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hi, in the army have you got to be at least 18 before you go on the frontline because i think i read something like that somewhere but i forgot where, and if this is the case what do soldiers in the inantry do if they are under 18. thanks.
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based at uk bases i presume :roll:
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You would probably be on rear guard, or some REMF job at the FMB/FOB.
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UK or anywhere. is that the age limit for soldiers on the frontline? would they just go on ex where they are based or would they go to the country there regiment is fighting in but not actually go on the frontline?
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sorry greenronnie you must have posted wen i was typing. please could you explain what those things are (im only 15 and iv only been in the acf about 2 months so i dont know what most of the abbreviations are) thanks.
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REMF =not a GRAV= Rear Echelon Mother Fugger
FOB= Forward Operating Base, not in contact.
BONE= these questions.
Ronnie can I join the Para when I`m eighteen?
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harry hackedoff wrote:Ronnie can I join the Para when I`m eighteen?
Get to soddery! Got enough beefers in 3 Para Mortars! :o

You forgot to mention FMB-Forward Mounting Base (or, in hh's case, Fcuk Me Boots!!) :lol:
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Greenronnie wrote:
harry hackedoff wrote:Ronnie can I join the Para when I`m eighteen?
would not advice that,not what i know of them,they think they a gods gift to the army.heeeeeeeeeeee 8)

Get to soddery! Got enough beefers in 3 Para Mortars! :o

You forgot to mention FMB-Forward Mounting Base (or, in hh's case, Fcuk Me Boots!!) :lol:
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Just what is the point of your post Jock
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