US Marine Reacts to Royal Marine Commando Tests

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[garybraim]

Interesting to see your own thoughts on the RMs Commando Course. I'm a former RM Instructor and would just like to add a couple of comments on other things you may not be aware of.
The Commando tests come towards the end of a 32 week course whereby everyone will be run down, fatigued and most likely be carrying some form of injury. The rifle on the back tends not to get in the way if it's slung correctly, great way to carry it if not on a load carry, speed march or tactical, great for fast roping too "non tac"
1. Endurance Course. Can be emotional, Peters Pool is the second obstacle, sometimes you have to break through the surface ice so you can Wade through it, pretty much starting the whole challenge wet, cold and muddy. You also have to maintain and look after your weapon, don't bang the sights, fill the barrel and working parts with mud as you can only pull the barrel through at the end before you shoot and if you fail the timed shoot at the end you have to do it again!!
2. The 9 Mile Speed March, agreed it's great to run as a troop, however due to everyone's stride being different lengths it is also quite challenging for the lads with really long or really short legs, certainly can mess with your mental state if you let it.
3. Tarzan assault course. Only have 13 minutes to complete it's, but you are running as fast as you can for the while course, with kit, balls out till the top of the 30ft wall, some ladd find this one of the hardest tests.
4. The 30 miler, 7 hours for officers and 8 hours for Marines. The last test so if you've passed everything else you are buzzin for it. Dartmoor "the area it is run" has its own eco system, can be snowing, raining, be foggy or sunny all in the same day, what ever the weather the time allowed remains the same, don't ever remember changing my sock as you have enough time at check points to drink water and maybe a pastie or banana, I found this the toughest challenge, although as an instructor I lead around 18 X 30 Milers over my career. But at the end you get your Green Beret, best feeling ever, just one week of drill for the passout parade to complete.
The RMs are having a massive recruitment drive at present, so having someone that is promoting them onn YouTube is great and if you wanted to come over and try out the Commando Tests for yourself you should try, there's always a way of getting things done. "maybe I could help introduce you to someone" keep up the good work.

[eraualum]

Retired MSgt, USMC, I went through the course at the Commando Training Center in March of 1975.  It was snowing when we ran the Endurance Course.  The tests were demanding and the spirit of the Royal Marines is beyond compare.  I would go to combat with any of them anytime.  Excellent fighting force!

[zarelli]

Thanks for the unbiased review, that’s a rare thing these days.

[adrianbird]

Wasn't expecting such an unbiased review for this video. Impressed. If everyone was like you the world would be a better place

[hiddenassassin]

This review is by far one of the best. Unbiased throughout and providing your input based on what you went through are both added bonuses. Great job.

[eumaeus]

What do I like most from this video over similar from other youtubers?
You've not once said 'ours is more difficult'

You've been totally respecful for the training of another nation, offering a comparison with your own.

You sir, are a perfect example of which it is to be a marine.

Hey, wouldn't it be cool if the US and UK marines were to swap training facilities, learning from one another?

[lesjo]

The second review I’ve seen you do and I love the respect and the unbiased opinions. Cheers from an ex Brit soldier.

[jodu]

30 miler is one thing. 30 miler on Dartmoor is a different ball game.

[timcollins]

My friend here is a former Royal Marine and they force marched from morning to the following night in the Faklands- no one expected them to make it except their officers - the enemy were taken by surprise especially with the intense firefight at the end - they called it a 'slog"

[honymonster]

Don't know if it will interest anyone here but I live close to where the commandos were trained during world war 2 a small place called Achnacarry. Their training began as soon as they stepped off the train at Spean Bridge station as they had to run the 8 miles to the training depot. The Commandos pioneered many of the training techniques that are used today. They also used a lot of live fire exercises to prepare the men for combat. From 1942 until the end of the war about 25000 men passed through the depot at Achnacarry.After the war, most of the commando brigades were disbanded leaving only the Royal Marine 3 brigade. The area's links to the commandos was commemorated with the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge dedicated to all the Commandos that died during WW2. The stone plinth of the memorial has "United We Conquer" inscribed in it

[MSMUPOM]

I haven't the faintest idea which is "better", and it doesn't matter because it's a subjective thing anyway. This is a fine young man and he is a credit to his country.

[lilacfloyd]

You have to check out the Gurkhas. One of the most respected in the British army. God bless them.

[colinhodson]

Fair play to this lad ~ it's a pretty fair appraisal. No 'we are better than them' stuff .... well done sir !

[kelseytyla]

My home town 😭❤️ my dad used to be in the Royal Marines and seeing CTC is bringing back alot of good memories x

[PaddyInf]

As far as I know, the 73 minutes thing is because it used to be 70 minutes, but a detour/change was added to the course which was estimated to add 3 minutes on.

[wesleyashton]

I love how at the end of the 30 the retired RM attend and cheer you over the bridge, that must feel amazing to know your being clapped across the finish line by long serving men who have been through that very birth into the RM.

[klackon]

Having to complete a 100 metre uphill stagger (it would be difficult to describe it as a jog after a 10 mile timed forced march) with a mate on your back in what is known as a fireman's (firefighter's) carry, with his rifle and kit as well as your own. Then discovering you have cramp in both legs as you jump down from the 6 foot wall, knowing that you still have half the assault course plus the rifle range still to go. The best bit was knowing that if you did not achieve the requisite accuracy with your rifle, you would have to do it all again the following day. The 25 mile winter's night orienteering exercises across boggy moorland were always good fun. And that was just the British Army: it was a lot tougher in the Royal Marines. I later worked for many years with a few ex- Royal Marines, top blokes every one of them. Fearless, but with a brilliant sense of humour.

[grassypants]

Respect for an unbiased critique on the video. You've completed some tough training with the USMC but made no attempt to big yourself up at all. Not many would do that when referring to another elite military unit.

[davidbullock]

CTCRM was my last draft after 19 years of service. The year's have flown by but the memories will last forever.

What a great unbiased review. You’re welcome at CTC any time.

Bully - 301club president.

[yonniboy]

What makes the four commando tests so tough is they start the day after final ex., which is eight to ten days in the field including mega yomps with a 120 lb Bergen, rifle and webbing.