Was great to hear this. Took me back 18 years. Long Drag. Not called that for nothing. Great memories. That was my lowest ebb on Test Week. What no one ever realises is you're exhausted at the start. Not the end. The end is something completley different. I set off at around midnight during a scorching summer. I was sleep deprived having only rested a few hours because I was late on the previous march which ate into my rest period. Woken from a sound sleep in the billet at 9pm for last fresh meal and a briefing. All I could think about was sleep. Sleep sleep sleep. I had serious thoughts about chucking the towel in. On the hills in pitch blackness with the wind howling I could just make out the grass ruffling as if it was down draft from a heli. I went up Jacobs Ladder about 4 in the morning. I felt during this point that I was done, my body was crying out for sleep. I could make out the first RV as the Sun came up. Thats when I started to feel positive and realised if I do this I fulfill my dream. I. Me. Would have passed one of the toughest if not the toughest courses in the world. I came in with an hour and half to spare. I remember seeing the red tail lights of the final RV, thought I was dreaming. Gave my name to the DS, took my bergen off and vomited brown viscous projectile vomit everywhere. Litres of it. Haha. I've never before or since gone to sleep as fast as I did when we got back. Next morning at breakfast was like a scene from The Walking Dead everyone shuffling to the cook house. Great memories. Loved it as hard as it was. Just wanted to share. Be great to hear from others experience of Long Drag.

20 years enlisted in 66 , I knew i would never have been good enough when i spoke to Bob Reed and Tony Halls , they said you might you never know , was the greatest complement i ever was paid , thank you all of you we sleep sound

Around 20hrs of hard work non stop. I can’t even run 6 miles at the moment. Incredible endurance

I joined the queens own highlanders territorial at 17 after suffering from osteomyelitis in my ankle which resulted in part of bone removed and fought lie mad to get fit to join and gave it a year and went to camp a few times at fort George but the ankle problem came back and I got discharged but thoroughly enjoyed the good lads I was with so I always wish I had made it longer but hey ho and big huge respect to all who serve and the SAS 👏👌

Thank you so much for this, I’m 18 and want to push myself in life and get out my comfort zone. Watching these videos help my understand fully the importance in life of enduring and overcoming pain and discomfort.

Nothing but respect for you fellas, whatever you make money wise after your service will never be enough.good luck

Thank you for your no nonsense , matter of fact style . I have no military experience whatsoever , but , if I had my time again , I am minded to maybe have gone for this - for many young men (and women) , it is a chance to realise their potential . Thank you to you , and your colleagues , for what you have done for our country + community - most of which we will never know of . My respects to you all . Vale .

Loving these videos Rusty. Been a long time lover and follower of our forces in general, but in particular the Marines, SAS/SBS. Spent a lot of years watching and reading about past ops etc and only just came across your channel. Loving it! Reading about the successes of the Iranian Embassy, Battle of Mirbat, Operation Barras and many many more makes me proud of you guys. Glad there are men like you as I could not do it.

As a former front line combat veteran, I have total respect to you. Excellent videos and just subscribed to your videos.

Thank you Rusty, Mac, the main points now missed, sense of humor, eye contact, play on phobias lookout!, eyes on you constantly 24/7, looking forward to long drag again this year hopefully if wales let's me in, who seen this one coming crazy days, 54 year old burn out now so 24hrs is a win.

Fantastic video log that has defined British history. Thank you Rusty.

Rip John you are all the best and all in my heart you’re the best I will always have your side and backs

I am a former 60th KRRC Rifleman I had the honour of meeting Peter McAleese on two occasions. I have never forgotten his kindness and personal courtesy to me, an old Rifleman. May he Rest In Peace.

God bless big john and you rusty

Best wishes to you old trooper. I've subbed to keep a tab on your exploits,and by way of a thank you for what you did,digging deep in service of the crown.Personally I think you and your comrades who are still amongst us should all be given a seat in the house of lords!!. Now I mean that so sincerely and our country would be best served by you all being in there than most of those who are already in there. Rant over....best wishes, Fraser.

