Andy

Sounded fun, I am a Protestant Ulsterman, or Northern Irish what ever terminology you wanna use. Do not mean to sound stupid here, but what is an oppo? Would you be able to advice a suitable minimum level of fitness I would need for the Royal Marines.

Thanks

Thanks! Just wondered but I thought they were real strict with us, calling paddys as in irish, even though we arent! lol, but this is not the time or the place for that discussion!! lol! A BIG ANYWAY! lol! Would anybody be able to advise me an average level of fitness off the record, e.g 2 miles in ...

Hello people!

You will probably call me a fruit but ever since I was a little nipper I was always told that the Army, Marines etc treats people from Ulster/Northern Ireland whatever terminology you wanna use like dirt e.g the good old "paddy" etc. I would just like to know a bit of straight talking ...

Hi all

I want to join the Armed Forces, and I am stuck between the Paras and the Royal Marines as an officer. Can anyone give me any biased views on to which one I should join??

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"Adversity best discovers vice - but adversity best discovers virtue"

cheers mate

cheers mate

I have that same problem, I am not a "toff", I do come from a school which has a kinda of "old boy" way of running things, but on the whole I am just a normal "5 8th" Ulster man. This has me seriously concerned that I may not be able to persue my career due to the fact that I am not a "toff". Is ...

Hello there people!

I am contemplating a career in the Armed Forces, and I wonder if anybody could shine some light on what path I should take. I torn between the Parachute Regiment, and the Royal Marines. I would be very greatful if someone could take the short period of time to answer this ...

Hello there people!

I am contemplating a career in the Armed Forces, and I wonder if anybody could shine some light on what path I should take. I torn between the Parachute Regiment, and the Royal Marines. I would be very greatful if someone could take the short period of time to answer this ...