In the Army Now
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Bullet trajectories at altitude & mastering the art of lying still – In the Army Now Ep.13
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Surviving an MRLS ‘Grad’ attack – In the Army Now Ep.14
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Operating an APC BTR-82A & frying an egg on armour – In the Army Now Ep.15
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Psychological assault course final – In the Army Now Ep.16
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At army survival school – In the Army Now Ep.17
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Military survival test: Ambushed, shot at, and gassed – In the Army Now Ep.18
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Surviving a freezing night in the woods – In the Army Now Ep.19
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At the Marine assault course in Vladivostok – In the Army Now Ep.20
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Detecting landmines & preparing APCs for the high seas – In the Army Now Ep.21
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Destroying a ‘terrorist stronghold’ with Russian Marines – In the Army Now Ep.22
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Training with Russian Paratroopers on the Black Sea – In The Army Now Ep.23
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Russian mountain division obstacle course – In the Army Now Ep.24
Military survival test: Ambushed, shot at, and gassed – In the Army Now Ep.18
It’s day one of Anna and Pavel’s trial in the woods as the commanders of their “survival school” send recruits to spend a couple of days in the wilderness. They’ll have to learn to live off the grid while constantly staying on their guard. They’ll be ambushed, shot at and gassed. They will also have to walk and run for miles while carrying heavy ammunition.
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Anna and Pavel are about to learn why this place is called “survival school”. Both, male and female soldiers undergo this highly challenging endurance test together and no allowances are made for any of them. Anna and Pavel are doing their best to keep up with the rest of the team as they walk through the cold and damp forest, carrying heavy loads and trying not to get shot by a hiding enemy. They attempt to raise their spirits with an army song.
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Soon, however, their situation gets even worse when a sudden gas attack forces them to put on gas masks and protective clothes and march on while struggling to breath. They’re not so much into singing now.
This training is no walk in the park! When finally allowed to stop, the exhausted recruits are put to work. They need to pitch up a camp. Dreaming of a nice sleep to restore their energy, they’re in for an unpleasant surprise.