Hi all, been a few years since I logged in! Anyone still live that might recognise my ID? Hope you guys are all well and doing OK. I left regular service in 2020, and went straight to reserves to "keep my hand in". This has varied from quiet plodding (money for old rope...) to busy AF and ...

Hi all, I had a random notification from a new member replying to an eleven year old post :lol: First notification I've had in years I think! Anyway while I'm here I thought I'd pop in and say hi, hope you are all well, and that you are progressing well in whatever directions life has taken you sinc...

I still pop in fom time to time
Shame it's quiet, people move on... also Facebook groups havd become far more useful and often fulfil the needs that forums like this once did.

MPGS
RAF reg reserves
NAFFI staff

Paras call everyone hats, even each other!
If it's the career you want then go for it , don't worry abiut stuff like that.
Everyone everywhere gets ragged for something.

Don't let your parents tell you what to do.
I agree with hyperlithe about the a levels though - but only if you really want to do them. Which subjects are you interested in?

Paras and Marines are great choices if you want to be the best

Firstly if you want paras, go paras. Nothing against the navy, but you need to do what you want! Don't let anyone stop you. I've had stress fractures in three of the four lower leg bones and it's never been a problem. When stress fractures heal properly the area is usually stronger anyway. As far as...

Programmes like p90, insanity etc are great if you can consistently follow them, keep on top of your running as well though.
I've become keen on crossfit style training, it yields great results.

My dad is so old-school, his dogtags were made of real dog meat. They had to stay up late each night curing and re-curing them, to stop them rotting.

My dad is so old-school, his dogtags were made of real dog meat. They had to stay up late each night curing and re-curing them, to stop them rotting.

Why do we attract such crackpots on this forum...?!
hahahahaha

How did you get on at weekend zero?

Sounds like a good read, many of us are recruited on spoon-fed ideals and dreams that turn out drastically different

You'll get a letter shortly after he starts basic training with everything you need to know.

Congratulations saleenacarter on this week's Time Team award, for resurrecting a 10 year old post! :D As for books I'd recommend Fighting Fit by Adrian Weale for all round military fitness from beginner to selection candidates, and Simon Waterson's Commando Workout for a civi-oriented all-round fitn...