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
Russian mountain division obstacle course – In the Army Now Ep.24
Anna and Pavel continue their paratrooper training in the city of Novorossiysk on the shores of the Black Sea. Their expectations of enjoying a seaside holiday are unfortunately misplaced as it is still off season and the place is covered in snow.
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Their training begins with a visit to a climbing wall for a crash course in alpinism. The professional paratroopers make it look easy but as Anna and Pavel begin their ascent, they soon discover it is hard work. Anna is far from impressed with Pavel’s climbing skills, but will she be able to perform any better?
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After the indoor training is over, they are sent into the freezing snowy woods to complete a half-natural, half-manmade obstacle course that involves climbing, abseiling and a rope-assisted river traverse. Even after this gruelling exercise, their training is far from over. Paratroopers are tough and Anna and Pavel must keep up. The next skill the two must master is swimming… whilst wearing their military uniforms.