'It's freezing!': British Army's new Gurkha recruits arrive in UK
2023 ж. 13 Ақп.
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New Gurkha recruits have arrived in the UK ready to start the next phase of their training in North Yorkshire.
For some of the 170 recruits arriving from Nepal to a cold and damp Manchester Airport in three groups over a two-day period, it was the first time travelling in an aircraft.
The recruits' new home for the next nine months will be Infantry Training Centre Catterick, where they will be put through their paces in a bid to join the Brigade of Gurkhas.
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Nepal and there people are unmatched in kindness and strength
That must be tough travelling all that way and having jet lag and not being used to the UK weather and going straight to basic training...a big massive respect to them all and best of luck to them.
I would imagine that they are given a few days to relax before any serious basic training is given. I would imagine that the first few days are classroom only. The weeks after is when they start their proper basic training.
should come here to norway :P -40 when i was in the army
They think the uk cold lol soft lad
If that's tough, what would an actually battle be like? Sheesh.
@riverbend They have to start acting like whinging poms - complaining about everything
As a Canadian, I served with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles company in Afghan in 2013 as a terp and nurse, I can tell you one thing, they the kindest people on this earth. More importantly, they are ferocious in battle.
I don't think you were in the army
I think you must know Surya Jirel he is from 2nd battalion and he was also in Afghanistan in 2013 he is my brother..🤔
@@milanjirel I'm sure i've meet him, but it has been very long time. I have a picture with the 2nd Battalion. Bring backs so many memories.
@@duck1889 Nice
Lies again? Growing Up National Service
Whilst in hospital a few years ago, I was nursed by the daughter of a Ghurka veteran . She was so full of pride and love for her hero father. So moving, these are a fierce people.
Do heroes go to foreign countries?
@@PROVOCATEURSK pffffffffffffffffff
@PROVOCATEURSK Of course they do!!!..How else would filth be overthrown!!!
Respect to all Gurkhas. I'll never forget the days we trained alongside in the PSBC, I've made friends for life. A Gurkha colleague helped me during my platoon Sergeant appointment in that course, taught me with many hints. He said "don't worry, mate. We know how it feels like to be a foreigner". 🇧🇷🇳🇵🇬🇧
I used to work with some Ghurkas - great sense of humour, liked practical jokes, liked a beer or several. Incredibly tough and very bright.
i think they will be used to suppress the uk public. mainly cos we like and respect them so much. during foot and mouth the gurkhas took my friends 2 sheep at gunpoint .
They at least will not back stab unlike many others and would give selves away first, they have good philosophies, so stop manipulating them like British lndia and give them respect.
@@Jenvlogs404 Who are you talking to?
@@mrnobody4237 to herself, shes clearly a bit loopy lol
These are the types of young males that we should be allowing into this country! Respectful, clean living people and very honourable.
Just like most young British men.... Not...
ones that want to work hard ! welcome here ?
@@christianmarriott3696 no there way to many wakandians in uk now, trash humans
Care for Calais are helping a never ending supply of males of fighting age to come over here. These Gurkhas are willing to die for the UK for less wages than a regular British soldier. Will those migrants do the same?
shut up tory mink
Our land 🇳🇵 produces some of the most ferocious and well reputed warriors. Bravest of the braves, toughest of the toughs and at the same time the most welcoming, humblest and kindest people you'd ever imagine to meet. No better friends, no worse enemies. Salute to Gurkha warriors. वीर गोर्खालीलाई कोटी कोटी नमन । 🙏
your land produces the bravest of anglo-servants!
Nothing to be proud.
Why care so much bout a country who dies not u I'm with u
@@michaelgray3769 You should care about your aweful writing mate.
@@keith1222 you know what you can do right
Indian field Marshall Sam Manekshaw once said in his speech that- "everyone fears death if you don't then you're either insane or a Gurkha" Like bro🔥🔥
He didn't said this stop lying
everyone fears death if you don't then you're either liar or a Gurkha....dont change the quote damn
@@spacekgbagent7805 that so stupid.. but if u are gurkha then visit Afghanistan they gonna give u good hospitality 😂😂😂
@@baharuddin1024 they have been there brother.. and ask what a single gorkha did to 11 talibans
@@rakeshbhandari7400 don't watched too much Bollywood movies wake up to reality in front of taliban 52 countrys combination was mentally unstable i know everything
A few years ago, while in Penang Malaysia, I met an ex high ranking Gurkha officer. I sat with him in a little street cafe and listened to him. I drank a few beers but he didn't. He spoke perfect gentleman's english. It was a great afternoon. He was a really great man and soldier. Salute the Gurkhas. They are great.
