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by BullDog
Sat 26 Jan, 2002 10:05 am
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Combat Signallers course?
Replies: 6
Views: 3292

Steve a combat Signaller is something in the Army. All Signallers in the RM's are Commandos first. They serve in all area's of the corps as do all GD ranks, you will find more GD ranks in the echelons than Signallers. Signallers are involved in all aspects of the Marines they deploy down to Troop le...
by BullDog
Sat 26 Jan, 2002 9:48 am
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Army Regiments
Replies: 54
Views: 15821

Hi Defiant... So you are joining the Scaley's good choice again a Corp not a regiment though it is split into regiments (I know). there is nothing wrong with the R Sigs, but Eagle would naturally join 264 (SAS) Sig Sqn as soon as he could and attempt to badge from there, Many of 264 who serve in the...
by BullDog
Sat 26 Jan, 2002 9:48 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Army Regiments
Replies: 54
Views: 12296

Hi Defiant... So you are joining the Scaley's good choice again a Corp not a regiment though it is split into regiments (I know). there is nothing wrong with the R Sigs, but Eagle would naturally join 264 (SAS) Sig Sqn as soon as he could and attempt to badge from there, Many of 264 who serve in the...
by BullDog
Fri 25 Jan, 2002 10:09 am
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Army Regiments
Replies: 54
Views: 15821

If your only goal is the SAS then the Para's are as good as any other regiment really, but not my choice as the Para's are very blinkered... But if you are thinking long term join a Corps as this will give you the opportunity to serve in many operational areas and give you a “Bigger” view of the mil...
by BullDog
Fri 25 Jan, 2002 10:09 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Army Regiments
Replies: 54
Views: 12296

If your only goal is the SAS then the Para's are as good as any other regiment really, but not my choice as the Para's are very blinkered... But if you are thinking long term join a Corps as this will give you the opportunity to serve in many operational areas and give you a “Bigger” view of the mil...
by BullDog
Thu 24 Jan, 2002 1:59 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Army Regiments
Replies: 54
Views: 15821

Eagle, You can gain entry into the SAS from any regiment in the british army but it would be more difficult to become badged with 22 if you come from the Royal Marines, mostly due to general attitude of the training teams or Directive Staff (DS), Green into Brown doesn't normally go... From my exper...
by BullDog
Thu 24 Jan, 2002 1:59 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Army Regiments
Replies: 54
Views: 12296

Eagle, You can gain entry into the SAS from any regiment in the british army but it would be more difficult to become badged with 22 if you come from the Royal Marines, mostly due to general attitude of the training teams or Directive Staff (DS), Green into Brown doesn't normally go... From my exper...
by BullDog
Wed 23 Jan, 2002 5:33 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Royal Signals
Replies: 7
Views: 3436

It goes back to the WWI when radios were not really manpackable and batteries were not produced by Duracell. Theses batteries were carried on the backs of Signallers and the acid slopped down the back of the carrier, and even though they wore Leather jerkins this did not prevent corrosion of skin......
by BullDog
Wed 23 Jan, 2002 5:33 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Royal Signals
Replies: 7
Views: 1673

It goes back to the WWI when radios were not really manpackable and batteries were not produced by Duracell. Theses batteries were carried on the backs of Signallers and the acid slopped down the back of the carrier, and even though they wore Leather jerkins this did not prevent corrosion of skin......
by BullDog
Wed 23 Jan, 2002 9:07 am
Forum: RM General Discussion
Topic: Sex in the Royal Marines..............
Replies: 13
Views: 4292

There you go again Defiant it is 264 (SAS) Signals Squadron. they complete a selection course and Pre-Para. and are not relative to this thread anyway, there are currently women serving at Hereford with them as part of the unit but it is merely as operators in the "Cave" (Receivers). Regar...
by BullDog
Wed 23 Jan, 2002 9:07 am
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Sex in the Royal Marines..............
Replies: 13
Views: 3680

There you go again Defiant it is 264 (SAS) Signals Squadron. they complete a selection course and Pre-Para. and are not relative to this thread anyway, there are currently women serving at Hereford with them as part of the unit but it is merely as operators in the "Cave" (Receivers). Regar...
by BullDog
Sun 20 Jan, 2002 4:36 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Paras role in Afghanistan?
Replies: 20
Views: 8014

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the arrow point to the British Parachute Wings "The Blue Badge of Courage" Worn by all who complete the British Parachute course at Brize Norton...
by BullDog
Sun 20 Jan, 2002 4:36 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Paras role in Afghanistan?
Replies: 20
Views: 4948

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the arrow point to the British Parachute Wings "The Blue Badge of Courage" Worn by all who complete the British Parachute course at Brize Norton...
by BullDog
Sat 19 Jan, 2002 5:39 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Paras role in Afghanistan?
Replies: 20
Views: 8014

Boer, the Para's are a good bunch - when do you join ?

P Company is a bugger but the "Blue Badge of Courage" will bring a smile to your face Image
by BullDog
Sat 19 Jan, 2002 5:39 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Paras role in Afghanistan?
Replies: 20
Views: 4948

Boer, the Para's are a good bunch - when do you join ?

P Company is a bugger but the "Blue Badge of Courage" will bring a smile to your face Image