Basically a marathon distance, carrying a 40lb pack. I've just finished watching this fabulous Forces TV programme. I'll post a link to the show on youtube, it's definitely worth a watch and you'll not believe the twist at the end.
One of the final tasks in Royal Marines basic training is a 30 mile yomp, across mainly moorland, not carrying a pack but still laden with water and carrying a rifle and other assorted things including taking turns to carry a machine gun. Has to be done in 8hours, if not it's a fail and you do it the following week.
One of the final tasks in Royal Marines basic training is a 30 mile yomp, across mainly moorland, not carrying a pack but still laden with water and carrying a rifle and other assorted things including taking turns to carry a machine gun. Has to be d