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0330hrs

“Wake up.” Instantly my eyes open and I am wide awake and alert. It is pitch black, and despite the fact I am cocooned in my sleeping bag, I can tell it is freezing. No time for a lie in this morning, although my kit is packed from the night before, I want to re-check it before we leave ...

Might have been more helpful, had I posted the link:- http://dayinthelifeofa.wordpress.com/

Hi All,

I'm an ex-Matelot, my extended family contains numerous serving and ex Royal Greenjackets and Rifles and I have two sons intent on joining the Royal Marines, one of which already has a date for RT.

So you can see how I might have an interest in things military.

Now there are several ...