Robin still sporting his standard-issue 70s Regiment ‘stache, which on its own put that fire out at the Iranian Embassy.
@garryharriman73494 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@twothreebravo23744 жыл бұрын
4 confirmed kills that tash
@cheekboy72474 жыл бұрын
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@stocksyere3 жыл бұрын
Absolute hero! what a man to look up to
@michaeljames49043 жыл бұрын
@C C jellie at how irresistible it made him, clearly had enough of all the wet knickers hitting the floor as soon as he walked in a room
@NS-wo6ze5 жыл бұрын
These men are the best mentors for life’s ups and downs. The standards and digging deep into the self helps me in the gym. I’m not a soldier but I regards Robin’s words as wisdom. Always strive further and dig deeper and ask for help if you need it.
@andrewcharley18934 жыл бұрын
N S , good solid advice. I love it. Stay blessed!!!!!
@afroliciouspresents36032 жыл бұрын
Yes and no. They are the best of the best at what they do, but as for life in general, it's a sad fact that UKSF has the highest number of suicides per capita in the British Armed Forces. They deserve our respect and support.
@hmq90522 жыл бұрын
Lol. What a waste of time
@harishkk6612 жыл бұрын
Pakshe ninakku
@MichaelKingsfordGray2 жыл бұрын
Coward!
@colinstewart71233 жыл бұрын
These dudes are a breed apart. Next level awesome. Most so-called hard men wouldn't even attempt what they do routinely.
@oreilly12378782 жыл бұрын
I don't know why the vigours of the hellish selection are allways so fascinating.
@petehumphries33595 жыл бұрын
You're all special! Thanks for your s a service! Bless you all.
@andrewcharley18934 жыл бұрын
Pete Humphries , with you on that one!!!!!!👍🏾
@stuartwebster49554 жыл бұрын
So much respect for these guys
@WyeExplorer Жыл бұрын
I used to hear stories of selection from my father Terry Jickells who ran selection with good Old Lofty (Wiseman) back in the 70's. Story Arms is imprinted on my mind. They are a certain breed for sure - not without their sense of humor. Mark
@williamcarrington615 жыл бұрын
Even though l failed Pre-Selection , on 2 attempts in the ' 60's , it was not in vain . I was already serving with the Para. Bgde.as a REME V M , and it was a logical step to try for the SAS . Lasting memories of those "Sickener Tests " , and still keeping ones sense of humour was essential . At Hereford , l met a comrade from 63 Para. Coy. RASC , who said " What're you doing here , you old git " , with his East Anglian accent . Best wishes to all .
@stealmysunshine5 жыл бұрын
You passed P company. Thats a feat in itself man. Much respect
@williamcarrington615 жыл бұрын
@@stealmysunshine On the last attempt , soaking wet climbing the Black Mountain , l knew hyperthermia was setting in . Took all my clothes off , and changed into dry stuff . Laughing for no reason , feeling groggy and excessive shivering . I moved on , but stopped at the sound of a 2-stroke engine . The mist suddenly cleared , and down below was the Storey Arms , with a truck blasting out that infamous sound . The next thing was this SAS instructor shouting , " Oi , over here " ! He pointed the way to get down to the check-point , and l'd overcome that crazy moment , thankfully . It was back to Aldershot , but no feeling of shame . Best wishes to all candidates , know your limits , please . Thankyou Richard for awakening my memories .
@stealmysunshine5 жыл бұрын
@@williamcarrington61 chap who taught me Close Protection had a similar experience. Ex 29 commando, went for selection, got hypothermia up a mountainside in Wales and had to be RTU'd. As I failed at the most *basic* test to join the army (I was deemed medically unfit due to eczema) I am exceedingly impressed by anyone who even gets the foot in the door for selection.
@JamchesterBoozle5 жыл бұрын
@@williamcarrington61 Ohh the memories....i was on the 2013 selection where 3 recruits very unfortunately succumbed to the heat. Collapsed myself a couple of times. The course was cancelled which is unheard of. Although I never got into the SAS i did learn i was good enough or fit enough to get in, which with reflection is all i wanted to really know. It's taken me a long time to come to realise that and the mental battles post selection have been hard to deal with. But in the end I'm very proud of what I done and so should every other man on that course. It was hell that day. RIP brothers.
@paralogregt4 жыл бұрын
william carrington hello bill, you won,t remember me but we were in log regt together. I too tried selection but got bad hypothermia on the fan, never been so cold and wet in all my life. I did have couple of good years at Hereford as a vm with brian cooper as my boss.
@herrickmaster772 жыл бұрын
Tabbing 40 mile with CFT weight is ninja over that terrain full respect to these guys
@kc37184 жыл бұрын
sounds like one of my holidays.
