How about a kit forum for comparing different types of kit that we all use, For example do you prefer webbing or aan assault vest?

Every British infantry soldier, not just the paras, are trained in close quarters battle. This is mainly taught on the Combat Infatrymans Course at Catterick in the form of bayonet fighting. You need to remember that the only real difference between normal infantry regiments and the Paras is that ...

Just turned down a commission in the army to stay with my platoon as soldier in the TA.

Figured I joined the the TA to get some good quality soldiering in and not fly a desk after 2 years of commanding a platoon.

Now working up towards Potential NCO's course at Catterick. Does anyone think I ...

Just turned down a commission in the army to stay with my platoon as soldier in the TA.

Figured I joined the the TA to get some good quality soldiering in and not fly a desk after 2 years of commanding a platoon.

Now working up towards Potential NCO's course at Catterick. Does anyone think I ...

Had a couple while at university. Its nothing too formal but make sure you swot up on your world affairs. tune in to radio 4 every morning and listen to the Today Programme (its what they do).
Whatever you do don't try and waffle your way out of anything as he will see right through you
Also show ...

Had a couple while at university. Its nothing too formal but make sure you swot up on your world affairs. tune in to radio 4 every morning and listen to the Today Programme (its what they do).
Whatever you do don't try and waffle your way out of anything as he will see right through you
Also show ...

My younger brother has just done his A Levels and has his heart set on joining the military.

Unfortunatley he can't join my mob as he is has Asthma.

:(

It is not severe but does require an inhaler sometimes. I know that he can join the British Army but does anyone know a force he can join as ...

My younger brother has just done his A Levels and has his heart set on joining the military.

Unfortunatley he can't join my mob as he is has Asthma.

:(

It is not severe but does require an inhaler sometimes. I know that he can join the British Army but does anyone know a force he can join as ...

Thanks for the tips.

Did use a US style Butt Pack?

Is so which one?

Is their kit quite easy to fit onto an PLCE rig.

Thanks for the tips.

Did use a US style Butt Pack?

Is so which one?

Is their kit quite easy to fit onto an PLCE rig.

Hi Everyone,

Longtime lurker thats posted a few topics and replies so i though I had best introduce myself.

Territorial Army Infantry Soldier since 1998
Currently serving in C Company 3rd Battalion Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (3 PWRR) - The oldest English Infantry Regiment of the line ...

Hi Everyone,

Longtime lurker thats posted a few topics and replies so i though I had best introduce myself.

Territorial Army Infantry Soldier since 1998
Currently serving in C Company 3rd Battalion Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (3 PWRR) - The oldest English Infantry Regiment of the line ...

Hi Adam,

Good to see you on the forum. I've seen a couple of uyour posts on the lightfighter.com forum and have been impressed with your observations about gear. Any thoughts on the PLCE kit that we use here, and any suggestions for modifcation?

Hi Adam,

Good to see you on the forum. I've seen a couple of uyour posts on the lightfighter.com forum and have been impressed with your observations about gear. Any thoughts on the PLCE kit that we use here, and any suggestions for modifcation?

Just doing some fizz training at the moment.

Any of you guys know the grading system for the BPFA - Green, Amber, Red for the Run, Push Ups, Sit Ups for 18-30 year olds?

Any info greatly appreciated

Thanks