I met a Gurka in Malaysia who was working as a security guard. Seeings as the pay in the British army is extremely high compared to wages in Malaysia, I was confused as to why he was in Malaysia, instead of, perhaps, staying in Britain. As it turned out, he had served in the Indian army as a Gurkha, so, once he left he was still relatively poor. I didn't know at the time, but there are 7 Gurkha regiments in the Indian army...
@Doug Boyd stop using the gurkhas your commonwealth is done for!
@@bobk480 I think you will find that Gurkhas volunteer in their thousands every year to compete for a few opportunities to earn very good money as a British soldier so they are not being "used". As for the commonwealth being "done for", it is true to say that it is a voluntary organization, one that benefits countries that join. Gambia and Zimbabwe are 2 countries that left, but have now applied to rejoin..... Just remember this fact. If it was not for the British Empire, most countries would still be walking everywhere, the roads would still be dirt, there would be no trains, cars or motorcycles, no computers or internet. They would still be living as they were before Europeans arrived, for some, that was the stone age.
@Doug Boyd u guys gonna starve soon like back in 1592. Hows that for Stonehenge times? Love how you run to india now for money. Your monarchy is done for its been exposed from the inside! No more plundering of others land lol. Have fun asking india 4 money.
@@digdougedy Garbage opinion of yours. In the case of what you said here "Just remember this fact. If it was not for the British Empire, most countries would still be walking everywhere, the roads would still be dirt, there would be no trains, cars or motorcycles, no computers or internet. They would still be living as they were before Europeans arrived, for some, that was the stone age" Before the British arrived on the shores of Bharat (India) it controlled 25% of world trade,was the main producers of cloth,exporter of gold and diamonds. There were no mines of diamonds anywhere else. Trains were made to transport loot not to benefit the locals. The British caused a famine that killed 5 million bengalis. India was already democratic with local village elections,was okay with gays and transexualism,was okay with the use of medicinal cannabis,already knew surgery and astronomy,built dams,had mega cities. So don't talk through your ass. The British empire stole 45 trillion from India alone and now india has overtaken the British economy within 70 years (in comparison to 200 years of looting) you guys must be the dumbest race on this entire planet
100% respect for these guys, never seen anyone as dedicated as these guys are to serve.
They dont look British... like my chickens! I only support British made
@GhostHD El good for you... these guys would run circles around you
@E KL I didnt do well in school but i did okay in life. Have my own business earning just under 80k/ year... so not bad for someone who didn't do well in school. But what is school got to do with comment above? I just prefer Real GREAT BRITISH troops - they are hard workers just like the guys i work with.
@@ghosthdel3098 he's just a keyboard warrior looking for a reaction
@@ghosthdel3098 problem is, British lads just have no incentive to want to serve, and with constant MOD underfunding, it’s hard to push a decent recruitment campaign. But there will always be a steady flow of manpower from Nepal, lads who actually want to serve and take pride in doing so, so what’s the issue here?
Much love from the US army. I was attached to a British unit in Catterick and got to see the Gurkhas, it was a really cool experience.
GURKHAS....They really are a strong and well disciplined core . Proud to fight by there side .
Their, not there. 😊
@@Locutus oh ... Your one of them .
@@greendiesel33 You're *
@@greendiesel33 you’re*
@@greendiesel33 You're one of these people that can't spell.
Any Gurkha who comes here to serve Britain should be housed and given a comfy pension as well as their families. Their humility is also astounding. All the respect to these men and god bless them
English people are on a long waiting list.
@@darthhideousuk If these men are ready to risk their lives and limbs for a country that isn’t even theirs, then as far as I’m concerned they’re more British than most.
Noble and illustrious soldiers and Army. Such good men, good examples to the world. Salute from the Philippines. 🇵🇭🇳🇵🇬🇧
Wishing each and every one of them the best in training and for their career ahead
Reporter probably misunderstood the new recruit’s “brother” as his literal family member. Cute.
I noticed that as well, had a giggle
Lmao
My father served with the Gurkhas during the Second World War in the Far East and always had the upmost respect for them and said the one group the enemy feared coming up against in combat was the Gurkhas. We all should very grateful to them. Well done and much respect to them all.
