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by craigm
Thu 28 Apr, 2005 3:17 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: YO Age limits
Replies: 14
Views: 3217

Don't know if you've considered the Army, but you can go for a commission up to the age of 29. You have to start at Sandhurst by 29, and the process can be drawn out, so best to apply by 27. Anyway, you're within that limit. I don't know enough about transfers to the Marines/All Arms Commando Course...
by craigm
Wed 20 Apr, 2005 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: SLOW DANCE
Replies: 3
Views: 1426

Guys,

In relation to this I have seen:

http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/slowdance.html

Having said that, it's a good poem...

Craig
by craigm
Tue 12 Apr, 2005 4:42 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: YO Age limits
Replies: 14
Views: 3217

Thanks mate, and congratulations on getting past the first hurdle! I'll have to get off my arse and speak to the AFCO regarding commisions for the over-26's then - I'd blithely assumed it wasn't going to happen. But it was only recently that they jacked up the max entry age to 32, wasn't it. So I gu...
by craigm
Tue 12 Apr, 2005 3:15 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: YO Age limits
Replies: 14
Views: 3217

Re: YO Age limits

Otherwise I can apply PRMC, though it seems bloody insane that you can do that until 32 then try for a commision afterwards, but not apply via POC after 26. Is this correct? You can go through PRMC (theoretically) at 32, then try for a commission? In other words, is it possible to get a commission ...
by craigm
Mon 11 Apr, 2005 10:52 am
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Anyone had lasik done?
Replies: 18
Views: 6517

The Times had an article on this last week: April 09, 2005 Laser surgery helps bionic soldiers to see at night By Laura Peek ELITE soldiers and fighter pilots are undergoing surgery at Britain’s leading eye hospital to help them to see in the dark, The Times has learnt. A leading surgeon at Moorfiel...
by craigm
Sat 12 Mar, 2005 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Victoria Cross awarded
Replies: 24
Views: 3358

Victoria Cross awarded

Saw this on another forum.... Britain to issue first Victoria Cross in 23 years for Iraq soldier LONDON (AFP) - A British soldier who braved gunfire to rescue dozens of comrades in southern Iraq (news - web sites) is to receive the first Victoria Cross, the military's top award for bravery. It's the...
by craigm
Fri 25 Feb, 2005 2:17 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: posting length
Replies: 10
Views: 1879

Best thing is to post a pic of her on the forum and if shes a looker and you bin her then we few we happy helpful few may be able to offer her some comfort.
A 'wife swap' draft? :D

Craig
by craigm
Fri 21 Jan, 2005 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: The Legion and its pay??
Replies: 2
Views: 1060

Your pay in the legion depends on the regiment you're serving with, where you're serving and your rank. So if you're in 2REP, stationed at Calvi (Corsica) you'd get more than someone stationed in mainland France, but less than someone in 13 DBLE, stationed in Djibouti. According to the legion's recr...
by craigm
Fri 17 Sep, 2004 9:22 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: The truth?
Replies: 0
Views: 1279

The truth?

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Yeah, it's american but it made me smile :lol:

Craig
by craigm
Fri 17 Sep, 2004 9:22 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: The truth?
Replies: 0
Views: 910

The truth?

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Yeah, it's american but it made me smile :lol:

Craig
by craigm
Thu 16 Sep, 2004 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: The French Foreign Legion (long)
Replies: 28
Views: 7475

Duexiemme REP were in Gulf 1 and what impressed was the number of .50cal weapons they have Consisting of large numbers of former Royals, Para Reg etc it is the nearest thing Legion Etrangere has to a decent unit and they aren`t bad (stand by for incomming from former FFL road makers :roll: ) :D Heh...
by craigm
Thu 16 Sep, 2004 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: The French Foreign Legion (long)
Replies: 33
Views: 12277

Duexiemme REP were in Gulf 1 and what impressed was the number of .50cal weapons they have Consisting of large numbers of former Royals, Para Reg etc it is the nearest thing Legion Etrangere has to a decent unit and they aren`t bad (stand by for incomming from former FFL road makers :roll: ) :D Heh...
by craigm
Thu 16 Sep, 2004 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: The French Foreign Legion (long)
Replies: 28
Views: 7475

That's right, the legion took part in the first Gulf War - they were tasked with securing the western flank of the coalition advance. After it ended, they made Norman Schwarzkopf an honorary legionnaire. I saw an interview with him, where he said they gave him a card, with a phone number on it, tell...
by craigm
Thu 16 Sep, 2004 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: The French Foreign Legion (long)
Replies: 33
Views: 12277

That's right, the legion took part in the first Gulf War - they were tasked with securing the western flank of the coalition advance. After it ended, they made Norman Schwarzkopf an honorary legionnaire. I saw an interview with him, where he said they gave him a card, with a phone number on it, tell...
by craigm
Tue 31 Aug, 2004 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: The French Foreign Legion (long)
Replies: 33
Views: 12277

Redhand mate I think you'd be advised against it - Once you've signed up (assuming you're accepted) you don't have any contact with the outside world for up to four months... no phone calls, letters - nothing. If your family comes looking for you, they'll be politely turned away. After the initial p...