TROOPS BOGGED DOWN PLAYING AT MARINES Nov 29 2003 From Tom Newton Dunn Defence Correspondent, In Basra AN Army bid to outdo their Navy commando rivals has been shelved - after an experiment went disastrously wrong. Top brass had hoped to equal the Royal Marines' expertise by developing their own amp...

TROOPS BOGGED DOWN PLAYING AT MARINES Nov 29 2003 From Tom Newton Dunn Defence Correspondent, In Basra AN Army bid to outdo their Navy commando rivals has been shelved - after an experiment went disastrously wrong. Top brass had hoped to equal the Royal Marines' expertise by developing their own amp...

As chad as that 21 Para site was it has given me an idea, perhaps those who frequent the once a marine site could also form a re-enactment society. We could for example call call it 69 Commando , we could recreate famous runs ashore from years gone by and have special "brown wings" badges ...

As chad as that 21 Para site was it has given me an idea, perhaps those who frequent the once a marine site could also form a re-enactment society. We could for example call call it 69 Commando , we could recreate famous runs ashore from years gone by and have special "brown wings" badges ...

Well Capt Tattersall has finally done it, well done I suppose. undoubtably in some peples eyes it will devalue the green beret, however I believe that it goes to show that the course is more of a psycological than physical matter. I just hope that she did it fair and square and was not given any lea...

Well Capt Tattersall has finally done it, well done I suppose. undoubtably in some peples eyes it will devalue the green beret, however I believe that it goes to show that the course is more of a psycological than physical matter. I just hope that she did it fair and square and was not given any lea...

I`m finding it difficult to differentiate between the nature of the topics on the two message boards. They all seem to be on fairly similar subjects, therefore would it not be more effective to integrate the two to ensure maximum coverage for each post? Is this just me missing the point, or does it ...

I`m finding it difficult to differentiate between the nature of the topics on the two message boards. They all seem to be on fairly similar subjects, therefore would it not be more effective to integrate the two to ensure maximum coverage for each post? Is this just me missing the point, or does it ...

Just a small point to bear in mind, From an initial intake of 68, I was the only bloke to pass out. The RMR is not an easy option, if you want to serve with the corps and have the option go regular, if you doubt the dedication and determination of RMR personel consider the above, such small numbers ...

Just a small point to bear in mind, From an initial intake of 68, I was the only bloke to pass out. The RMR is not an easy option, if you want to serve with the corps and have the option go regular, if you doubt the dedication and determination of RMR personel consider the above, such small numbers ...

Reference the second part of your question, your argument that the "downsizing" of battles negates the need for reserve forces is extremly blinkered. The corps has an extremely wide range of responsibilities, and are currently short on numbers, and as result already overstretched. Enter in...

Reference the second part of your question, your argument that the "downsizing" of battles negates the need for reserve forces is extremly blinkered. The corps has an extremely wide range of responsibilities, and are currently short on numbers, and as result already overstretched. Enter in...

Statistic, don`t worry the comment was not aimed at you or anybody in specific, you were activly seeking some genuine info as opposed to making your own conclusions...sod all wrong with that mate.

Statistic, don`t worry the comment was not aimed at you or anybody in specific, you were activly seeking some genuine info as opposed to making your own conclusions...sod all wrong with that mate.

"R Sqn (23 SAS) prepare for selection as TA but do exactly the same SAS Selection course (At the same time as everyone else) there is or are no conscessions made in their favour..." Cheers for clearing that one Bulldog, Its reasuring to learn that there are no shortcuts to special forces. ...