24 hours on NATO’s winter survival course ❄️

Cold, snowy environments can be unforgiving, but for Allied armies, the task of collective defence means being ready to operate in any climate. That is why the NATO Centre of Excellence (COE) for Cold Weather Operations, based in Rena, Norway, teaches Allied troops how to survive and thrive in the snowy woods.

To try what it takes to deal with these harsh conditions, we sent one of our video producers to tag along for 24 hours with a group of NATO soldiers participating in one of the Centre’s cold-weather survival courses. Deep into the Norwegian forest, facing freezing temperatures and with only a few essential tools to help fight against the cold, he tested first-hand how demanding – and unforgiving – withstanding such conditions can be.

Survival courses focus on building an experienced core group of cold-weather survivalists, who can then bring their experience back to their armies and teach others. As we face the most serious security situation in decades, ensuring that Allied soldiers are prepared to protect our people in all terrains and weather conditions has become even more essential.

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[tocha_]

It's really good to see where this channel is headed

[TheWtfnonamez]

I salute my Scandinavian brothers and sisters.
I recently had a camp that unexpectedly dropped to -2c and it was "unpleasant" because we did not bring the right kit.
These guys train for -1 to -40c.
I have nothing but respect for people that camp in these temperatures.
I have experienced -25c
Didnt have to camp in it.... thankfully.

[JFlint.]

I had no idea NATO was putting out this well produced and interesting content. Excellent video thus far, keep this up!!

[greengarnish]

Im loving the direction that this channel is taking. As always very interesting to watch keep it up.

[joshhanklon]

I never thought id see NATO do 24 Hour Survival challenges with trap music

[Tomas_F.]

Great video. Great guys. Love NATO. Thank you. Cheers from Prague❤️

[LogicTube]

That is really good to exercise in those circumstances. Thank you NATO and powerful Allies

[aalere-wj]

Well, I'll be honest. I could never imagine that Russia would so brutally invade a neighbouring country and start a war. I always thought that peace through trade is a wise and safe decision (I am German)I thought NATO is an outdated alliance and none of our trading partners from the East would break this alliance. My goodness I was so could this happen! Now I am glad that NATO is there! Every soldier has my full support. Stay strong!

[dubon]

I'm so proud of NATO 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍 You guys inspire me to be a fighter 💪💪💪💪💪 I want to fight for peace, freedom, love and to make from this world a better place 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

[В.С.Ясный]

Приятно видеть, как разные страны НАТО учат друг друга тому, что может им помочь защитить свои страны от разных угроз. Особенно хорошо то, что ваши солдаты учатся выживать в условиях снега и холода, что поможет вашим парням вернуться живыми и здоровыми. Хорошо, что НАТО понимает то, что главная угроза мировому сообществу на данный момент исходит от россии (даже от Северной Кореи и Ирана опасность меньше на данный момент). Удачи и процветания всем демократиям мира.

[jariquassdorf]

Norwegian winter? Heated by the Atlantic?
Seriously.
Come to Rovaniemi, Ivalo or even Kajaani in January and feel the cold.
Anything Norway has to serve is a hot spa! ;-)

[thestye]

Your clips are really entertaining (especially ration swaps!). Keep going and don't let boomers turn it into cringe or our security is threatened lol.

[KeenanBooth-oshw]

I’m here in Australia so you would never get conditions like those, probably the heat is worse tho

[dersascha]

Right on time for the Arctic Warrior series on Youtube

[alainrouleau]

Nice video but just saying as a former Canadian infantryman. And as a soldier who deployed to Norway, above the Arctic circle, for a month during February/March...

First, we Canadians are pretty much all qualified in terms of winter warfare. Either you get qualified in basic training. Or your first winter. Snowshoes, tents, sleeping outside, tactics, lighting a Coleman stove, etc.

Second, I would totally disagree with the concept of lighting fires. Sounds like a civilian survival thing. Never once did I as a Canadian soldier light a fire out in the field. Or in Norway. Nevermind in the Arctic where there is nothing to burn. But why? Simply because it's NOT tactical, at all. Light a fire, create smoke and the enemy will see you.

Third, much more important. Learn how heat works. You don't freeze to death because it's cold outside. You die because heat is escaping from your body. Use a layered approach to clothing, stay dry, understand the concept of insulators and conductors. Snow is an insulator, metal is a conductor, dry is good, wet is bad.

Fourth, learn how to snowshoe, it's not that hard, single track into a camp, doesn't matter if you have a 100 guys, you don't want to give away your position.

And most importantly, teamwork, never be on your own in the middle of winter.

[MrPainseeker]

Canadians are like meh, this is just winter living in Canada.

[O-hans]

Prepare Russia, this time winter is coming with us

[sotonteve]

Well that's 2 0f the 5c's combustion and cover, next for the container, cutting and cordage.

[Kat_Van_Forge]

Dear NATO... I did a "trench heater" experiment in the springtime. But I'm just a civilian, and know nothing of thermal imaging. Not sure if it's too warm

Trench candle secured in a vented 50 cal. ammo can actually reached 130°C at the "top" of the "trench heater". The ambient temp was about -6°C... and I was surprised that the paint and rubber gasket survived (uploaded to Instagram and YouTube)

I didn't do it for views... I was thinking about Ukrainian soldiers with frostbite... then the thaw happened... but I still wonder what happens to empty metal ammo cans... these "trench heaters" seem reusable with another candle

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