thanks very much guys its much appreciated, im currently doing 5k runs everyday so ill make sure i take them outside now so thanks for that tip.

i do realise ive got to earn the right to wear the para badge let alone get into those units i was just interested in any tips people have about them ...

hello all, this is my firstpost so i appologise if i make any forum faux pas or any other offences!

I am currently 19 years of age and i am interested in joining the parachute regiment, i was previously considering the royal marines but after reading up a bit decided that para was the way to go ...