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
Destroying a ‘terrorist stronghold’ with Russian Marines – In the Army Now Ep.22
Today is D-Day: Anna and Pavel join two teams of marines tasked with neutralising a threat in the hills where a “terrorist stronghold” is based. Pavel’s job is to remove landmines and prepare the ground for Anna’s assault team, who intend to use armoured vehicles to ambush the enemy. Their commander praises their efforts and the two receive the awards they have been working towards ever since they arrived in Vladivostok.
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When their time with the Russian Pacific Fleet’s marines comes to an end, the pair have a chance to relax. Unfortunately for Anna, Pavel’s idea of fun is more military-style exercises. Keeping his colleague in the dark, he enrols the two of them in a “Heroes’ race” competition that involves running long distances, rope-climbing and a lot of crawling around in mud. None of which is normally Anna’s cup of tea. However, when Pavel drops out straight away after being injured, Anna has to take part for the both of them. It turns out to be the hardest challenge she has faced in Vladivostok. Still, Anna refuses to give up, showing remarkable tenacity and will to win.