@rencarlos56833 жыл бұрын
Yup haulin my wife's luggage made me a man
@davidbailey75794 жыл бұрын
Here’s me blowing out of my arse running upstairs to the toilet! Respect
@jonessmith39973 жыл бұрын
I was on training course with diana Abbott, I lost I was able to add.
@johncameron-davies17522 жыл бұрын
Thanks brings back some wonderful memories /59
@arunbainsuk Жыл бұрын
Robin is an absolute legend
@GavTatu3 жыл бұрын
Robin's book, brilliant read !
@davey16864 жыл бұрын
On reflection of the first fellas interview, many would say that it didnt bother them and that they marched on with their Bergen doing 150 push-ups every 100 yards, regardless of blisters over their kidney area and blood dripping down their leg. Those are the ones who blast their special forces history throughout every aspect of the media. Honest, genuine and real man, and obviously a special trait of the British special forces.
@richardgatecliffephotograp70244 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly recommend Robin’s book ‘Fighting Scared’. A very modest hero as true SAS men are.
@colinstewart1432 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. It's a very compelling read. He certainly went through the mill. Took some horrendous beatings but came out smiling.
@welshpete123 жыл бұрын
The Welsh hills in winter are no joke , I would not go up there without someone with me . If you are on your own and break a leg , or even just sprain a ankle . You could well die of exposure , people do . It's very easy to get lost . Specially if the mist comes down, even with a compass . It's a cold wet rain , light not heavy , but it seeps in everywhere . Its heavy going , not like waking on ordinary turf .
@Fyrdman3 жыл бұрын
Would you rather do it in the winter or summer?
@chocksaway1004 жыл бұрын
Interesting insight into Special Forces Selection . Thanks
@johnmellor9324 жыл бұрын
Peter Radcliffe said it best, your body is so numb you have to check yourself every so often to make sure a part of you hasn't dropped off.
@cheekboy72474 жыл бұрын
Where did he say that?
@johnmellor9324 жыл бұрын
@@cheekboy7247 In his book I think.
@cheekboy72474 жыл бұрын
@@johnmellor932 thanks, I have read it but it is some months ago
@joecook56894 жыл бұрын
Sas are best ever. It's almost sad by some stories how hard they were pushed to make it. Like, dont injure them
@cheekboy72474 жыл бұрын
What?
@joecook56894 жыл бұрын
@@cheekboy7247 turn the volume up
@welshpete123 жыл бұрын
Oh they do , last year two lads died doing that !
@alanwitton50394 жыл бұрын
Respect
@mickymac65712 жыл бұрын
Which is worse,the summer or winter course, heat stroke or hypothermia.
@jackiehamer19322 жыл бұрын
Rusty and mac were amazing on the day our cou oountties heroes always love Cochrane bill brilliant guys😀👌💝😎
@EFChartley4 жыл бұрын
FAITH in 🇬🇧 ! ...agree?
@TheOutdoorlife785 жыл бұрын
Top boy 👍
@anthonylewis20802 жыл бұрын
So called tough guys: "Bunch of has beens/old men". Special Forces Veterans : "Hold my beer". I know who I'd like on my side in challenging times!.
@angusg2204 жыл бұрын
Gather you have not been very well Robin. PJ and I were remniscing on the old days. A*** probably has a family now. Extend my good wishes.
@plutomars53682 жыл бұрын
I'm curious as to the total distances covered in the Hills Phase: so six marathons in five days? 26 miles X 6? 156 miles? Or did he just refer to each march as a marathon, disregarding distance? The Navy SEALs run 200 miles in Hell Week. But 156 miles over mountains is tougher. Someone help me understand, please.
@Adywebb1232 жыл бұрын
156 miles over the Brecon beacon on your own, mostly at night. In winter you can be up to your knees in snow on summer it can blazing hot. Miles away civilization’s. Everyone of these guys have spent a minimum of 3years in the military only the very best get put forward, as they are representatives of there unit. So 250 start who are the best of the best. 20% pass
@tgchan10 ай бұрын
🔥
@user-qp6vg9ho8u4 жыл бұрын
Yea I’ll give that a miss
@1e0s3 жыл бұрын
Still a handsome man
@1e0s3 жыл бұрын
I was a carer for a chap who trained in the first SAS unit up in Scotland. His stories were extraordinary. 👍
@hmq90522 жыл бұрын
SAS don't chat. He was making it up
@DonWan472 жыл бұрын
The first SAS unit was in the Middle East and Africa. Very different from the Commando unit’s who trained in Scotland.
@hyena131 Жыл бұрын
@@hmq9052 These two in the video are chatting.
@hmq9052 Жыл бұрын
@@hyena131 If there's a camera present they're not chatting. They're blabbing.
@hyena131 Жыл бұрын
@@hmq9052 Right.
