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P Company vs Commando Course
My oh my..
Well its been a phenomenal effort to get a chance to check on this site...
I was chuffed to bits that there is now a Para Reg section on here. Cheers.
A bit disapointed to see the walters giving the reg a bad name... Sprogs.. you start calling people 'craphats' at depot or gobbing off you will soon be sweaty! Get out of the habit now, and go running. Use the guys on here whatever the capbadge for advice on Phys and military life.
AIRBORNE... hmm am finding it hard to believe you served for 22 years.. left a cpl and are now AFCO.
I always enjoy working with the Marines... a bit of banter is always good, and they put up a much better fight than the line infantry! I have known a few guys who have been attached to the Commando Brigade who have done both courses, the fact is they are both hard, they are both producing different types of fighting men.
P-Coy is designed a fast and furious test of agression and endurance needed for airborne ops.. The Commando course is a test of endurance, tactics and even shooting. P Company is done at a basic stage of a recruits training to assess who can progress with the training (and so the test is also one of mental attitude instead of purely fitness) , rather than as a culmination of total training. Things are done differently, if you are interested in the forces, pick a unit that excites you most, and crack on.
And DONT gobb off until you have made it, and THEN try and use a modicom of wit and humour.
Good Luck
Well its been a phenomenal effort to get a chance to check on this site...
I was chuffed to bits that there is now a Para Reg section on here. Cheers.
A bit disapointed to see the walters giving the reg a bad name... Sprogs.. you start calling people 'craphats' at depot or gobbing off you will soon be sweaty! Get out of the habit now, and go running. Use the guys on here whatever the capbadge for advice on Phys and military life.
AIRBORNE... hmm am finding it hard to believe you served for 22 years.. left a cpl and are now AFCO.
I always enjoy working with the Marines... a bit of banter is always good, and they put up a much better fight than the line infantry! I have known a few guys who have been attached to the Commando Brigade who have done both courses, the fact is they are both hard, they are both producing different types of fighting men.
P-Coy is designed a fast and furious test of agression and endurance needed for airborne ops.. The Commando course is a test of endurance, tactics and even shooting. P Company is done at a basic stage of a recruits training to assess who can progress with the training (and so the test is also one of mental attitude instead of purely fitness) , rather than as a culmination of total training. Things are done differently, if you are interested in the forces, pick a unit that excites you most, and crack on.
And DONT gobb off until you have made it, and THEN try and use a modicom of wit and humour.
Good Luck
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Derek, please oh please NO. We didn't NEED Feathers, but it would have been nice to know he was back in Aldershotville, sipping lemon tea and waiting in reserve; situation normal. 
Hello Feathers, where have you been. Thanks for confirming our thoughts on the wannabees and Airhorn.
I really do hope there are more of your mates out there who would enjoy using the site, and joining in the inter-service 'Banter.' Now, back in your box, you may be needed to do some traffic control once Royal has made Basra safe for you!
PS, Feathers I have asked Airborne to reply to the Memorial Custodian on the Para Regt Assoc forum at the bottom of your section. Any chance you could help him out please.
Hello Feathers, where have you been. Thanks for confirming our thoughts on the wannabees and Airhorn.
I really do hope there are more of your mates out there who would enjoy using the site, and joining in the inter-service 'Banter.' Now, back in your box, you may be needed to do some traffic control once Royal has made Basra safe for you!
PS, Feathers I have asked Airborne to reply to the Memorial Custodian on the Para Regt Assoc forum at the bottom of your section. Any chance you could help him out please.
You should talk to somebody who gives a f**k.
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Well actually Loz, I do hear from my sister that there has been a new frock shop opened in Aderville, run by a very 5 O'clock shadowed individual in cerice and purple voile, going by the name of Madame Trumper! Allegedly he/she was a PTI billeted locally in the School for Charm and Decorum founded in 1942 by a rugged Noel Coward. 
Allegedly he/she was a PTI billeted locally in the School for Charm and Decorum founded in 1942 by a rugged Noel Coward.
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You should talk to somebody who gives a f**k.
