The British Army Infantry Platoon: The Reality Revealed

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
  • In this video, I take you inside the life of a British Army Infantry Platoon to reveal the harsh realities and challenges we face. From intense training exercises to moments of camaraderie, this behind-the-scenes chat provides a glimpse into the dedication and life of this team. Join me as we uncover the truth of what it's really like to be a part of an Infantry platoon. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful content on military life.
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Komentáře • 84

  • @bwkid1
    @bwkid1 Před 14 dny +5

    Great advice. In my from my time in the infantry I always told people to get as fit as possible. And to learn how to do their own admin jobs. such as cleaning your room etc and clothes/ equipment. Get these things sorted and it helps, especially in the field. Great video, thank you.

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 12 dny +1

      @@bwkid1 no problems thanks for watching. I completely agree with your comment as well and thanks for sharing your experience. There is a lot of things that make up service in the Infantry.

  • @chrisbullivant5912
    @chrisbullivant5912 Před 16 dny +4

    Excellent and accurate insight and many congratulations on your promotion! Don't be too hard on your Sandhurst cadets!

  • @HardRoutine_TOTW
    @HardRoutine_TOTW Před 17 dny +2

    Great content thx!

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 16 dny +1

      No problems and thanks for taking the time to watch.

  • @Abefroman-lq3md
    @Abefroman-lq3md Před 17 dny +7

    Hail and salutations from beautiful Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

  • @robertwood1416
    @robertwood1416 Před 16 dny +1

    Excellent advice mate and best of luck at Sandhurst. Looks like you are on the path towards WO1 RSM.

  • @rosie121000
    @rosie121000 Před 12 dny

    Excellent evaluation 👍 nice one.

  • @ollieclowes1900
    @ollieclowes1900 Před 12 dny +2

    Hope you’re there throughout 2025! After watching your videos and learning so much from them, to learn the skills in depth in person would be brilliant!

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 12 dny

      @@ollieclowes1900 I’ll be there. Officially start in Sept with junior term. I finish Aug 2026

  • @allanburt5250
    @allanburt5250 Před 11 dny +1

    Congratulations mate delighted for you .

  • @SociallyAcceptedGopnik
    @SociallyAcceptedGopnik Před 17 dny +2

    I remember our young officers hated the idea going on their Platoon Commanders battle course in Brecon during the winter.

  • @davidb8539
    @davidb8539 Před 17 dny

    Do what it is you want to do - simple but great advice, I got derailed and regret it

  • @muskett4108
    @muskett4108 Před 17 dny +1

    Some say that each generation fight wars in another way to previous generations, much because the methods of war change.
    Your experience is what will mould the next generation through instructing the next crop of officer leadership at Sandhurst. One of the most important jobs there is.
    Having watched some of your videos I think they are in good hands. All the best in that endeavour.

  • @jordanjolley
    @jordanjolley Před 14 dny +2

    Congrats Colour!

  • @kevinadamson5768
    @kevinadamson5768 Před 8 dny

    Very informative video about the life and breakdown of an infantry platoon. I'm ex Scots guards and I think it's pretty accurate assessment about what to expect in battalion and how it's run at section and platoon level. I found it was the junior nco, s that actually ran the army not the officers, they were only a figurehead of authority and admin. Having a good platoon sergeant was a bonus because I found a lot of them turned jack once they got psbc under their belts. Congratulations on your promotion and posting to Sandhurst by the way. 😊

  • @michaelingle-finch5744
    @michaelingle-finch5744 Před 17 dny +1

    Love these mate!! 🤙🏼 your doing the infantry and the irish regiments credit 🙏🏼 give you an MBE already ffs 😂 Q.S ☘️

  • @alanedgar5146
    @alanedgar5146 Před 17 dny +10

    I am the next royal Irish Ranger served in Belize 1882 and Falklands 83 and northern Ireland

  • @Jarvo02
    @Jarvo02 Před 11 dny

    Could you do a video on the process of re-joining the army, iv been out 2 years and wanting to re-join and wonder how quick the process is and what training if any I would need to do

  • @user-ru3re2nv1t
    @user-ru3re2nv1t Před 16 dny

    God i loved being a section cmdr but finishing as a manouver support sjt was cool

  • @forwardprogressonly
    @forwardprogressonly Před 16 dny +1

    How is the new ex22 general is he getting the army back in shape
    ?

