Air-to-air combat is one the principle war fighting skills a new pilot must learn. At a massive international air exercise we join crews from several countries as they learn the basics of air combat and what it takes to survive. We also learn about the technology of modern fighter jets.
In order to adapt to the forms of combat that appeared in the early 2000s, specific training centers for those engaged were created. Paratroopers from the four components of the French Army receive intense training at the Airborne Troop School (ETAP) in Pau, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Trainees agreed to be filmed.
Whether at sea, in the air or on land, modern warfare happens in all environments. In this special episode we examine the different types of training that occurs to deal with multi-environment warfare. A type of combat that has come be to known as Full Spectrum Warfare.
For over 40 years The Red Arrows have been thrilling crowds at air shows both across the UK and internationally. They are quite simply the best at what they do. The Red Arrows, officially the Royal Air Force Display Team, are the public face of the RAF, formally promoting recruitment, as well as providing inspiration to significant numbers of those who join the Royal Air Force.
Artillery is known as the King of Battle and for over 100 years it has played a pivotal role in combat. In this fascinating episode we learn how artillery works, what ammunition it fires and how it plays an important role in modern combat. We join gunners preparing for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan who are on exercise.
In the Vietnam War the USAF discovered that 90% of their casualties occurred during pilots first 10 missions. So a specialized training exercise was developed to provide pilots with the same combat missions they could expect in their first 10 missions. The results are incredible.
Incredible footage from ordinary Australians captured the ferocity of the bushfires that raged across the country this summer. These videos have been viewed tens of millions of times across the world, but who filmed them and how did their stories end? A team of reporters and producers fanned out across the country to track down the people who found themselves in the centre of the firestorms. What emerges are incredible stories of survival, bravery and heartbreak.
Incredible footage from ordinary Australians captured the ferocity of the bushfires that raged across the country this summer. These videos have been viewed tens of millions of times across the world, but who filmed them and how did their stories end? A team of reporters and producers fanned out across the country to track down the people who found themselves in the centre of the firestorms. What emerges are incredible stories of survival, bravery and heartbreak.
In the field of honor there is one group that stands above the rest, combat medics. They are there to help aid the wounded soldier, even if it is under heavy fire. We travel to several medic schools and participate in their training exercises to learn what it takes to save lives and make a difference for their comrades.
Most wounded soldiers die on the battlefield within minutes if they don't receive the right medical care. Medics are not always there. So military leaders have developed specialized medical training known as Combat Casualty Care. This special training is for all soldiers because IEDs and other types of bombs are killing far too many. Many who would have survived if they had the right medical training.
They are 11, selected among 350 candidates to do the elimination course at the Survival and Rescue Training Center of Lanvéoc-Poulnic. 8 months of ruthless training to hope to become a Navy pilot, where everyone will be confronted with their limits.
Elite corps of the French army, 56,000 men make up the ranks of the top secret Air Force. What are the precise missions of these soldiers? Air defense, public service missions, operations abroad: yesterday in Ivory Coast, they ensured the safety of the inhabitants during the crisis which divided the country. Today in Mali, they are an integral part of Operation Serval.
Elite corps of the French army, 56,000 men make up the ranks of the top secret Air Force. What are the precise missions of these soldiers? Air defense, public service missions, operations abroad: yesterday in Ivory Coast, they ensured the safety of the inhabitants during the crisis which divided the country. Today in Mali, they are an integral part of Operation Serval.
From the elite ex-special forces personnel who guard heads of state and the two person teams that protect CEOs in dangerous regions modern-day bodyguards must be well versed in CQB.
Terry Schappert looks at the counter-terrorism training and tactics used since the September 11 2001 attacks.
A look at the raid by the Foreign Legion on a small airport in Iraq during the 1990 Gulf War.
High technology is changing the modern battlefield. It is also changing training. In this episode we examine the different types of simulators and other related technology that is being used to help make soldiers more battle ready. Ready to win in combat!
Elite Forces are those specially trained and prepared personnel that conduct missions far outside the norm. From Special Operation Forces to uniquely qualified units that have specific objectives, these elite forces can do it all - no matter where or when.