I grew up in a town where Gurkhas trained. It was not uncommon to see them out and about in civies (always looking very respectable in well pressed suits) or in their uniform. They were always very pleasant and polite and welcoming. I'd always wave at army lorries that went past me, and the Gurkhas always waved and smiled out the open back. It always brought a massive smile to my young face to see them all leaning in to wave and smile ✨ In todays times it may not _"sound right"_ to label them all with the same impressions, but when every one I have met and seen, and I read all these comments (not just here, but anytime I've read about them) of other peoples experiences of them and their people being so decent, it not only deserves to be said. It should be said.
Good luck all🏴
My elder brother also selected in this year and I'm proud of him..😃🇬🇧🔥 Intake 23 Because I also tried to join in British Gurkhas Army 3 times but i don't get selected😔 but I'm happy now as my Elder brother got selected in this year👊😃🇬🇧🇳🇵🙏
I hope they dont get abused by the uk gov,
Congratulations to your brother. As a British citizen who’s Father is in the army, I can say for certain that Gurkhas command a lot of respect from everyone round here!
@@boomshankalady8029 don't worry we believe in UK government that they really respect our Gurkhas and we Nepalese people also respect UK a lot..😊🙏
@@Britishmajestic Thank you😊🙏 I hope my brother always protect your Country as Gurkha and we also love UK a lot because the way British citizens and Royal Family shows the respect to our Gurkhas and Nepal is something Awesome🙏😊🇬🇧🇳🇵
Gurkhas fought against various Asian independence movements. So I wouldn't be too proud of being British puppets.
Best role I ever had in the Army was being based at ITC and helping select the boys over in Nepal. Quite simply the best of the best recruits, and a fantastic people/culture.
‘Ultimate Warrior’, bloating much?
@@johnnunn8688 No no, when you load the spaceship with the rocket fuel you'll realise that some forces in this world are unstoppable
@@ultimatewarrior1612 What makes them better than the chavs of Glasgow, the luen of Hong Kong, the gauchos of Pampas or the sikhs of Punjab?
@@johnnunn8688 John, are you a nun?
@@whoami6608, that’s very clever and witty; I’ve not heard that one before.
My grandad was with the gurkas in Burma, he always sang their praises.
My grandfather was a WW1 veteran and he always told my dad and I that Gurkas were on his side.
They are among the best in the world, so glad their on our side....
More like hired guns basically mercenaries coming to serve colonial masters 😂😂lol
@@guzman3223 Nepal was never colonised by the British or any other country for that matter. Ignorance is bliss so carry on......
@@johnlustig4322 high level of ignorance it is😂
@@johnlustig4322 just go and study again in school ohh i guess in uk school they don’t teach you what the British people did in the entire world
@@HORIXZ9 I'm not British. You have 192 guesses left.......
Brave men every last one of them!!
An absolutely fearless and honourable regiment. God bless every one of them and keep them safe.
Which god?
@@Locutus TROLL
@@Locutus Whichever one answers their prayers.
I think I can speak for most British people when I say I'm proud the Gurkha's choose to fight with us. Polite, humble, and the kind of soldiers you want to be shoulder to shoulder with. True soldiers.
I remember seeing a documentary about the selection, for many of them being selected is like winning the lottery as they will be able to support the families back home and some time even the entire village...pretty powerful stuff
Until they decide to stay in Britain!
Chris... So what if they stay in the UK? Those that have fought, or served for Queen & Country, should be able to stay in the UK, including the Afghans that helped the UK in Afghanistan.
@@Locutus Gurkhas dont care about the monarch - We are hindus not interested in anything but a good salary and to serve in the military
@@singatakberpura being Hindu has nothing to do with not having interest or respects. You sir, are a very ignorant person! Shame on you for being disrespectful of Hindus, and Gurkhas! Why portray them as greedy? That’s a not a road you want to take.
@@zwcdamien I am referring to the chap above that thinks gurkha is loyal to the british monarchy which isnt true. The gurkhas are loyal to nepal and their hindu faith. Not the british monarch
I’ve had the pleasure of working with these guys, in the forces, and now, out of the Army. They are honest, trustworthy, and some of the most respectful people I have ever met. Well done lads, all the best for your training! P.s…….thanks for the goat meat stew you made for me in Afghan, a bit salty, but all the same great!!!
stews in nepal are usually goat or buffalo, both red meats and really salted.
Wishing them all the best. I'm glad they're on our side.
As long the price is right.
Correction...my grandfather always said how lucky he was to have Gurkas on his side.
If you tap/click your original comment, it will give you the option to edit or delete it. 😉
@@johnnunn8688 but he didn't need... You should do it with your...
