Top 5 Reasons NOT To Join The British Army

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  • Top 5 Reasons NOT To Join The British Army | Not everything that is faced can be changed, but notting can be changed until it is faced.
    All opinion presented on my channel is personal opinion and I am not communicating on behalf of the Army in an official capacity.
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  • @stewart7375
    @stewart7375 Před 4 lety +1405

    I had to join the army when I was a young man.because I failed the entrance test for the Air Force . I still got my chance to fly in airplanes. Ended up in the parachute regiment.🇬🇧best job I’ve ever had.

    • @ajdababsek1154
      @ajdababsek1154 Před 4 lety +50

      I want to join the airforce in Slovenia it only has 39 PC-9 and it's pretty hard for a girl to get in, there was one woman pilot but all others were men so idk what to do

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 4 lety +119

      ajda babsek Just try, you maybe the 2nd one! Or you want to live your life with “idk what could have been IF” prepare well and go for it. good luck!

    • @LM-dl7do
      @LM-dl7do Před 4 lety +4

      go on the regt

    • @lamardavis2943
      @lamardavis2943 Před 4 lety +10

      Thanks for your service good sir!

    • @tylercheetham2405
      @tylercheetham2405 Před 4 lety +15

      I’m looking to go in the paras myself been to the careers office done all my briefings and I was supposed to go to the assessment centre then PRAC but COVID19 stopped all that 😂 just got to wait for it all to blow over

  • @joebidenloveslittlegirls4773

    Reasons not to join the US Army
    1. Friendly fire.
    2.danger close

    • @jay_idk337
      @jay_idk337 Před 4 lety +52

      Number 3 many are dumb asf

    • @grapeabbas7043
      @grapeabbas7043 Před 4 lety +9

      @Rosida Andriyana i don't trust those trees!

    • @gamedude9752
      @gamedude9752 Před 4 lety +1

      True im British

    • @ladofthecentury7311
      @ladofthecentury7311 Před 4 lety +5

      You’d be safer in the US army than on the streets over there tbh

    • @frypan3315
      @frypan3315 Před 4 lety +31

      Why join the US army when you can experience firefights in school

  • @yoclickz353
    @yoclickz353 Před 3 lety +156

    Everyone who disliked literally came in, disliked and left without reading the perfectly fine 5 reasons!

  • @BlueBirdsProductions
    @BlueBirdsProductions Před 4 lety +186

    The intro finally ends at 02:20

  • @aldebaran9255
    @aldebaran9255 Před 3 lety +213

    This needs renaming to "5 reasons why you will find army life difficult". I served 24 years in the UK Armed Forces from age 16 and entered with minimum qualifictions. I left with a Bachelors Degree in Technology, vast amount of experience, a second language studied at first year university level, and a handsome lump sum of cash with a pension at 40 years of age that just keeps going on (Kerching!!). Not to mention friends who I keep in touch with and meet up with now and again. Why did this happen? .......Opportunity and a nurtured competitive spirit. My neighbour from childhood days is now a UK Immigration legal officer and he joined the Police, then Army and was probably one of the first black cadets in both forces all those years ago. He lives in his crib in London and has made it becasue of ability and again opportunity. If you honestly think you can do better than what's going on at the moment, then join the UK Armed Forces.

    • @westay4924
      @westay4924 Před 3 lety +1

      hey just curious, how long does it take to gain a degree in the army?

    • @aldebaran9255
      @aldebaran9255 Před 3 lety +3

      @@westay4924 I did mine with the OU, but you can now join and be sponsored in your career to study. I was in the RN not rhe Army.

    • @ochakourarakainiminiplayzy434
      @ochakourarakainiminiplayzy434 Před 2 lety +2

      @@aldebaran9255 ye but how long

    • @nam3l3ss32
      @nam3l3ss32 Před rokem +1

      Do you think it’s still worth it in 2022.

    • @Team_Banchamek
      @Team_Banchamek Před rokem

      The army is great until they ship you off to fight wars for the billionaires you will never meat. The last legit war was world war 2, after that every single troop that was sent to wars was total lies and that’s a fact.

  • @rsoleighton5608
    @rsoleighton5608 Před 5 lety +871

    British army has decent looking camouflage

    • @joeisclever9225
      @joeisclever9225 Před 5 lety +119

      Timothy Leighton and Americans just don’t blend in anywhere😂

    • @rsoleighton5608
      @rsoleighton5608 Před 5 lety +61

      @@joeisclever9225 especially the old uniforms with the acu camo pattern, that grey digital pattern. That shit might as well have glown in the dark. The newer camo is pretty decent just not as good as it should be because the multicam tries to be decent at everything rather than awesome at 1 which isnt really good

    • @iamsoldierf8316
      @iamsoldierf8316 Před 5 lety +20

      Timothy Leighton DPM was best

    • @rsoleighton5608
      @rsoleighton5608 Před 5 lety +5

      @@iamsoldierf8316 I do like that one. I'm partial to the ERDL camouflage. Its very similar just basically the American version

    • @british1139
      @british1139 Před 5 lety +1

      I think the marines can still iron creases into their bottoms, but not 100% sure on that one.

  • @thechimp8045
    @thechimp8045 Před 4 lety +406

    1:attitude
    2:training
    3:drugs
    4:gambling
    5:racism
    You’re welcome

  • @craphat1873
    @craphat1873 Před 4 lety +95

    Just about to complete 37 years in the British Army. Don't listen to whatever anyone says. Form your own opinion, be respectful and don't expect respect, earn it through your deeds. It's not for everyone and I can honestly say I have never encountered racism. Bullying I have encountered first hand when I was much younger, but it's not tolerated and help is always available. The vast majority of my Brother and Sister servicemen and women do not, I repeat WILL NOT stand for any form of bullying. Give it a go if your thinking about it... it's a great life for those who embrace it.

    • @letsallgetalong5499
      @letsallgetalong5499 Před 2 lety +1

      My biggest regret not joining the army!