At sea when your propeller is wrapped in fishing nets or in combat if the enemy has attached mines to your ship, there is one specially trained sailor who goes beyond duty to help save the day. Ship divers. Though only a secondary duty, ships divers are charged with saving the ship and even saving lives in rescue missions. We learn about their training and missions in this episode.
Examine the history of organizations from the Green Berets WWII paratroopers through to Seal Team 6 the British SAS and private contractors like Black Water and Brown and Root.
See what it feels like to be “inside the heads” of special police personnel and how their use of military-style strategies and equipment allows them to save lives.
The U.S. raid on Panama is recreated focusing on the reflexes of the Delta Force team from the moment they entered the prison to their extraction from the roof by helicopter.
The British Empire's legacy in Northern Ireland is well known but there is an untold story of the firefights and CQBs exchanged between the IRA the British army and the elite SAS.
After the fall of the Soviet Union many countries remained in dispute. In 1994 a bitter conflict broke out between the Chechen independence movement and the Russian army.
A look at the legendary JTF sniper teams and their use in Afghanistan alongside the British SAS and the US Delta Force at “the sharp end of the spear.”
Learn how special operations integrated into regular units fought through many CQBs to find and capture Saddam Hussein.
Take a historical journey to the beginnings of the modern S.W.A.T. team developed in the rural area north of Los Angeles.
Learn how snipers were used in the Bosnian War and the tactics devised to combat them.
Combat requires that soldiers be tough, capable of strength and good cardio-vascular endurance. Combat fitness is the specialized training that is given to soldiers to help them survive. We learn why this is important and how this training is even adapted for civilians.
Fire and floods, the true danger at sea for sailors. At specialized training facilities, NATO sailors learn how to fight the two most common threats to any warship or submarine. From fighting fireballs to patching holes in the dark, sailors are put to the test at damage control schools. You can feel the heat, the cold and see their fear as they struggle to save their ship.
Today, as in the past, one of the best means to enter combat is with allies. Today military forces work together to fight enemies in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan. In preparation for these deployments they are constantly training with one another in joint operations. This cooperation and understanding of each other operating procedures are critical to their success in battle.
Knowledge is one of the key elements of success in combat - knowing an enemies strengths and weaknesses. Reconnaissance units are specialty-trained soldiers and marines who go behind enemy lines to gather intelligence about the enemy force. We learn about their specialized training.
A more contemporary look at a day in the life of a group of civilian army contractors and how their role has evolved on the modern battlefield.
Today nuclear subs dominate the seas...yet their biggest threat is a diesel submarine. The modern diesel submarine is capable of a wide range of capabilities and it is known for its incredible stealth. We learn more about why they are so lethal in the dark depths of the Norwegian Fiords while on a NATO exercise inside a modern diesel submarine.
House-to-house combat is one of the most brutal and intense types of land warfare. Recent conflicts in Bosnia, Somalia and Iraq have reinforced the need for training in this specialized skill set. At urban warfare training facilities throughout the world, we learn first-hand what it takes to survive!
Modern tanks are the equivalent of chariots on the battlefields of today. In Iraq and Afghanistan they are soldiers saviors or an enemy's nightmare. We join tank crews from several nations as they train for deployment to overseas hotspots. This is the extreme edge of firepower!
They say “the process of learning to fly makes you better at… everything.” So while the obvious goal seems to be getting a license, there are actually many other little goals you can achieve and benefit from along the way. Then we introduce a new host: a popular RVer who explores the curious overlap of those who long to explore in the air as well as on the road.
Wayne tries to bring his show in on time while everything that can go wrong does; the fan-favorite, "Jet Truck" prepares for a grudge-match race against a rival pilot; and performer, Julie Clark may be forced to cancel her biggest show of the season.
Sports Max features many of the world's most adrenalized and unique sport disciplines involving world-class athletes, insane tricks, and intensely competitive events.
Iconic pilot, John Mohr gets ready to take to the sky one last time this season, but with a tragic event still weighing heavily on his mind, the question of his safety quickly becomes too real for Wayne and Rob to ignore.
