get some more Uk military - kzread.info/head/PLeU0ya-0QayT5reKsNw7VwH-TO9H9VM1h

@yacinerevo6715

3 жыл бұрын

hey Jameson i really want to send you a good video of special forces training . am sure yu haven't seen it yet. where i can send you??

@samuel10125

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah do part 2.

@eatthisvr6

3 жыл бұрын

nice 1, thanks for making a playlist

@matrixwolf182

3 жыл бұрын

Was their something wrong with the mic or was it just different setting??

@abod_mk7s9

3 жыл бұрын

Can you see the Saudi special forces? I am following you from Saudi Arabia, and I like your videos very much هل تستطيع ان تشاهد القوات الخاصه السعوديه . انا اتابعك من المملكه العربيه السعوديه وفديواتك تعجبني جدا

I like how he comes across as having alot of respect for British forces. Good man 👍

I really like your videos!my father was in the UK military for 40 years and saw action several times. I grew up on bases, but it's only as an adult that I have begun to understand and appreciate what that really meant. He was a loving husband and a kind, gentle father. Its crazy that he managed that after all he saw. The older I become, the more I respect him. Your commentaries have lead to some of the deepest, most meaningful conversations with my father. Thank you.

That's me speaking at 6:30, many years ago now! Your comments following that are spot on.

Content on this channel is just becoming so top tier.

Because they are so small (circa 40 men) they do not have a designated base and will usually be sharing with another unit. A female Captain of a particular unit the Pathfinders were sharing with was annoyed by these scruffy men sauntering around the camp with their hands in their pockets and who never saluted her as they passed, as would be expected in the army. So she went and complained to the Major in charge of the PF who told her, 'my men don't even bother to salute me, so they certainly aren't going to salute you!'

The pathfinders have a chop rate that's pretty high not as high as the special forces but the pathfinders is as close to special forces as possible these are the very best of the parachute regiment we're not talking ordinary troops. Good bunch of lads.

@maratonlegendelenemirei3352

2 жыл бұрын

Don't the pathfinders accept soldiers from all British regiments?

@Adam-ou3fh

2 жыл бұрын

@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 yes they do as long as you have passed p company which you can do from any British regiment

@lukesmith7139

2 жыл бұрын

There is no requirement to pass P coy as suggested below and they are a tri service organisation covering army, navy and raf. Reserves can also join but will be required to do a 3 year stint full time. The PF cadre grants an overall pass for pre parachute selection.

Very cool I'd like to see part 2.

@JamesonsTravels

3 жыл бұрын

refreshing sober video and honest. good to reflect on what they though the PF would become and where we are today.

@PreparedPathfinder

3 жыл бұрын

There won't be a part 2, this was a one-off. There are more recent videos on KZread though.

They seem like the Paras version of the Royal Marines Mountain Leaders. Just under SF and probably your best bet if you were aiming to join either the SAS or SBS

@jodu626

3 жыл бұрын

They do have to complete the hill phase like the other SF guys so yeh they are up there. Prob why the completion rate is so high when the transfer over to SAS

@aaron_shore

3 жыл бұрын

I'd agree with that. They're very similar to royal marine MLs.

@jodu626

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaron_shore now they are the boys

@cm-pr2ys

3 жыл бұрын

@@jodu626 damn, sounds like there’s no better preparation that that

@jodu626

3 жыл бұрын

@@cm-pr2ys saying that doing the hill phase ain’t something you wanna be doing more than once. Sod that!

I would love to see a second part mate....

Saturday Night, here in India, with Jameson the Marine and his uploads. Lovely... Good on you mate. Keep up... Keep charging!! Oorah!

@edwinfox1475

3 жыл бұрын

Indian folk are a good folk! I like India from England!

Being a UK veteran, I would love to see part 2 of this video, even though its got to be around 25 years old. But the breakdown is very interesting!

"officially they don't exist"....except every parachute regiment recruit at Catterick wants to go to the pathfinders 😂

@PreparedPathfinder

3 жыл бұрын

This video was made before PF was established in 1997. So offiicially it didn't exist.

Part 2 pathfinders post middle east, to see how the unit has evolved.

@wingding028

3 жыл бұрын

type pathfinder platoon on here good video of them in afgan

I've just discovered these vids and They're great. I like hearing the views of the guys who've done it for real.

Love the videos man, keep it up. You all our heads up.

