HOW TO RUCK 30 MILES | Part 2
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- čas přidán 24. 05. 2024
- This is part 2 of completing a 30 mile foot movement. Our average pace was ~18min/mile. If you decide to try something like this pack more calories and water than you think you will need. We prepped heavy and we were happy we did. I honestly feel like rucking this distance is more mentally difficult than running it, simply because of how much time it takes to move this distance (~10hr). Go learn about your kit and your mind. Have fun! #rucking #fitness #prepping #RIPmyknees #lifehacks
Wish I had friends like you guys when I was younger. I’m 71 now and doing short rucks. I would camp and backpack by myself. Still have my down sleeping bag I bought at a small mountaineering shop in Boulder, CO in 1973. My wife says, you need to stop this. Never! Enjoy yourself, exercise and get outdoors. Time flies.
That’s awesome Sir! Keep it up!
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@@duncanidaho0175 RLTW
Great Video!
Here's a breakdown of UKSF (SAS and SBS selection)...
PHASE ONE
1. Aptitude; Navigation & Endurance (commonly referred to as Hills Phase) 4 weeks of *DAILY* mountain marches navigating by map from point to point against an *unspecified* time limit. Typical schedule as follows (remember, these marches are EVERY DAY)...
Week 1 15-20 km 40lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
Week 2 18-24 km 45lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
Week 3 20-32 km 50lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
Week 4, Test Week; consists of 5 marches over 7 days
march 1, 2 & 3; 30 km 60lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
march 4; 35 km 60lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
THEN, 4 hours rest and start the final march; Long Drag; *65* km 70lbs weight+weapon, water etc. 20-24 hour time limit (weather dependent).
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PHASE TWO
2. Jungle warfare, tactics, navigation ALL LIVE FIRE TRAINING. 6 weeks.
Those who have passed phase one have to then pass jungle training. Training takes place in Belize or Brunei, deep in jungles. Candidates learn the basics of surviving and patrolling in the harsh conditions. UKSF jungle patrols have to live for weeks behind enemy lines, in 4 man patrols, living on rations. This includes yet more days of marches point to point. Jungle training weeds out those who can't handle the discipline required to keep themselves and their kit in good condition whilst on long range patrols in difficult conditions. Again, there is a mental component being tested, not just a physical. Special Forces teams need men who can work under relentless pressure, in horrendous environments for weeks on end, without a lifeline back to home base.
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PHASE THREE
Continuation; Foreign and new weapons skills, CQB training and testing in the world-renowned SAS Killing House where live ammo is used. Advanced infantry and marksmanship skills etc.
Escape & Evasion & Tactical Questioning/Resistance to Interrogation
The small number of candidates who have made it through endurance and jungle training now enter the final phase of selection. The likelihood of a special operation going wrong behind enemy lines is quite high, given the risks involved. UKSF want soldiers who have the wherewithal and spirit required to escape and evade capture and resist interrogation.
For the escape and evasion (E&E) portion of the course, the candidates are given brief instructions on appropriate techniques. This may include talks from former POWs or special forces soldiers who have been in E&E situations in the real world.
Next, the candidates are let loose in the countryside, wearing World War 2 vintage coats with instructions to make their way to a series of waypoints without being captured by the hunter force of other soldiers. This portion lasts for 3-5 days after which, captured or not, all candidates report for TQ.
Tactical Questioning (TQ) tests the prospective UKSF men's ability to resist interrogation. They are treated roughly by their interrogators, often made to stand in 'stress positions' for hours at a time, while disorientating white noise is blasted at them. When their turn for questioning comes, they must only answer with the so-called 'big 4' (name, rank, serial number and date of birth). All other questions must be answered with 'I'm sorry but I cannot answer that question.' Failure to do so results in failing the course. The questioners will use all sorts of tricks to try and get a reaction from the candidates. They may act friendly and try to get their subjects chatting; or they stand inches away from their subjects and scream unfavourable remarks about the sexual habits of their mothers. Female interrogators may laugh at the size of their subject's manhood. Of course, a real interrogation would be a lot more harsh and the subject would not know that they get to leave alive when it's all over. That said, days of interrogations and enduring the stress positions and white noise break down a man's sense of time and reality. UKSF are looking for men who can withstand such treatment long enough so that the effects of revealing any operational information they might have can be lessoned by HQ.