In the wake of the worst storm Sun 'N Fun has ever experienced, Wayne and the air show volunteers must comb through the destruction and pick up the pieces in hopes of saving Sun 'N Fun from an untimely end.
Performer, Julie Clark's hopes for a make-up flight in Memphis and performances are jeopardized as bad weather threatens to shut down the last day of the air show.
Wayne and announcer, Rob Reider reflect on a year marked by tragedy as they prepare for the last show of the season, praying that it all comes to a safe conclusion.
Wayne tries to bring his show in on time while everything that can go wrong does; the fan-favorite, "Jet Truck" prepares for a grudge-match race against a rival pilot; and performer, Julie Clark may be forced to cancel her biggest show of the season.
What starts out as severe storm, preventing the arrival of the headlining US Navy Blue Angels, quickly turns into a worst-case-scenario as Sun 'N Fun braces itself for the arrival of a tornado.
Since World War Two there has existed a small but effective group of paratroopers trained to go behind enemy lines. Their principal job is to light the way" for massive air insertion missions or paratrooper operations. But they do far more than that. From ambushes to intelligence gathering, Pathfinders in most NATO armies are specially trained to tackle difficult and dangerous missions. They are absolutely deadly soldiers who can get the job done."
Boarding other ships has been around since the dawn of combat at sea. Today, sailors must train to do far more than their ancestors. They must enforce embargoes; deal with pirates armed with missiles and catch smugglers. It is dangerous work. We visit some of the worlds best training facilities to understand more of what it takes to be a member of a modern Naval Boarding Party.
Paratroopers are known as force multipliers, shock troops, hell from above. These uniquely trained and incredibly hardy soldiers are tougher, faster and deadlier than normal foot soldiers. They can go where others cannot, jumping from aircraft from as low as 600 feet behind enemy lines in the darkness of night. We join soldiers the members of the famed 82nd Airborne as they train for future combat.
Artillery is known as the hammer of the battlefield because of the awesome firepower it can bring down on an enemy. Imagine if that same firepower could be mobile and dropped behind enemy lines? That is the premise behind airborne artillery, a specialized force charged with supporting soldiers with long distance firepower. We go to Fort Bragg NC to learn about this unique warfare discipline.
Every soldier, sailor and airmen has to pass one hurdle before coming a member of the military - basic training. This episode examines the physical and psychological tests and training that occur in basic training. The training that takes civilians and molds them into the warriors of the future!
Bullets, shrapnel, and IEDs, all are dangers for Infantry. Modern military forces have designed a new generation of armor to help protect soldiers from the dangers of battle - Infantry Fighting Vehicles. This fascinating episode examines the progress of technology since the Second World War that has led to some of the incredibly versatile and lethal weapon systems known as Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
Hand-to-hand combat, it is every soldiers greatest fear. At the Army Combatives School in Fort Benning, Georgia, they teach soldiers how to fight to survive. Teach them skills that are beyond UFC...skills that kill!
Silent, covert, deadly; they are every battle commander's secret weapon. Snipers are the long range killers on the battlefield. We travel to several renowned sniper schools to see them train, learn about their advanced technology weapons and unique field craft.
Airborne soldiers are known as force multipliers because of their unique capabilities. Dropped behind enemy lines they can secure bridges or conduct ambushes. We learn more about what it takes to be a paratrooper at two of the best airborne schools in the world.
In this film, first-time father and prize-winning journalist Benoît Bringer investigates whether we should still eat meat. As the population grows and the pressure to provide cheap food increases, there has been a drive towards relentless productivity and industrialized farming. Animal cruelty, major health issues and environmental damage are inevitable consequences. We can all see the problem. But are there alternatives?
In this film, first-time father and prize-winning journalist Benoît Bringer investigates whether we should still eat meat. As the population grows and the pressure to provide cheap food increases, there has been a drive towards relentless productivity and industrialized farming. Animal cruelty, major health issues and environmental damage are inevitable consequences. We can all see the problem. But are there alternatives?
In this film, first-time father and prize-winning journalist Benoît Bringer investigates whether we should still eat meat. As the population grows and the pressure to provide cheap food increases, there has been a drive towards relentless productivity and industrialized farming. Animal cruelty, major health issues and environmental damage are inevitable consequences. We can all see the problem. But are there alternatives?
