As a career (28 years) combat arms Officer and NCO (including nearly 7 years as a Paratrooper) in a foreign Army this is a tough entry level selection course by any standard. To be very proud of.
My dad Johannes Diederik Swanepoel was proud of many things but being a Maroon beret had to be number 1. He was only 17 when he got his wings and at the time the first one with Asthma to get it. About 1966/67. R.I.P Outop.
All four of my brothers served in the SA military from 1980 to 2007. All 4 passed away. My mother used to cry every time she saw a soldier in Durban. Now i do the same crazy cry. Have a lot of respect for our military.
I was a '95er. In Bloemfontein the tunnel crawl was water filled. We also did two rounds of boxing and a round of wrestling. The canister run was tough, but the stretcher run absolute hell.
In the USA we also wear the maroon beret. Its cool to me to see how similar the training is. Altho i will have to say our run requirement is less in my opinion. We need to do a 2 mile ( 3.5km) in 15 min in pt uniform ( shorts and t shirt or pants and long sleeve) where as you tough troops do it in 18 min in full kit ( in what i can only imagineas super hot conditions) . Much respect.
Those negative comments come from those who belonged to the dark past and they wished transition and change should have never taken place. They will try all the tricks in the book to discredit anything good about SA. We usually don't pay attention to such bitterness.
I think all young South Africans must for some military training. Nothing as intense as this but something that will instill discipline, nationalism and some self-defense skills and the ability to defend the country from domestic and external threats if the need ever arises.
I so agree with you Iggy. I feel it will do a lot of difference in our society. Beside, I heard, their discipline is much needed in this now generation. I know self-discipline is key, but we really need their help now
@@colinmasekwameng3124 Unfotunately, ill-discipline & lawlessness are not solved by national service, many are broken before they enter national service and remain broken or are even more spiteful of authority should they fall foul of military discipline. The appropriate candidates for PF or NS are those with honor, respect, self-dscipline and a pride in their Country which is either inherent in their characters irrespective of personal circumstance or is imparted upon the individual by social norms of the nuclear family unit, schooling and faith (the laws of the land which respect the inalienable rights of all living things). To distinguish between right and wrong. The other traits are in the category of higher order thinking which come with maturity and advanced forms education, barring indoctrination. Most NS I met had no racial qalms, our purpose was to serve our Country, to protect our borders, way of life, and all the peoples within the Republic of South Africa. I spoke to a Kenyan UCT Masters student this year, the tudent was surprised to learn that model C schools during my era taught one of or a combination isisXhosa, isiZulu and Sotho amongst the optional curricular subjects which also included French and German. The US/EU/Nato UN propaganda has indeed done a marvellous job in disseminating ignorance and falsehoods. imho.
This easier said than done, i failed a para.. entry level at Oudtshoorn 2006 because of chin splints.This is emotional to watch for some of us with first hand experience.
Back in the day, they were delayed parachute high explosive ordnance or in Afrikaans vleis bombe, hats off to the virgins the test is under fire. Rip to the roll of Honour in the C.A.R. may your memories live forever.
Dit is vir my so snaak hoe die weermag mekaar name gee soos wat die parabats vir die pantserskool waar my pa opgelei was het hulle my pa hulle die noddiekarretjies genoem 😂
Every time I watch these videos they just tend to uplift me and rejuvenate my love for the SANDF. actually applied in February 2016 in the Army and Im still waiting with my fingers crossed.. #Gladium Practamus!!!!
Were you there in 2SSB Zeerust that New Years Eve? We were supposed to have a fight but it ended a big piss up with us and the parabats. Happy days lol
As A American who’s Son has been A Special Forces Doctor for many years now and started as a paramedic with the First Armored I am very Proud of these Men. Yes even those who came so close but failed the selection. You are still Men of Honor in My eyes. I say this because I have known many including My Uncles who went to battle in WW2 with far less time to train. They were no better than Many of those who tried and failed this course . They faced all kinds of adversities. I was always told that it was 99% luck and 1% training that anyone survives heavy prolonged combat. My Uncle Who was a Machine Gunner in Italy was in more consecutive days of combat than many other’s who fought in other area’s. Training is very important but temper it with the knowledge that even the very best soldiers can fall to a untrained youth.