Same here. My great uncle served with them in Burma. They used to be based near Cheriton. We used to go on big dog walks in the fields near the base and he talked about them often when we walked past. I was only a little kid in the 90s and I wish I could remember more of the things he had to say. But the were always nice things. I do however distinctively remember him drilling it into me just how though they were. They no doubt saved his life in the war, because he wasn’t much of a talker and didn’t have much nice to say about most people. Rip
@@krishankumarmeena2882 it’s the teacher in me, 🔔 end.
Edit it to what
A warm welcome to you all! I work alongside many ex Ghurkas and Nepalese soldiers and they are top lads! Good luck with the remainder of your training!
Nepal is a great place with fantastic people. It’s still jarring to hear “King,” I’m 66 and we had Queen Elizabeth my entire life. Long life to Charles! Hope he retains his own name as his reign name. He’s a good man.
Yes, it feels strange to hear it.
It feels much more stranger and weirder to hear "King" or "Queen" in this day and age, even centuries after the Medieval Period.
You'll always be a serf. What difference does it make?
Good man? Not sure about that he wasn't very good to his former late wife
@@dropit7694 Personalities in marriages cause problems. Happily divorced.
Welcome gentlemen we value you and your service in helping to protect us Thankyou.
Total respect to these guys.
The Gurkhas are renowned for their loyalty and braver. I agree these are the kind of people we should have in our country. 👍👍👍
Thinking some people are better than others started WW2.
Thing is, it's not all *that* cold, but it is humid. Even Canadian colleagues have taken exception. And they generally live in a freezer.
Not cold to us, but someone coming from a country where its 25c it's going to be a wee bit nippy.
@@TheTwoFingeredBulldog, missed Barry’s point about humidity, well done. You’ve obviously not experienced dry cold.
Lots of the ukrainians have been saying to me its freezing here. I thought they had 6 months of snow there. I think it's the greyness and cold houses.
Some of the touchest men any where on earth. Welcome to the UK, wish you guys all the luck.
Touchest?
So much respect for the Gurkha Regiment. Amazing lot.
Good luck to you all and welcome to the UK 🇬🇧.
The Gurkhas are always a welcome addition to UK life.
Respect!!! Trained along side with them back in my service day. You can trust your life to them.
Such lovely people, so proud they serve in the UK forces.
Love the Gurkhas, some of the absolute best soldiers!
Which is Turkish muslim
@@javedalikhan-pf2vq long story it is.
Welcome to the UK Gurkhas, we are so very proud of our Gurkha regiment - hopefully the summer months will be warmer for you all!
Much respect to you all and thank you for your service.
Everyone in the UK has heard of the legendary Gurkha's, respect to our Nepalese brothers & sisters.
Respect my @$$ u brits looted half of the world to build u r country and we Nepalese wont forgot that.
God be with these young men!!!💖👊👏👍
Very best luck to all of our Gurkha brothers
Look how proud they look. I just couldn't imagine our school leavers looking like that
Best wishes to everyone - these are the welcome immigrants that we want and need
I agree, but must we poach the brightest and best of Nepal, that was not the deal when Nepal offered their soldiers as mercenaries for the British? I trained with them many moons ago, wonderfull people.
@@gaptaxi is Nepal going to give their brightest and best a chance? Yes but these are not the ‘brightest & best’ Nepalese, these are the best soldier material.
Couldn't ask for a better military unit. Absolute legends these guys
Many respects 🇳🇵 from 🇬🇧 thank you for your service
God bless you all! I've been admiring the loyalty of Gurkhas. The Brits are so welcoming too. That is what constitutes a civilised nation(sharing cultures, respect, serve one another) unlike some who were still stuck in the past.
I can't imagine what these recruits have gone through, dealing with Manchester Airport, they have my deepest sympathies.
Wwre lucky to have them massive respect for these guys
Absolute respect to each and every Gurkha that serves our forces! You are legends and the toughest lads that we have the honour of serving us, every serving or ex soldier I've ever spoken to that has served with Gurkhas has spoke about them with nothing but the utmost respect and admiration, the latest of which was my mate who served in 1st battalion Mercian regiment in Afghanistan said that the Gurkhas were amazing soldiers and although they are small they are tougher and better disciplined than the biggest lad of ours he'd ever seen.
Bless them, heroes each and every one.
Love reading all the legendary stories about the Gurkhas being fearless. One of the most elite fighting forces on earth.
I admire their honesty .....still hardened warriors....love these guys!
Wow! Gurkhas must be true legends. All the comments about them gave me goosebumps. Legendary people.
