can even stop a SVD sniper's bullet from 400m
theres actually videos showing that kevlar vests are by far more effective than the helmets themselves
NK soldiers react to US military technology 👍
Buy army food rations from all over the world (US france Italy) and ask them to try! It'd be very interesting.
Yall should make a video where they try out U.S military MREs
I miss seeing these guys. I wish all the channels had English subtitles.
It's kind of sad that North Korea doesn't really care about their soldiers very much. They prefer quantity over quality.
Great job guys. Where do I sign up ?
I can't wait !! ( Our boy with the shades on is working his way into K-Pop ! )
I've really really been enjoying these videos I subscribed to their Channel as well and that's saying a lot I almost never subscribe let alone tell other people to watch something but I have with these guys they're great!
You should check out videos of US combat medical training on CZcams. You would be shocked, I think. I went through the training in the 1980s and I was shock at the updated level of training since my term. Currently, field personal are trained to function at the level trauma emergency medicine assessment and treatment techniques, while some are trained at physician assistants level for combat.
Another thing to remember about all the heavy US gear is that you never have all of your gear with you at once except for special occasions. If the mission doesn’t require you to take a certain piece of gear you won’t take it
More to the point, US soldiers have a LOT more access to transport
The Poncho Liner or "woobie" as we call it is the greatest invention of all time. That joker often takes the place of a sleeping bag unless it is really cold out.
You guys should do the M.R.E.'a from different nations.
Sorry to tell you guys, but your "Iron Hat" is not bulletproof. It's made of steel and will protect you from grenade fragments and small artillery fragments, but an 5.56mm ball round from an M-16 will go right through it. The American body armor and head armor will stop bullets up to 7.62 x 39. Nothing stops a .50 calibre round though. As a former American soldier who served in South Korea, this is very informative and I enjoy your youtube channel very much.
My load-out was fairly light with plates no ammo, it was guaranteed 80 pounds solid... add 50 pounds for ammo for M240b and MRE’s for the trip and you’re set!
The sleeping gear was “essential” only if you can’t sleep on the ground, but a huge waste of space and weight overall, the poncho was a glorified tent, and nothing else as they issue you cold and warm weather sets of weatherproof pants/jackets.
They issue you a bandolier, 2-3mag pouches, 3 single mag pouches, 2- grenade pouches, a concussive grenade pouch, 2-2mag pouches, a 3 day bag, ruck sack, sleeping pad, poncho, poncho liner, cold weather weather-proof outfit, warm weather weather-proof outfit, winter boots, summer boots, Kevlar (k-pot) helmet (not like the old steel pot), Molle vest, and a few other things I can’t remember, I only ever used a couple things from the issue, and we had to do a 4 hour personal inventory every month to make sure we have everything...
I am from the Phils.and i like watching everything about NK,it is like living in 50s.i am amazed with North Korea.my heart bleeds whenever i read the defectors suffering in NK.these 2 soldiers are brave.God bless u.
When I was still serving _(U.S. Army 19D-B2, Calvary Scout Sniper, 2004-2012)_ my operational kit was _slightly_ different than an Infantryman due to my particular MOS _(job)_ obviously. However, when actually traveling from one staging point to another, it became the normal, standard kit with just a few differences. Your kit was, to a degree, based on _your_ weight. You'd have the standard gear, but then extra magazines, ordinance, water, food, etc up to a certain weight. You _could_ exceed that weight, to a certain extent, but it was highly recommended that you didn't. The DoD has done endless reseach on how to keep their soldiers able to stay battle ready at all times, even after long marches, and the gear/weight ratio is one of the most important for stamina's sake.