In this film, first-time father and prize-winning journalist Benoît Bringer investigates whether we should still eat meat. As the population grows and the pressure to provide cheap food increases, there has been a drive towards relentless productivity and industrialized farming. Animal cruelty, major health issues and environmental damage are inevitable consequences. We can all see the problem. But are there alternatives?
In this film, first-time father and prize-winning journalist Benoît Bringer investigates whether we should still eat meat. As the population grows and the pressure to provide cheap food increases, there has been a drive towards relentless productivity and industrialized farming. Animal cruelty, major health issues and environmental damage are inevitable consequences. We can all see the problem. But are there alternatives?
Documenting the changing face of tank warfare over the past 100 years, this fascinating documentary is not to be missed by those with an interest in military history and weapon development.
A survey of World War II and the pivotal role propaganda played in it.
‘Dieselgate’ made headlines around the world. For deliberately cheating the system, Volkswagen were made to pay a record $20 billion fine. But, as this investigation shows, they were far from the only culprits. We met the researchers who uncovered the cheat devise and investigate the dangers posed by NOx emissions.
‘Dieselgate’ made headlines around the world. For deliberately cheating the system, Volkswagen were made to pay a record $20 billion fine. But, as this investigation shows, they were far from the only culprits. We met the researchers who uncovered the cheat devise and investigate the dangers posed by NOx emissions.
‘Dieselgate’ made headlines around the world. For deliberately cheating the system, Volkswagen were made to pay a record $20 billion fine. But, as this investigation shows, they were far from the only culprits. We met the researchers who uncovered the cheat devise and investigate the dangers posed by NOx emissions.
ISIS or IS, the so-called Islamic State - DAECH in Arabic - controls today a large territory that stretches over Syria and Iraq. ISIS is not just a terrorist movement, it has become something of an out-law state attracting militants and combatants from around the globe. The jihadist start-up born in Iraq under American occupation became a global corporation of terror which succeeded in making Al Qaeda look outdated.
ISIS or IS, the so-called Islamic State - DAECH in Arabic - controls today a large territory that stretches over Syria and Iraq. ISIS is not just a terrorist movement, it has become something of an out-law state attracting militants and combatants from around the globe. The jihadist start-up born in Iraq under American occupation became a global corporation of terror which succeeded in making Al Qaeda look outdated.
ISIS or IS, the so-called Islamic State - DAECH in Arabic - controls today a large territory that stretches over Syria and Iraq. ISIS is not just a terrorist movement, it has become something of an out-law state attracting militants and combatants from around the globe. The jihadist start-up born in Iraq under American occupation became a global corporation of terror which succeeded in making Al Qaeda look outdated.
Who is Jair Bolsonaro and how did he become president of the sixth most populous country in the world? "Our flag will never be red" answers this question by examining the influence of the Brazilian media on the sociopolitical events that took place between 2013 and 2019. Brazil has "6 berlusconis" that together control 90% of the total national audience. . media types.
Antelope moon, golden dates, desert flowers. There are hundreds of words which convey the beauty of African women. Copious amounts of time have been dedicated to this subject, in particular the amazing hair creations. Works of art, based on ancient knowledge, adorn the heads of women from the busy Malian metropolis of Bamako on the river Niger to the Sahara, the world's largest desert, on which the Tuareg nomads roam.
A documentary on the legendary creator and victim of pop art. Warhol, revolutionary and controversial, was never afraid to break the mold and reshape the reals of art, advertising, and directing. But who was the real man being behind the colors in which he hid? Was it the art or the fame that controlled and spawned his unique creativity? Sabbatical Entertainment takes an in-depth look at the life and works of Andy Warhol.
A biography of a universal icon of music and Hollywood, Madonna, better known as the Queen of Pop. Sabbatical Entertainment celebrates Madonna’s illustrious career spanning more than four decades, always pushing the boundaries of entertainment. Not afraid of controversy, the Material girl, through her talents, redefined and reshaped pop culture history.
