What are u talkin about, it was on a documentary the other day

Back on topic, the M14 was updated and eventually became the M16, which was more accurate in burst fire at a medium range and had a pivot point at the shoulder rather than part way along the weapon.

What i'm trying to say is that the M14 is only useful as a long range weapon.

Yep, thats right

Prompt cards were allowed when i did my POC, as long as theres not a great deal of info written down on them

Just AIB for them, the only academic prowess you need is for the essay.

It probably does, this will be for next year

Yep if you pass the POC you can go straight to RT. Reason being POC is harder than PRMC.

Either Lancaster or Kent depending on my results. Thanks for your confidence in me!

Well guys, after passing POC and AIB for the 2006 YO batch I received a letter from Gosport today. It went something like this: '....we regret to inform you...blah blah...but have you considered Commando Helicopter Force who work with the RM or any other comissioned branch etc.' Balls! I'll have to ...

Well done mate, thats a big achievement. You must be so relieved now as I know I would be! Still haven't heard anything from AIB yet so you must have been at the top of the pile!

Yeh thats exactly what i'm looking for. What i didn't realise before I got to the AIB was how relaxed the atmosphere is there. Soon after you've arrived on the first day you're expected to socialise as much as possible and they recommend (or even force) you to go to the pub to get to know each other...

Yeh i heard it should be just after the 17th July when the final selection board has been completed

I passed my AIB! We had 8 RM candidates on two boards and 3 passed overall.

Cheers, very helpful and exactly what i was looking for.

Cheers guys, any more info would be welcome.

sully26: no need to thanks, i've got my AIB starting tomorrow!