    • @craphat1873
      @craphat1873 Před 2 lety +3

      @@letsallgetalong5499 was very lucky to leave with all my bits intact and healthy during some hectic decades. Loved every minute and met the most diverse people you can imagine. Was sad to leave but needed to do something else and decompress!! So now, i work for the military as a civilian..... Job done, winner.

    • @shep9231
      @shep9231 Před 2 lety +1

      My father served.... he loved it.

    • @craphat1873
      @craphat1873 Před 2 lety

      @@shep9231 Do you know what cap badge he was?

    • @Harddaysnight01
      @Harddaysnight01 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Man, if I could go back in time and join at 18 I would. I never knew what I wanted to do I did have a interest in the military. But at the time, women weren't allowed to be 'soliders' however, they were allowed in the army but it wasn't role's I was interested in and couldn't afford to give up my job at the time but something I may or may not have got accepted for. Now I'm a 30 single parent with a small child so will never have the chance, my son and his needs will always come first. But as I said, if I could go back, join at 18 and then have my son now to say I've done it, that would've been great 😂 but oh well, plod on I guess 😂

  • @superplushieleo585
    @superplushieleo585 Před 4 lety +17

    Thanks for you service and defending our country , good luck bro.

  • @gunner678
    @gunner678 Před 5 lety +113

    Excellent advice. Some people never learn this and as a result experience constant misery. I served 23 years and don't regret any of it. Keep up the good work!

    • @Samba50able
      @Samba50able Před 4 lety +1

      I am happy for I was not so fortunate had really nasty people in my Reg just few they literally forced me out it was either death or Prison.

    • @modberry9203
      @modberry9203 Před 4 lety

      Matthew Dobbs what Corp where you in. Thinking about rmp just to keep it in the family tradition

  • @davidcorbett8125
    @davidcorbett8125 Před 5 lety +580

    Just giggling watching this.. I joined at 15.. we had racism, but no drugs no gambling and if you didn't work at getting fitter stronger etc you where in a world of pain. We got paid £10 a week £5 of which was held back for saving and kit and what money was left some had to go to the section Corporal who when pissed demanded money for more drink.
    So it wasn't your fellow recruits you had to look out for but the bloody training staff lol

    • @davidcorbett8125
      @davidcorbett8125 Před 5 lety +60

      iuvenis animo
      Then you could join at 15 which was the school leaving age. Trust me a lot has changed in the army, then it was normal to get a DMS boot in the ribs from an instructor, I have seen corporals kick recruits so hard they lost teeth. If you where Scottish you where called a jock bastard, Irish a paddy bastard Welsh a taff bastard. We where standing by our beds as usual, lockers open for inspection by one of the Officers. He asked me if I was a right footer? I said yes Sir. He said good i don't like left footers .. I thought this guy takes his football seriously. A few boys down the line he asked a Scottish soldier the same question, left footer Sir. He kneed him in his balls and as he lay on the ground writhing in pain he said I don't like left footers.. I only found out later a left footer was a catholic lol.
      In those days you joined your Jnr Regiment and mine was an elite one so you trained and where treated as a man.
      Good luck and don't worry things like that don't happen now, but work hard, don't stand out for all the wrong reasons, never steal, lie or cheat because you will be found out! But it's a great life and well worth doing. One other thing, keep your mouth shut and your ears open.

    • @davidcorbett8125
      @davidcorbett8125 Před 5 lety +14

      iuvenis animo
      Trust me there are many more, but don't want to bore or scare you. But I will say how tough our physical training was, just to give you an idea. Every morning we would go for a 5 Mile run, during the runs we had to run over the top of an old WW2 bridge, made more difficult by the corporals jumping up and down on the middle beams, it was called confidence training but it did little for my confidence lol. Then bunny hops and carrying another soldier on your back. Then after breakfast into the gym where you where put through press ups, rope climbs, weight training etc oh and one little treat.. you would ly down in a row, the first soldier in the line would then run over each soldiers stomach. Then weapon training etc etc. You lost weight gained muscle and died each time you got into your pit (bed) Yes it was very tough and it was not much easier when on you joined adult service. ( I transferred to a different corps so had to go basic training again Groan) We had one Corporal who would lift you by your ears.. trust me it's painful. Our escape and evasion exercises had one get motivator, if you got caught you got a kicking lol I made sure of my skills and never got caught lol.
      Yes the army IS different but if I could do it again I would

    • @davidcorbett8125
      @davidcorbett8125 Před 5 lety +12

      iuvenis animo
      I was posted to RAF Gatow once for a few weeks. I had came back from a tour of NI ( Op Banner) the day before so when I walked into the RAF canteen dressed in a combat smock, flying trousers complete with knife and flying boots everyone stopped eating and looked at me. It was a sea of grey uniforms lol. But I have to say the RAF meals, accommodation etc was far superior to the army. They also had 6 bars on camp ( though I got barred from 5 of them lol)

    • @Richard500
      @Richard500 Před 5 lety +10

      I joined at 15 in 1961 ... £1 10shillings - we had to pay a shilling "barrack damages" and set aside some of the princely sum to "credits" (savings) for when we went on leave. Passed out into the regulars 17 and a half and got a massive £6 a week.... it was great only Aden was kicking off so all the rest of the world was peacekeeping until 1969 and then flaming Ireland. I was lucky and had a real "Soldier of the Sixties" experience.

    • @cemlyngreenhalgh8364
      @cemlyngreenhalgh8364 Před 5 lety +1

      U can join at 15!!😀

  • @bridgetown45
    @bridgetown45 Před 2 lety +22

    Some great advice there. Had to smile about the one about gambling. On a troop/equipment train to Soltau, three of the men in my compartment were looking for a fourth man to play poker. I could not play poker. Come on they said, "it's easy, we'll teach you." I was over the moon winning most of the first games. Then it happened. They took most of my money. Never again.

