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1 online resource (streaming video file) (47 min. 37 sec.) ; 286481627 bytes |
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Commando School has unprecedented access to arguably the most arduous basic military training programme in the world, going behind the scenes at the Royal Marines' Commando Training Centre in Devon to document the experiences of Royal Marines in training as never before.As 169 troop reach the end of training, thoughts turn to life beyond Lympstone. A familiar face, Corporal 'Froggy' Chauffeur, returns to prepare the troop for their final pass-out parade and four stand-out recruits go head to head for the coveted King's Badge award, an accolade for the best recruit, which the winner will carry with them throughout their career. Meanwhile, retiring Troop Commander 'Ginge' Booth is contemplating a future beyond the Royal Marines after 28 years of service.Emotions run high as the recruits achieve their dreams and can finally say goodbye to the demanding 32-week training course and embark upon their careers as trained Royal Marines. (From the UK) (Documentary) M (L) CC Follow the conversation on twitter: #sbsdoco |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2015-01-19 at 20:35:00 |
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Classification: M |
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Great Britain. Royal Marines.
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Examinations -- Validity.
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Military readiness.
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Parades.
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Recruiting and enlistment.
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Commando troops -- Training of.
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England -- Lympstone.
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Streaming video
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Collerton, Christian, director
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Fergusson, Hamish, director
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John, Joseph, director
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Williams, Chris, director
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Williamson, Mark, director
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Walsh, Kate, cast
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Callaghan, Luke, contributor
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Davies, Sam, contributor
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Dunn, Mike, contributor
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Geldard, Mike, contributor
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Guthrie, Chris, contributor
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Howells, Matt, contributor
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Morrissey, Nick, contributor
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