Cheers for all of the replies guys. Ive been in contact with RMR Portsmouth for about 6 months now. I had a medical in April but failed it cos i had a torn ligament in my ankle from skydiving. So annoying!!!

I called the RMR yesterday and the colour sergeant has just called me back. I asked him ...

Another option would be to go RMR whilst still at Uni; you'll find out whether it's definitely for you or not without the same upheaval as quitting uni and joining the regs. You'll also come out with both a degree and a green lid, and you can transfer straight to the regs, so your age won't be a ...

If you leave your second degree after finishing its first year, won't you have a considerable amount of debt to pay back? Having debt limits your chance of getting in the Armed Forces.

No. It's a student loan that you get when at uni. This is a loan that you pay back to the government that comes ...

Here is a link to download a bleep test that you can use on your mobile, laptop or any other handheld pc.

http://www.dazbert.co.uk/sites/bleeptest/

There is a link here to download there software for free and to check out instructions.

Hope this helps peeps with their tests.

I'm sure the training staff will let you know how weak you are if you tried getting out. I've never been to CTC but I would have tjought that any doubts in your mind could be very destructive and if you even have the slightest doubt, maybe it's not for you.

This is exactly why i'm thinking very ...

When you get your Degree, you will have a back up incase you do decide to jack it in during basic.


Only problem is, im already 24 so by the time i have finished my degree ill be getting to the age where ill be to old nd wrinkly to get in (LOL).

The advise on not deciding until after the basic ...

For the past 4-5 months now i've been training for the Royal Marine Reserves. I have just finished my first year at uni in Portsmouth but in the past month i have decided that i want to go for a full career within the RM. Obviously, this would mean that i have to finish my studies early. Although I ...