I did basics at 5sai ladysmith then went to gordons bay for san officers course in mid 80 s it was exactly like this and I will remember the pain anguish and the elation forever
In the beginning they stated that 170 soldiers started in the program or this class, but they failed to explain the number of soldiers that didn't make the cut - that is unless I missed it. I will say that for a basic parachutist school, this is far more tougher then both the US Army's Airborne School (basic) and the US Army's Air Assault School combined.
Yes, but you have to realize that this isn't the normal airforce, this is one of the special forces of South Africa and they have been famous for this kind of thing for years.
Brings back memories, but it's very different from when I was at 1 Para Bn in 1978-79. Our PT course was 2 weeks, followed by the less strenuous jump course, which was 3 weeks, if memory serves.
these guys were working together, i m amused by one guy he said ' am not a super seyan, am super human, am also get tired.i am proud of maroon beret boys
This is awesome. I always thought we had playing troops. I am even thinking of my violent lil brother who wanted to join the SANDF so badly after matric. This could humble him
+charne trout No such thing as a "Parabat Course" Charne. PT course or "Selection" and Jump course. In order to be a "Parabat" you must serve with the Parachute Battalion. Anyway that should not take away any pride that you feel. Best of luck.
I was at his jump parade in bloemfontein. his course photo says parachute regiment. and fyi hes a Marine so he is able to do the course as his platoon is trained to serve with all the divisions
Yup the photo will say Para Reg because that is where the course is done. I understand that he is a Marine. Now he is a military jump qualified Marine. A Parabat is someone who actually serves and trains with the PARAchute BATtalion. Calling the Jump course "Bats Course" is an incorrect colloquialism Anyway good for him well done!
I meant to add serves and trains with the Battalion as an actual member of the Parachute Battalion and completes their full training cycle. Members of other units can deploy with them in a support role if they are jump qualified. Eg Sappers, Artillery etc. All these jump qualified members of other units return back to their units once having successfully completing the jump course. Or at least in my day they did only the Ops Medics that were originally part of the Para Bn returned to the Para Bn to deploy full time in Parachute Bn company.
I was in the Paras in July 1980- July 1982. It is easy to comment here just looking at the video alone. The stretcher run looks tough indeed as it devastates the wrists, but honestly, how tough is this selection really and in general? Those "battery tests" were not that hard if you were basically fit. The true afkak were those endless PT training and running with full battle gear for kilometers on end. Up to 25 km, and many other surprises you can only discuss with a fellow bat.
I lived and grown up in South Africa and admire my friends Brothers that were in the Paratroopers Special Forces employed in the Angola border war, much Respect for them. I did my military service in the Alpìni AMF- Nato Forces and participated in Nato exercises.
I did my training in 1993 at 44 parachute regiment , training was tough ,creating professional and brave soldier.irrespective of how tough is the situation,our motto was no retreat ,no surrender. Paratroopers don't die , they die by mistake .
I have been wanting to a soldier oneday from the age of 4, i remember..growing up with no motivations and inspirations ended changing my mind, now I'm busy with my diploma in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, But allow me to say men i have all my respect for you,..i salute your passion and love & pride in what you do...
@@sdhus3811 Definitely not SASF, they are specialised airborne infantry, they don't fall under JOPS (joint operations), however many SASF (South African Special Forces) operators are from the 1 parachute battalion (the Battalion these soldiers are trying out for).
I bet you wouldn't be once you realise how ineffective it would be against a conventional enemy and how questionable the promotions are I mean why do they have so many generals and such a small budget I mean they should atleast recieve USD 11bn
@@thapelophemelo2393 I am proud of them because this is people willing to die in order to keep the country safe so that we can have a nice and peaceful life.
Our instructors were always 5 times tougher than us. They would never wear fleece jackets while we shivered in the cold. Mechanised infantry 1sai. We did all of this also, except we didn't have to jump out of aeroplanes. Fair play to these lads.
