I get the joke but doesnt the modern navy use GPS systems? I bet there are only a handful of people alive today that know how to use the stars to navigate

P77777777 nope navigators in the RAF and Navigation Officers in the RN still use stars and are trained to use them accurately. The rest of us where taught basic navigation by the stars. Batteries die on your GPS you still got to carry on

@@user-xg8yy7yl1d Actually they are teaching stellar navigation at the US Naval Academy

@@user-xg8yy7yl1d --The academies still teach those. After all an EMP will take out navigation systems and disable ships and planes. The Navy will have to work around that (technology is great when it works). By the way, in my own Navy days almost 40 years ago, we were still being taught how to use the low-tech devices of WW II...just in case we had to.

@@raymondweaver8526--YEP!!!!

Show some respect boi I survived the great meme war and the battle of pewdiepie vs tseries

@Clench Chad Man Ive seen things man, memes no one should ever have to see

Kevin Baboolal I meant other than the meme war, it scarred me for life’s. It haunts my dreams. My meme power is almost gone.

@@cheese___8589 dw brother you shall be back to full meme strength soon just sip some g fuel

@HarryBL11 take this with you then *hands over a jar of gfuel* safe travels brother

No need as the Hooligans who made up the American Navy did it for us!

This makes me proud to be British

Impossible (visible confusion)

buster117 sorry the British military apply to a rule where you leave stuff as it was so don’t destroy a place.

Seth Kimmel British Armed Forces Chiefs have a way to destroy you worse than any civilian court.

Thats cool, thank you for your service, I want to join the Navy.

That is refreshing old school camraderie. Thank u for sharing and inspiring! And your service. Be blessed!

I couldn't agree more Chief. The few times that I got to work with my RN counterparts, I was impressed. But when it's time to hit the beach...they'll run you over. HT1 (SW/AW) USN Ret

Did a SEATO exercise with ships from the RN as well as the Aussies during WestPac and they were outstanding, plus lots of fun to go on liberty with. .

@@anarchy2118 go for the naval aviation. It's more challenging. And you will find yourself always in the frontline, providing that if you have the stomach for it.

Sounds about right

I know.

yoguhsyeeba shdj dhdjenewa?

A translation for you: "These guys had done a lot of drills, a lot ceremonial duties over November anyway. So all we literally have to do which is put a few more building blocks... simple really."

he look like a Chinese man

Because it was the "Year of the Navy"

I had the same question, and yes, I heard the line about it being the year of the navy. That being said, what is the year of the navy?

I just googled it and got the answer "2017 is the Year of the Navy". So there you go.

AK Thank you for your input, however, the question was not when, but what? What is the year of the navy. Does it repeat, how does it come about, what other events does it involve?

sandovalva To answer your question, the Year of the Navy is the commemoration of the formation of the Royal Navy and really the Naval Service itself. I believe it had been 350 years of service in 2017. Quite the feat, something I’m proud to be apart of today

I'm sorry for bothering you a year after comment, but are you saying you have worked in the police both in the UK and Canada? If so, what do you think of North American policing?

Thanks for your service! From a ORD loh!

@@jonseilim4321 you're welcome From an ROD loh ;)

BeerBeard Airsoft, I know, I was being cynical...........................try and lighten up

It's like the (Navy) joke about the RAF. "Here's the RAF doing a fly-by over the Palace: yes, the whole RAF!"

Actually the reason the navy has never guarded the royal palaces until now is because the army, airforce and many commonwealth branches swear allegiance to the crown. Even though the senior service, the navy traditionally swore allegiance to the Admiralty. Interesting thing, really, as commissioned officers held the King's (or Queen's) commission and therefore could act as their representative they did not swear allegiance to them. Fun fact: And warrant officers, as we see in this clip, originated during the age of sail as civilian contracted personnel to serve onboard His Majesty's Ships. Hence the Warrant. They held a warrant from the Admiralty, not a commission. So the Sailing master, surgeon, purser and so on were not naval personnel. It only changed when the navy colleges and the ability to uniform the training and schooling made it possible for sailors to specialise and take on these roles.

