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Do they have a clue???
Do they have a clue???
Im planning on having a career in the RM's and training hard for it,one thing I noticed was the overall view of the ruperts making the descisions on the future of the countrys finest,they dont seem to have a clue, mainly politicians counting the pennys is one reason for the uncertainess. I ve read Making of a Royal Marine and read articles about the Army and RAF and seen some similar views their as well. Is this just the norm letting off some steam, or are the services running into real trouble? which personnally I cant see happening.Either way im aiming to join the best. Appreciate some views
'HE WHO TRAINS, RODDERS
HE WHO TRAINS.....'
HE WHO TRAINS.....'
Matty,
Don't take it from the comments about the officer class that this is part of the descent into the pits that our country is suffering. In many ways the fact that more officers are not of the `born to lead' public school type is actually an improvement. The system of purchased commissions of the nineteenth century and earlier led to some total idiots being placed in command of army troops ( a bit different in the Navy , but you still needed money, influence and patronage to get on). The virtually all public school entry into commissions also led to some pretty useless prats.
That said every serving and non-serving Bootie on this forum will have a high regard for certain officers. As I said I think things are improving, at one time SD (Special Duties i.e. through the ranks) officers were employed only in administrative roles, not being `born to lead', merely trained and experienced. Eventually someone must have realised that the Corps was wasting a lot of valuable experience and that, for example a Sigs SNCO or Warrant, could be a very valuable Sigs officer. I left before any SD officers ever became troop officers, if indeed they ever did, but as a major role of Troop Sergeants is to develop, that is train, young eager subalterns, why shouldn't they make good Troop Commanders themselves?
Barry
Don't take it from the comments about the officer class that this is part of the descent into the pits that our country is suffering. In many ways the fact that more officers are not of the `born to lead' public school type is actually an improvement. The system of purchased commissions of the nineteenth century and earlier led to some total idiots being placed in command of army troops ( a bit different in the Navy , but you still needed money, influence and patronage to get on). The virtually all public school entry into commissions also led to some pretty useless prats.
That said every serving and non-serving Bootie on this forum will have a high regard for certain officers. As I said I think things are improving, at one time SD (Special Duties i.e. through the ranks) officers were employed only in administrative roles, not being `born to lead', merely trained and experienced. Eventually someone must have realised that the Corps was wasting a lot of valuable experience and that, for example a Sigs SNCO or Warrant, could be a very valuable Sigs officer. I left before any SD officers ever became troop officers, if indeed they ever did, but as a major role of Troop Sergeants is to develop, that is train, young eager subalterns, why shouldn't they make good Troop Commanders themselves?
Barry
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Dave_Billing
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Ships and things
From what I've been reading this is one of the short periods in history where amphibious warfare is getting some real equipment in the UK. New ships and helis and all. Time will tell if it can last.
There have been a few actions recently that have reminded the government of the importance of amphibious troops!
There have been a few actions recently that have reminded the government of the importance of amphibious troops!
...Dave...
