Share This Page:

  

Search found 9 matches

by Mick
Tue 30 Mar, 2004 11:05 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: 1.5 mile run
Replies: 51
Views: 12542

One of the lads mentioned in my last post went p company so there is a good start I suppose Mal :)
by Mick
Tue 30 Mar, 2004 5:59 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Evil Russian push ups - A good workout
Replies: 35
Views: 16091

Hi all,
This Russian stuff was it from that Tsatsouline forum(Dragon Door), they also do something they call ladders explained with pull ups but can be applied to push ups aswell. The idea is this:

Do one pull up. Get off the bar. Wait the time taken to do another single pull up or have a partner ...
by Mick
Tue 30 Mar, 2004 5:39 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: 1.5 mile run
Replies: 51
Views: 12542

When I went through basic there were two lads in my intake that ran the 1.5 mile in 7.15. One of them would be coughing his guts up at the end, whilst the other guy stood there straight faced. Apparently he could only run as fast as the quickest man. So we never found out how fast he could go.

I ...
by Mick
Mon 29 Mar, 2004 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: REME Mick says hello
Replies: 6
Views: 1992

Hi Mal

I was an Armourer for my first 5 years.
I spent 2 years at Princess Marina college apprentice training at arborfield, you can`t do this anymore, which covered basic skills in machine work, welding, blacksmithing, alot of benchfitting(metal filing), and weapons training. Some of my best ...
by Mick
Mon 29 Mar, 2004 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: REME Mick says hello
Replies: 6
Views: 2108

Hi Mal

I was an Armourer for my first 5 years.
I spent 2 years at Princess Marina college apprentice training at arborfield, you can`t do this anymore, which covered basic skills in machine work, welding, blacksmithing, alot of benchfitting(metal filing), and weapons training. Some of my best ...
by Mick
Mon 29 Mar, 2004 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: REME Mick says hello
Replies: 6
Views: 1992

Hello GoreD
I`ve actually been in the army for the best part of ten years :wink:
Started of as an Armourer myself (apprentiice and then a posting to 3RHA at Topcliffe) and wish I had stayed with that trade aswell.
Just spent four years in Northern Ireland great place/job would love to go back.
by Mick
Mon 29 Mar, 2004 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: REME Mick says hello
Replies: 6
Views: 2108

Hello GoreD
I`ve actually been in the army for the best part of ten years :wink:
Started of as an Armourer myself (apprentiice and then a posting to 3RHA at Topcliffe) and wish I had stayed with that trade aswell.
Just spent four years in Northern Ireland great place/job would love to go back.
by Mick
Sun 28 Mar, 2004 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: REME Mick says hello
Replies: 6
Views: 1992

REME Mick says hello

Hello all
Any REME lads in here serving or otherwise? :fadein:
Im currently in Arborfield on an Artillery class 1 course :(
Posted to 40 Regiment Royal Artillery in july time, any gunners know what there upto this year?
by Mick
Sun 28 Mar, 2004 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: REME Mick says hello
Replies: 6
Views: 2108

REME Mick says hello

Hello all
Any REME lads in here serving or otherwise? :fadein:
Im currently in Arborfield on an Artillery class 1 course :(
Posted to 40 Regiment Royal Artillery in july time, any gunners know what there upto this year?