What the MOD and senior officers don’t realise is that Fabziy and other squaddie you tubers do more for recruiting than multi million pound advertising campaigns. Great stuff F

My dad said that when they did this sort of stuff during the war there was often a pipe band playing back at base and they could hear it as they approached. He believed it was the most motivational sound in the world and that it could inspire a dead man to make that last half mile.

''I'm not going to scream, I'm not going to shout. You know the right thing to do, just do it.'' Excellent leadership there, no standard Army leadership of ''do what we say''. Fair play.

"it's only pain ...... dig deep. It's mind over matter. We don't mind 'cause you don't matter." Heard so many times from PTI staff during speed marches. Unless you have been there and experienced a speed march, whether a 4 miler, 6 miler, or a 9 mile speed march, carrying the 22 pounds of belt kit and rifle, you have no idea just how hard it is. Well done lads.

I'm 65 tomorrow, ex Light Infantry, and I walk (march ?) to work in London every day. Takes 35 minutes to do 2.8 miles, with no running (albeit without the CFO and gat). Keep it up after retirement and the marching/running really does keep you going.

Reminds me of an interview I saw from shortly before the Falklands War after the atlantic conveyor was hit and the task force lost a lot of its helicopters; some naysayer was suggesting that this rendered the invasion unviable because the troops would have to march with all their kit all the way across the Island to port stanley, fighting battles along the way, in very inhospitable terrain. Another guest pointed out that fortunately for the British forces, practicing marching a very long way for days at a time carrying all their kit through very inhospitable terrain was precisely what the Royal Marines and Parachute regiment were trained to do.

My husband was one that had difficulties in keeping up but always had his perseverance that pushed him to never give in and push to keep up.

My Dad was a Marine. He could walk for Miles, literally. He'd think nothing of walking from Budleigh to Exeter, about 11 miles roughly. Brilliant post.

Fantastic Video Fabziy! Those lads all worked hard and it was inspiring to see them giving it everything. Inspiring too, seeing yourself and the other staff willing them on, giving them the self belief to push through and complete the run. This is a truly awesome series of videos, I'm absolutely mesmerised by the variety and the intimacy of the footage. It's almost like being in camp with the lads (not that I'd make it lol). Thanks for the incredible content, stay safe and have a great week!

This man deserves to grow massively! Been absolutely spoilt by his content this weekend! Great footage, great editing and great vibes.

The energy in this is🔥 I'm never disappointed. Some real quality footage. We've been truly spoilt this Weekend 💯❤️

Enjoy your time at the tip of the spear. You’re at your peak but it won’t last. Someone is always waiting to take your place. Savor the moment as you serve your country. Take pride in who and what you are. - A former U.S. Army Ranger.

Great Video. Thank You , to all the members of the British Armed Forces. I am thankful for all the Great ,difficult , work you do. British Commandos are legendary. None better.

I was in French Legion we have this, a 10km (6.2miles) run with a 10kg (22lb) bag. I was doing it in about 50min. Running is the first thing you have to be good in FFL

Epic video yet again, editing to the beat like that in the beginning is incredibly hard and you did a perfect job with it! I’m loving these regular uploads from you, can’t wait for the next one 👊🏻

Good effort by the lads.... you all passed me just about to walk my spaniel on the ring road.... I can just about see my van in the video. 👍🏻

100% on point so inspiring!! Respect 🙌🙌🙌 taking me back!!

Remember doing thsi type of marching on annual fitness test . 10 miles in 2 hours and 10 mins or less. back in 65. Still used WW2 37 pattern webbing in those days, most uncomfortable crap I ever wore. Still managed it in well under the two hours though.

Well done mate and the Lads Brilliant well done

This is not easy but it's a lot easier when you keep in step. In 1969, I was in the REME Workshop in Plymouth and the whole unit de-camped to the Oakhampton Training Camp for a week and did various things whilst there including the 4 mile march although it wasn't at speed but it did count towards our Battle Efficiency Training (I think it was called that). I also did a helicopter handling and drop-zone marking course there during another specific week's training. Great times.

