Hello! (again) :wink:

I don't know if anybody else is having this problem, but i would like some advice..

I'm hoping to join the Para's and have been working my arse off to get in shape for training.

However,

I'm really worried about leaving my girlfriend when i go away. She's fully supporting ...

Thanks everyone for your advice, thats really what i needed to hear.

I feel a little bad for goin against them, but like most of you said, they are comin round to the idea.

Thanks again everyone

Ben

Hi

I've got my BARB test on the 4th August and was wondering what sort of prep i could be doing

anyone got any good last minute tips?

thanks people for all your reply's. its good to hear that i'm not the only person in the world with the same problem

I went down the caeers office the other day for a presentation thing which really gave me a good insight into the army.

However, whilst watching the presentation it mentioned about asthma.

Now i was given an inhaler back in 2001 because of my heyfever, but i've NEVER needed it or used it.

They ...

Ok, now the army is something i've always wanted to do, but never really voiced my ideas or future plans to anyone.

Anyway, i recently told my parents that i would like to join the royal artillery, and, well.... you can guess their reaction.

I fully made up my mind before i voiced this that going ...

Anyone know of any good books or vids that detail the history and current operations involving the marines?

I'm still in the early stages of my application, but reading other sources would be good...

Any suggestions?

I've always wanted to join the army, however, i was speaking to an ex-green jacket today and he said if i was to join as a 'grunt', the chances of me bein bullyed are high

The reason for this is my good education and 'good speech'

is this true

i was thinking of the Royal Artillery....

Somebody told me once that theres a HUGE waiting list for the Army

Is this true?

is the initial written tests for the Navy exactly the same one for the Marines?

Just a quick question...

I want to be a para 8)

I'm sh!t at chin ups :oops: (i can do about 3 - 4) :oops:

i've been training down the gym :D

but can still only manage 3 - 4, even after 2 months :cry:

Will this prevent me from any military training :-?

P.S. I'm NOT over weight, eat ...

Ok, well i think all your reply's are valid, but i think i'll keep on researching!

I personally wouldn't want to be lead by someone who can't make his mind up on such an important career choice.

This is a very good point. I think that my best option would be a private.

I thankyou for your ...

ok, cheers mate, i'll have a look

Hello everybody :wink:

Does anyone know of any training video's or good books that are availiable for potential recruits?

I wanna get a good idea of what to expect when i apply...

I know there was a really old video (1980's) :o But i'm looking for something a little more up to date

Any ...