Eagle, where about in Canada do you live? I am also considering joining the British military and would not discourage you. However joining the military in your own country is a big decision, let alone choosing to go around the world to a new country and all the adjustments that go along with that ...

Eagle, where about in Canada do you live? I am also considering joining the British military and would not discourage you. However joining the military in your own country is a big decision, let alone choosing to go around the world to a new country and all the adjustments that go along with that ...

the airborne don't use slings, so it has even fewer redeeming features for me.. SUSAT is great, M16 with a SUSAT? That would be just the ticket..

M16 with a susat? Hmmm sounds a hell of alot like my issue C7 (made by Diemaco). upgraded M16 with elcan sight. SAS apparentley bought a bunch as did ...

the airborne don't use slings, so it has even fewer redeeming features for me.. SUSAT is great, M16 with a SUSAT? That would be just the ticket..

M16 with a susat? Hmmm sounds a hell of alot like my issue C7 (made by Diemaco). upgraded M16 with elcan sight. SAS apparentley bought a bunch as did ...

A definition I came across.
PONGO: used by sailors to refer to infantry. it is based on a primate found in SE asia , which, when subjected to stress, ran in circles and dug holes in the ground to hide!

A definition I came across.
PONGO: used by sailors to refer to infantry. it is based on a primate found in SE asia , which, when subjected to stress, ran in circles and dug holes in the ground to hide!

I thought it seemed a bit odd. Of course the ground dictates to a far degree, but to kneel all the time would seem to be a death wish! Easier on the body though, at least until the rounds connect.

I thought it seemed a bit odd. Of course the ground dictates to a far degree, but to kneel all the time would seem to be a death wish! Easier on the body though, at least until the rounds connect.

just got back from a training EX and we were doing mostly section and platoon attacks. someone mention we should do it like the British and only take a knee (we go to the prone) is this true? it would enable faster mov't which is vital, then again you provide a bigger target. I wish we had only ...

just got back from a training EX and we were doing mostly section and platoon attacks. someone mention we should do it like the British and only take a knee (we go to the prone) is this true? it would enable faster mov't which is vital, then again you provide a bigger target. I wish we had only ...

Yeah how did you Paras get on the falklands? I don't recall ant PARA- shoots being used! hmm Paras going in by landing craft soungs like your trying to be like the RM's how cute.
PS shortes??? what that some gay spanish desert?

PS in Wainright Alberta, Canada After my training went out drinking ...

Yeah how did you Paras get on the falklands? I don't recall ant PARA- shoots being used! hmm Paras going in by landing craft soungs like your trying to be like the RM's how cute.
PS shortes??? what that some gay spanish desert?

PS in Wainright Alberta, Canada After my training went out drinking ...

PS I know my spelling is off occasionally poor but yours is friggin atrocious! had you been I hope so!

PS I know my spelling is off occasionally poor but yours is friggin atrocious! had you been I hope so!

To not join because of a particular piece of equipment is a bit extreme! thats not to say it should not concern you but to decide against joining because of one piece(albiet an important one) I think is really goin to far! Besides the piece of kit that should concern you most is what would be your ...