I took a dump somewhere in the middle East, within 5 minutes it was gone, the flies ate it. You've never seen so many flies in your life. No need to worry about a tracker inspecting your shit. 🤣😂🤣😂💀

They're viewed in the UK military as a stepping stone to joining the SAS. It goes like this, Paras as a stepping stone to Pathfinders as a stepping stone to the SAS and then onto whatever secret squirrel shit comes above that

@dexstewart2450

2 жыл бұрын

...then, if you're really that good, SBS

@colonelsanders1349

2 жыл бұрын

@@dexstewart2450 The SBS are pretty equal to the SAS lol

@ES_Spotter

2 жыл бұрын

@@dexstewart2450 the sbs are sas but boats

@Joshy04

2 жыл бұрын

@@colonelsanders1349 they are techniqcally each. We now supposedly have a joint selection course that way i guess SAS SBS AND SRR can pick between the recruits

@mcwaff8661

2 жыл бұрын

@@dexstewart2450 Royal marines usually go in SBS

Great Video on Pathinder Platoon sir. Im just a kid currently chasing my Ambition to join the Pathfinder Company of the 10th Paratrooper Brigade PARA Recon Malaysian Army 🇲🇾 SOC (Special Operations Capable). I'm going to serve in the Royal Malay Regiment Airborne Infantry for two years first and then after that I'll proceed to the Pathfinder Company. Wish me luck. Again awsome video on the Pathfinder Platoon "First In"🤙 and thanks for your service in the USMC Sir Oorah Semper Fi Devil Dog!

These guys really know how to get there and back again.

@od1401

3 жыл бұрын

By bilbo baggins

Pathfinders is the SAS feeder program. UK takes military secret programs very seriously. Top tier camouflage face painting skills too by the way.

@Nothing-yi6vw

3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t see any faces

@Hotlooksamerica

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nothing-yi6vw exactly

@ABC1701A

3 жыл бұрын

Read this comment then carefully looked at faces. Would never be able to give a good accurate description of anyone with the camouflage on, really excellent job and obviously not only to blend in but to ensure you could pass them in the street and never recognise them again.

@DavidUKesb

2 жыл бұрын

They aren't an SAS 'feeder programme'.

@leeholmes9962

11 ай бұрын

@@Nothing-yi6vw thats the point " you didn't see "✌🇬🇧✌

The Pathfinders are phenomenal soldiers..... hard as nails. 🇬🇧🇬🇧✌✌

Another terrific video, thank you.

As always thanks for your work and enjoy your breakdowns and insights

Yes mate, more love for the Pathfinders, badass lads

"I was expecting Conan to take the throne. " LOL

@pipmill7076

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, it's gospel music (british) Yes even the movies love it.

Thank you for the video, sir. I will like to see part 2

Great content on channel as well as analysis that has created great discussion and debate bellow from both those who know and those and those who don't making for a win, win 👌

Mad respect to you Jameson.

Combination of scout, airborne infantry, and forward air controller. Wish I'd known about them before I did my service. Cool unit.

Awesome documentaries out there with the pathfinders in Afghan. It really shows how they adapted and how huge their balls are in battle!

👍 my respect for these tough and brave individuals

Part 2 please, fantastic 🇬🇧🇺🇸👊🏼

"you can't be the shitbag of your current unit" 🤣🤣👌

This was a good video. I appreciate what i have learned from it.

This was filmed mid-90s and with actual serving PF. Yep, Steve Heaney in there and the old PF Sgt, Dennis talking about dry kit. The unofficial nickname is ‘Bastard Son of the SAS’.

Part 2 would be grand. Nice find JT

Great video. Part two, please.

love your videos man. they are great. subbed to your other channels as well. keep it up thank you

Crapping in a bag and taking it with you, to avoid leaving little snow capped mountains is definitely the way, but Not good when you get to the next RV and check your kit only to find someone elses massive turd leaking out onto your clean and dry kit. Never leave your patrol bergen unattended.. Ever.

@krtcampbell9007

3 жыл бұрын

And check your respirator before you slap it on your face DURING NBC drills as well .hahahahahh.

@SuperBettyswollocks

3 жыл бұрын

@@krtcampbell9007 Yes, Army issue talc or fullers earth goes a long way :(

@krtcampbell9007

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperBettyswollocks military have the most juvenile sick sense of humour know to man. But unless your there taking part then you will never understand how much fun it actually is. Most civvies just dont get it. Lmfao..

@teamtommo6401

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!! No never!! This also applies to Regimental bands and their instruments. 😂. Rimmed...

