Oldest person to be awarded Green Beret

fodd · Post by **fodd** » Thu 19 Jun, 2003 3:43 pm

yes i know my boss is a ex marine were i work i was having freindly banter as i got a m8 in the parras and me and him rip each other apart as he's a parra and i hope to join the marines

Oakers · Post by **Oakers** » Thu 19 Jun, 2003 3:46 pm

When are you going to have a crack at your PRC Fodd? Have you had a good look through the other threads about Joining? There are some lads who have recently done their PRC so they should be able to give you first hand advice, don't let anything they say bring you down though just because it wasn't for them. If it's what yoy want then push hard for it. It's worth it mate.

Make the most out of this resource Fodd, there are some good blokes here, you should soon spot the gen blokes from the choppers

fodd · Post by **fodd** » Thu 19 Jun, 2003 3:52 pm

i did my selection in jan passed eveything other that the pull ups i did 1 i was well gutted thats the only thing im weak on and im brushing up on it now. cheers m8 no offence b4 just havin a joke! i want the marines so much i NEVER give up i find it harder to give up that to stop if that makes ne sense thanks 4 ur advice i appreciate it!!

Oakers · Post by **Oakers** » Thu 19 Jun, 2003 3:53 pm

No worries bud, everyone here's the same

mook · Post by **mook** » Thu 19 Jun, 2003 4:11 pm

Oakers
I can see the differences between blokes doing the All Arms Course compared to the guys doing the full 30 week course, but was interested in the reactions of the Training Staff to the (mainly pongos afterall) who turn up for the All Arms.

Do they get a tougher time as 'hats' and how are the guys that do pass regarded?

El Prez · Post by **El Prez** » Thu 19 Jun, 2003 9:46 pm

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Have a scan of the previous topic about Capt Fox. he's an expert at marathons, is as fit as a butchers dog and works with 29. Don't consider him anywhere near any other 55 year old.

Oakers · Post by **Oakers** » Fri 20 Jun, 2003 9:08 am

I can't actually comment on the point of view of the training team for the all arms course Mook, I was never involved with all arms. In my personal opinion, I think it's good that they do what they do so that they can work with us, it's tough on them and generally it's completely alien so pat on the back for that.
There is a very broad and clear line between teh two though.

Rotary Booty · Post by **Rotary Booty** » Fri 20 Jun, 2003 11:10 am

Well done Capt Fox

He and I have a lot in common.

He did it at 55, and I did it in '55.

(and that's 1955 El Prez, before you jump in and score more points!)

Contractor · Post by **Contractor** » Fri 20 Jun, 2003 11:30 am

Rotary you wrinkly, that was a year before I was born. Shall consider myself a mere lad on this forum now.

Oakers · Post by **Oakers** » Fri 20 Jun, 2003 11:32 am

You're virtually a sprog then Contractor!

Contractor · Post by **Contractor** » Fri 20 Jun, 2003 11:35 am

Definatly need to 'get some in' Oakers! How did the Refugee Weekend go, or was it Refuge Weekend?

Oakers · Post by **Oakers** » Fri 20 Jun, 2003 11:49 am

Bloody awful mate, little toe rags banging drums and wailing like soddin banshees all day. I don't mind other cultures and I'm tolerant of all tht is until it's shoved down my throat

No one's views or beliefs should be imposed on those who don't want to know and on a Saturday morning after a hard run ashore the night before I most definitely don't want to know :drinking:

Chester · Post by **Chester** » Fri 20 Jun, 2003 12:58 pm

fodd wrote:30 mile tab in under 8 hrs

Fodd, if you do ever get in - It's called a 'Yomp' - Tabbing is what Perce does.

Had a guy in my troop who was ex-TA and kept calling yomping 'tabbing', a hot wet 'a brew', and scran was called 'skof' - He fair managed to p*ss the training team off with his perce-slang and received regular beastings to encourage adoption of 'The Royal Way'

For a full listing of Royal slang see http://www.royalmarines.org/glossary.htm

fodd · Post by **fodd** » Fri 20 Jun, 2003 1:49 pm

dont kick off iv only just started getting into this stuff. all the slang is new theres that much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oakers · Post by **Oakers** » Fri 20 Jun, 2003 1:55 pm

Fodd, are you doing your pull ups in sets? 3 -4 sets as many reps as you can do, breather and stretch between sets?

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