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jabcrosshook
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You've got to think about what would suite you, different Battalions/Regiments have different roles.
No single Regiment is better than the rest, they all have different histories and traditions, some have different training from others, they all think they are the best, some more than others, your choice is going to be based on what you want to do so go do abit of research, ask people about their regiment and see what they say about it, ut in the end it's going to be down to you.
Oh and don't forget the Royal Marines.
That's from here, http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/org_rol ... _roles.htmLIGHT INFANTRY
Light Infantry battalions operate with minimal transport and sometimes almost entirely on foot. They are equipped with the full range of small arms, mortars, anti tank weaponry and sureveillence equipment. The Light Role Infantry battalion is a versatile organisation that can work in support of Armoured and Mechanised manoeuvre brigades to dominate urban areas or control mountainous terrain and forests/jungle. They are employed in all major UK operations.
MECHANISED INFANTRY
Mechanised Infantry use the Bulldog APC as a form of protected mobility to move around the battlefield. BULLDOG offers protection against small arms and artillery fire and provides good strategic and cross-country mobility. However, Mechanised Infantry operate on foot in the area of the Close Battle, much like Light Role Infantry.
ARMOURED INFANTRY
The Armoured Infantry are equipped with the Warrior IFV. The high levels of protection, firepower, ground mobility and sustainability enjoyed by Armoured Infantry make them well suited to providing both shock action and the endurance element of any operational force. The Warrior is armed with a 30mm Rarden Cannon, capable of engaging vehicle and dismounted targets out to 2000m. It carries a crew of 10: driver, commander, gunner and 7 dismounts.
AIR ASSAULT INFANTRY
Air Assault Infantry are Light Infantry, specialised for the Air Assault role. They provide a hard hitting and versatile force that can be delivered by air, aviation or by land in support of Apache Attack Helicopter Regiments. The high speed of reaction makes such forces very useable and must be "light, lean and lethal". There are 4 battalions of Air Assault Infantry within 16 Air Assault Brigade, the Army's High Readiness expeditionary formation.
No single Regiment is better than the rest, they all have different histories and traditions, some have different training from others, they all think they are the best, some more than others, your choice is going to be based on what you want to do so go do abit of research, ask people about their regiment and see what they say about it, ut in the end it's going to be down to you.
Oh and don't forget the Royal Marines.
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id always say airborne but esprit de corp (spellin) and all that. only bloke impressed me with his army barmy knowledge outside of maroon (but we're brainwashed lol) was a very experienced sgt in 2LI and what he said made sense. dunno what light infantry go under these days but to me their the lads! and said sgt was goood at scraping as he chinned me... but then i turned up next day and chinned him back when i was sober but hungover lol... mind u he may of been ung over too!
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Thrithraing
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Hi,
You'll more than likely want to look at your local Infantry regiment, which I think is the Yorkshire regiment. You'll be from a similar area from the other soldiers and probably feel more at 'home' around guys from your area. The Yorkies are cool guys, I've been trained by quite a few of them and never had a problem.
Other regiments you can choose from are those that recruit across the country, such as the Rifles/Paras/Royal Marines and the Guards.
Look in to which part of the Infantry interests you, as in the post above. As far as training goes, you'll be trained at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick like everyone else. You'll be at no disadvantage wherever you go as they we all learn the same (in theory).
Or you could just join the Mercians. Stand Firm, Strike Hard (get off the Mini-bus)
Darce
You'll more than likely want to look at your local Infantry regiment, which I think is the Yorkshire regiment. You'll be from a similar area from the other soldiers and probably feel more at 'home' around guys from your area. The Yorkies are cool guys, I've been trained by quite a few of them and never had a problem.
Other regiments you can choose from are those that recruit across the country, such as the Rifles/Paras/Royal Marines and the Guards.
Look in to which part of the Infantry interests you, as in the post above. As far as training goes, you'll be trained at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick like everyone else. You'll be at no disadvantage wherever you go as they we all learn the same (in theory).
Or you could just join the Mercians. Stand Firm, Strike Hard (get off the Mini-bus)
Darce
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