  • @jr-murray7539
    @jr-murray7539 Před 3 lety +13

    Attitude is one of the biggest issue and they come into the Army with it and create problem for themselves and Chain of Command. You hit the nail on the head again bro, great vid.

  • @andrewbond4353
    @andrewbond4353 Před 4 lety +4

    Good to see your video wish someone had told me a bit about army life but I, am glad of what it made me so proud of all our serving personnel Navy, Army and Air force stay safe

  • @garrithsmith799
    @garrithsmith799 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the info! Ive got none of those problems so im good!! Cant wait to serve

  • @benosborne2935
    @benosborne2935 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks Fabzy!!All Understood.

  • @robertharrison4967
    @robertharrison4967 Před 4 lety +8

    I joined the RAF aged nineteen as a trainee technician, little did I realise at the time just how much I would draw upon the knowledge and experience gained throughout my civilian life.

    • @bamzy1095
      @bamzy1095 Před 4 lety +1

      Robert Harrison are u still in the raf

  • @lexico69
    @lexico69 Před 4 lety +6

    Some of my core values that i have and learned in my time in the British Army that i hold to this day.

  • @danielwoodruffe2938
    @danielwoodruffe2938 Před 5 lety +130

    That was a succinct and relatable presentation. My only criticism: the omission of personal fitness, PRIOR to joining. I served in the 80s and it was made clear, at selection, that running was key. Four months prior to joining, I worked up to running 4 miles to work, each day (the final 2 months in army boots I'd acquired); this (for me) took the shock out of the initial weeks of PT. Happy Days :)

    • @paganphil100
      @paganphil100 Před 4 lety +5

      Daniel WOODRUFFE: I suppose it depends on which branch of the army you want to join. If you plan to join the infantry, especially elite units like the paras or marines, then physical fitness will be more important than some other qualities (for example, technical and / or mechanical skills).......however all soldiers will need to have a minimum fitness level so the more you have, the better it will be for you.

    • @danielw5850
      @danielw5850 Před 3 lety

      @@paganphil100 I concur; it was my recollection of the first 8-9 weeks, when recruits were falling by the wayside (literally): in the Gym, on the obstacle courses and especially when on runs.

    • @paulcrump8157
      @paulcrump8157 Před rokem

      Yep, did you have to go to Sutton Coldfield before joining? Think they got rid of that a while ago.

  • @jackfoster9415
    @jackfoster9415 Před 5 lety +159

    Thank you for your service guys

    • @voidxbankzy3275
      @voidxbankzy3275 Před 5 lety +3

      hmm what about the RAF regimwnt we all good boys

    • @wildspider5675
      @wildspider5675 Před 5 lety +3

      @@voidxbankzy3275 yeah guys are cool my dad and grandad were in the RAF. To 👍

    • @voidxbankzy3275
      @voidxbankzy3275 Před 4 lety +2

      @Max Liston mate who are you? oh right i couldnt give two fucks

    • @channelfogg6629
      @channelfogg6629 Před 4 lety +4

      'Thank you for your service guys' - Another idiot expression imported from the US.

    • @thebreaker4404
      @thebreaker4404 Před 3 lety

      Can u plzz tell me the intro song name?

  • @shaqatakks2499
    @shaqatakks2499 Před 3 lety +86

    I mean who hasn’t smoked a lil blunt

  • @chrisrobinson5484
    @chrisrobinson5484 Před 4 lety +22

    Mint vid and very accurate. ex soldier myself and can honnestly say these 5 things are true. could also add thievery as a number 6.

  • @LilyTheCat151
    @LilyTheCat151 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video. I joined as a junior leader but was MD out and regret not at least making a bigger stink about that decision. Many young people join the army and it helps shape the remainder of their life for the good, even if they only do a short term. My father served 13 or 14 years and my best mate served 12 with the RIR. My daughter is getting married to a Jock from the 4 Scots.

  • @garrythomas120
    @garrythomas120 Před 4 lety +3

    Keep up the good work brother 💪🏼

  • @tonyoliver2167
    @tonyoliver2167 Před 4 lety +6

    I've suffered for three years with severe "mjental health" issues. Severe scarification and self harm. For the most part recently, I have been training, reading, training, reading and valuing my self and my potential. However; my biggest fear is that when I do decide to move forward into the army to develop all the skills (combative and non combative) that they teach you, that they will decline by application. Is there a general way of judging those with such history, or do they judge you on the merit of your character and how many years you have been devoid of any self harm?

    • @liverpoolscottish6430
      @liverpoolscottish6430 Před 2 lety

      Seriously, if you have mental health issues on civvy street, how do expect to cope with military life, which is potentially far more arduous?

    • @LOOGOOBOB
      @LOOGOOBOB Před 2 lety

      You are not allowed to join the army with a history of self harm, depression ect. Its part of your medical history and records.

    • @tonyoliver2167
      @tonyoliver2167 Před 2 lety +2

      @@liverpoolscottish6430 A lot, lot better of course these days. And I think the growth of aforementioned "illnesses" may and underlining MAY have had something to do with leading a very restricted life in some senses. It's not stressful situations that led me to harm, anyway. It was never caused by an unfocussed, hysterical state. A very different kind of self harm. But it's irrelevant now as I'm moving forward with each sunrise.
      Joining the military had simply always been one of my desires even as a young boy.

  • @Airtrooper719
    @Airtrooper719 Před rokem +8

    #3 suprised me. I wasn't a gambler when I first joined, but I slowly started getting sucked into the fruit machines on camp, then before I knew it I was spending my "millionaires" weekends at the casinos nearby, then surviving the rest of the month with as little as £100. Of course there were some ups, but mostly downs as with all gambling!

  • @unknownguitarist2861
    @unknownguitarist2861 Před 4 lety +1

    Going to Pirbright on Sunday so this channel is a gift to me

    • @2old4gamez
      @2old4gamez Před 4 lety +1

      Good luck. Train hard, work hard, best job in the world.

