Genral knowledge

[AngryBillyBob]

It would be great if you could post tips on general knowledge that would be helpful to have learnt before joining the marines (especially as an officer). For example the 19 nato countries etc.

[El Prez]

ABB, as with anything, carry out an extensive search. The best bit of information, and source for information is the Daily Telegraph. They are running a special at present where you can subscribe for £2.50/week, a saving of £3.50.

[TheCount]

A Great paper if your into politically biassed news reporting


Seriously though, your on an Internet forum which forms part of the Internet, which holds all the Information on everything you could ever need.

Even Penis Enlargement *cough* Parry *Cough*

[minimac]

Wasn't there a wee thread where somebody listed a questionnaire they had been given and listed the answers also?? Or am I wrong. Feel free to correct me if I am.

T

[Aldo]

I think he want's general world defence information that could be usefull rather than corp specific stuff.

If that is what you want then I would say it's not really a must, you'll obviously be told what you need to know. Having said that reading up about the history and culture of some of the world's hotspots would be a good idea, you never know when you're going to be patrolling there streets.

[El Prez]

ABB asked what general information would be useful for someone anticipating joining the Corps as an officer.
The answer remains, read the Telegraph. Yes it has bias, but it also contains concise, accurate reporting on a broad group of subjects. The AIB staff all read it and will expect you to be as knowledgeable as possible on current affairs.
Or switch your car radio over to radio 4 in the mornings and listen and learn while driving to/from work.

[Greg S]

Why buy papers when you can read everything you need online??!!!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk

http://www.guardian.co.uk

[dannyd]

Don't forget The Economist.

Very interesting and contains an insight into subjects that you otherwise may never read/ learn about.

[Jon]

The Times. Best paper all round with the Guardian close behind.

[El Prez]

The Times. Best paper all round with the Guardian close behind.

Neither of which contains the slightest tad of bias................Not!

[Jon]

Bias? I think they are great. Maybe its just the fact that im used to Tory crap like the Daily Mail.

[dannyd]

I'd say that the Times is good, but personally I prefer the Daily Telegraph or The Economist.

Don't like the Guardian - too left-wing biased. Though it is good to read occasionally as it can challenge your views on, and perceptions of, some events.

[Dave.Mil]

Do I get any points for spotting the deliberate spelling mistake in the subject of this post?

[El Prez]

No, next question.
The reason I wrote about the telegraph is because all the AIB staff read it daily to keep up to date, the foreign news pages are hot off the presses care of Reuters. Ergo, you are reading what they read and know, consequently what their questions will be based on.

[Tab]

The trouble with the Times, Guardian, and The Telegraph they never have any tit's on display like the Sun and some of the other better news papers