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This is 6 months in, successful candidates for the SAS are now badged and report to Hereford, the home of 22 SAS.
The SBS candidates still have a further selection/continuation phase to complete before being badged and report Royal Marines Poole, the home of the SBS.
Completion of this 6 month selection course is NOT the end. They then start SF training (which never ends) and for the 1st year in particular are on probation; they can be sent back to their original unit at any time.
Thanks again for documenting this. I hope it inspires others to do the same. Darn Tough is the way and several pairs at that per ruck. Thanks again and stay safe out there
RLTW ⚡️
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I saw the video on the hiking boots and thought it was good. What clothing items would you recommend? I noticed that you use the ihwcu pants. Will you do a review on them? I just subscribed. Keep up the great content
Yeah really enjoy the hot weathers! Cheap at surplus stores and are very durable. Extremely comfortable after you break them in and great pockets. I really don’t have too many clothing recommendations besides Darn Tough socks and ranger panties as underwear (cotton kills). Just durable outdoor type clothing from a reputable company. You get what you pay for. Id stay away from companies like TruSpec, Propper, 5.11 etc. Buy one really nice pair of something, then use the hell out of it.
Thank you for the recommendations. Will you do future videos on gear whether it be clothing items, hats, bags, or boots?
yes
What's the reason for wanting the weight up high? Always thought it's best to carry weight close to centre mass as possible. Have you considered anti-chaffe/nut butter on the feet as a hydrophobic barrier to stop the water getting to them and prevent blisters? Works for me.
In my experience, having the heaviest items high up and as close to your back as possible is the most efficient way to pack your ruck. When they are low they almost pull you backwards because all the weight is centered on your low back, pulling the shoulder straps backward. I have toughened up me feet over the last few years. What works for me is getting miles on my feet to make them durable, sock change when I REALLY need it (takes a long time) and finally some foot powder if I have the time/ luxury. Thanks for the comment dude!
I’d really like to do shit like this for backpacking trips. How many miles are you putting on your feet from running/rucking per week on average? Good content btw
Currently I run 3 or 4 days a week for ~1hr mostly zone 2. Tbh this was the first time i’ve had a ruck on my back in about 6 months. I think this goes to show if you workout 4-5 days a week and run a decent amount (even if it’s slow) you can always throw on a pack and move out.
how often do you have breaks? every hour? when I train in my spare time I do 50 min of 6km/h pace and do 10 min rest
We would stop for about 5 min every 7-8 miles and pre defined points where we stashed water and food. At the 15 mile mark we took an extend break for ~30min to change socks and link up with a friend.
@@LongLiveAppalachia okay thats pretty nice. Are you guys in the army?
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Lots of military like speak going on here. Someone is either a huge enthusiast or recently out of basic?
Sounds like someone needs to read the Ranger Handbook more 🫢
Man, I wish the military would actually make development of your equipment more of a priority. You all get the coolest toys everywhere else but you're still carrying the same BS they made dudes carry in Vietnam on top of 50lbs of 5.56 or 7.62 etc. You all are only going out for two weeks max before you're hopefully linking back up with everyone else for recovery and carrying packs with a 3/4" tubular aluminum frame designed in WWII. i think the materials and strategies are worlds more advanced in the civilian market, particularly in ultralight hunting circles if only the military would admit that they could improve.
FACTS! Don’t hate on the alice pack tough, she has been good to me
@@LongLiveAppalachia Oh I am trashing it from experience, too. I loved the Alice pack for a long time, it's just overbuilt to the extreme for absolutely no reason. Who would want to improve and stay on top of the world in combat effectiveness with minimal cost, though? That's just dumb according to the US military.