I love the way they said "Equal Standards" I wish the fucking US Army would do the same. I don't know how actually how true that is I hope some South African Paratroopers will tell me. The reason is the US Army Airborne School has different standards for men and women. Some women can run just as fast as the guys because most of the women were athletes during their teenage years and progressed as Officer Candidates in West Point Military Academy or College ROTC. Very few women in the enlisted ranks are true athletes. From what I saw in this video the forced road marches and runs in full battle gear is a true equalizer. The obstacle courses which weeds out both sexes is outstanding. US Army Airborne School only teaches you just to jump out of an airplane which is easy. True selection is what the SADF have got right.
The US Army Airborne School is way easy. The first females in the US Army to graduate Airborne School was in 1974. Before that it was brutal to WWII standards for all males.
Im trying to join 44. Can anyone tell me if there is a physical document that i can give to my unit for more information? I am struggling to get things rolling for the selection process.
SANDF Parabats basic selection program (72 hours): 3:50 Entry test on zero day: 3,2 km run (full battle dress) for 18 minutes First day: 5:08 "The Wall" obstacle (around 2 meters tall); 6:26 Rope Climbing to hangar ceiling (ot 5cm thick rope) 7:02 Fireman carry (in battle dress) - for 175 meters in 75 second or less (you carry someone of you own weight) 8:12 Shuttle kicks 8:36 Push ups - 40 push ups without breaking rhythm. 9:36 Shuttle runs - 40 shuttle runs (6,15 meters apart) in 95 seconds 10:13 Sit ups - 67 sit ups in 2 minutes 10:47 Obstacle course - 7 different obstacles - 1.ramp walk(for balance); 2. wall climbover; 3. pipe crawl(around 6 meters); 4. jump over wooden bar at chest height; 5. crawl on a muddy incline under barbed wire; 6. walking on small upside-down logs. 7. ???? 12:20 Night navigation exercise - cross obsticles that are between each other 1km to 12 km apart. 3 man team must carry logs for 1 km. Second day: 12:48 Canister run - 4,6 km dirt road in less the 40 minutes with full battle dress carrying a 84 mm ammunition container (unknown weight) 14:45 Boxing 16:14 Marble (rock) - push it overhead and push it when lying down; and Pole - push it when lying down as well as variations (fun!) 17:06 - Digging trenches - Third day: 18:30 Field obstacle course (for unspecified time) 21:12 a 15 km speed march (full battle gear and backpack - a grand total of 26 kg in equipment) in 2 hours and 45 minutes (on dirt road) 22:37 Stretcher run (in full battle dress, no backpack) - four man teams carry stretchers (with a weight of 75 kg) by hand for 12 kilometers in 2 hours and 15 minutes ( if the stretcher touches the ground at any time it's DQ for the entire team) Overall: a pretty decent workout!
Bats - This is the new South Africa, In the old South Africa it was 90% conscripted white soldiers R7 per day, 10% black volunteers R100 per day. Now it is nice to see, they are all career soldiers volunteering to join, hopefully all paid the same according to rank, though still this lack of balanced demographics.
Lol they probably wouldn't show too much of that if any at all. My plan when I'm finished school is to enlist and go straight to Paratroopers then train as a Pathfinder then Recce. Pathfinder school to get a taste of hard training and see what I'm made of.
Nice video. I really respect and I'm an admirer of SADF. They have a proud and rich history. However, I wander if these amateurs are as good as their fellows from 60's to 80's. Not only by the fact that they fought, but those are REAL warriors. All of them seem REAL ladies and they behave as if they were in a playground. Is this training and selection as hard as it was?
Hi Marco This video is the initial selection at the earliest stage of the process. This is the first what will be a number of video's on this subject. I am not qualified to say if things have changed, but stay tuned and decide for yourself! Regards
@@ginger0208 Of course that no. After Mandela's government, its capacities are gradatively going down. The real warriors were those up until 90's and, if much, the beginning of 2000's.
@@marcosambrosino And where are those warriors bangat......if they were warriors Mandela wouldn't have kicked their assessment to Australia right......?
As a career (28 years) combat arms Officer and NCO (including nearly 7 years as a Paratrooper) in a foreign Army this is a tough entry level selection course by any standard. To be very proud of.
My dad Johannes Diederik Swanepoel was proud of many things but being a Maroon beret had to be number 1. He was only 17 when he got his wings and at the time the first one with Asthma to get it. About 1966/67.
