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by gruff_c
Sun 24 Oct, 2004 4:49 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Threaders!
Replies: 25
Views: 5545

Machiavellian just wondering what do you have to do for your APWT?

and what stage of training do you do it?

thanks
by gruff_c
Thu 21 Oct, 2004 3:02 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: basic 29th november
Replies: 5
Views: 1446

hey toffee i will be going down there with you on the that date i change my date from the 15th to the 29th as i could go in with 2 of my mates.

Thourghly looking forward to it my mate that i was supposed to go in with says its a amazing down there.

I just gotta keep up the fitness though working ...
by gruff_c
Mon 18 Oct, 2004 7:09 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: No boots
Replies: 16
Views: 4452

They didnt give me insole. Well they did but they dont fit and if i snip them they will fall apart and ther arnt the most comfortest things in the world.

anyone know if i could buy my own?
by gruff_c
Sat 16 Oct, 2004 4:49 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Fitness level
Replies: 16
Views: 4061

Gunn what fitness guide is that?

All i was given when i passed was my boots and the certificate.

or are you on about the guide you get from the afco?
by gruff_c
Wed 13 Oct, 2004 6:33 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Joining in November
Replies: 25
Views: 7854

I was going down on the 15th but changed to the 29th so i can go down with 4 of my mates.

I had my pre entry briefing and did anyone else think that the kit list was a bit short i know some things might take a lot of room but it just doesnt seem like a lot to take.

But i guess thats why they tell ...
by gruff_c
Sun 12 Sep, 2004 5:00 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: PRMC 6th - 9th sept
Replies: 22
Views: 7253

Benno and Dirk, you know the insoles that they gave you with the boots and socks do yours fit? mine seem to wide but there the right size.

i dunno if i can or have to cut them down to size to fit, as i dont want to turn up with messed up insoles or take my own and get a mouth full of one of the ...
by gruff_c
Sun 12 Sep, 2004 4:53 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: 2nd time a charm.
Replies: 30
Views: 10358

klinkklank i found out i passed when we all went into a lecture room for the pay lecture then at the end they just read out the names on the certififcates he had with him
by gruff_c
Sat 11 Sep, 2004 1:05 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: PRMC 6th - 9th sept
Replies: 22
Views: 7253

where were you dirk i was in the room nearest the toilets no sorry the heads.

I was the welsh guy with glasses. red 1.
by gruff_c
Thu 09 Sep, 2004 7:53 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Hi, couple of questions...
Replies: 22
Views: 4359

Im colour blind they accepted me,

As about seeing different colours better im dont think that i do, i can tell red from red and green from green its just that book with the number on that i dont do very good on but on the other one where you gotta match the colours to the one in the middle i get ...
by gruff_c
Thu 09 Sep, 2004 7:38 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: eyesight
Replies: 23
Views: 5316

Im red/green colour blind but only slightly if you can only be slightly colour blind and i havent had a problem during my application unless there gonna spring it on my when i get down there.
by gruff_c
Thu 09 Sep, 2004 7:34 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: 2nd time a charm.
Replies: 30
Views: 10358

2nd time a charm.

Just got back from prmc (6-9 sept) with a nice new pair of boots :D

This time if found it much easier than last time (if thats possible :o ) i wasnt as nervous which i think was a main reason for failure last time as well as not being physically ready.

Hopefully i should start training within the ...
by gruff_c
Tue 31 Aug, 2004 1:45 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Upcoming PRMC
Replies: 15
Views: 3830

I got prmc on the 6th of sept i failed also on the three mile run sitting in the back of the van on the way back was the worst feeling i ever had it felt like everything just fell apart.
by gruff_c
Wed 18 Aug, 2004 8:03 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: What's best?
Replies: 16
Views: 2729

i did my first prmc at 16 and it wasnt a problem except i didnt pass but personaly i would wait till your at least 17 because you will be physically stronger so better chance of passing and not getting injured.

i was told by the afco that i might not be able to join unitl i was 17 anyway

All i can ...
by gruff_c
Wed 18 Aug, 2004 12:05 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Down at CTCRM...
Replies: 52
Views: 11764

Suppose you can my mate did he said it was fine but its up to the training staff and your gonna be doing loads of stuff so you wont even think of listening to music
by gruff_c
Sun 08 Aug, 2004 3:15 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Marine Training Method
Replies: 2
Views: 1367

i dont remember doing pull ups after my 3 miler just a couple of press-ups but the training schedule looks quite good