68 minutes of pure military chaos — and that's just episode one.
46 minSeason 1 • Episode 3
LatestNearing the end of training, 13 Platoon faces two of the biggest tests: a large-scale battle simulation, and an endurance competition, carrying 30kilos of kit over 45 inhospitable km.
We follow six gruelling months as a platoon prepares for possible frontline deployment.
Direction
Lorimer embeds you IN the platoon — no distance, no safety.
Sound
Raw audio of breakdowns, barked orders, silence before dawn.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 24/7 filming required military-grade encryption — footage was considered sensitive until cleared. Lorimer's team lived with recruits, creating unprecedented intimacy.
Released amid debates about UK military recruitment and PTSD rates, this became accidental evidence in parliamentary discussions about training reform.
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