R.I.P Outop.
me too ( 17) C coy 1973.
Basil, I remember you.
Hakke gat kop
All four of my brothers served in the SA military from 1980 to 2007.
All 4 passed away. My mother used to cry every time she saw a soldier in Durban. Now i do the same crazy cry. Have a lot of respect for our military.
I'm sorry for your loss sir/ma'am
Did mine in '92. Not much has changed, except we did it in Bloem. Thanks for the video - really brought back some memories!
I was a '95er. In Bloemfontein the tunnel crawl was water filled. We also did two rounds of boxing and a round of wrestling. The canister run was tough, but the stretcher run absolute hell.
I was '92 but SAI. You might have done your selection and training with a guy I was school with, C Van Rooyen.
Did it help later in your career ? What happened after this huge achievement?
In the USA we also wear the maroon beret. Its cool to me to see how similar the training is. Altho i will have to say our run requirement is less in my opinion. We need to do a 2 mile ( 3.5km) in 15 min in pt uniform ( shorts and t shirt or pants and long sleeve) where as you tough troops do it in 18 min in full kit ( in what i can only imagineas super hot conditions) . Much respect.
@@sethreopelle2015 Only people who've done this sort of thing understand, it's easy to critic sitting on he couch at home.
Proud of these men and women.
This is one of the only videos of the SANDF I've seen with mostly positive comments.
Atleast we can see they get some proper training... RESPECT!
Is the south african army or military
I often read lots of negative stuff about the New South African Army , but this course Credit each and every one of them , they have my respect
Those negative comments come from those who belonged to the dark past and they wished transition and change should have never taken place. They will try all the tricks in the book to discredit anything good about SA. We usually don't pay attention to such bitterness.
This is a real test.
@@thethaledwaba8561 chief when you looking at these guys they are very descipline they dont look like normal army.
Not a very diverse group.
@@fishdawn1804 Clown comment. I recommend that you stop being in denial and open your eyes.
This brought back soooo many memories.
Army life was a tough life but then again I learned so much!South African Military is on point.
More documentaries like these, please.
2010 waka waka intake,proud to say was there and I'm 1 of those who made it
What is needed to apply for military training
Will they let me join with Diabetes??
Congratulations well deserved 💪
@@mpumelelokhuzwayo7634 I agree but too make it easier to join people need to workout a lot a lot before this
I think all young South Africans must for some military training. Nothing as intense as this but something that will instill discipline, nationalism and some self-defense skills and the ability to defend the country from domestic and external threats if the need ever arises.
You are right broer, that will assist in addressing ill-discipline and lawlessness in our youth.
I completely agree with that.
I so agree with you Iggy. I feel it will do a lot of difference in our society. Beside, I heard, their discipline is much needed in this now generation. I know self-discipline is key, but we really need their help now
@@colinmasekwameng3124 Unfotunately, ill-discipline & lawlessness are not solved by national service, many are broken before they enter national service and remain broken or are even more spiteful of authority should they fall foul of military discipline. The appropriate candidates for PF or NS are those with honor, respect, self-dscipline and a pride in their Country which is either inherent in their characters irrespective of personal circumstance or is imparted upon the individual by social norms of the nuclear family unit, schooling and faith (the laws of the land which respect the inalienable rights of all living things). To distinguish between right and wrong. The other traits are in the category of higher order thinking which come with maturity and advanced forms education, barring indoctrination.
Most NS I met had no racial qalms, our purpose was to serve our Country, to protect our borders, way of life, and all the peoples within the Republic of South Africa.
I spoke to a Kenyan UCT Masters student this year, the tudent was surprised to learn that model C schools during my era taught one of or a combination isisXhosa, isiZulu and Sotho amongst the optional curricular subjects which also included French and German.
The US/EU/Nato UN propaganda has indeed done a marvellous job in disseminating ignorance and falsehoods.
imho.
Whe had 18 year old service before zuma took over
This easier said than done, i failed a para.. entry level at Oudtshoorn 2006 because of chin splints.This is emotional to watch for some of us with first hand experience.