I was on the original presentation of the Green Beret in the Citadel in May 1962(?). It's great to see the regiment is still going so strong. My old Bty (145 Maiwand Cdo Lt Bty) is no longer part of the regiment but my loyalty and allegiance to the regiment is still 100%.

Outstanding troops! Keep pushing on, well done! Thank You for serving your country! From America!

Grew up on Dartmoor, amazing place. Well done lads. Great vid Fabziy.

Very good filming and well done to the lads on the run. Remember that camp well.

Cheers mate you have helped me to pursue my path in the army I completed the assessment centre 2 days ago harroagte in September hopefully 👍 🙏

Brilliant stuff lads,keep up the great work 👍

I use this technique when I’m late and trying to get to the tube (subway), while carrying heavy tool bags for work. Some lessons aren’t just for military they are for every aspect of life.

Excellent vlog. Thank you very much for the insight, really enjoyed watching it. Amazing effort by all. Cheers!

Super fit, great guys, super leadership 👍

im loving these sort of vids man ive jsut noticed that how out of date most of it is online but this is now kits up to date lads looking good nice work !!!!

Great stuff keep it there gents.

Gods speed guys and congratulations

when the body says NO The desire TO BE THE BEST kicks in

Interesting to see them doing this without plates, helmet, eye wear, or gloves. They're also in a very tight formation and I'm used to seeing soldiers more spread out during fitness training. Many countries are following a "train as you fight" philosophy that would produce a different paced march. Brits are in very good shape, happy to see them out. Thanks for posting!

Just Excellent!, Absolute Respect!

I loved the editing; very professional

Excellent on every level. Fantastic cast, narrative and production. Well done everyone........

Hoofing effort fellas. Ubique.

Oakhampton was my first ACF annual camp with Clwyd and Gwynedd ACF back in 2k13-14

Ahhhh....embracing the suck! Great vid... could feel nearly step and breath.

Dartmoor, grew up there and miss it loads. Used to spend my holidays running around their with my bergen, but used to do 20 miles not 4 for the fun of it. Great place!!

well done guys thank you for your service

Congrats both of you

Great stuff! Reminds me of when I went to French Commando School in Germany. Lots of speed marches. Can't wait for more of the training.

I remember seeing a troop coming over from Ben Macdui, and passing us on top of Derry Cairngorm. No tarmac roads for them.

These boys deserve our total respect. Thank you for your service.

love it, takes me back to junior soldiers battalion, British Army though,

I almost see my soul coming out from those Datmours hills in 2007.. well done lads..clap 👏 👏👏👏

In the Royal Marines Reserves we had to do most training on our own after a days work, loved it Passed Jan 1988.

After quick time they revert to marching and are in time, amazing.

as always mate top notch content :)

Well done guys I remember my days as a infantry soldier doing the speed marching I loved it

Appreciate your service lads

I ran 6 times around the block this morning!--Then I put it back on the wall!

nice spent some time down at the citadel , some good lads down there, had a few 29 chaps come to norway with us as well , bloody Harrys :p

All I can say is thank God they’re on our side!

Brings back so many memories, remember doing a March and Shoot while stationed at Elizabeth Barracks, which was a great achievement for me as I hate running especially in (1986=87) full combat kit. Can't remember if it was an 8 or 10-mile speed march, then tactically move over the assault course at Pirbright then short run to Bisley ranges, and then firing on the ranges at different distances. This was for a competition like the Commandants March and Shoot. To my surprise the four-man team that I was in (1SG RF) won the competition because I was convinced with me in the team we would surely not win as I did really hate running and was always one of those squaddies at the back on every run. Heartbreak hill and the sandhill knew them well in the 80s.

Nice vid pal, looking forward to my basic training at Pirbright on 20th June 👊

I’m an ex boot neck from the 70s 80s the lads on the all arms course always got extra shit as they weren’t Royal, big respect to them

.... takes me back to some March & shoot days :o)

Good old days. I salute you all

Train Hard, Fight Easy, Love the Commandos.

Okehampton moors is a few miles from my house i know it prity well sod speed marching up some of those hills . I was in acf at school in Devon and remember very well how much it sucks. And these lads have definitely got it worse good luck to you all.

Much respect from America!