My helmet and vest were far lighter, but my rifles _(issued three 'primary' weapons 2x Rifles - open field/anti-material and urban/personnel - as well as a DMR variant of the M4 for when attached to an infantry unit - but two tended to stay locked up inside my port in tthe unit's Bradley when not actively using them, so it isn't as if I carried all 3 at a time),_ ammo, etc were heavier by quite a bit. Thus it balanced out in the end. Due to the weight difference between, for example, the 5.56mm rounds and .308 (7.62mm) I carried fewer rounds, obviously, but I also carried only one spare magazine for my .45 sidearm. All of these seemingly minor changes to my kit for the sake of weight were, in fact, fairly _major_ changes to my combat effectiveness in different situations. For example:
Your standard kit on an infantryman _(ignoring specialties such as squad gunner)_ would allow them to rotate between controlled fire (aim and pop individuals) and true suppression fire (make a wall of hot lead that only the very stupid don't seek cover from, even though it isn't accurate, and this is effective against groups of almost any size). They can do so for both short skirmishes, and protracted pitched firefights. If they supress fairly often in a pitched fight they may run low on ammo, but 9/10 times they can grab a few spare magazines off others in their unit. On the other hand - I was _not_ equipped for large scale pitched firefights. Ever. My contribution to such was by way of creating caution amongst the enemy in their movements, and removing those soldiers manning artillery or squad weapons ("machine guns"). That _may_ just seem logical, thanks to what you see in movies about snipers and marksmen, but to be quite honest... your average infantryman is far more useful in a prolonged fight than is a sniper. Generally that (and occasionally joining infantry on urban patrols just to give them either overwatch or support... and give us something to do before we get bored and cause trouble lol) was when we would ditch the rifles for our DMR variants. (Designated Marksman Rifle... generally not even rifles, they're simply M4 Carbines - normally, there are others - with longer barrels, cheek riser stocks, better optics, etc) due to the increase in ammo capacity, and the ability to deliver more firepower down range. There are many times where quantity actually _is_ better than quality in a firefight.
Anyway, I rambled as I often do. Point is: Yes. American soldiers carry more weight than most any other nation's soldiers... _when they are marching or moving to a staging point..._ They rarely, if ever, actually carry their full ruck on patrols, or into firefights, knowingly. Thus, in combat they ditch almost 75% of the weight they've got on them.
Thank you for your service🇺🇸
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That tubular knit thing looks like what we called a neck gator. VERY effective at keeping the neck and lower face warm in bitterly cold snowy conditions, similar to the traditional ski cap. It's useful most when it's icy cold, of course. I couldn't see the shapeless garment(?) below it in the picture
The long haired guy said "does bullet proof vest really save you from getting shot" my response is "yes" one soldier in afghanistan was shot by a sniper with a dragonov and the bullet caught the plate and the soldier is still living today.
He guys as a retired US Navy Sailor, we do have that equipment and yes it does work.
Maybe you guys will get a chance to see and hold American equipment, it'll surprise you.
If you want a real treat look up dragon scale body armor.
Good video. ✌
Aww those are the cutest little boots I've ever seen! My nephew has a pair just like those!
Keeping the English videos coming guys 👍.
You should try some of the military rations. That would make for a good reaction video!
I was a US Navy Seabee. We were issued the same equipment the Marine Corps is issued. Im now a regular civilian. But still have the kevlar and vest. I can purchase body armor and plates to stop rifle rounds. And also own many firearms. And work part time at a firearms dealer.
These guys should definitely watch some popular Redcell videos.
I'd love to see them reacting to south Korean special forces and their tactics.
Also, they should try some MRE.
These videos are soooo fascinating to me. I have terrible sadness for the people of North Korea
These poor dudes have no idea how strong Western infantrymen have to be.
I really appreciate all the first hand information. Does anyone know just how bulletproof those side vests are? Who has the N Korean army fought since the Korean War?
I truly feel sorry for the North Korean soldiers. They really have no idea about what's really out there....smh
I am a professional Fire Fighter in the US for two local municipalities. We have bullet proof vest and helmets as part of our PPE. It's sad that we are better equipped as civilian fire fighters then some NK soldiers.
ahhhh man. I was in an arctic unit in Alaska. We have expensive arctic gear that would blow the dog fur blanket out the window. we have to sleep outside starting below -20 degrees F once or twice a year for training. Our sleeping bag keeps you warm. that's how advanced the U.S. is. There is so much equipment for every single type of weather and landscape.
for those who didnt know, the steel helmet shown at the start is actually a copy of the Soviet ww2 era Ssh-40 helmet. it can only stop 9mm pistol rounds at a distance
It'd be a fun video to see them try MREs from different militaries around the world.
You've got to give these guys MRE's !
Enjoyed the video it’s good to hear a former North Korean soldiers input
Show them a vest ballistics test video
You should show them Basic US Military Gear in person
Yo homie, the plates really are bulletproof. 👍