@mathematics55733 жыл бұрын
This might seem like strange thing to say, but i think SAS is even more prestigous and rarer that FRS. FRS = Fellow of the Royal Society. SAS are less common. And FRS is very hard to get into. only about 2% of professors get in. 52 scientist are elected FRS each year.
@DA-of9sv2 жыл бұрын
40 miles with 55lbs 😱
@sailasavakalala86604 жыл бұрын
Is that a pegasus tie he's wearing ?
@jezzBC4 жыл бұрын
Yes that is a Pegasus tie as Robin was in the Parachute Regiment before he passed selection for the SAS.
@sailasavakalala86604 жыл бұрын
@@jezzBC My younger brother gave me one as well.He was a Para of 216 signals. He followed dad into the Paras.Dad served in 1 Para of 16 Parachute Brigade based at Arnhem barracks,Aldershot,Hants. That was the 1st thing I noticed during this clip was the tie !!!!!!
@bubbles68834 жыл бұрын
Oh my god
@dinahmorris87595 жыл бұрын
this is what it feels like living with a real mental illness....relentless....you can't even find your boots, the alarm didnt go off- hill? which one? thank you to those who SERVE ;-)
@dotdashdotdash3 жыл бұрын
and several times a day, most days, imagining ways to top yourself with the least fuss & most chance of success, then being aghast at yourself for even thinking this shit
@joshuawood90554 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure this is the sas.
@davidbailey75794 жыл бұрын
Selection is the same for both SAS and SBS but there’s a water element when you choose the SBS.
@trident13143 жыл бұрын
@@davidbailey7579 the lines are getting blurry though, boat troop SAS do the same stuff as the SBS and I'm sure elements of the SBS are freefall trained. Whilst each have primary taskings maritime/land based operations there's is a lot of crossover between both units
@markfullbrighton50702 жыл бұрын
No disrespect, but this sounds quite easy. If you want to know what true pain is, try USA Delta Force selection which makes SAS selection seem like a cake walk.
@billytruth6444 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, very good joke, thanks for making me laugh out loud. But this is obviously a waaah...
@Dr.IanPlect Жыл бұрын
Mark; clueless vomit.
@hyena131 Жыл бұрын
Mark Bullnotsobright < < < Silly *TROLL:)*
@gabagabago0l Жыл бұрын
Shut up you idiot
@BeardedChieftain Жыл бұрын
You do realise of course that all the CAG Plank Owners (First members of the Unit) had to pass 22 SAS Selection and that CAG Selection is modelled on SAS Selection, right? If you truly had any idea about CAG selection, you'd not have made this stupid comment.
@ChrisGroggyCreaser Жыл бұрын
Wow,I Couldn't have done that in my times!!... :) *Approx '71-83,13/18th Hussars/RCT & RE's (TA).... :( Frigging HARD WORK For VERY LITTLE PAY!!... :(
@gorantanko98494 жыл бұрын
Nice expierience...but do they teach you is it round or flat?Or does it even matter!?I would really like an answer on that,cheeres!
@cheekboy72474 жыл бұрын
They teach you that the earth is round if you are a sniper
@MaxRank Жыл бұрын
Bergen burn sucks
@renditioners4 жыл бұрын
My grandad, was in the 'queen's Royal battalion of' fudge packers, he saw a lot of action, I fink he got std, or ptsd, sumfink like dat, he loved hanging out with the hussars, always cleaning his 'weapon, he told me' u gotta have a clean weapon, bless 'im' the great big soft poofy can't,
@1e0s3 жыл бұрын
I would've been right there with you were it not for this gammy leg! 😌
@michellegordon4564 жыл бұрын
I consider myself a snowflake:-)
@onedirection35104 жыл бұрын
Hmmm.. I can get the need to train for mental and physical toughness but at the same time these guys are training to an extent which seems like something that makes no sense. As he mentioned the analogy of doing five marathons with about 60 pounds on your back. That seems like a boxer training for 40 rounds! What’s the point?
@onedirection35104 жыл бұрын
Spartacus Maximus ok fair enough.
@ZolaMagic254 жыл бұрын
@@onedirection3510 I suppose if you can get through this then you've succeeded in what's likely the most challenging thing you'll ever have to do in your life.
@onedirection35104 жыл бұрын
ZolaMagic25 emmm..no doubt about that.
@ZolaMagic254 жыл бұрын
@@onedirection3510 ouch. Apply that to your comment.
@boybull4 жыл бұрын
They live by the maxim "train hard.....fight easy" looking at it another way....if selection wasnt so extreme they wouldn't be that special would they.
@Spyderp994 жыл бұрын
Im not a man, this is a man
@georgeholbrook1886 Жыл бұрын
Now here's a man who HATES to be contradicted an is condescending in how to responds. Lost a lot of respect for him for that.