Kept at it . . .

[T T Fresh]

It is with some trepidation that I write this post, having not been on the forum for some time.

I used the forum a lot gearing up for recruit training back in 2004/2005 before I suffered injury and subsequently discharge after a getting a very short way into training.

It took 18 months to get myself signed off by a physio to re-start training and this time around I opted for the reserves - this was something that was agreed with my wife as a compromise to full time versus giving up the ghost.

I have to admit it has been a great decision and provides a good balance, though of course there are frustrations associated with only getting limited training time - not to mention the requirements on your spare time and high levels of self-motivation required.

Really just a short note to say that despite the difficulties and set-backs, last week I passed my commando tests.

It's not how I envisaged my career with Royal would go but a bit of grit and a stubbourn streak have proved very useful in attaining the Green beret.

Thats all really, good to see the forum is as strong as ever.

[sportbilly42]

Well done mate for recovering from your knee injury and having the balls to give it another go.... I'm sure the RM types on here will be giving you a hearty slap on the back as a congrats.....


(Of course .... if it was Royal ENGINEERS training I'd be even MORE impressed!) Good luck with your career now you're 'in'.

[timex]

Well done, nice to see that you managed in the end. Now all you have to do is explain to the missus why you are off gallivanting around sandy places.