Kai Versnel has been in the Dutch Marine Force for many years. He talks about what daily life is like, as well as survival training in harsh winter and jungle conditions. He has trained with the Royal British Marines, and the French Legion. The show Contents 00:02:50 – Joining the marines 00:04:20 – A day in the life 00:10:10 – Winter survival training 00:16:40 – Strange animals 00:23:20 – Training with the Royal British Marines 00:30:55 – Being stationed in the Caribbean 00:47:20 – Jungle survival training with the French Legion 01:08:00 – Dangerous wildlife 01:16:20 – Future military career Notes & links Dude fighting a kangaroo Recording details Recorded on Oct 17, 2017; in a friend’s living room in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (thanks again, Guido). Recorded on the big setup. Cover photo by Cpl. Justin Updegraff