BOFoenss, thanks for that very interesting piece of information. I grew up in a (ex) Navy family , didn't know that.

My pleasure. On rare occasions it pays off to be a geek.

it is the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom

@@eliyahuohiyon7461 Which is the model of many navies and deservedly so.

It’s the senior service because it’s older than the army and the RAF.

@@kateelkington519 I know. But I love it called that.

To China, Hong Kong, Thank you.

We have the same problem in the States. Kids win a video game and they think they are war hero's--expect mommy to pat them on the back, give them a Popsicle and send them to their "safe space" !! Real problem--these ain't little kids, there our "College" kids-----God help us all !!!

The Canadian Patriot You've hit the nail on the head! Most commenters, I'd believe, have not and will not serve in any military force.

They should say something to the navys soldiers! My old lot. The Royal Marines! The best! Guards? Pffftttt!

The gravy is shit full stop, on a pleasure cruise sailing around the World. Miles out to sea, pressing a button. WoW. The only branch of the gravy that do anything, even though, they hate being associated with the gravy are the marines. Oh and I have served, so I can shoot my mouth off.

We found the former sailor, boys.

Prairielander mate if anyone attacks your country, be sure America will fuck them up

Canada is pretty irrelevant though. nobody even knows you have a military haha

We used to have been known for having one at one time. I remember when we had an aircraft carrier. We actually outfitted our men with good equipment. We were a country that tried to keep the peace. But decades of spending cuts have moved us into irrelevancy and forcing our men to work with broken machinery.

We shouldn't be relying solely on the United States for our defence though. We are an independent nation and have our own foreign policy. We should be working as partners through NORAD and NATO to defend North America and the free world.

Prairielander You guys kicked ass in ww2. I don't agree with your current leader but I love your people. Much love from Tennessee.

He's part of the Niphilem

he looks like 2 boys in a trench coat

Someone ate their greens as a child.

I wouldn't like to try to fill his boots...there'd make good life rafts though...

Once the brass notice him they'll transfer him to the submariners :-D

To the US, Thank You.

Not a chance

Arte et Marte (Reme) on the other side of the big water.

They use modified special SA80s

The snarky comments below reflect poorly on those leaving them, and demean what, though now reduced by loss of empire and lack of funds, long stood (or, rather, sailed) as a (often THE) bulwark against ill-intentioned nations. THAT is worth remembering.

I wonder how you don't have any likes, being under many comments and some being the only comment to get a heart from Forces TV. Wow.

@@kpm6016 No accounting for the ignorance and ill-will of some people . . . .

I was a Sapper once upon a time, when we had Armed Forces that could fight and maybe fight in other parts of the world. Its good to make fun of only 80,000 pongos, the RN with aircraft carriers with no planes and the RAF that can't afford to fly all their planes

it is basically my right to make fun of every institution (and this includes military services) i want to make fun of. To be exact it is not just basically my right, in fact it is my right. Ever heard of freedom of speech?

Amen to that Brother.

@@malcolmcog I was a trooper, we were the same. You couldn't put us in the same pub without there being a fight, but we would defend each other to the death if either was threatened by outsiders. Wet Backs and Brillecream Boys, (Navy and Air force respectively) were the exact same.

Well yes but no

Fred Rippa and sea cadets

We have work to do and are understaffed immensely we can't spend all our time on a parade ground.

Theres not much room to do much drill on a boat

Try marching behind the RAF it's painful to do painful to watch them in front and it's just hilarious trying to figure what they want you to do with their commands

I think that's pretty much true for most navies. In the US Navy though we have the Seabees. It's a construction division and we're more infantry than naval. We always wore the green uniforms that the US Marines wore we just used different stenciling. The hats though came with a globe and anchor and we had to carefully sandpaper it off. We had some infantry training and a lot more arms training than the blue water navy. We also do some marching and drilling. We're not a strong offensive force but we do defend our own camps. You'll find us behind the Marines on an amphibious landing setting up electricity and communications systems. We also assemble the pontoon roads out of the water so the vehicles and equipment can be brought in. Few of us have ever seen a ship. I visited one once for about an hour. No thanks.

