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Upper age limit for the Paras
Upper age limit for the Paras
Is it still 26 years old for the upper-age limit for para reg, or have they had to go with the government's new policy & take in people up to 33?
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Certainly something i've thought about but it's just soemthing you get on with I suppose. They are the ones with the experience whether they are 21 or 41.Tab wrote:You must remember that most of the lads will be about 18 years old and most of the NCO's and officers will be younger than you are
I've just turned 26 so I might get some stick for being a grandad but nevermind. My mate who is in basic at the min, who's 24, isn't finding it a problem.
Anyway, being such an ugly c**t might divert some attention from my age!!
Mike
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Cheers mate! lt's been a hard life!! lmaosky ninja steve wrote:thats right mike it might cos u aint the prettiest thing ive ever seen lol
About 3 points higher than the thought going into writing that then...Rogue Chef wrote:If I remember correctly the upper limit for the Parachute Regiment is 35...........................Hold on, wait a minute, sorry that refers to the upper IQ limit!
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Calm down mate before your pacemaker piles in.Rogue Chef wrote:If I remember correctly the upper limit for the Parachute Regiment is 35...........................Hold on, wait a minute, sorry that refers to the upper IQ limit!
Perhaps you might be the next BUM (battalions ugliest man)SkyPolice wrote:Anyway, being such an ugly c**t might divert some attention from my age!!
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Hello,
I think its great that the army have uppped the age limit for joining, I think it is a reflection of how differently an army career is perceived these days. The age limit was obviously based around a 22 year service, and how many people going through depot with you will do the full 22? Not that many I reckon. Plus having been civi, and choosing to join now, shows a lot of motivation. I wouldnt worry about being outranked by people younger that you, thats been happening since the army introduced commissions albeit not always respected 
As a 26 yr old you'll be aware that several months of training isnt a long time, and hopefully you'll be in your battalion before you know it, and with your own stripe soon enough. Good luck, and keep us posted!
Yours
Tom
I think its great that the army have uppped the age limit for joining, I think it is a reflection of how differently an army career is perceived these days. The age limit was obviously based around a 22 year service, and how many people going through depot with you will do the full 22? Not that many I reckon. Plus having been civi, and choosing to join now, shows a lot of motivation. I wouldnt worry about being outranked by people younger that you, thats been happening since the army introduced commissions
albeit not always respected As a 26 yr old you'll be aware that several months of training isnt a long time, and hopefully you'll be in your battalion before you know it, and with your own stripe soon enough. Good luck, and keep us posted!
Yours
Tom