  • @forwardprogressonly
    @forwardprogressonly Před 16 dny +1

    troopy's after sandhurst if infantry? or all cap badges? do senior Brecon its the same course ? is it not ?

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 16 dny +1

      Your a full corporal whilst on the course as it’s the thing you need to sit the promotion board. Once promoted you move into a Platoon Sargent pid (job)

    • @forwardprogressonly
      @forwardprogressonly Před 16 dny +1

      @@Rangermedia thats not the question fail Color ;).

    • @forwardprogressonly
      @forwardprogressonly Před 16 dny +1

      added a bit more detail to Q.

  • @charlesnzeh960
    @charlesnzeh960 Před 13 dny

    💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @0NEisN0THING
    @0NEisN0THING Před 15 dny

    Serve the people, not one 'king'
    Long live the people, all people united.
    One world, one species, one flag.
    Its time for a better red and white

  • @JB-td9fz
    @JB-td9fz Před 17 dny +3

    How did you get on at US ranger school?

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 17 dny +4

      @@JB-td9fz we didn’t go in the end. Funding was cut and we didn’t get across unfortunately!

    • @chrishunter5041
      @chrishunter5041 Před 17 dny +1

      That sounds familiar🤔🤔

    • @JB-td9fz
      @JB-td9fz Před 17 dny

      @@Rangermedia cheers pal.

    • @theobvious1958
      @theobvious1958 Před 17 dny

      no one likes the bullpup SA80, bullpup is BS

    • @JB-td9fz
      @JB-td9fz Před 17 dny +1

      @@theobvious1958 you've never used it.

  • @copperpot5462
    @copperpot5462 Před 16 dny +1

    Knowing what you know is coming, would you personally join the army these days?

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 16 dny +4

      Yes. I genuinely am proud of the Army and this country. Politics and governments are what they are. It’s the people of the country I respect and would fight far. I’m 35 so whatever is around the corner will still affect me and I have zero interest in leaving the Army. 🇬🇧

    • @copperpot5462
      @copperpot5462 Před 16 dny

      @@Rangermedia I have massive respect for the armed forces and the men that put their lives on the line to fight for those who cannot defend themselves. But if I may ask the same question but differently: having spent your career involved in counter insurgency type warfare and knowing that future urban warfare is going to be 'quite different', are you relieved or gutted that your new role keeps you at home, and would you consider re-deploying? I ask because I want a soldier's perspective on how keen they would be to get out there. Considering the massive difference in warfare compared to fighting counter insurgencies in Afghanistan. Basically this would affect my decision; if senior and experienced soldiers don't particularly want to get involved in what's coming then, I don't want to either! :)

  • @forwardprogressonly
    @forwardprogressonly Před 16 dny +3

    so what does a CSGT do on the battlefield?

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 16 dny +1

      In an Infantry Battalion it’s mainly the CQMS. Company quarter master. Bullets & Beans! Resource the fighting element. So basically what the Platoon Sargent does for the Platoon but your doing it for the whole company.

    • @forwardprogressonly
      @forwardprogressonly Před 16 dny +1

      @@Rangermedia is that same with ssgt in 22 as Team Leader? I always thought it was messed up that 22 are not csgt's. I always thought the green wings and badges you have on 2's look the alyst color combo - ps can you wear sniper badge on pt jacket? ps what do you think about age and tactical fitness im ex reg thinking reserve if medical good

    • @stuc3195
      @stuc3195 Před 8 dny +1

      Sit in the stores drinking tea

    • @forwardprogressonly
      @forwardprogressonly Před 8 dny +1

      @stuc3195 lol question why is a 22 ssgt not csgt ?

    • @stuc3195
      @stuc3195 Před 7 dny

      @forwardprogressonly staff sergeants and colour sergeants is the same rank . It just depends on the unit. Infantry regiments and Royal Marines use csgt., non infantry units use ssgt.