They should've sent the Royal Marines. Best drillers outside the guards and overall best band too.

From personal experience, I disagree. The RAF are certainly worse.

Traditional Guardsman send for this duty the largest of men they have. They should look intimidating.

Aliff Jamal They are bodyguards to the Head of State.

Probably because the guardsmen are wearing bearskins designed to make them look taller than they actually are

Jarius Aliff Wan ThErE greniders who though training in basic one. Those who get to this point in there career are tough, fit and not looking like fruit cakes like the Royal Navy loool

Jarius Aliff Wan used to submariners had a maximum height. It also reflects the difference in modern warfare and human requirements for same. This ain’t The Highlander Games where the point is a Katerina toss.

Its too damn expensive to have a good navy, also with planes and shit being a factor in war now, the Navy is being a little be overlooked: why have a good navy when you can have a great airforce that can do everything the navy can but quicker and with likey less casualties

iuvenis animo An a nice set of ships they are. I also hear they have pubs on board.

@@siyarg.4900 Except be where it's needed, without a twenty-hour flight with 7 in-flight refuelings?

@iuvenis animo Damn good ones too!

@@siyarg.4900 Planes cannot cross infinte distances without refuel and maintainence, not to mention transport and storage. Hence the central importance of the aircraft carrier in modern naval combat. Those planes would be nothing without the carrier and its escorts. While the aircraft carry out strikes and recon, the ships provide a operating base and protection for the aircraft. Ships also conpliment aircraft strikes with various additional offensive means such as cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, and artillery. Often, one cannot simply carry out offensive operations on a enemy without first establishing naval superiority in tandem with air superiority. You cannot land troops on a beach head either with amphibious vehicles or aircraft, without proper air support and naval support.

They got lucky that it's winter. They get to wear their coats. You should see how it is normally. I think it looks better, however it's a right hassle to put on and take off.

Bear skin hats look better and much more intimidating

@@davidw1634 that's the idea

based

W K no, you literally just join the guards. You don’t have to do anything extra special

No they aren't

@@mahmoodthedealer6545 Minimum of 22 years service; warrant officer; & a good conduct medal. That's the official minimum. So 😋 my 🩳 (eat my shorts).

It's the British Royal Navy, not the English Navy!

Atlas Not true! Claiming other nation's glory in wars as their own has been a US tradition from the start!

RizzleBazzle old thread, but if it's any consolation, many of us here (US) with half a brain, or simply interested in history, know that 'we' helped in numerous conflicts, caused numerous conflicts, never really 'saved anyone's bacon' in any conflict. But 'we' did help, being one of many involved in said conflicts. This country has never suffered as so many other countries suffered. There have been shortages, rationing, etc. But never the devastation others have experienced. I'm hoping to visit Europe soon, would love to visit England, Germany, Switzerland. Plus, English humor is the best on the planet!!! Holy crap, Black Adder, M Python, B Hill, Goodies, Ab Fab, Red Dwarf. Genius!!!

Chris Rock glad to see someone being positive we may not be spot on yet but it’s a step in the right direction

@@richsmith8035 Don't forget Only fools and Horses, If you haven't seen it I strongly recommend you check it out.

Well he is the senior bulkhead tester for the ship lol

I'd imagine he learned that lesson pretty quickly

trashdoktor compared to the guards who guard the tomb of the unknown in the U.S. these navy guys look lazy

trashdoktor hatch rash

Randy Lee: They're not lazy but by the same token neither are they automatons.

based

Kids these days are work shy because they can see that hard work no longer matters. When you and I were young, if you put your head down and pushed hard, you could expect that there'd be something at the end of it worthwhile. The price of everything is going up faster than the wages you can earn with an honest day's work. People who are under 40 right now are never going to be able to retire as we currently understand the term. So young people quite understandably are more interested in taking it easy than busting their asses for no reason. I don't blame them.