  • @Andy-P
    @Andy-P Před 4 lety +1

    I joined the TA back in the early eighties to earn some money while I was going through College and with a view to join the regulars. Never quite got round to joining the regulars, had a tiny attitude problem but stayed in the reserves for over 30 years. Army then latter (as I got older) RAF. One of the better decisions in my life. Only stopped doing it because I stopped enjoying it. That 'attitude' problem finally caught up with me. Brilliant video.

  • @kylos2522
    @kylos2522 Před 5 lety +35

    The beginning of this vid reminds me so much of casey neistat vids

  • @hadsonmacauley3690
    @hadsonmacauley3690 Před 4 lety +21

    During my time at Sir John Moore, I saw people with attitude loose it in the 1st week of basic training. For the other things there is the CDRILLS.

  • @b_tech_road_man203
    @b_tech_road_man203 Před 4 lety +8

    Im 12 right now and i have always wanted to join the British army its nice to see and read from people who have been in the army

    • @thoughtsofathinker2445
      @thoughtsofathinker2445 Před 3 lety

      They are racist

    • @jeffmackie547
      @jeffmackie547 Před 3 lety

      Oh here's the old racist card. Get the chip off your shoulder

    • @HappyBear376
      @HappyBear376 Před 3 lety

      Do well at School. Good Maths, Science and a Language. Be fit and strong. The Royal Signals or Int Corps will give you some super cool jobs. Good luck.

    • @arl1126
      @arl1126 Před 3 lety

      Ay bro me too I’m twelve alswell I’ve been thinking about joining the army aswell I just need to make it through school

    • @t.branford3189
      @t.branford3189 Před 3 lety

      @@HappyBear376 don’t really need sciences, just English, at least a 3 in maths and pass the majority of your other GCSE and BtEcS

  • @charlierehill2546
    @charlierehill2546 Před 4 lety +2

    Starting Pirbright next week!! Can’t wait!!

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 4 lety +1

      All the best on your journey!

    • @Samba50able
      @Samba50able Před 4 lety

      Good luck Pirbright is awesome just make sure the bin in your room is always empty ahahaha.

    • @dannyholmes5156
      @dannyholmes5156 Před 2 lety

      Alexandra barracks or deepcut.
      I'm ex Irish Guards

  • @gavinthomas3646
    @gavinthomas3646 Před 4 lety +9

    I can remember when I tipped up for parade not wearing a tshirt, have rules changed on dress

  • @okbutthenagain.9402
    @okbutthenagain.9402 Před 5 lety +36

    1. Attitude is good. But it has to be the right attitude. 2. Fitness is linked to attitude. Fit to fight is the best attitude. 3. Agree with three. Gambling and drug are a no no..Want to be a gangsta in the army? Then be prepared to hit the high street real quick!. 4. Also agree. Racism isn't what the army is about..

    • @fabz022
      @fabz022 Před 5 lety +7

      5. Racism SHOULDN'T be what the army is about .........

  • @zacdavenport1
    @zacdavenport1 Před 5 lety +407

    what about left wing extremism

    • @parallel-knight
      @parallel-knight Před 5 lety +3

      zac davenport init

    • @mpdft9929
      @mpdft9929 Před 5 lety

      Trust me

    • @johnjohansson6277
      @johnjohansson6277 Před 5 lety +62

      Same as right wing extremism. Wrong.

    • @mpdft9929
      @mpdft9929 Před 5 lety +9

      @@johnjohansson6277 I agree

    • @iamsoldierf8316
      @iamsoldierf8316 Před 5 lety +8

      Straight White British Protestant you’d be very surprised, but they don’t know their arses from their elbows, never mind if they’re a lefty.

  • @akashgurung9309
    @akashgurung9309 Před 5 lety +7

    Just want to thank you 🙏 🙏🙏🙏 you have no idea how helpful your videos are . Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 5 lety +3

      Thanks for letting me know, Akash, and I am really glad you find them useful!

  • @moose5996
    @moose5996 Před 5 lety +6

    Great video bro thanks 👍👊

  • @292Nigel
    @292Nigel Před 4 lety +3

    Alot of guys i know joined up because they told me they couldn't find a decent job in civilian life. I always thought that was a poor reason to enlist, but it is clearly a very common reason, even some officers feel that way.

  • @emmanuellikealion8822
    @emmanuellikealion8822 Před 2 lety +1

    My brother..
    Great short video, I am currently applying for the British citizenship to then apply for the army here in London as a reserve...I'm a single parent of two, so that's all I can wish for now..

  • @bobboyza2899
    @bobboyza2899 Před 2 lety +1

    Ay man really really good production quality, looks great

  • @steventodd5340
    @steventodd5340 Před 5 lety +10

    Yep. I agree I joined at 15 can't look back totally enjoyed my 9 years

    • @rossifan7347
      @rossifan7347 Před 5 lety +2

      9 years....spent more time in the NAAFI queue...

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 5 lety +1

      @STEVEN TODD Thanks for your service!

    • @joebloggs5318
      @joebloggs5318 Před 5 lety

      Junior Leaders?

    • @horseface1038
      @horseface1038 Před 4 lety

      lol I'm 15 and I'm a cadet and ur in the army already wow. Thank you for ur service man. What made u join at that age?

  • @Shanique20
    @Shanique20 Před 5 lety +3

    Loving this video!😍 Great info too....I absolutely hate training or maybe it's the other way round🤣

  • @NorthwalesBushcrafters
    @NorthwalesBushcrafters Před 5 lety +1

    Good advice matey, oh and I loved running up the Rock of Gibraltar fun times (subbed)

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 5 lety +1

      Northwales Bushcrafters Thanks man, really appreciate it! 👍🏽

    • @NorthwalesBushcrafters
      @NorthwalesBushcrafters Před 5 lety +1

      Fabziy a sub back would be great 👍 if you could cheers ATB Trev

  • @declanrussell4906
    @declanrussell4906 Před 4 lety +1

    i’m thinking of joining the army when i turn 17 years 6 months, so i have time to think as i’m only 16 at the moment but i’m just curious if you think it would be a good idea to do Royal Military Policing as i wanted to be a police officer but i want something more challenging but definitely more rewarding, thoughts?