@NiSiochainGanSaoirse

3 жыл бұрын

I admire the British special forces' commitment to not leaving any trace of their presence. It sounds obvious, but most people would be repulsed by crapping in a small bag and packing it back into their bergens, but that's why the special forces are special. Their commitment and abilities are astounding, and their efficiency is frightening. In the fields of my homeland though, in county down, on the southern border of the occupied counties of ulster, the SAS hides were often uncovered by cattle and sheepdogs, and many soldiers had to move quickly ro escape the provos after a cow had sniffed them out.

ITS 6:00AM SUNDAY , NICE WAY TO START ME DAY, A CUP OF TEA WITH JT 👍👍 THANKS J ..

Part 2 please. Kudos. Nice Vid.

I like these clips, you are a respectful and insightful man sir and I am always interested to hear your thoughts and opinions about these different military units.

@JamesonsTravels

2 жыл бұрын

That was a good bunch. Love the uk soldiers. Less like governments the most mine.

Great content as Allways , cheers 👍

The thing is...you can be super fit, super trained but a bullet will end you really quickly. None of it is Call of Duty. SF and any force teach you pretty damn quick that not being seen is paramount as once the bullets start flying it's a lottery who survives.

@PaddyInf

3 жыл бұрын

In my experience the guys with the best training and slicker drills seem to be a lot luckier in that lottery.

Wading a stream with a full pack and arms, even though it’s only around lower calf deep is incredibly difficult. The water volume and slippery bottom can F’ you up in an instant.

The Pathfinders are now attached to Brigade HQ of 16 Air Assault Brigade (5th Airborne Brigades successor). There's only 40 men in the platoon and they operate specifically with 16 Air Assault Brigade. The Special Forces version is now the Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) formed in 2005 as part of UKSF.

Post selection training takes between 6 and 9 months (non-consecutive) depending on course availability. Bearing in mind, to even be eligible to try out for selection, you’ve already passed Parachute Reg selection (RSC and PARC), completed 30 weeks of recruit training (inc 2 weeks of P-Coy), have likely served for 3 years+, and (most likely) have a recommendation from your CO/OC validating that you are of above average ability.

Top notch, great commentary, obviously you have great experience in USMC/USSF!

Part 2 please also there is a pathinder platoon documentary of the pathinders in Afghanistan

Part 2, please. Thank you very much.

Yes, we need a part 2

Pathfinders always lead the way!!!!

The minister in the video sir Nicholas soames is winston churchill grandson

@JamesonsTravels

3 жыл бұрын

love Winston and Iron Marg.

@nathanmorris9726

3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesonsTravels 100 percent both showed why you should never mess with the United Kingdom we may be a small nation geographically but we are a monster when it comes to defending our great nation love from across the pond 🇬🇧🇺🇸

You should have a look at "behind the lines" the Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, the first episode has the Australian SAS student RTU'd for fitness

Hell yeah lets see part 2

The Pathfinders are a very highly skilled bunch, certainly was when this was filmed. Many moved on to selection for SAS. Looks like this was filmed in Belize.

@DB-kq8kp

3 жыл бұрын

Kenya believe it or not

They have similar mission sets with the Philippine Army Scout Rangers. But the PASR operate in a 7-man team or a company of 5 teams working closely.

Nice one. Would very much like to see part 2 please.

I'd say the UK pathfinders are akin to the 75th Ranger Regimental Reconnaissance Company which is a Tier 1 unit within the 75th Ranger Regiment.

More info on the Pathfinders would be great. Also some breakdowns of the IDF special forces as they have constantly been active for decades.

@Faeron1984

3 жыл бұрын

There is no info on the pathfinders

Thanks for being my Brother ☺️💓 happy Holidays 🌲🌲🌲🌲

@johnwauters8576

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I don't feel alone thanks for your support

Just a fun fact. The brit civilian who appears at around the 11:45 mark is Nicolas Soames. He is Winston Churchill's Grandson.

Awesome video

sounds like you got a cold sir, hope you get better soon. Great vid as always...

The Elite recon units of the British armed forces are the 23rd SAS(r), the SBS, the SRR and the Para pathfinders.

Yeah there an awesome force. Working with SF . Part 2 would be good to watch. Keep up the good work

Great content Sir 👍

According to my cousin who was a paratrooper who failed his application for pathfinders he said “I couldn’t breath underwater with a Reed in my throat, they do. F### knows how, but i saw my instructor do it and half of us freaked out. Those guys are just beyond real. My cousin later served in Afghanistan and is now finishing his time as a quartermaster

David Blakeley's two books on his time with the Pathfinders are a fantastic read.

@tictoc3148

3 жыл бұрын

THUNDER STRUCK!!!