@@JohnnyWishbone85 thanks for being sympathetic to the younger generation

I think, but that is just me, national service, conscription if you like, isn't really a bad thing for the armed forces. Learning discipline, self-discipline, is a good thing. A partly conscript army keeps the community involved and the army attent to civvy street.

@@hans2406 In theory national service is a good idea.However the UK government has kept the purse strings closed tight for a number of years especially on defence spending, secondly what and where would you send large amounts of national service personnel through a standard two year engagement .

Ethan D nice country but the queen certainly isn’t the thing to be the most proud of

The Globalist fuck off

+Ethan D Really, what is the point of having a queen? She doesn't do anything except be old pretty much. I'm American, but from what I know from across the pond, the royal family is just a tourist attraction and rely on heirs and heiresses as well as taxation to survive. The queen does nothing.

HawkeyeNation19 actaully the queen does everything

HawkeyeNation19 the government cant put through any law, no matter how much of a majority tge vote got, unless the queen gives her permission for it, shes still the head of state, and also head of the church of england and the armed forces

Okra CRPF Sharp for the navy.

Gay

Gooner-KIRK We know you are...

higherkite thats political correctedness for you.

They wouldnt let guys wear em or anything like it

This isn't an earring, it's just to prevent the holes growing back together

It's the Navy, maybe it was a bloke.

I am shocked at the mens lack of earings.

They're still figuring out which camouflage to use.

@@gazzaboo8461 neon green.

We have a different military alphabet my friend! Bravo Zulu to us is what you said to congratulate your counterparts in the Anglo-Zulu War

BZ in the USN is congratulatory as well. Maybe we picked it up form y'all, idk.

John D I'd start with those for men and women. Boys and girls clothes for the Cadets

John D ngl army uniforms are also ugly as fuck get Hugo boss back from the dead to make a new good looking one

Lmao

The next time you're sorry ass is threatened by pirates, hurricanes when you see a grey ship flying the White Ensign, some those ""Guys"" are going to be onboard!!!!

they look like every western navy dress uniform ever. I've never heard anyone actually in the navy complain about them.

Benito Llan Matos sorry no

I wore a pilliar hat wore it wiv pride

@03 11 except for America

I believe it is the British grenadier guards prestige. You shouldn't tease them it hurts their values.

@03 11 the british military fought against people with sticks and stones. pretty amazing

In the first 30 or so seconds they answered it

TheModest Man I would expect them to have gone over length of guard duty postings, the protocol for who does it, and more detailed history. They only started the 'why' by saying that it was the year of the Royal Navy, but the briefness of this explanation is akin to click bait. It was nonetheless an interesting video, though it could've been more so.

This year is the "Year of the Royal Navy". The Senior Service!

So what year is the year of the Royal Navy? When did it start, when does it end....?

Is there a "Year of The Royal Army/Marine Corps"? How often does this "Year..." occur? What is the history of "Year..."?

atomichurley how?

Sgt. Is an army man

@@barnabyg6808 are you blind?

you sound like a npc from skyrim

@@atomichurley me?🎃

Gunner R.A. niceeeee. Love a GoT reference

Gunner R.A. Looks like someone’s *s a l t y*

Cheerio

nice

Do you think it was prophetic in accordance with Luke 21v35 , polar shift/tsunamis/rogue stars ?

Major Texan Yea, it was tough understanding that since they only explained 3-4 time how this is the Year of the Navy and that in the U.K., the Royal Navy is the senior service (unlike the US where the Army is).

Major Texan don't forget it was royal navy that taxied our boys to invade the world

@JGCameron Marines are older than that.

A.J. Bensinger if yo2y want to see out of time look at the US shuffle during russias victory day parade

In the final parade they arent.

@@AE-wv8jd what?

@@theteutonking3306 Yeah final parade they look good.

You're allowed to have a beard (a full set) in the Royal Navy. You must have permission to grow your beard.

Thanks for the info, I did'nt know that.

Christiaan Bailey That's alright. You have to grow a full set in two weeks I think. I'm not sure on that but I know it's in a certain time then you have to have it checked to make sure it's good