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by Heffernan
Tue 27 May, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: RAFP
Replies: 29
Views: 11246

Right then..... I've gone and booked my AFCO appointment. Its next tuesday. Best get my moth eaten suit out and give it brush down!!! Interestingly. The lass on the phone said my qualifications would enable to apply as an officer but she said the role is more middle management and quite boring and ...
by Heffernan
Mon 26 May, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: Para's General Discussion
Topic: Sex Change Paratrooper picks £250,000
Replies: 28
Views: 7252

Is that the sex change guy
by Heffernan
Mon 26 May, 2008 3:40 pm
Forum: Para's General Discussion
Topic: Sex Change Paratrooper picks £250,000
Replies: 28
Views: 7252

Very much with SO19!
by Heffernan
Mon 26 May, 2008 12:01 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Relationship's with fellow soldiers
Replies: 4
Views: 3098

Nah was just wondering, because i think if i were to into a relationship while serving i would rather it be with someone else whos serving, then they understand why you have to be away etc.
by Heffernan
Sat 24 May, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: What are the coruses like for being a Gunner?
Replies: 12
Views: 5576

Do you mean academic courses? Because you can gain any qualification you want, right up to degree level. If you're talking about military courses, these are possible too, as you can do a detachment with the marines and do the commando course etc. I ment academic, as the AFCO guy said i can only do ...
by Heffernan
Tue 20 May, 2008 10:17 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Raf Regiment - Applying for commission
Replies: 10
Views: 5261

You apply to be Cpl? I always thought you get promoted when your CO and/or fellow officers feel your ready..
by Heffernan
Mon 19 May, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: Announcements, News & Media
Topic: British soldier killed in Afghanistan, Monday 19 May 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 4513

RIP Soldier!
by Heffernan
Mon 19 May, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Can under 18's be sent to a war zone?
Replies: 6
Views: 3403

SO19 wrote:Northern Ireland (NI) Quartermaster (QM)
Thanks, i thought so but i wasnt quite sure :P
Can gunners be put as QM's?
by Heffernan
Mon 19 May, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Can under 18's be sent to a war zone?
Replies: 6
Views: 3403

It use to be the case you had to be 18 or over to leave the gate and go on OPs in NI. But you could still get posted there but get a job in QMs or something if you were under 18. I dont know about now though as Im sure we had 17 year olds out on OPs in Iraq and Afghanistan Sorry but i dont know 'mi...
by Heffernan
Mon 19 May, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: AST
Replies: 4
Views: 2682

Stop making up stupid posts just to get attention. Go to your AFCO and begin applying then you'll know all the answers to these stupid questions you keep asking. Be quiet, if anyones making stupid posts to get attention its you there was no need to post that for any other reason than to grab some a...
by Heffernan
Mon 19 May, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: RAF Regiment
Replies: 26
Views: 11928

Illustrious wrote:Mines half an hour away. I ride. Exercise is great isnt it? Anyways in future can you PLEASE just stick multiple questions in ONE thread.
Would if i could but i need to get a new bike.
by Heffernan
Mon 19 May, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: What are the coruses like for being a Gunner?
Replies: 12
Views: 5576

What i mean is what can you study while in the regiment..
by Heffernan
Mon 19 May, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Driving Licenses
Replies: 2
Views: 2037

bushyredsocks wrote:Lol. No mate, you have to wait untill you're 17. Don't be ridiculous
Ahh right just it says on the RAF website that if you dont have a license then you will earn it.. maybe it should be more clearer:P
by Heffernan
Mon 19 May, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Not another Gunner post.
Replies: 14
Views: 7098

OK, sorry it's been quiet, but everyone is on or getting ready for ops! I'm just back from Afghan. here goes... • What specific tasks would I perform in the RAF Regiment? How long is a piece of string, primarily you'll train as an infantryman and if succesful will be posted to your first squadron w...
by Heffernan
Mon 19 May, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: RAF Regiment
Replies: 26
Views: 11928

Illustrious wrote:Wrong. I often visit my careers advisor, up to the point that he recognises my voice through the intercom now.
Erm no not Wrong. Maybe you can but mines half an hour away, im 15, i dont drive, and you dont want to be on the met on your on.