Amazing videos as usual @fabziy brings back memories of tabbing in the 90's 🤣 Have to admit, we'd have got beasted for not having both hands on the rifle and we weren't allowed to use slings. Glad to see how times have changed 👍👍👍👍

Proud of you guys. Great content, Fabziy! All the best.

Quality video mate.

BZ lads. Great effort.🇬🇧

used a forward slung rifle with longer harness which allowed a rowing oars action which drives the persons hips forward and not to the side or cancels out one arm/side of the persons body which disrupts body flow . forward slung weapon is always also ready for use.

Well done guys. When I lived in Africa, after uni, you have to do one year national service, and we did what was called 'death march'. This happened after 2-4 weeks of camp drills, and then you have to do the death march which was 10 kilometres on foot that is 6.2 miles. I told myself I was going to do it. And I and alot of other national youth corpers did it. A lot of people had to be taken by the ambulance but I was glad I did it. I'd like to do something like this again now that I'm older and out of shape. Looking at these guys, I just realized what I used to take for granted back in the day in Africa: walked over 3 miles and back to my primary school Community school 1 everyday I went to school. Secondary school was at least 2 miles each way, Emmanuel college, uni I walked over 6 miles each way to go to uni and back 5 days a week for 4 years. At that time I thought this was punishment, but now I wish I could do some of that. Such irony of life. Now that I'd like to do stuff like that I can't but when I did it everyday, I felt it was a punishing routine. Lesson: when you have the opportunity to do certain challenging things in life especially when you are younger, fit and have very little to lose, you better get it going or one day you will look back and wish you had. Go on lads!

good job gentlemen!

IN the 80's BAOR we did the 8 miles with 35lb of kit including rifle in 1 hour 50 mins for the combat fitness test, which was a good test & I always enjoyed doing them. For some reason they did some 3 mile in 33 mins tests with the same equipment at one point, they were harder than the 8 milers.

I was never military and now am 54. A year ago I started running 5 k and will use the inspiration of these fellas as a bit of extra incentive to crack on and dig deep.

Great job guys. Semper Fi from an old Devil Dog.

That road run making my shins hurt👍

Top film, subbed

Amazing.

This is a great video.

Nice one man, i went to Oakhampton and did part of this course. It was tough, had a little injury that took me off the course but its not easy the terrain. I thought they were cancelling some fitness sessions in Oakhampton? I think the CFT is no longer in Oakhampton now?

You wonder why no one messes with the British Military. My complete respect to each and every one of you guys. We should all be proud of you.

Respect 🙏 I'm a avid runner (without kit thesedays) that looks difficult!

2:15 I like how the soldier puts his rifle on his feet instead of on the ground.

OMG this takes me back...

SUBSCRIBED. i wonder what the time for the four miles was? it does not sound far until you pack that gear lol. My questions are how far/fast did British commandos march in the Falklands campaign (and with what weight). Also how do modern troops compare to the fitness and physical performance of top notch Roman legions. The carried I believe 80 pounds of gear and could march 25 miles in a day, then still make a fortified camp. OMG that would be a workout.

That's some serious Hustling!

Just me or does it look easier in UBACs 🤔 my day was in smocks... hoofing effort lads.

Notice how they've all shortened the webbing yolk straps so the pouches are half way up their back to stop them rubbing on their arse/hips. Completely impractical but makes tabbing more comfy.

"Soldiering On For Now", well in lads.

Lots of respect for you brother's ❤💯

Good footage.

Salute with respect. From Singapore 🇸🇬

I wonder how the weather was. Looked pretty chilly. Would it be tougher there or in a tropical climate like Brunei or Malaysia?

I could run all day carrying kit but I hated speed marching because I found it hard keeping step with all the other bigger guys .

Oh such happy memories

My troop sergent when i was doing my training was 29 commando, always out running

I was out of breath watching that , 😁

What a pleasant weather ☁️

I can't believe I used to do this sort of thing! I can't even run for a bus any more.

Too easy i always loved smashing these out

Our soldiers are one of the best in the world, as a nation Britain goes above and beyond with our commonwealth brothers. Thank goodness we will always have Australia and New Zealand and Canada to stand shoulder to shoulder with. We're stronger together. At 50 years old I'd still answer the call to defend the commonwealth