It says that soldiers in 2 and 3 Para have to serve atleast 2 years before they can apply for 1 Para, which is not the case. I knew someone who went to 1 Para after being in 3 Para less than 6 months.
Just an opinion of a civie, but maybe it's to get it up to strength then when thats stabilised, bring in some form of "selection/assesment period", the Aussies did that with their Commando Battalion back in the 90's.
Yea it seemed first they could go when 1 Para became part of the SFSG, then they couldn't, then a select few could. At least thats what seemed to happen while I was at Depot before being RTU'd to civvie street. I heard most of the people who transfered were new blokes, I guess it's like James was saying about how the blokes have their family and friends in Colly now and dont fancy the move.
When I was with 1 Para last year I met a couple lads who had come straight in from AFD. Mind you like every one there the training is extensive and continuous
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