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Cameras in RT
Posted: Sun 22 Jul, 2007 11:33 am
by AndyR
so i leave tomorrow for RT, anyone know the story on taking cameras with you??
Andy
Posted: Sun 22 Jul, 2007 11:37 am
by AndyG321
Hello mate! Me too!
I'm pretty sure it's ok but as with all your personal kit it's only ok if you use it where you're supposed to ie foundation block and during certain times.
I know that's the case with mobile phone's and Ipod's etc so I'm assuming it's the same!
Cya tomorrow!
Posted: Sun 22 Jul, 2007 1:24 pm
by AndyR
cheers buddy!
yeah, PM me ya real name, so i know who i am looking for
Andy
Posted: Mon 23 Jul, 2007 2:48 am
by Artist
Yes you can take a camera to CTCRM.
Artist
Posted: Thu 26 Jul, 2007 9:39 pm
by marcus2007
can you at any point record the training?
i mean can you record say, somebody shooting on the live firing range?
sorry if it is a stupid question or anything
Posted: Thu 26 Jul, 2007 9:58 pm
by Artist
marcus2007 wrote:can you at any point record the training?
i mean can you record say, somebody shooting on the live firing range?
sorry if it is a stupid question or anything
The question is not stupid. To be honest you will find very little opportunity to have the time to take happy snappies whilst in Recruit Training.
Mainly because your going to be either knackered and in your pit zonked out or cleaning and ironing your kit for the next day around about 0300hrs in the morning.
But take heart! Once you have got your act together ref your personnal admin the thought of lugging a camera around so you can take pics will be right at the bottom of your
"Things I need to do" list.
Artist
Posted: Thu 26 Jul, 2007 10:04 pm
by marcus2007
right thanks a lot mate!
i just always feel stupid asking questions!
anyway, ive got to get ready for my PRMC first before i even think about taking happy snappies!
Posted: Sat 28 Jul, 2007 9:04 pm
by maritime_marine
On the topic of taking things down to CTC what is the policy on watchs? Im going to buy a casio G-Shock soon but will i be able to wear in during exercises?
Posted: Sun 29 Jul, 2007 1:40 am
by Chris_Manchester
what about laptops? i was going to bring mine just incase i get time for dvds etc... recommended or not?
Posted: Sun 29 Jul, 2007 2:27 am
by Darren82
Watches are essential a good g shock should do the trick
laptops, i'd say post foundation
Posted: Sun 29 Jul, 2007 11:02 am
by marine101
yor aloud to take a laptop. but they reccomend that any personal items i.e laptops should not be brought for foundation phase. bring 1 after you weekend leave. you should have been issued a recruit handbook after your PRMC. ive read it an what ive said is in the book.
Posted: Mon 30 Jul, 2007 3:22 pm
by Artist
darrenelliott849 wrote:Watches are essential a good g shock should do the trick
laptops, i'd say post foundation
Whilst partaking of Cdo training 30 odd years ago only one person per section was allowed to wear a watch. I dare say it's changed these days but con't shell out a ruck of dosh on a quality watch.
Nine times out of ten it will get broke/waterlogged/ or even knicked! Just get a cheap un that does things like tell the right time 24/7.
Artist
Posted: Mon 30 Jul, 2007 8:33 pm
by Darren82
When I was down there it was painful to not wear a watch at all times in the field, especially in phase 2
Carting a grandfather clock must have been painful in your days eh Artist?
Just kidding mate, I would advise if your gonna get a cheap watch might aswell get a spare to keep in bergan. Velcro straps are a massive no-no also!
Posted: Mon 30 Jul, 2007 8:40 pm
by jezb
Whats the prob with velcro straps?
Posted: Mon 30 Jul, 2007 8:42 pm
by Darren82
My old troops sergeant hated them, anything velcro infact
Go sit in a silent room at 3am and pull some velcro loose, the noise it makes is rather loud and rather untactical