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In Commando - On The Front Line, director Chris Terrill embarks on a courageous 12-month journey to Afghanistan alongside Britain's most elite front line troops--the Royal Marine Commandos. A division of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marine Commando directs the most physically and mentally challenging training regime of any military contingent in the United Kingdom, and only the cream of the crop gets through. This eight-episode series provides fascinating insight into the experiences of the 50 new recruits of 924 Troop--following the "Bootnecks" through their hardcore eight-month training period, right up to their arrival on the front line and first moments wearing the illustrious green berets in combat. The transformation of the young men is incredible, as is the footage obtained by Terrill, who got involved side-by-side with the boys at every step of the way.
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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
This is an absolutely fantastic DVD. Approximately 5 hours of terrific footage. It starts with 50 recruits of 924 Troop and follows them all the way through their 32 weeks of basic training. It's a very accurate portrayal of life. Obviously theyy don't show you everything such as 'administrative punishment' and some of the harsher beastings but it's pretty thorough. I would definately commend the film to anyone thinking of going into the forces as it's not so different. (This comes from experience) The main difference with Marines is fitness levels and determination. This is shown by several candidates who were unable to pass physical atttributes beng accepted into other branches such as 'Sappers'. Of the 50 who start out only 5 originals make it. However 21 of the 50 pass. Meaning that 16 of those that were back-trooped also made it in the end. That's not a bad pass rate at all considering this is supposed to be a very elite regiment. You also need to remember out of all those failures most of them are PVR's (I'm not sure what it's called now but when I was in it stood for Pre-Volunary Release) Meaning that most of those who don't make it quit. Only a few are asked to leave and that's usually because of a medical discharge or attitude.
The 2 DVD's finish up by showing 2 of the 5 who passed out going to Afghanistan immediately to join a platoon who the film maker had been following as well as the trainee's. In that time the platoon suffer a fatality and wounded marines. It's a really really good look at Military life and it's done without any glamour and certainly brought back a lot of memories.
5* recommndation.
The 2 DVD's finish up by showing 2 of the 5 who passed out going to Afghanistan immediately to join a platoon who the film maker had been following as well as the trainee's. In that time the platoon suffer a fatality and wounded marines. It's a really really good look at Military life and it's done without any glamour and certainly brought back a lot of memories.
5* recommndation.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
There are a few of these type of documentaries available at the moment, however this has to be the best because you get to see the recruits from start to finish (no matter how they end up) from bumbling idiots to Royal Marines for a few of them and on the first train home after a few days for the chaps who were out of their depth. I liked the fact that the camera is in the new recruits faces as they step off of the train onto the platform.
The best part of this dvd is the extras, (well extra). This is where the film maker decides to get stuck in and do the training himself and at 55 years of age what he achieves is truly remarkable.
Me and my mate found ourselves shouting at the television for the old guy to kick it in the guts and get his arse over those monkey bars!
The best part of this dvd is the extras, (well extra). This is where the film maker decides to get stuck in and do the training himself and at 55 years of age what he achieves is truly remarkable.
Me and my mate found ourselves shouting at the television for the old guy to kick it in the guts and get his arse over those monkey bars!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I'm thinking of becoming a commando and this dvd told me everything I wanted to know. Contains footage of soldiers from their first day in Lymphstone to the battle fields of Afghanistan. Everything is in great detail and very easy to watch, I've watched this a couple of times now and I still love it. If your thinking of joining the marines then this dvd is for you! If not, then It's very entertaining to watch anyway!
I highly recommend this DVD!
I highly recommend this DVD!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Amazing...the making of men
Could not stop watching. Wish i had the chance to try it myself. Well done for this amazing and true uplifting work.
Published 23 days ago by A. Safadi
Commando - On The Front Line
This very well made and highly informative 256min 2 DVD series follows 50 young recruits through 32 weeks of what the programme packet cover describes as:-
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Published 1 month ago by C. W. Bradbury
Eye opener
Brought this for the other half who is very interested in the Royal Marines.
You get an insight into their daily lives, training and back home. Read more
You get an insight into their daily lives, training and back home. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. K. Wyatt
Outstanding, Great insight.
I've watched this over and over and over and I never get tired of it!
Chris Terrill is a great documentary maker and makes some of the newer programmes such as Royal... Read more
Chris Terrill is a great documentary maker and makes some of the newer programmes such as Royal... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ryan Calder
Fascinating!
This is a fascinating DVD that shows exactly how tough the Royal Marines training is and why they have such a revered reputation. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brentwood
Commando dvd
Excellent DVD all round but my reasons for not giving the full 5 stars are that it would have been nice to have seen more of Bertie Kerr's officer training and why did recruit... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gcab
For those wanting an outline of Royal Marine Commando training
The other reviews describe this documentary well. It gives an accurate portrayal of the training of a Royal Marine Commando. Read more
Published 13 months ago by AfghanistanPage
Review
Im looking to join the Marines myself and this is an truly excellent insight into the kind of training and expectations needed. Really interesting!!! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kilzzone
Royal Marine Commando
For any young men with ambition to be in the forces and particularly to be among the Elite and perhaps cannot decide between the Paras and the Marines I recommend this video. Read more
Published 15 months ago by kenneth
Best Documentary
This is the best Documentary if you are interested in the Royal Marine Commandos or are in the process of joining. Even if not, then its a great watch regardless. Read more
Published 15 months ago by DanP
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