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by MrC
Wed 28 Jan, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Para's General Discussion
Topic: PARAS!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 7800

You should probably include a rest day or two in there somewhere.
by MrC
Tue 20 Jan, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Wazone (Mondays Nights Channel 5 9pm)
Replies: 6
Views: 2468

Not sure, but the did say at the end of last nights episode that it was the last one for a while, it will apprently resume later in the year.


Could try Youtube...aint seen any repeates for this on the other ITV channels though
by MrC
Mon 19 Jan, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Any Catterick Recruits/Instructors here?
Replies: 8
Views: 2793

As far as I am aware you get 2 weeks off at Easter and 4 weeks off in the Summer (usually most of August). 28 weeks training from 8th Feb would take you to the end of September I think. I doubt a holiday in August would be a problem, but AFCO is best place to check - they might be able to put you in...
by MrC
Sun 18 Jan, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: 100 push ups / 200 sit ups
Replies: 16
Views: 5746

Another cheep and effective tool for helping you build a solid core is the 'ab wheel' you might think there gimmicky and only for TV ad people but try doing these standing up and you'll soon see just how tricky it really is. Anyone who can do multiple reps with a wheel should find conventional sit ...
by MrC
Sat 17 Jan, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: II Squadron RAF Regiment
Replies: 49
Views: 23358

I know what you are saying and your right but they shouldnot and do not have the right of elite by their name....i do not see it anywhere accept people saying that they are where as rm's and paras earn the right and do have it. They are good at their job because thats what they are trained to do bu...
by MrC
Sat 17 Jan, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: II Squadron RAF Regiment
Replies: 49
Views: 23358

If you want to sit guarding base's then go ahead but if you want to be the best you have to train the hardest etc RM...Paras The point is that they are all the best at their respective roles...Everyone has a job to do, and I'm sure they all do it well. I'm sure the RAF reg are considered elite, and...
by MrC
Sat 17 Jan, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Few Random Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 2621

As far as I know, pretty much everyone is issued the SA80A2, people who travel in vehicles without much space are given a short barreled version SA80A2K. The HR woman on Warzone last week was carrying one. Officers are 2Lt throughout RMAS, when posted to your Regiment as a graduate you would be a Li...
by MrC
Fri 16 Jan, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Help & Assistance
Topic: O2
Replies: 6
Views: 3340

I was with them for 3 years, their telephone staff are pretty useless, direct debits not being set up when I asked, or cancelled etc. Took them 4 months to reimburse me when I moved to orange after they had charged me too much. Throughout the contract not much went wrong, but when it did I felt I di...
by MrC
Wed 14 Jan, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Officer Training
Replies: 2
Views: 2665

As far as I remember, pretty much yes.

A few of the Ex may have different names, the AFCO has a booklet that gives you a breakdown of the 14 or so months in comparison with the 32 week course.
by MrC
Sun 11 Jan, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: Para's General Discussion
Topic: If an officer hoping to join the Paras fails P Company
Replies: 3
Views: 3113

You get a second chance, if you fail twice you are sent to your second choice Regiment as selected for the RCB, assuming they want you of course.
by MrC
Sun 11 Jan, 2009 1:52 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: another big thing.....
Replies: 5
Views: 1791

If you have a job, it's usually printed on wage slips, P45 and your P60 if you have one.

Might be possible to have a look around the Inland Revenues' website for a telephone number and give them a call.
by MrC
Sat 10 Jan, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: insolvency and the army
Replies: 28
Views: 10963

I'd say the previous advice of 'If they dont ask then dont tell' is probably best. It's not something they ask about on the forms, so I doubt it is a bar to entry, but you may get misinformation along the way if it is brought up. Don't be dishonest, but answer the questions you are asked. If it was ...
by MrC
Sat 10 Jan, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: insolvency and the army
Replies: 28
Views: 10963

gt1980, I would personally double check, perhaps with your AFCO. As people have said on here, many are not even asked about finances. I was under the impression that the only mention is about bankruptcy on the security clearance form.
by MrC
Thu 03 Jul, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: New lad curious to operations.
Replies: 9
Views: 3640

I think we still maintain a presence there ( Link )

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Not sure if RM is included in that, or how accurate/old it is, but I very much doubt they are under much threat of attack if anyone is out there.
by MrC
Fri 20 Jun, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: RMR General Discussion
Topic: Reg Recruit Training/RMR Training
Replies: 3
Views: 8932

I have no doubt that when you pass out in RMR you're as capable as a reg, ultimately you are trained to carry out the same job. They do stress the fact that reserves are held as equal to the regs, all part of one big family etc There are plenty of chances to get on exercise/ops with regulars so you...