This course is no joke, no doubt! This is gruesome. I'm proud of our boys and girls and glad that they're the ones protecting us.
Ou I o oil ij89
Back in the day, they were delayed parachute high explosive ordnance or in Afrikaans vleis bombe, hats off to the virgins the test is under fire. Rip to the roll of Honour in the C.A.R. may your memories live forever.
deon olivier thank you for your kind words, and respect to you as a fellow soldier
Dit is vir my so snaak hoe die weermag mekaar name gee soos wat die parabats vir die pantserskool waar my pa opgelei was het hulle my pa hulle die noddiekarretjies genoem 😂
@@jeanvandermerwe8485 en trommeldrywers😆🍻
Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for watching!
Much love
Blessed
Bliksem ... I would've failed had I tried this in 1989 (5 S.A.I Fox Coy 3rd Platoon) ... hats off to the guys who made it ...
Every time I watch these videos they just tend to uplift me and rejuvenate my love for the SANDF. actually applied in February 2016 in the Army and Im still waiting with my fingers crossed.. #Gladium Practamus!!!!
Lindo Dladla did you get it?
Didnt know that south africa is that hardcore...... Im really surprized.... Respect....
Yeah. South Africa is famous for military skills.
Could not question the quality of the Parabats after seeing this. Carry yourself high gents! 👏🇿🇦
What this channel needs is more videos exposing ranks,weapons and vehicles of the SANDF
Did mine 1990, in Bloemfontein. Enjoyed this video, brought back some memories :)
Were you there in 2SSB Zeerust that New Years Eve? We were supposed to have a fight but it ended a big piss up with us and the parabats. Happy days lol
As A American who’s Son has been A Special Forces Doctor for many years now and started as a paramedic with the First Armored I am very Proud of these Men. Yes even those who came so close but failed the selection. You are still Men of Honor in My eyes. I say this because I have known many including My Uncles who went to battle in WW2 with far less time to train. They were no better than Many of those who tried and failed this course . They faced all kinds of adversities. I was always told that it was 99% luck and 1% training that anyone survives heavy prolonged combat. My Uncle Who was a Machine Gunner in Italy was in more consecutive days of combat than many other’s who fought in other area’s. Training is very important but temper it with the knowledge that even the very best soldiers can fall to a untrained youth.
I did my training in 73 with a 2 week PT course. This looks just as tough to qualify.
ex alto vincimus
Greetings from a Cape Canopy member.
Nowadays there are many people degrading the sa army saying that the standards have dropped. I wish they can see this comment.
@@mthandazothanda561 that comment was also made 8 years ago.. lol.
@@miacoetzer4864 people are still doing the same thing
I remember you Basil.
"Pain is temporary but Pride is forever"...
B company, 1 Parachute Battalion, SADF 1974/5. Active reserve till 83. We kicked ass. Durbs, still going strong at 66, 2018.
I did basics at 5sai ladysmith then went to gordons bay for san officers course in mid 80 s it was exactly like this and I will remember the pain anguish and the elation forever
In the beginning they stated that 170 soldiers started in the program or this class, but they failed to explain the number of soldiers that didn't make the cut - that is unless I missed it. I will say that for a basic parachutist school, this is far more tougher then both the US Army's Airborne School (basic) and the US Army's Air Assault School combined.
Yes, but you have to realize that this isn't the normal airforce, this is one of the special forces of South Africa and they have been famous for this kind of thing for years.
@@sdhus3811 these are not special forces. They are ordinary paratroopers.
Agreed
Brings back memories, but it's very different from when I was at 1 Para Bn in 1978-79. Our PT course was 2 weeks, followed by the less strenuous jump course, which was 3 weeks, if memory serves.
nothing wrong with memory,did bats 81 june in take to 83.proud b company.herbie was the man in charge
My old Company Commander...B Coy 79-81..Great man
This guys fought like lions in CAR yes we lost some good men as there will always be casualties in any battle, we must be proud of our boys in maroon
themba tsela c
themba tsela t
themba tsela the guys in Marroon Baret were not there in the CAR they don't live their Country, the stay and watch their Country
These guys represent the last line of defence in the Country if they are defeated the Country is defeated
the guys there were from 1para and recce, so yes marron baret were there
Good to see Oudtshoorn again. Many hard memories there... The ghosts of generations past watch on. Once an awesome fighting force was bred there...
these guys were working together, i m amused by one guy he said ' am not a super seyan, am super human, am also get tired.i am proud of maroon beret boys
This is awesome. I always thought we had playing troops. I am even thinking of my violent lil brother who wanted to join the SANDF so badly after matric. This could humble him
My Boyfriend is busy doing his parabat course. so very proud of him. He will make the navys maritime reaction squadron proud.
