Well Guys - day after tomorrow!!! What time is everyone arriving - that must be a hell of a train journey! You guys preparing an essay from deadhead's diary? I reckon even if the topics are different there is no harm in taking an hour to go over one of them so you have a rough idea of what you would ...

The things I were told to do are as follows:

Enter as many competitions as you can - races (running, cycling, triathlons etc.) and if possible get a team together and enter as a team. They want to see competitiveness and a drive to win.

Do as many things as possible for charity. This actually ...

Ok mate, seeing as no-one else has done it:

Interview,

Interview,

Interview... (you get the picture)

These are for your AFCO to make sure you stand a chance - they don't want to look bad by putting a load of guys up for it who keep failing. You keep having them untill your AFCO is satisfied, I ...

Hello mate, you say a few weeks, that wouldn't happen to be the 3rd of July would it?? If so welcome aboard! Basically the only advise I feel qualified to give (I know nothing technical) is do it every morning and every evening, without fail, the effect is surprising. Also don't count reps because ...

How did you lot get on? No doubt the stories will come thick and fast tomorrow after a 24 hr sleep! Many congrats to JCAP3 who passed, good luck for AIB.

Fred

These are absolutely awesome!!! One of the best days out i've had. Mine was down in Poole so lots of emphasis on the Rigid Raiders and a quality BV demo at Bovington (I think???).

One tip though - if you're joining as an officer, keep quiet! I was at the top of the abseiling scafolding when a ...

Does anyone know of any quick 'witty' responses to these sorts of questions in an interview. The obvious ones to aviod will be: "cause I wanna shoot stuff" or "cause I like James Bond films", but do they really want to hear the same old: "I like the teamwork/leadership" or "I want to be with the ...

Sorry lads, don't agree there. My favourite is having supper early evening and then going out after dark. You've obviously got more time in winter but I still love it around this time. The feeling that everyone else is winding down and you're still at it is great - same as early morning I suppose ...

James_m,

Why didn't you go??? I assume you are the same James_m from Once a marine. I followed your progress with much interest and feel for you - the application process is an absolute nightmare and no one has a definate answer to anything when you need it!!! :evil:


Future_Marine,

Was there a ...

Hello, I'm his mate. I hope your going down on Sunday night - bone up on some history on the way down...!

You up for it? I can't wait!!! Possibly not a good thing...

Fred