Hello, My son (uk army) will be going out to one of the bases in afghanstan at some point before christmas . We are still unclear on how he will pay for things in the naafi while at camp bastion or the other bases he could be posted to.. :-? Some people say pay by dollars and some say pay by cheque...

Hello Star_Sailor, "On the leaflet ive got it says the 2nd sea lord pushes for the uksf to be manned by naval/Marine personnel" I think that the 2nd Sea Lord has overlooked that now UKSF is a tri-service organisation. Prior to which there was the Royal Marines Special Boat Service which w...

Found the post you placed in the SF Forum rather interesting! In which you stated the following-- 13 years service (RN?). Senior.(PO or CPO?) On the SBS Briefing Course October 2011? On the SBS Selection Course January 2012? To state the last two would perhaps give the impression that you have cont...

Star_Sailor, Further to my response to your post in the RN Forum. You should have the glossy tri-fold in which at the bottom of the first page is a telephone number. Suggest this is the better way to go for information. Rover Hi Rover. I did this already. Thats how i got the ball rolling. The recru...

It can vary from man to man, many of the people in SF have been in the Forces for a number of years and will have probably passed other courses which will affect their pay scale. You have to remember that no one goes into UK SF as Recruit. Hi Tab Thanks for the reply. Ill tell you my problem. Ive b...

Hi all I didnt realise there was an SF section, ive just posted this question in the Navy bit. Oops. I have a question about UKSF selections and more importantly pay and shadow ranks. Before i ask it is there anyone on these forums knowledgeable about this subject? I dont want to ask it then get sla...

Hi all I have a question about UKSF selections and more importantly pay and shadow ranks. Before i ask it is there anyone on these forums knowledgeable about this subject? I dont want to ask it then get slated because its in the wrong place. Ive also posted it in the Marines section so hopefully som...

In the navy.. I've seen requirements on AOP.org.uk and emailed them. Apparently they said that they get the standards directly from the forces so they must be true? So what standard of eyesight do I need to be a pilot - and what is the difference between aircrew and a pilot? Thanks. Hi there Buddy ...