Foundation - 19th july

[davo141]

Just got a phone call, well about 10 hours ago...confirming my data for foundation....

i know two or three lads on here are going down then just wondered who else is?

go for a medical and get the papers on tuesday

ooo im all excited!! bloody freak 0X 0X

cheers, davo

[davo141]

haha glad to see your keeping count on the dates!

did you get that kit list by any chance bud?

cheers, davo

[Jordiman]

A set of smart civilian dress. (Suit, Shirt and Tie)
Casual Civilian Dress. (Smart Jeans, T shirts, trainers) x2
Swimming Trunks/Shorts
Flip Flops
Sports Kit (Shorts, t-shirts,socks) x2
Training Shoes

Clothes Brush
Coat Hangers x6
Shoe Cleaning Kit
Soft Yellow Dusters x2
Metal Polish (eg Brasso)
Washing Powder
Steam Iron
£30 cash for small additional items from shop on camp

Shower Gel
Shampoo
Comb
Toothbrush
Paste
Nail Brush
Razor and blades
Shaving foam/gel/oil
Large Towel x2

This is a Navy List that has a few things that could be useful

Letter Writing material
Black permenent marker
Pressing Cloth (tea towel or large handkerchief)
Sewing kit (needles and thread)
Spray bottle (to aid in ironing)
Padlocks and keys (medium size not combination) x2
Scissors
1 Ltr Drinks bottle

Im sure any of you Nods out there might have something to add.

[davo141]

ahh thats top stuff jordiman!!!

cheers, i have most of it but some stuff needs purchasing!

one more things....whats paste?

cheers, davo

[Benw]

I think he means Toothpaste

[Jagger]

Most of that stuff you can buy in the NAAFI anyway.

[Jordiman]

Toothpaste

[Jagger]

Bring a pair of cycling shorts too. If you have big legs like me, they start killing after 3+ miles of rubbing together. They also dry out alot faster when you get soaked on exercises.

[Rugee]

Just to let you know lads i should be on this date with you, all things being well. My afco hasn't rang back so im hoping its all okay. A few other lads from my prmc are hoping to start basic on this date as well.

Cheers Ian.

[shifty_uk]

by "foundation" do u mean the Foundation Collage ??

I thought it was only the Army that had those ??

[Jagger]

Foundation is the first 3 weeks in the marines where you're just learning admin basics and other stuff, like watching loads of H&S videos . First 2 weeks are spent in a huge room that accomodates the whole troop (60+), after week two you move into the 6 man grotts. Then on parents day you're allowed to remove your orange tabs (orange tape which is worn where the rank markings are) which signify you're in foundation! After foundation you get the weekend off to go home, most guys do, but you can stay on base (like I did) and go on the piss for the weekend, although if you stay on base you'll have to be back by 23:59 everynight, so i'd recommend getting a few guys together, who are not going home and head down to newquay or somewhere for the weekend where you can have a proper weekend away. Your training team will be more than happy to give you info on any "establishments" that you might want to visit! (at least my training team were)

[shifty_uk]

what happens after foundation and your weekend off then ???

[Jagger]

Nothing much changes, except you don't wear the orange epaulettes anymore, which sort of protect you when you have them on i.e. you won't be beasted around because you didn't salute an officer or something, or you walk straight onto the parade square without permission etc. After foundation you'll be expected to be able to administer yourself properly on base and also in the field by yourself. You'll be allowed to go into exeter on weekends also.