Proud Marine Girlfriend
+charne trout No such thing as a "Parabat Course" Charne. PT course or "Selection" and Jump course. In order to be a "Parabat" you must serve with the Parachute Battalion. Anyway that should not take away any pride that you feel. Best of luck.
I was at his jump parade in bloemfontein. his course photo says parachute regiment. and fyi hes a Marine so he is able to do the course as his platoon is trained to serve with all the divisions
Yup the photo will say Para Reg because that is where the course is done. I understand that he is a Marine. Now he is a military jump qualified Marine. A Parabat is someone who actually serves and trains with the PARAchute BATtalion. Calling the Jump course "Bats Course" is an incorrect colloquialism Anyway good for him well done!
I meant to add serves and trains with the Battalion as an actual member of the Parachute Battalion and completes their full training cycle. Members of other units can deploy with them in a support role if they are jump qualified. Eg Sappers, Artillery etc. All these jump qualified members of other units return back to their units once having successfully completing the jump course. Or at least in my day they did only the Ops Medics that were originally part of the Para Bn returned to the Para Bn to deploy full time in Parachute Bn company.
+Liam O'Kelly Ok cool. Shoulda just said that in the first place lol
Respect, was there in 1988,89... EX ALTO VINCIMUS
Am eager to see part 2!
I was in the Paras in July 1980- July 1982. It is easy to comment here just looking at the video alone. The stretcher run looks tough indeed as it devastates the wrists, but honestly, how tough is this selection really and in general? Those "battery tests" were not that hard if you were basically fit. The true afkak were those endless PT training and running with full battle gear for kilometers on end. Up to 25 km, and many other surprises you can only discuss with a fellow bat.
Old school.......
Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
I lived and grown up in South Africa and admire my friends Brothers that were in the Paratroopers Special Forces employed in the Angola border war, much Respect for them. I did my military service in the Alpìni AMF- Nato Forces and participated in Nato exercises.
I did my training in 1993 at 44 parachute regiment , training was tough ,creating professional and brave soldier.irrespective of how tough is the situation,our motto was no retreat ,no surrender. Paratroopers don't die , they die by mistake .
I have been wanting to a soldier oneday from the age of 4, i remember..growing up with no motivations and inspirations ended changing my mind, now I'm busy with my diploma in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,
But allow me to say men i have all my respect for you,..i salute your passion and love & pride in what you do...
It's never too late for join the force, a friend of mine also joined last year after completing his diploma
Wow!!! Very tough entry level. Glad I skipped the military. Respect to the guys in the service and those who were in the service.
lol "use your teeth"
yes times are changing but it still will be hell for those who do go and do it.
As a first basic selection this looks pretty tough.
remember that this is part of the south african special forces, not the regular army.
Oh Special Forces
@@sdhus3811 Well not really special forces (as in Recces), but not for the run of the mill infantry either.
@@sdhus3811 Definitely not SASF, they are specialised airborne infantry, they don't fall under JOPS (joint operations), however many SASF (South African Special Forces) operators are from the 1 parachute battalion (the Battalion these soldiers are trying out for).
this is so emotional...
I respect these guys, my friend Sarel will be joining them soon
This is the wall that stopped Mabena 😂😂
Was thinking about it the whole time watching this 😂 😂 😂
🤣🤣🤔🤦yazini
"Pain is temporary" ❤️
I am so proud of our Army.
Why?
I'm not sure you'll be pride after reading bout how corrupt promotions are and how many generals to units there are in the SANDF
I bet you wouldn't be once you realise how ineffective it would be against a conventional enemy and how questionable the promotions are I mean why do they have so many generals and such a small budget I mean they should atleast recieve USD 11bn
@@thapelophemelo2393 I am proud of them because this is people willing to die in order to keep the country safe so that we can have a nice and peaceful life.