  • @blvck_drxps5087
    @blvck_drxps5087 Před 5 lety +233

    Royal Marine Commando, don't go army, we need more people here

    • @tooyoungtobeold8756
      @tooyoungtobeold8756 Před 5 lety +5

      If was many decades younger, I would.

    • @joebloggs5318
      @joebloggs5318 Před 5 lety +34

      An ex royal marine told me that when they ran the advert 99% need not apply they saw an overnight drop in interest to almost zero. For something like three or four months this advert ran and actually put people off applying.

    • @tonyc1167
      @tonyc1167 Před 4 lety +14

      Got my PRMC 22nd October 💪

    • @reecekelly9336
      @reecekelly9336 Před 4 lety +5

      @@tonyc1167 Make sure you always move 100mph on bottom field 👌🇬🇧

    • @engineergaming5989
      @engineergaming5989 Před 4 lety +4

      I think we need people in all 3 branches especially the ones they note as *priority* roles on their websites

  • @jewelgrenades8072
    @jewelgrenades8072 Před 5 lety +189

    Waiting for my medical appeal to join, i cant wait.

  • @Sazler
    @Sazler Před 4 lety

    This was very helpful 😁

  • @jamescarre6743
    @jamescarre6743 Před 3 lety +1

    As a former Sgt RMP I endorse this message....short, sharp and to the point.....especially 4 & 5. well delivered.

  • @Arcton-nv9cr
    @Arcton-nv9cr Před 2 lety +3

    Should do a 5 reasons to join, basics, wages, fitness, looking after yourself and your belongings, friendship, travelling, list goes on, the skills stay for life and there worth having regardless of regiment or rank, British army basic training will put you on the right path to success if you choose 👍👍

  • @promisesgabradilla9173
    @promisesgabradilla9173 Před 3 lety +16

    In the next 2yrs I WILL JOIN THE BRITISH ARMY 💪 I AM EXCITED

  • @maxchant5497
    @maxchant5497 Před 4 lety +1

    Is there any way I can talk to you about what it's like and if my issues would effect me?

  • @lissasamuel7010
    @lissasamuel7010 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi am from grenada west indies I would really like to join the army but each time I google it up am not getting true with the from can you plz send me the link to form to full out so I can join

  • @nigeldicken7264
    @nigeldicken7264 Před 3 lety +3

    7 Years in the finest Regiment the Army has too offer. " The First Battalion Grenadier Guards. Course it was´nt all fun but i loved every minute of it. If i could turn back time i would never have left.

  • @ahddestiny3320
    @ahddestiny3320 Před 3 lety +18

    I’m a Muslim and a lot of my family don’t like the army cos of what they did in Iraq and Afghanistan which I agree with. However I don’t blame the army I blame the politicians, the army has no say in where they go and what they do, respect to u lot👍.

    • @abdulwadood.8
      @abdulwadood.8 Před 3 lety +1

      Toms Niklavs Elksnis are u dumb it’s the political

    • @uioplkhj
      @uioplkhj Před 3 lety

      @Toms Niklavs Elksnis Bankers, so blaming "jews"

    • @xchen3079
      @xchen3079 Před 3 lety +1

      What did they wrong? They overthrew a tyrant in Iraq and protect people from Taliban. Which side are you?!

  • @jdoesasmr513
    @jdoesasmr513 Před 3 lety

    I’m thinking of joining in a few years and I currently have a septum piercing, would I have to remove the septum or would I be able to hide it?

  • @coreoporeo2394
    @coreoporeo2394 Před 3 lety +1

    I've been wondering, do you run the bleep test as soon as you apply or is it after few days/weeks of training?

    • @sim9349
      @sim9349 Před 3 lety

      I’ve watched loads of videos and people have said it’s when they go for their interview because the health and fitness tests are a part of that

  • @stuartwhelan3258
    @stuartwhelan3258 Před 4 lety +15

    So the army does not want any twats applying..... newsflash, neither does anyone else.

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 4 lety +3

      Reading some of the comments on this video proves it is still news for some people, so we need to educate.

  • @davianswaby2815
    @davianswaby2815 Před 5 lety +25

    Thanks soldier fo the heads up...big up u self ..in Jamaican style..

  • @flashexe2968
    @flashexe2968 Před 3 lety

    I’m a US citizen wanting to enlist in the British Air Force. Im 19, no GED or “skills” and I have mental health issues and autism.. does this basically disqualify me from the British Air Force as it does the US Army? And if I do enlist is there no way to lie to the recruiter from looking at my medical records? Can my doctor have any say in this?

  • @melissramos9493
    @melissramos9493 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm 17 but I currently don't know what to choose if joining the army or not? I'm going to uni this sept, will it be possible to join if I start?

    • @woody787
      @woody787 Před 4 lety

      You cant be a regular soldier and attend university at the same time. You could join the reserves or the officer training corp

  • @cloaker1619
    @cloaker1619 Před 4 lety +6

    Ok that makes sense thankfully I don't suffer from these conditions

  • @oliviahanson7398
    @oliviahanson7398 Před 4 lety +25

    I was thinking about joining the British army and becoming a medic but I looked a the fitness test and I wouldn’t be able to do it, I would drop like a fly. But I praise everyone in the army 💜

    • @based7900
      @based7900 Před 4 lety +8

      Olivia Hanson nothings impossible, if you really want it then start working out while we’re in self isolation

    • @gracenatasha2956
      @gracenatasha2956 Před 4 lety +4

      Olivia Hanson i’m going to join the army, run a little bit and build it up. do a run every other day and on the days your not running do light workouts focusing on your legs and arms :) x

    • @based7900
      @based7900 Před 4 lety +1

      Grace Natasha best of luck

    • @merlinonline67
      @merlinonline67 Před 4 lety +1

      When I joined I was told that 17 year old girls were running 3 miles on 20 miles, so that was the challenge I took up, one of the fastest runners in the Sqn!