The first and only time I ever met John was on a CQB course at Eastmere, in true fashion he told us “ youz lot can run for miles but youz haven’t got the strength to pull your arses through a fook”ing window “ that’s when I started running less and hit the gym to lift weights !!!!! Respect for Ulster 🇬🇬🇬🇧

That story about the decoy Bedofrd Rusty, I was talking to some mates about Dislocation of Expectation just the other other day and told them a story with the exact same scenario. Morale destroyer but also a great training tool.

Well done mate 👏👍👌🙌

I came off two days before long drag but nice to hear it was more of the same :)

These facts are just amazing; it's better than any book. I literally stopped breathing a few times just to hear the next word coming.

Fascinating. What a ball breaker for John but he made it in the end.👍

just came about your channel by chance . have now subbed. all the best .

Brilliant thank you Rusty. Keep them coming.

Wha great set of vlogs rusty,wel done you.your a legend.respect sir😁👍👏👏👏

Brilliant rusty😁👍👏👏👏

I applied to join the Infantry when I was 16 (and a handful) which required a couple of references including one from my ex-army father. And so ended my military career. Haha. At 23 I didn't realise I could make another application and so considered joining the Foreign Legion, but couldn't bring myself to fight for anyone else.

Respect - we are the pilgrims Master..

Thanks rusty good luck mate your doing. A good job all the best

Just the name pen- y-fan brings a smile to my face good ole days, wasnt a smile back then i tell ya

Is it just me or can any one else see a bit of paul mcartney in this man his eyes and voice

Your donev great rusty, hard to get your bareings in the mist ,brilliant stuff 😉😀

made of steel rusty proud of men like you

Love you buddy

Rusty, out of interest, do a lot of lads get RTU'd once badged after the 6 months selection prior to the end of their 2 year probation period, or once you get the beret you are more or less there for good? Also, as you mentioned in one of your previous videos, G squadron is predominantly a Guards squadron, so did all Guarsdmen get automatically drafted into that one? If so was there more tick tock than the other Sabre squadrons? Thanks in advance

You have such good recall, Rusty. You're not rusty at all, Rusty!

Great stuff Rusty 👍

May God bless you Rusty. Jesus is Lord.

How did you prepare for pre selection and the course its self phys wise?

7-21: 'Lofty' - Lofty Wiseman?

The 8 thumbs down were from the Walter Mittys who failed the kit inspection on day 1 .

Ok Rusty. I had the pleasure of knowing Jonny Mac. He used to catch the bus out to withington to see my Nan, Jon to see someone you probably know also, Tosh Axxn? You know Jim Lxxxs, is it Jim Yxxxg? Jon preistly? You obviously know Bob Curry.

It's just a shame that all you lads in UKSF don't push yourself just that little bit further to don the coveted blue berret of the RAF. You still did good though! Garry Harriman. RAF, 1987-2006! 🇬🇧

Great video Rusty. What was your patrol skill? Were you in boat troop? Is Pete Winner alive and well?

this is absolutely brilliant is there a part 11 ??? .Al

Start and finish point of long drag is talybont resevoir

Do you have to run with the 55 lbs or can you march quickly?

Very enjoyable once again. What would you have eaten for breakfast to fuel you for these distances Rusty?

Rusty didn't know that John loves kids. John has very dark secret that his 1st knew about. But then I think Rusty didn't want to say bad things about his friend. John's nuthead wife committed suicide dues to lack funds.

I remember reading snappers book 'soldier I' he described John Mac as "a tough of s Scot as they come"

Rusty why do you and Eddie don't do one togher

I remember Mac on a KZfaq vid with Eddie Stone, Tell a story of a guy with Bergen burns on his back and you rubbing white spirit into the burns Rusty, you obviously forgot to tell him to tape em up instead.I have to say me and my pal were pissing ourselves at the devilment of the thing. 🤙

My mate's ex III Para & is more than capable of passing selection, he just hasn't done the course...

upgrade your microphone please I have external speakers and I still cannot hear you. sorry mate

AALF

Only thing missing from that flag is Northern Ireland

May God bless you Rusty. Jesus is Lord.

May God bless you Rusty. Jesus is Lord.