There is a book written by Hugh McManners called Falklands Commando, he was a FOO in the Falklands with 148 and worked along side the SBS. Its a good insight into a FOO's role and the land war itself.

Here's the link for it on Amazon;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Falklands-Commando-Hugh-McManners/dp ...

Evening gents,

Im looking to get some early training in over the summer for this year's Cambrian Patrol. I have a good level of general fitness, swimming, running, gym etc. and am looking to build up to assure myself on my unit's team, with the ambition of being the lead scout. Thus id like to ...

I know of Nigel Ely. I go to school with his nephew.

It is good to wear a back pack for leg fitness..... but buggers up your Knees, ankles and hips. If you really want to start DONT RUN ON ROADS. Also make sure you have adequate ankle support otherwise you will go over on them. Make sure your backpack has plenty of padding and doesnt move about when ...

Hey Westy, Its me, you, Butch and Kwew going down so far. Im 18 by the way and i think Kwew is too. Have you decided what to do your presentation on yet? Also whats your training regime like? Im always ready to hear about how much other people beast themselves, its quite fun really!

By the time we go we should know evryone on the course from this site. Or there will be one person who isn't on the site! Poor bastard. Have you guys got your rail warrants yet?

Kind of on the same topic here while we are ranting. Has anyone noticed the number of ethnic minorities on tv! I'm not racist, but think about it, ethnic minorities make up 10% of our population, yet get alot more coverage, BBC asian network etc. I'm thinking of campaigning for BBC white middle ...

Alright lads, ive just got my date too, on the 9th Feb. So it looks like ive got an enjoyable Christmas of training hard and revising hard! Hows all your training going, and another question, how old are you guys?

Lads, word on the grapevine is you can get 'Fighting Fit' at ToysRus for only £4.99. So whats the point in burnin it when it costs so little?