    • @brianconnolly8769
      @brianconnolly8769 Před 3 lety +3

      Don't be silly.. With a little bit of training, anyone could pass the basic fitness requirements to become a medic and i mean anyone. 2 or 3 months of easy long walks, jogging/running/exercising.. That's all 💁🏻‍♂

  • @freddiewhittaker8844
    @freddiewhittaker8844 Před 3 lety

    Hello just asking for advice, I’m quite a fussy eater would I be ok or would I have to eat anything they give me?

  • @lewiswebb391
    @lewiswebb391 Před 4 lety

    Gambling is one I hadn't thought about not that I do anyway but you did make interesting points

  • @horseface1038
    @horseface1038 Před 4 lety +10

    also, don't join if u can't handle being constantly shoved around and screamed at. Apart from that great video man. Thanks for serving.

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for watching!

    • @horseface1038
      @horseface1038 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Fabziy np its what im best at lol, not in a creepy way i promise

  • @lennieboy60
    @lennieboy60 Před 5 lety +11

    Great video. I joined in the 80's (T.A). Only one incident of racism (a joke) in 10 yrs. Had a great time all told - as the vid says just be yourself, put the effort in and remember the team ethic.

  • @terracotta5491
    @terracotta5491 Před 4 lety +1

    My dad was in this army. Once one of his friends fell asleep while marching. Was a nice story :))

  • @kapilrana4043
    @kapilrana4043 Před 4 lety +1

    Fabziy how to become army commando like u weather I have to join the para or the sas pls guide me regarding this

  • @michaelmog460
    @michaelmog460 Před 5 lety +21

    I loved chinook during my dep....so sexy specially when negotiating the Afghan mountains....one feels like going sh***

    • @tommyatkins2527
      @tommyatkins2527 Před 4 lety

      Never went on one been on merlin on secon Iraq tour

  • @iananderson7883
    @iananderson7883 Před 4 lety +3

    Good advice. I served in the Canadian military for 12 years. Knew what I was in for and then some. If you are a loser you will always be a loser. The military did a world of good for me. What you put into it is what you get out of it.
    Great vid.

    • @vothbetilia4862
      @vothbetilia4862 Před 3 lety

      Just a question, what's it like in the Canadian military.

    • @iananderson7883
      @iananderson7883 Před 3 lety

      @@vothbetilia4862 It was great. We were highly trained but our our hardware was pathetically outdated. Sometimes it bordered on ridiculous. But the best people. I The females did the exact same things as the men in recruit training. But or equipment some of it dated back to the second world war. But we did what we had to do with what we had.

    • @vothbetilia4862
      @vothbetilia4862 Před 3 lety

      @@iananderson7883 I mean sure the equipment are outdated and all, but I guess the government doesn't seem to think their not obsolete, personally I don't have experience at all, however videos or stories I seen they seem to just go with it, and it works.

    • @iananderson7883
      @iananderson7883 Před 3 lety +1

      @@vothbetilia4862 We had no choice we had to make everything work or else we were basically fucked. I served from 1979 to 1991. I was never really in combat but got shot at by the Turks when I was in Cyprus. spent 6 months there. Most of my time was spent overseas. Was on Norway as well as Germany. Spent time training in the United States as well. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

    • @vothbetilia4862
      @vothbetilia4862 Před 3 lety

      @@iananderson7883 Alright, also thank you for you're service sir.

  • @BasedSwag420yolo
    @BasedSwag420yolo Před 5 lety +2

    what corp were you in before pti corp?

  • @saynotothemeta993
    @saynotothemeta993 Před 4 lety +2

    None of these apply to me I can't wait to join I got my interview next Monday I can't wait!
    The only thing I think I'll struggle with is the long distance running but I know that will change pretty quick in that kind of environment. Thanks for your videos man I've been up all night watching them lol

    • @hyt5580
      @hyt5580 Před 4 lety +1

      Ch La good luck brother

    • @isaacjamieson8452
      @isaacjamieson8452 Před 4 lety +1

      how'd it go?, I'm looking at joining the army when I'm old enough

    • @saynotothemeta993
      @saynotothemeta993 Před 4 lety

      Clinical triage went fine I passed that, have my main interview on Monday (7days) hopefully all goes well and then I'm in! So far only heard good things and I know I'll smash the initial fitness test, I'll let you know how it all goes 🤞
      So far, all I can say is if you're considering it, go for it!

    • @isaacjamieson8452
      @isaacjamieson8452 Před 4 lety

      @@saynotothemeta993 awesome

    • @Cookie.x.monsterr
      @Cookie.x.monsterr Před 4 lety

      @@saynotothemeta993 update mate ? Thanks

  • @hunter7769
    @hunter7769 Před 5 lety +10

    Good videos !
    Recently got turned down beacuse my medical due to depression. trying to appeal at the moment hopefully I get in really want to join 1 mercian

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 5 lety +1

      Good luck!

    • @matthewquinn7485
      @matthewquinn7485 Před 5 lety +1

      Don’t hold your breath with that no offence

    • @peterhead1145
      @peterhead1145 Před 5 lety

      I got an appeal overturned so it is possible! Best of luck mate... (doing my AOSB late June)

    • @xxyxnxwxaxx9724
      @xxyxnxwxaxx9724 Před 5 lety +5

      Re apply, go to your doctors. And ask them to Wright you a letter. Saying it was not depression but anxiety. Big big diffrance and it was due to lack of work that got you down, and Bill's goin out etc. And if you dont want to do that. Apply again and when asked if you previously applied or are ex forces the answere is nope. Give a diffrent addres to previous. And when asked if you have suffered with depression the answere is again you guessed a big nope. Now it's up to capita to check your back ground out. They dont check every single person. Everyone has a bit of anxiety now and then. The doctors just put it down as depression on papers and it ruines youngsters lives. Society has bread anxiety the government need to get a grip of this and realise what its created. As its ruining youngsters lives. If people dont get help then they suffer. And because they get help they suffer again when they want a job in the millitery. They created the name ADHD, in my day I was a twat was doped up in medication for being a twat. It's simply not fair. So why not bend rules. What. Are they goin to do, send you to prison because you want to serve your country. Bend the rules mate think about your self life is a game you be player number 1.

