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by MSI64
Sun 19 Dec, 2010 8:14 am
Forum: TA General Discussion
Topic: A Rant
Replies: 11
Views: 11286

Re: A Rant

Agreed the TA should be put on three year contracts. Not talking about compulsory Mobilization but if you fail to attend a course you should have to pay back that money.
I have seen first hand how alot of the TA milk the system, take everything but give nothing back.
by MSI64
Sat 18 Dec, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: TA General Discussion
Topic: A Rant
Replies: 11
Views: 11286

Re: A Rant

Apart from the fact the guy is

A Unemployed

B Now has five AT quals under his belt, all of which he can use in Civ Div

C It was a tour in Cyprus covering AT for troops

Now tell me this idiot is actually losing something from six months paid work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by MSI64
Sat 18 Dec, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: TA General Discussion
Topic: A Rant
Replies: 11
Views: 11286

A Rant

I realize that not all the TA are the same. But this has pissed me off Royally. We have just spent thousands of pounds on training for an individual to deploy on Ops. He volunteered for this tour, he isnt a pressed man. Now with only three months left before OPTAG he has decided he doesnt want to go...
by MSI64
Fri 17 Dec, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: NAAFI
Topic: Wouldn't it be nice if.............
Replies: 85
Views: 67863

Re: Wouldn't it be nice if.............

114 If certain people had an ounce of backbone!

115 If that certain person knew what the words loyalty and Integrity meant and used both in everyday life!

116 If Glasgow actually did what they are supposed to do.

117 If my tour could come quicker.

118 If I never have to work with the TA again!!!!!
by MSI64
Thu 16 Dec, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Intro From a Yank across the pond
Replies: 9
Views: 1361

Re: Intro From a Yank across the pond

Welcome mate
I live with a Yank, so if you need me to translate Septic into English anytime just let me know?
by MSI64
Thu 16 Dec, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Being Deployed Hopefully some insights
Replies: 2
Views: 10744

Re: Being Deployed Hopefully some insights

Part Two Well its nearly Christmas, this year is going to be a big one as Im away next year. As you can imagine nothing much going on. I rang my new unit yesterday and had a quick chat with the Training Major there. As I have a lot of training Quals I have a feeling Im going to be doing a lot of tea...
by MSI64
Sat 11 Dec, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Being Deployed Hopefully some insights
Replies: 2
Views: 10744

Being Deployed Hopefully some insights

Part one So it came in today. Sat in my workflow on JPA was the confirmation I was waiting for, As of May next year I am attached to my new Unit for my tour to Afghan. Couple of good things come with this. 1 Acting Rank 2 More Pay So all Im waiting for so far is my joining Instructions and more info...
by MSI64
Tue 07 Dec, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: Help & Assistance
Topic: Deploying, is it worth a thread??
Replies: 8
Views: 2477

Re: Deploying, is it worth a thread??

So it came in today. Sat in my workflow was the confirmation I was waiting for, As of May next year I am attached to my new Unit for my tour to Afghan. Couple of good things come with this. 1 Acting Rank 2 More Pay So all Im waiting for so far is my joining Instructions and more info of courses and ...
by MSI64
Mon 06 Dec, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Help & Assistance
Topic: Deploying, is it worth a thread??
Replies: 8
Views: 2477

Re: Deploying, is it worth a thread??

Ok blog it is then
by MSI64
Mon 06 Dec, 2010 7:19 am
Forum: Help & Assistance
Topic: Deploying, is it worth a thread??
Replies: 8
Views: 2477

Deploying, is it worth a thread??

Am about to embark on another tour. With all the questions on here from the new guys asking what to buy and what to take got me to wondering. Is it worth me tracking my process through the system up to deployment. maybe discussing the pitfalls I come across the potential work I may need to do and th...
by MSI64
Wed 01 Dec, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Hypothyroidism - Medical Discharge?
Replies: 12
Views: 11268

Re: Hypothyroidism - Medical Discharge?

Acting Cpl so a payout as a Lcpl then and I dont think its going to be a lot.
One month for every year left to serve on your contract!
by MSI64
Tue 30 Nov, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Will I make it in?
Replies: 3
Views: 2961

Re: Will I make it in?

Are you still undregoing treatment for Depression??
More than one episode of self harm would make you ineligible(so you should be ok)

Only one way to find out is to go to your careers office and ask the experts
by MSI64
Thu 25 Nov, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Newbie from "up north"
Replies: 6
Views: 2399

Re: Newbie from "up north"

Might be an idea to change your username as well you have given out a lot of info on an open forum site.
by MSI64
Mon 08 Nov, 2010 3:53 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Royal Signals
Replies: 8
Views: 1892

Re: Royal Signals

With Recruiting being at an all time high at the moment your chance of getting a shading for your qualifications are slim to none. We have fully qualified applicants with the right qualifications coming out of our ears! Sorry to disapoint however, speak to your recruiter and see what he or she says....
by MSI64
Sun 07 Nov, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Can you answer my question please ?
Replies: 2
Views: 981

Re: Can you answer my question please ?

chris182 wrote:What does this stand for RE Royal Engineers - SE Senior Entry ME guessing this is your job?
Thanks In Advance