  • @davepoole5582
    @davepoole5582 Před 12 dny

    Well done lad...... I joined in 88 as a jsldr in the Infantary.,Hard days but enjoyable..Reenlisted into the Sigs, then transferd to AAC... But was only a cpl...
    But as every old swet will tell ya.....Our days were harder !!!
    Hahahahhahahaha

  • @abeltofscotch4120
    @abeltofscotch4120 Před 17 dny +1

    He shaved with a bedsheet yesterday morning 😂

    • @Craig-dc1ek
      @Craig-dc1ek Před 16 dny

      New regs in order mate we’re allowed beards now

  • @forwardprogressonly
    @forwardprogressonly Před 16 dny

    troopy after sand hurst they do the senior Brecon.

  • @JamesCooke-jg8qk
    @JamesCooke-jg8qk Před 17 dny +1

    Does the british army still get into combat or has that completely stopped ?

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 17 dny

      @@JamesCooke-jg8qk they are still deployed on operations, which at anytime could change but when you describe “combat” in my mind that is all out war fighting and no we aren’t. Like mentioned in the video, the world isn’t heading to all out world peace anytime soon.

    • @JamesCooke-jg8qk
      @JamesCooke-jg8qk Před 17 dny +1

      @@Rangermedia thanks

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 16 dny

      No problems

  • @alanedgar5146
    @alanedgar5146 Před 17 dny +1

    So you can grow a beard now like you my god

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 16 dny +1

      Yes beards are now aloud. I’m going until August to see how I get on

    • @alanedgar5146
      @alanedgar5146 Před 16 dny +1

      @@Rangermedia I can't imagine seeing whole platoon with beard s ,is this to for the Ranger

    • @PokeEyeSlapSlap
      @PokeEyeSlapSlap Před 16 dny

      @@Rangermedia*Allowed not Aloud…..
      Double Off to the Education Wing 🤣😁
      Take Care Colour.
      I’m Ex Infantry, 1RWF.

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 15 dny +1

      @@alanedgar5146 anyone in the Army. Two weeks to get to grade 1. Also can’t be past the Adam’s Apple and maintained/groomed.
      It’s a big change so there are people against it, all entitled to their opinions. However it is in policy.
      I’m all for it, facial hair doesn’t affect your ability to soldier. Standards remain high especially when the soldier remains motivated to stay fit physically, mentally and is all over the knowledge of their specific role in the Army.

  • @Patient-Unknown
    @Patient-Unknown Před 14 dny

    Do a few years hope for a deployment and get the hell out. Serious here lads bail and join a contractor that’s where the moneys at and the work.

  • @alanedgar5146
    @alanedgar5146 Před 17 dny

    Next it be the Taliban join making way for unveted security checks

  • @BornePlayss
    @BornePlayss Před 16 dny

    Crap hat

  • @Abefroman-lq3md
    @Abefroman-lq3md Před 17 dny +3

    Oh and congratulations on your promotion. Well deserved. Don’t think you will be offered a later commission?

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 17 dny +3

      @@Abefroman-lq3md thanks! It’s not an option just yet but something I will be aiming to peruse once the time comes.

  • @Abefroman-lq3md
    @Abefroman-lq3md Před 17 dny +2

    Would you say Junior and Senior Breacon is comparable to USA Army Ranger school (a leadership school) if not tougher?

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 17 dny +1

      I haven’t physically been on Ranger school so can’t comment from experience but from looking at it yes. It’s a leadership course but with a lot more funding, which allows the course to be more resourced. Different training areas, more air (helis) etc for some of the scenarios.
      IBS Brecon is definitely a tough school and all courses ran out of there do the job they are designed for. Going to be biased and say they are tougher! 😎

    • @Abefroman-lq3md
      @Abefroman-lq3md Před 17 dny +2

      @@Rangermedia . As a retired RUC officer or who worked with US military I would back this up. I was very disappointed with US Army leadership and their ability
      To function and lead at NCO and junior officer level.

    • @theobvious1958
      @theobvious1958 Před 17 dny +1

      question what yall do with captured enemy weapons?

    • @Rangermedia
      @Rangermedia  Před 17 dny +1

      @@theobvious1958 as infantry they get extracted back as evidence with RMP if required or in all out war just make them safe and leave them.

    • @SociallyAcceptedGopnik
      @SociallyAcceptedGopnik Před 17 dny +1

      ​​@@Abefroman-lq3mdI tend to agree with you there, their Sgts is roughly to our LCpls in quality, qualification and experience. I think the Americans tend to promotion as time served to the rank of Cpl, were we have to earn it and do the necessary leadership qualifications.