i wouldn't call any of your screws "dude" by the way, you might just have your first introduction to corridor olympics.

hahaha, yeah don't worry mate. just plain old corporal or staff and i dont think I can go far wrong. but cheers for the advice mate.

dude im well excited now im off tomorrow. so how old were you when you went through depot mate. Im 18 so still a babby.

looks shit-hot that mate. how come the army or MOD has decided to change from the SUSAT to this little bugger. good choice mind if it works better.

whats the electric chair...sounds like some sort of insane stress position. but i dont know.

I wish you'd tell me what this bloody induction thing is steve... you're making me nervous

cheers mate. good encouragement there from you. when did you go through depot mate??

what happens if we cant achieve a sub 9 min mile n half in the first few days at depot?? not that I shouldnt be able to anyway

So as for depot, you learn the hard way first buddy

Aye mate, we do, but then again didn't you all...still...should be good anyway mate.

suprised your training up till point of no return mate! dedication eh?
too right mate, last training sesh today and off for a lovely meal with my girlfriend tonight. :D .

PS and ignore the crying licker in the corner, that's just me
dont worry mate, we can both cry together when the mean NCO's ...

sounds pretty gucci paratrooper1. do we use these nifty lil scopes in depot or just in battalion mate??

sorry mate

hey mike, dont be telling people my top-secret name lol. glad to read that you're still joining the mob mate, ill probs see you at depot.

I'm really stoked now guys, only got two more runs and two more strength sessions left...one tomorrow and again friday. saturday rest. depot sunday.

cheers gents

I only ever seem to get a stitch when i go for a run the day after a drinking sesh...it's bloody agony. I'M NEVER DRINKING AGAIN

in the top photo of the lad in the long grassy stuff...whats that sight on his SA80, never seen that one before and it doesn't look like the normal SUSAT??

cheers guys, good words of encouragement there from all of you...thankyou. BTW, in my joining instructions it says that "you get sent home for 14 days leave and POSSIBLY a further 10 days before joining your battalion". did many of you get those 10 days after depot??

right gentlemen, I have one week left before i go to depot para, and want your suggestions as to whether an update of on the progress of me, and 721 Arnhem platoon, would be welcome or whether it would be a waste of my time writing it and your time reading it. any advice would be appreciated.