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Just to throw another bone into the pack of dogs on this string,
Ive heard of marines who have gone on to pass parra training (p coy), but have not heard of many paras who have been to CTC and passed All Arms.
Can anyone shed any more light on this?
Ive heard of marines who have gone on to pass parra training (p coy), but have not heard of many paras who have been to CTC and passed All Arms.
Can anyone shed any more light on this?
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Why can't you accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
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Ahoy there!
Feathers, where have you been? You've missed all the kerfuffles.
I have one small point to voice. Despite some obvious differences between Marines and Paras, surely any young man who displays LEADERSHIP, UNSELFISHNESS, CHEERFULNESS UNDER ADVERSITY, COURAGE, DETERMINATION AND HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS is the sort of calibre man sort after by both.
I suspect that the young recruit who could hack the Tarzan assault course, could hack the Trainazium (feathers did I spell that right?). The recruit that could hack the P company 10 mile tab, could probably hack the endurance course.
I think the same be true of the SAS v SBS arguement. I have worked alongside both many times during my time and have encountered all round good eggs and some not so good eggs from both camps.
Feathers, where have you been? You've missed all the kerfuffles.
I have one small point to voice. Despite some obvious differences between Marines and Paras, surely any young man who displays LEADERSHIP, UNSELFISHNESS, CHEERFULNESS UNDER ADVERSITY, COURAGE, DETERMINATION AND HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS is the sort of calibre man sort after by both.
I suspect that the young recruit who could hack the Tarzan assault course, could hack the Trainazium (feathers did I spell that right?). The recruit that could hack the P company 10 mile tab, could probably hack the endurance course.
I think the same be true of the SAS v SBS arguement. I have worked alongside both many times during my time and have encountered all round good eggs and some not so good eggs from both camps.
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Ahoy there Derek!
Rogue Chef wrote some time ago:
Rogue Chef wrote some time ago:
I served as a chef in 40 Cdo RM, 80-86, before ditching my rate. I (along with every other chef in the Corps) have been subjected to a barrage of hotplate wit, comments, jokes, humour etc over the years.
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rogue chef, i completely overlooked the fact that there was a "chef" in your name. and just to give everyone a break from the endless stream of "what can I do to help train?" or "should I staple my elbows to my rib cage when Im doing press ups?" questions, heres a fresh one:
whats the opertunity for cooking in the services? is it all just making a couple hundred portions of low quality beef gruel, or is there the chance for a seriously well made meal every now and then?
I only ask, because chefing was going to be my career choice before I caught wind of the royals. so, spill the haricot blanc avec jus de tomates (beans).
whats the opertunity for cooking in the services? is it all just making a couple hundred portions of low quality beef gruel, or is there the chance for a seriously well made meal every now and then?
I only ask, because chefing was going to be my career choice before I caught wind of the royals. so, spill the haricot blanc avec jus de tomates (beans).
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Evening all..............having served in Para Reg (83-90) I've read with interest some of the comments not only here but on other threads and boards concerning the various merits or otherwise of P-Coy or the Cdo course. Bottom line is, both tests are designed to ensure that the individual leaving the Depot or CTCRM has the required determination, agression and guts to go the extra mile when needed - simple as that.
As for the Para v Marine, banter, piss taking, my dads bigger than your dad debate, as far as I'm concerned are we not duty bound to continue it. It's all part of growing up and being British for God's sake.
I've met several former Marines since leaving the army and they have all been good blokes, and I can assure you plenty of banter and ribbing took place (and plenty of beer was drunk) without anyone getting their face caved in.
Well there you go thats my opinion, but like they say. Opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one.
As for the Para v Marine, banter, piss taking, my dads bigger than your dad debate, as far as I'm concerned are we not duty bound to continue it. It's all part of growing up and being British for God's sake.
I've met several former Marines since leaving the army and they have all been good blokes, and I can assure you plenty of banter and ribbing took place (and plenty of beer was drunk) without anyone getting their face caved in.
Well there you go thats my opinion, but like they say. Opinions are like arseholes, everyones got one.