@markallen7215

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Heaney’s ‘Operation Mayhem’ book is a great read and my in site into the Pathfinders. It’s about the 26 Man Pathfinder team sent into Sierra Leone in 2000 during their civil war. They were only supposed to be in there for 48 hours but it ended up as a 16 day siege defending a small village and fighting against thousands of Rebels.

@DavidUKesb

2 жыл бұрын

@@markallen7215 Thanks. I haven't read that so just ordered. Cheers.

@markallen7215

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidUKesb enjoy it’s a great read 👌 he was awarded the Military Cross for his actions during those 16 days

Can we do part 2 with the new pathfinders documentary

@kensellars2296

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I was a Pathfinder.

I love seeing brigadiers mixing with the regs

Yes Part 2!

5:44 is Steve Heaney MC, his book X Platoon is a great insight into the unit. Pathfinder by David Blakely is another great book from an officers point of view.

If I recall rightly they opened Pathfinder selection up to all arms, not just Para Reg... Commenting as I watch so maybe this clarifies that.

@bodie463

3 жыл бұрын

Correct.

@V.B.Squire

3 жыл бұрын

They need slots for Specialist NCOs like Engineers & Artillery same in all Recon after Brigade level, X PLATOON by Steve Heaney explained "does not exist" means no official budget assigned to them they beg borrow & steal

@Alien9828

3 жыл бұрын

The PF is open to virtually any serving member of the Armed Forces, the fail rate on each selection is quite high

@Legionnaire7777

3 жыл бұрын

Been open to all arms for a long time.

@tylerlynch845

3 жыл бұрын

Correct but if you were not a para you need to do a jump course and go through p company

Love your vids

Another great video. J.T ✌🇬🇧✌

Awesome vid

me it's when u have 1 spare sock set n have to cross 3 rivers...lol...can't never have enough of socks...Cheers!!!...RAL... PS...LockTight yellow glue for blisters is an allied...lol...

You call, We Haul! LST-1184... Shitting AAVS off the stern ramp, and puking HMMV's and deuce and a halfs off our bow ramp. "Thank You for your voyage on the Fast Freddy, hope to see you again".

Ready for part 2👍🏻

What they don’t mention is that after you do the Pathfinders selection, you then have to do RECCE Commanders straight after. So even though the actual PF course is 6 weeks, it’s mandatory you do RECCE Commanders which is up there with one of the worst infantry courses within the British army also

@christopherbloor3901

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by "worst"?

@PreparedPathfinder

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if that's the case now, but it certainly wasn't when this video was made, or up until 2014.

@MrDOZER1990

3 жыл бұрын

@@PreparedPathfinder I was under the assumption majority of PF have to be RECCE commander qual’d as that is their job for 16 air assault brigade. Their RECCE and a couple of lads that recently pass the PF course said they got put straight on RECCE Commanders

@PreparedPathfinder

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrDOZER1990 it might be the policy now but it wasn’t when l was there. It might be the case that those lads came from non infantry backgrounds.

@MrDOZER1990

3 жыл бұрын

@@PreparedPathfinder that would make sense to be fair mate

Skill wise there seems to be a great deal of overlap. Mission wise they have a lot in common with Rangers. That bring the case, what specific mission they get might fall outside of just planning a drop zone safely for paratroopers.

Yes, I would like to see another episode of the U k's Pathfinder platoon.

Merry Christmas 🎅

Even the 5th airborne Brigade no longer exists it is now known as 16 air mobile and is focused a lot more in moving around by helicopter, the British Army has not used parachutists in a large-scale since the Suez Crisis.

Been desperate to see someone react to these guys

Good shit man

Another phenomenal video Devil Dog! CHIMO!!

Definitely Part 2

5:28 I’m pretty sure that lad was in your 4pt. series on the Royal Marines. Cheers. 🇨🇦

I like to see the second part to this.

grandpa you make me so happy!

@JamesonsTravels

3 жыл бұрын

lol. i have 2 girls and people keep saying grandpa. maybe its a sign

@davidr1676

3 жыл бұрын

Man, that makes me feel older than my arthritic injuries do.

The enemy's coming Sargent, hold em up son while we brew up.

Jameson Because I’m British and I wanna be a Royal Marine I’m loving all the British Army/SpecialForces Content ❤️🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸💪🏼

Yes pt2 pls J n thanks

Part 2 please!

They have to complete the hill phase that the Other SF guys do which is prob why the completion rate of them joining sas is so high. They know what’s coming

There is a slightly up to date version from when the current head of the army was the bde commander

Part 2 is very welcome