Don't know if you've considered the Army, but you can go for a commission up to the age of 29. You have to start at Sandhurst by 29, and the process can be drawn out, so best to apply by 27. Anyway, you're within that limit.

I don't know enough about transfers to the Marines/All Arms Commando ...

Guys,

In relation to this I have seen:

http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/slowdance.html

Having said that, it's a good poem...

Craig

Thanks mate, and congratulations on getting past the first hurdle! I'll have to get off my arse and speak to the AFCO regarding commisions for the over-26's then - I'd blithely assumed it wasn't going to happen.

But it was only recently that they jacked up the max entry age to 32, wasn't it. So I ...

Otherwise I can apply PRMC, though it seems bloody insane that you can do that until 32 then try for a commision afterwards, but not apply via POC after 26.

Is this correct? You can go through PRMC (theoretically) at 32, then try for a commission? In other words, is it possible to get a ...

The Times had an article on this last week:

April 09, 2005

Laser surgery helps bionic soldiers to see at night
By Laura Peek


ELITE soldiers and fighter pilots are undergoing surgery at Britain’s leading eye hospital to help them to see in the dark, The Times has learnt.

A leading surgeon at ...

Saw this on another forum....

Britain to issue first Victoria Cross in 23 years for Iraq soldier

LONDON (AFP) - A British soldier who braved gunfire to rescue dozens of comrades in southern Iraq (news - web sites) is to receive the first Victoria Cross, the military's top award for bravery. It's ...

Best thing is to post a pic of her on the forum and if shes a looker and you bin her then we few we happy helpful few may be able to offer her some comfort.

A 'wife swap' draft?

Craig

Your pay in the legion depends on the regiment you're serving with, where you're serving and your rank. So if you're in 2REP, stationed at Calvi (Corsica) you'd get more than someone stationed in mainland France, but less than someone in 13 DBLE, stationed in Djibouti.

According to the legion's ...

Yeah, it's american but it made me smile

Craig

Yeah, it's american but it made me smile

Craig

Duexiemme REP were in Gulf 1 and what impressed was the number of .50cal weapons they have Consisting of large numbers of former Royals, Para Reg etc it is the nearest thing Legion Etrangere has to a decent unit and they aren`t bad (stand by for incomming from former FFL road makers :roll: )

:D ...

Duexiemme REP were in Gulf 1 and what impressed was the number of .50cal weapons they have Consisting of large numbers of former Royals, Para Reg etc it is the nearest thing Legion Etrangere has to a decent unit and they aren`t bad (stand by for incomming from former FFL road makers :roll: )

:D ...

That's right, the legion took part in the first Gulf War - they were tasked with securing the western flank of the coalition advance.

After it ended, they made Norman Schwarzkopf an honorary legionnaire. I saw an interview with him, where he said they gave him a card, with a phone number on it ...

That's right, the legion took part in the first Gulf War - they were tasked with securing the western flank of the coalition advance.

After it ended, they made Norman Schwarzkopf an honorary legionnaire. I saw an interview with him, where he said they gave him a card, with a phone number on it ...

Redhand mate

I think you'd be advised against it - Once you've signed up (assuming you're accepted) you don't have any contact with the outside world for up to four months... no phone calls, letters - nothing. If your family comes looking for you, they'll be politely turned away.

After the ...