Yes. I know. BUT, this is one of the special forces and the special forces doesn't have a choice to be a warrior.
28:18 love these guys attitude they worked together and would not give this up.
I remember when part of getting their maroon beret was trying to steal a black 1SSB or School of Armour beret!
🤣🤣🤣🤣 you'll were bullying those members
Thank you for applauding this video
Been there, done that : B Coy, 74/75
Durbs Samora etc etc
We proud of you boys, nice job
Tough. Gruelling, Back breaking. Condolences to the family of those who died in the CAR.
Our instructors were always 5 times tougher than us. They would never wear fleece jackets while we shivered in the cold. Mechanised infantry 1sai. We did all of this also, except we didn't have to jump out of aeroplanes. Fair play to these lads.
I was a PARABAT ---- that purple beret didn't come easy ---- especially the flashes on your shoulders
I love the way they said "Equal Standards" I wish the fucking US Army would do the same. I don't know how actually how true that is I hope some South African Paratroopers will tell me. The reason is the US Army Airborne School has different standards for men and women. Some women can run just as fast as the guys because most of the women were athletes during their teenage years and progressed as Officer Candidates in West Point Military Academy or College ROTC. Very few women in the enlisted ranks are true athletes. From what I saw in this video the forced road marches and runs in full battle gear is a true equalizer. The obstacle courses which weeds out both sexes is outstanding. US Army Airborne School only teaches you just to jump out of an airplane which is easy. True selection is what the SADF have got right.
reddevilparatrooper some woman became the first female m paratrooper in 2003, Sgr Brown. don’t know if another woman qualified since then.
The US Army Airborne School is way easy. The first females in the US Army to graduate Airborne School was in 1974. Before that it was brutal to WWII standards for all males.
Soldiers are just strong 💪
He's done pt. and he has done his static line jump course aswell.
Im trying to join 44. Can anyone tell me if there is a physical document that i can give to my unit for more information? I am struggling to get things rolling for the selection process.
SANDF Parabats basic selection program (72 hours):
3:50 Entry test on zero day: 3,2 km run (full battle dress) for 18 minutes
First day:
5:08 "The Wall" obstacle (around 2 meters tall);
6:26 Rope Climbing to hangar ceiling (ot 5cm thick rope)
7:02 Fireman carry (in battle dress) - for 175 meters in 75 second or less (you carry someone of you own weight)
8:12 Shuttle kicks
8:36 Push ups - 40 push ups without breaking rhythm.
9:36 Shuttle runs - 40 shuttle runs (6,15 meters apart) in 95 seconds
10:13 Sit ups - 67 sit ups in 2 minutes
10:47 Obstacle course - 7 different obstacles - 1.ramp walk(for balance); 2. wall climbover; 3. pipe crawl(around 6 meters); 4. jump over wooden bar at chest height; 5. crawl on a muddy incline under barbed wire; 6. walking on small upside-down logs. 7. ????
12:20 Night navigation exercise - cross obsticles that are between each other 1km to 12 km apart. 3 man team must carry logs for 1 km.
Second day:
12:48 Canister run - 4,6 km dirt road in less the 40 minutes with full battle dress carrying a 84 mm ammunition container (unknown weight)
14:45 Boxing
16:14 Marble (rock) - push it overhead and push it when lying down; and Pole - push it when lying down as well as variations (fun!)
17:06 - Digging trenches -
Third day:
18:30 Field obstacle course (for unspecified time)
21:12 a 15 km speed march (full battle gear and backpack - a grand total of 26 kg in equipment) in 2 hours and 45 minutes (on dirt road)
22:37 Stretcher run (in full battle dress, no backpack) - four man teams carry stretchers (with a weight of 75 kg) by hand for 12 kilometers in 2 hours and 15 minutes ( if the stretcher touches the ground at any time it's DQ for the entire team)
Overall: a pretty decent workout!
Bravo to the guys. I knw that feeling (group 2004). Nice to see some instructors there though with less foul language..Aka Bareki😃
This is really tough but good, you'll understand while on battle situations.
