I know two guys that I served with in 1 Para that are now Lynx pilots in the Air Corp, so I don't know where you get your info from Tincan!!

My Platoon Sgt was Bob B***r of "the Paras" fame, we passed out early 88, I know that because my first tour in Battalion was 6 months in S Armagh, and we were back for Chrimbo Leave 88.

Exactly!!

Two sides to every story, G W and T BLiar are only interested in one...

The world police strilke again!!!!

"TEAM AMERICA!!!"

I think after the article in the Nationals written by that female journalist, the situ in Afganistan has scared them in to the Beruit hotels, dont think the Afgan ones (hotels) are as nice

Couldn't agree more, attitude plays a massive part in getting through Depot, positive mental attitude. In the end of the day, what is the worst that can happen? At least they can't make you pregnant

AIRBORNE!!! UP

To Answer the first question, you have trained medics at every level from section through to battalion, the low level guys are given a little more than first aid training which every soldier does ie they are trained in things like IV's and maybe basic patching up. Platoon medics are pretty much the ...

There you go Alfa, go for it, feeling stupid is not an excuse!! Ask yourself how much you want this, how much do you want to be a Paratrooper, if you really want it that bad, which you need to, then feeling stupid is the worse excuse I have ever heard.

Well I suggest you get arse in gear and re apply!!! Whats holding you back except bottle? If thats it, then dont bother with Para Reg, as you'll need loads of it

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That must have been early 88 as I was 534plt in 88?

Factual? when you read it again, count how much ammo they go through, and how many dead bodies are left behind....Make your own mind up.

Without a doubt a good read, but more embelishment me thinks than cold hard fact

Never let the truth get in the way of a good story I say

I think the point on Children being killed is the Israeli's are not openly trying to avoid bombing civilian targets, so far 95% of Lebanese killed have being Civilian and mostly women and children. I take your point on collateral damage, but this is just outright flaunting of the Geneva Convention..

Israel are the US puppets in the Middle East, only this week the US sped a shipment of Smart bombs in to Israel to be unleashed on Arab innocents..The US are happy with whats going on as it is a show of strengh so to speak Unfortunately T BLiar hasn't the balls to oppose George W...