You have got to admire such determination and fortitude to travel all that way to wear the beret. There are young people in UK that wouldn't travel 50 miles from home in army training without moaning how far it is. It's so sad that the Nepalese mindset to endure hardship isn't in many young people of UK. They are a tough bunch and UK is lucky to have them.
To be fair there's probably Nepalese people who also wouldn't travel more than 50 miles from their home without moaning. They didn't make the cut. They didn't even apply.
Respect and best wishes to them all! 🇳🇵 🤝 🇬🇧
Respect to all of you Gurkhas. The pride of your nation.
Thank god these warrior's are on our side as there incredible soldiers
Big Respect..
Wishing you all the very best. Welcome to the UK. Hang in there lads Spring is on its way xxx
Ghurkhas - The Silent Heroes. RESPECT FOREVER!!! Kind regards - S.
The Gurkhas....the finest fighting soldiers anywhere in the world and also the kindest souls. The Indian Army is also lucky to have them in strength.
"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha." 🔥 Respect to our brothers Love from India 🇳🇵❤️🇮🇳
Are you Gurkha's from India!🤔?
@@_WhAtEvER396 yeah majority gurkas (47 percent live in sikkim , and north east india)
@@andrewdavidson107 they eat gaumata 😂
@@andrewdavidson107 I love eating gaumata
Gurkhas are known for their bravery and loyalty. Served both in WW1 and WW2 to protect our land. All the best to them!!
Man, Gurkhas just radiate such coolness. Wish the best for the new recruits
Hahahahaha just wait until the summer when it's 35 outside and you're on an 8 mile tab. You will wish it was cold.
love from india to gurkha brothers thanks for your serving to indian army
You do know Gurkhas helped the British mass murder a lot of Indians?
Congratulations, men! I am always eager to listen to videos about the Gurkhas.
God bless these warriors, I'm glad they're on our side 🇬🇧
I am in Nepal just now and have been to the region where the clan Limbu comes from and have also met the only living Nepali VC holder in Kathmandu.
Catterick my mum and dad met there around 70 yrs ago! My dad taught us the history of these warriors! My parents would be delighted that they are at Catterick camp ! Good luck lads!
I still believe wage's need to improve for our Gurkhas they deserve every thing for the blood sweat and tears they give many respects to the Gurkhas from a British citizen thank you for your service 🇬🇧
GOOD LUCK to you all - the Gurkha!!!
Well done Boys good luck on the future
I did my basic training in Catterick in 1984. Out on training excersises in the cold. Grabbing some shut eye under a bivvy. Waking up in a snowy pond with thunderflashes being thrown at us. Then river runs carrying tree trunks to an unknown destination which turned out to be the cs gas chambers. Ahhh memories haha.
„Freezing“ will not be their only culture shock I guess. I wish these young men all the best. 👍
Much respect to those young men
good luck lads. loved working with you guys in Afghan and Iraq
Great to see the British Army in continuing the Gurkha tradition.
This is the sort of diverse people from other nations we gladly embrace, truly welcome, you can tell from everything about them they cherish the country they're swearing to protect and we love them for it!.
100%. If they are not given permanent British residency, when we’ve given 37 million passports in the name of diversity, it is a disgrace.
@@The3CrafterZz after a certain number of year’s service to the crown, they may elect to stay.
@@johnnunn8688 I didn’t know that, thank you.
@@The3CrafterZz also, they have the same pay and pension rights, as the rest of the British Army.
"i like foreigners as long as they are quiet and obedient"
Massive massive respect, how lucky us brits are to welcome you.
Thank you for your service. UK is proud of you guys
Can’t wish them well enough. I’d take them all if it was upto me, they can be some of the finest fighters on the planet, the Gurkhas, this is well known. We British have an upmost respect for them.
RESPECT ………. And VERY BEST WISHES !!! 🇬🇧
thanks to all of you
My respect for these men and their forebears is limitless.
God bless them!!!
We love our Gurkhas! ❤️
Nothing but pure admiration for the Gurkhas.
The huge few pick of so many who need a better life and hope to keep their families proud.
The Ghurkhas are some of the UK's best and definitely the most feared, welcome lads!
Nepali ramro manche hun, I just came over to Nepal from the UK and am staying with a retired Gorkhali in Kathmandu. His family are lovely and so welcoming and are really looking after me, and the food, I don’t know what to say. I did mention the house should be called Aama ko khajar ghar 😂👍 🇳🇵🇬🇧 And like wise, the heat here is killing me. Although I don’t miss cold icey and wet Britain 😮
Fabulous guys - welcome and thank you for enlisting in our armed forces. You are already legends in my eyes!