    • @ethanpilling2997
      @ethanpilling2997 Před 5 lety

      Shannon Castle good luck I’m going artillery then commando hopefully

  • @yorkshirerose4225
    @yorkshirerose4225 Před 3 lety +10

    These are just good rules for life in general

  • @kr5588
    @kr5588 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh i was literally praying that i have none of the problems that he'd list
    Happy to see I'm ok.

  • @HB-te1tc
    @HB-te1tc Před 4 lety +1

    but on a note i just got to the drug part and i kinda do have a drug problem so i smoke weed about everyday but i can stop when ever but i dont have a reason to but i do now because ive just singed up for the uk army and i havent got to the training yet but when i do and it come to the drug test how long do i have to stay clean for. for the test to be a pass?

  • @British_Raccoon
    @British_Raccoon Před 4 lety +12

    The only part of the army I might be bad for is food wise and fitness, though I won't be joining for at least 2 more years.

    • @sim9349
      @sim9349 Před 3 lety

      Me too because I’m not that unfit but it’s definitely something I need to work on. I still have a few years but I’m going to start training earlier because even if I change my mind at least I’ll be fit

    • @dammyjodger4950
      @dammyjodger4950 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sim9349 force fitness weighted vest for running is amazing

    • @sim9349
      @sim9349 Před 2 lety

      @@dammyjodger4950 thank you so much I’ll see what I can find

    • @dammyjodger4950
      @dammyjodger4950 Před 2 lety +2

      @@sim9349 also mate. If your attempting to get into paras. Its worth doing hill sprint repetitions as the training area at the back has lots of horrible terrain Haha

    • @sim9349
      @sim9349 Před 2 lety

      @@dammyjodger4950 haha thanks but I’m aiming to be a doctor so the fitness levels are actually lower than that of say an infantryman

  • @Sxprk
    @Sxprk Před 4 lety +8

    Army Commando, Good on you lad.

  • @davidombugadu5412
    @davidombugadu5412 Před 4 lety +1

    piece of cake...how do I get shortlisted Comrade👍

  • @jamesfoxcroft
    @jamesfoxcroft Před 3 lety

    Please can you do a top 10 best regiments to join because I want to join the army soon and IDK what regiment to be in also, IDK what job role to be in so could you just do random regiments in the British army. Thanks if you make the vid.

  • @moj6241
    @moj6241 Před 5 lety +10

    To become a army commando, do you go through the all arms commando course? And have you done P coy as well?

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 5 lety +3

      Yes to both of your questions

    • @davidbell5470
      @davidbell5470 Před 5 lety +1

      @@Fabziy so why dont you wear your wings ?

    • @pointblank6
      @pointblank6 Před 5 lety +13

      You don't get wings from doing P coy. You get them from doing your jumps.

    • @dazlow213
      @dazlow213 Před 5 lety

      @@pointblank6 Correct, but how many people do you know pass P coy and don't go onto passing there jumps course?

    • @patrickbyrne6283
      @patrickbyrne6283 Před 5 lety +1

      You can’t become a commando at all in the army. You only can through the marines

  • @fatbatmanstreams272
    @fatbatmanstreams272 Před 4 lety +18

    After dropping put on 2014 I realised it was the biggest mistake I ever made, I miss it in so many ways, to a point where I have now applied to rejoin

  • @ryanhornibrook4051
    @ryanhornibrook4051 Před 4 lety

    is it at all possible to join the army if you had asd or Autism spectrum disorder, feeling down after getting denied

  • @eliselivesey4289
    @eliselivesey4289 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi I've applied to be a HR in the British Army in a 17 year old girl and I'm worried about the physical test as I'm not super fit but I have the right attitude will I be supported even if I'm not great straight away?

    • @Infintekweyol
      @Infintekweyol Před 4 lety

      Find a personal trainer and train to their standard

    • @stokesy887
      @stokesy887 Před 4 lety

      If they don’t think you’ve put the effort in to prepare yourself for training, they won’t even bother helping you. Help yourself and get fit before joining

  • @MrRedeyedJedi
    @MrRedeyedJedi Před 5 lety +47

    Im proud of my country so I'm already out.

  • @natnice5359
    @natnice5359 Před 5 lety +9

    5th point ....it Doesn't mean it doesn't exist ...

  • @krisgoodgroves2654
    @krisgoodgroves2654 Před 4 lety

    Glen said it all at 6.43. I joined up with this fella at the Guards Depot and he has gone on to become an exemplary soldier. Listen to him.

  • @benmasonclarinet
    @benmasonclarinet Před 4 lety +1

    why did you add a dot to a capital I? 1:47

  • @exforces2300
    @exforces2300 Před 5 lety +31

    Also don't join if your not willing to do your duty,. And then be pissed on from a great height by the Government of the day when the political wind changes!!!!

  • @eddiet2568
    @eddiet2568 Před 4 lety +42

    I’m from Kenya, a commonwealth country,
    i want to join the army.

    • @FBKANYI
      @FBKANYI Před 4 lety +3

      Brathe itabidii ucheze chini ,kula tu tizi yako mzuri then make sure umeapply online,also awaiting the opening though

    • @newtonmathenge652
      @newtonmathenge652 Před 4 lety

      Niaje. Mme succeed?
      Pia me nataka kujion

    • @freshfrozen3035
      @freshfrozen3035 Před 4 lety

      There racist but I’m still joining lol

    • @CFMLEAP
      @CFMLEAP Před 4 lety +1

      Just go for the marines they are so much better and probably more professional due to the specific nature of what they do.

