'Service' information

mike_B · Post by **mike_B** » Sat 19 Jul, 2003 5:11 pm

I have my RCB Briefing coming up soon, and am confident about most parts. However, one part that does worry me is the military, or service, knowledge. I know basics, such as five armed wings, divisions etc. But do not feel that I have a comprehensive knowledge of the basics of the army. As this forms a large part of the assesment, i would be grateful for any advice on books or websites that could help me in any way. Or indeed from people who have recently passed, who can pass on knowledge.

Thanks

voodoo sprout · Post by **voodoo sprout** » Sun 20 Jul, 2003 3:45 pm

I hate to state the obvious, but what about http://www.army.mod.uk

. In terms of books this seems to be quite difficult as they are all very specific about certain units, time periods etc; I've been unable to find a general purpose "history of the army" type affair thoguh I'm not sure anything that comprehensive would be essential. But for recent history www.britains-smallwars.com is very good.

mike_B · Post by **mike_B** » Sun 20 Jul, 2003 6:53 pm

That's why I asked; most books, are: as you say, too specific and do not give the general overview of the army i need. The history of the army is not important, its the modern army, its organisation, structure, deployment and how it works. The army website, of course, is usefull to an extent but does not provide the necessary information in a clear-cut general manner. I'll keep searching, but any info. would still be appreciated.

mike_B · Post by **mike_B** » Sun 20 Jul, 2003 7:06 pm

www.armedforces.co.uk/armyindex.htm

This has a myriad of information. I better get down to reading, cos it sure is gonna take a while.

= Jay = · Post by **= Jay =** » Sun 20 Jul, 2003 7:27 pm

RCB? whats is this your referring to....

and Thanx for the last site, going to make for some interesting reading.

I have MSN if anyone wants to have a chat, i got my RSC coming up soon.

mike_B · Post by **mike_B** » Tue 22 Jul, 2003 10:50 am

RCB is what every officer must pass before entering Sandhurst. It's split into two parts: The Briefing and the main board.

I'm hopefully passing mine prior to going to university so that i can get money while i'm there.

Contractor · Post by **Contractor** » Tue 22 Jul, 2003 10:59 am

Jacko wrote a pretty good outline on what RCB is about:

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