ramboto wrote:We cannot always generalize....having an ethnocentric mindset will just fuel more bigotry and conflict....

spot on

Med1 wrote:

pankaye wrote:Yes I passed selection today. I am so thrilled. can anyone tell me roughly what the next steps are going to be like

Cap badge?

Its part of my signature but its PWRR

Anyone want a training partner in these areas to help keep each other motivated. As I am not working I am free at anytime. PM me or just reply.

What about tranfers within the regiment? Will that be possible.

I want to know when you get to choose which battalion within the regiment you join. I go to ITC Catterick on 12 July but no one has asked about which battalion I want to join. I am guessing it would depend on the staffing needs of the regiment but I was wondering if you have any say in it and if you...

Hey Pankey, I've just done the initial 6 weeks of training, and I started off not knowing a single person, apart from the chap i met on the train on the way up, I'm pretty sure You'll meet a few lads on the train, It's not that bad starting of not knowing people, i warn you their will be a few peop...

hi
I just got a starting date to start basic, July 12. Is anyone else going there. Is any one is starting training in my platoon on the same day? It would be nice not to be a total stranger when I start

Tab wrote:Its for your catapult for when you run out of ammunition

come on man. give the guy a break.

Yes I passed selection today. I am so thrilled. can anyone tell me roughly what the next steps are going to be like

_Mark_ wrote:You'll do it all again

lol. nice try . i already got the answer from another forum

Hi I went for selection about three weeks ago but i got deferred because i failed a hearing test. The doctor did allow m me to go through the rest of the selection and i passed everything else (Jerry can, PSSR, 1.5 miles, team task) I am going back to the selection center on 26/03/09. my question is...

It takes about three to six months. If you haven't resided in Britain for five five years your opportunities to enlist would be limited o combat arms (Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery) and some trades in Royal Logistics Corps. The fastest way to join is Infantry. PM me if you have specific questions RL...

It takes about three to six months. If you haven't resided in Britain for five five years your opportunities to enlist would be limited o combat arms (Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery) and some trades in Royal Logistics Corps. The fastest way to join is Infantry. PM me if you have specific questions

pankaye, no offense mate but, i struggle to see what you are trying to say sometimes, some of the comments don't really follow on from things in the discussion. on that point I totally agree. I find it hard to understand my self sometimes :D. Well Mark we might disagree on something but I think the...

In response to a few points. Were the Irish not subjected to more scrutinous checks? I'd be surprised if not. My joining process took a month or so longer for a simple driving ban. As far as I know the system, everyone is required to submit the same details; it is those who submit 'risky' details t...