But only God makes an engineer!
Probably the same Hercules c130 I worked on at 28 squadron waterkloof AFB
Brings back memories when you could be proud of Parabats all volunteers
I fckn love this country!!!
Bravo Company, July 79 to July 81.
2 week pt course,many bruises, but worth the effort.
R.I.P. Gavin Harvey.
I remember the name. Was there July '80-July '82. This guy died only a few months before "klaring out"?
Yup.....really tragic.Great,great man.
Super Saiyan!
XD !!
😹😹😹
Airborne is AIRBORNE! OORAAA!
This basic training should be completed every two years for the permanent staff. Mkhaba ayadlisa nah. They are fat and out of shape.
Mad respect.
Anyone know the song being played at 14:00 during the log run?
Is this training in 2020 still cause if it is I would like to join and I'm in grade 9 right now
Training has not changed.
I was in the recces so I know they work hard
Lol no you were not
Very similar to british paratrooper training.. guessing it was them who taught us most of these tactics/excercises?
We learned from each other. Served with a few brits
God less you brothers and sisters.........i would also like to join you after completing my degree.........
It was also my biggest dream to join the South-African military since I was 6 years old and I am now 16. Truly a patriot.
1 Special Service Battalion Jan 85 - Dec 86
This is a selection Process only those who will pass .. those are the one going for Para Training
18:10 I don't think the wall was a challenge for that guy tbh
Been there in 1976?Pt cource was 2 weeks not 72hours!Not the same by any means anymore!
The wall stopping the Mabenas
I see the instructor is wearing the maroon parachute regiment beret. Is he an active ex member or he is a member of the UK paras on exchange programs?
When I’m older I’m going to join the South-African Task Force
Special task force is SAPS not defence force
do they know were to land
Bats - This is the new South Africa, In the old South Africa it was 90% conscripted white soldiers R7 per day, 10% black volunteers R100 per day. Now it is nice to see, they are all career soldiers volunteering to join, hopefully all paid the same according to rank, though still this lack of balanced demographics.
,,, RELENTLESS x INFINITY Or What, WELL DONE THEM MEN & WOMEN!!! ,,, ✨🎶💃🕺🎶✨🙏
God Bess South Africa, Amen
All the best c❤️
I would like to join them but when I'm old im gonna join
Did mine in 1977 to 1979.B Comp
How often is the South African special forces activee/in operations?
They are active rigth now as we speak but u wil never know they are there. That's y they are called special force.
1:53 Fokkit got a skrik, thought it was Malema
Whats the name of the song and band for the song from 0:00-0:30?
tzenzhongguo try to shazam it. Play it on your computer and then use the shazam app.
Well quest for recce will knock them out.
Lol they probably wouldn't show too much of that if any at all. My plan when I'm finished school is to enlist and go straight to Paratroopers then train as a Pathfinder then Recce. Pathfinder school to get a taste of hard training and see what I'm made of.
That was my dream to become sandf
Meet y'all at the recruitment or on the field
5:43 "Use your teeth"😂😂😂😂
Nice video.
I really respect and I'm an admirer of SADF. They have a proud and rich history.
However, I wander if these amateurs are as good as their fellows from 60's to 80's. Not only by the fact that they fought, but those are REAL warriors.
All of them seem REAL ladies and they behave as if they were in a playground. Is this training and selection as hard as it was?
Hi Marco
This video is the initial selection at the earliest stage of the process. This is the first what will be a number of video's on this subject. I am not qualified to say if things have changed, but stay tuned and decide for yourself!
Regards
Hey man, thanks for the advice!
I surely will.
Regards!
@@ginger0208 Of course that no. After Mandela's government, its capacities are gradatively going down. The real warriors were those up until 90's and, if much, the beginning of 2000's.
@@marcosambrosino And where are those warriors bangat......if they were warriors Mandela wouldn't have kicked their assessment to Australia right......?
@@MogotsiT01 Have you ever heard about something called getting old?
song?
Why there is an Indian background music from 7:30 to 9:30. What has it to do with South African military documentary?
Maybe they were forced to eat an extra strong curry made by a local Aunty too?