Right then.....

I've gone and booked my AFCO appointment. Its next tuesday. Best get my moth eaten suit out and give it brush down!!!

Interestingly. The lass on the phone said my qualifications would enable to apply as an officer but she said the role is more middle management and quite boring ...

Is that the sex change guy

Very much with SO19!

Nah was just wondering, because i think if i were to into a relationship while serving i would rather it be with someone else whos serving, then they understand why you have to be away etc.

Do you mean academic courses? Because you can gain any qualification you want, right up to degree level. If you're talking about military courses, these are possible too, as you can do a detachment with the marines and do the commando course etc.

I ment academic, as the AFCO guy said i can only ...

You apply to be Cpl? I always thought you get promoted when your CO and/or fellow officers feel your ready..

RIP Soldier!

SO19 wrote:Northern Ireland (NI) Quartermaster (QM)

Thanks, i thought so but i wasnt quite sure
Can gunners be put as QM's?

It use to be the case you had to be 18 or over to leave the gate and go on OPs in NI. But you could still get posted there but get a job in QMs or something if you were under 18.

I dont know about now though as Im sure we had 17 year olds out on OPs in Iraq and Afghanistan

Sorry but i dont know ...

Stop making up stupid posts just to get attention. Go to your AFCO and begin applying then you'll know all the answers to these stupid questions you keep asking.

Be quiet, if anyones making stupid posts to get attention its you there was no
need to post that for any other reason than to grab ...

Illustrious wrote:Mines half an hour away. I ride. Exercise is great isnt it? Anyways in future can you PLEASE just stick multiple questions in ONE thread.

Would if i could but i need to get a new bike.

What i mean is what can you study while in the regiment..

bushyredsocks wrote:Lol. No mate, you have to wait untill you're 17. Don't be ridiculous

Ahh right just it says on the RAF website that if you dont have a license then you will earn it.. maybe it should be more clearer:P

OK, sorry it's been quiet, but everyone is on or getting ready for ops! I'm just back from Afghan. here goes...
• What specific tasks would I perform in the RAF Regiment? How long is a piece of string, primarily you'll train as an infantryman and if succesful will be posted to your first squadron ...

Illustrious wrote:Wrong. I often visit my careers advisor, up to the point that he recognises my voice through the intercom now.

Erm no not Wrong. Maybe you can but mines half an hour away, im 15, i dont drive, and you dont want to be on the met on your on.