    • @Quickxphos
      @Quickxphos Před 4 lety

      fresh frozen I don’t think we are racist mate, maybe up the ladder it’ll be there but I have nothing but respect for people who want to serve their one time oppressor

  • @ntlngl6637
    @ntlngl6637 Před 4 měsíci

    Im quite young and still in cadets anything you can recommend for a regiment for a young person such as myself?

  • @caed7189
    @caed7189 Před 5 měsíci

    I am considering joining the army air corps because I want to fly heli's (for anyone that is in the AAC, am I correct when saying that you are able to fly helicopters one day even if you start out as a ground crew specialist? cuz if not then there really is no point for me in going to the British army)
    one tiny problem: I am not British, and the army, from what I understand, doesn't accept commonwealth citizens anymore. If that is changed in the future, then I will probably enlist.

  • @Nikita-lj7oo
    @Nikita-lj7oo Před 5 lety +6

    I bet coming from the streets Attitude must be the hardest thing to control :)

    • @benporter3906
      @benporter3906 Před 5 lety

      My whole families been raised in N Ireland and all joined the British army does that count?

    • @CPTLYNXY
      @CPTLYNXY Před 5 lety +1

      Entitlement attitude is defiantly up there as the worse

  • @paulroberts6085
    @paulroberts6085 Před 2 lety +30

    I came into the army with a great attitude, following every instruction, lisrening to my superiors. I actually enjoyed phase 1 and two training, and ny first year in the army was epic. Then one day, I met a warrant officer, or two, who were absolute dickheads with their ranks and called themselves, "old school" as an excuse to bully and treat others below them with they type of disrespect you wouldn't even inflict on your worst enemy.
    Since then I have a very hard time taking things with a pinch of salt and have developed a very defensive attitude that's really not easy to break. I've been in and out of the med centre with mental health issues, I have a difficult time keeping relationships healthy, I struggle to sleep sometimes. This has been going on for years. So yeah, cheers for that British Army.

    • @craphat1873
      @craphat1873 Před 2 lety +17

      Its not for the weak mate. Go be a cleaner or something. Met a few like you who blame everything on everybody else. Take ownership and get a grip... 👍

    • @rj.meredith2005
      @rj.meredith2005 Před rokem

      @@craphat1873 karma will course it's way through your veins and effect your loved ones too. Your a foul human being that needs to learn a bit of respect. Especially to someone who's mentally ill from the military. Your are a fool, id love you get my hands on you. I bet you'd cry and squeal because your just a sad keyboard warrior

    • @bfe2023
      @bfe2023 Před rokem +4

      @@craphat1873What a ridiculous response you gave to him. You make it sound as if bullying is an acceptable and honourable behaviour within the military. That’s very obtuse from your end and completely narrow-minded.

    • @KLamki1
      @KLamki1 Před rokem +4

      @@bfe2023 You going to have to deal with asshole bullies everywhere you go. Just have to have a thicker skin than them and not allow them to get to you.

  • @fulldeck42
    @fulldeck42 Před 3 lety

    Hey I am from fiji and I am willing to join the force but have a problem . The problem is that I don't have a sponsors . Can you help me out plizzzz .

  • @internetsbestyet5127
    @internetsbestyet5127 Před 4 lety

    Hey, I wanna join the army when I’m older. I’m not a fast runner or incredibly fit but anyone can change right? Anyway I would like to join so... any advice (I’m 13 and I train for an hour a week at a public gym) could I get in?

    • @Fabziy
      @Fabziy  Před 4 lety +1

      Anyone can change, all it takes is hard work and determination! You need to run more (moderate pace long distance and incorporate hill reps). At your age/for the start exercises with own bodyweight: push ups, pull ups, sit ups (all variations) and squats (make sure to do them with the right technique though). One hour per week is not sufficient though, you need to invest more time and you don't need gym for that. You've got plenty of time to prepare yourself👍

  • @anandpoon2053
    @anandpoon2053 Před 5 lety +21

    I am form nepal and willing to jion british army this video encourage me to do so.Thank you

    • @andersmalmborg1682
      @andersmalmborg1682 Před 5 lety +6

      You can join the Royal Ghurka Rifles.

    • @anandpoon2053
      @anandpoon2053 Před 5 lety +2

      Yes if i am selected i wiuld join Royal Gurkha Rifle

    • @rosspatterson1233
      @rosspatterson1233 Před 4 lety +6

      Anand Poon good luck. Even if you don’t get in, thank you for being willing to fight in our military. God bless Nepal and especially the Gurkhas. I hope our nations keep this amazing relationship we have

    • @anandpoon2053
      @anandpoon2053 Před 4 lety

      @@rosspatterson1233 thank you so much😊😊

    • @keepitsteel1993
      @keepitsteel1993 Před 4 lety +3

      Gurkha soldiers are considered some if the best and most feared troops in the world by most British civilians

  • @jamesperkbs9005
    @jamesperkbs9005 Před 5 lety +9

    Joining pwrr briefing next week🇬🇧❤️

    • @adambarry7848
      @adambarry7848 Před 5 lety

      James Perkbs nice mate I’ve just come back from selection in our right got my prac up in catterick early July! Good luck with pwrr might see u in phase 1 never know

    • @jimmy2494
      @jimmy2494 Před 5 lety +1

      Good luck to both of you my old reg

    • @afroteen4647
      @afroteen4647 Před 4 lety

      How did it go?

  • @ololdesigners2535
    @ololdesigners2535 Před 3 lety

    I am 9 years old and a girl, my mum says to not join anything to do with guns but i think i would do good in the navy, air force or the army, tI have to do at least 13 push ups, and 43 sit ups to join. Please tell me if this is the right thing to do.

  • @itshamza-pubgm516
    @itshamza-pubgm516 Před 4 lety

    I'm a Muslim who was born and raised in the UK and would love to join the army. What's your honest experience with religions and what is a good height for a soldier. I'm around 185cm I think like 6'1