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[Dave.Mil]

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[willgoodman]

Holy Shit Handbags at dawn, why don't we all put our toys neatly back in our prams!

Suggest that people start trying to work a little more constructively to help each other, and start having a little more respect.

Bigbart suggest you take into account that one or two people opinion may be different to what other people feel.

Dave.Mil the AACC isn't a poxy course, and is to some people the most challenging thing some people may do.

And to round off, if Major General Dutton feels that QDG earnt the commando dagger then I think they bloody well do deserve to wear it!!

Will

[bigbart]

I'm all for people having their own opinions, Will. If you read my posts, I was never trying to change anyones opinion. My only problew with what Dave.mil had said was the bit about the "poxy" AACC. And I think the blokes in QDG who served with RM do deserve that kind of recognition. But do you think new recruits fresh out of training should wear the dagger that signifies that they're a commano whan they've never been near a Marine or CTC? If you disagree, fair enough. (see, I respect your opinions )

Dave, if you're not so arrogant to think that you can't learn anything from someone much younger and less experienced than you, heres some advice. A lot of men (and one woman) have put blood sweat and tears into passing those commando tests and earning the right to serve with a commando unit. (some on this forum) In your 22 years I'm sure you've done endless courses and campaigns, many of which you've found tough. Nobody on this forum is disrespecting your achievments by calling them poxy or anything else. How about you show them some of the same respect?
I know that passing a course isn't what soldiering is all about, and I know there's a lot I could learn from ex-servicemen such as yourself. But referring to a course as poxy that for some is a life's ambition is just plain ignorant.
I, too, am now going to leave this thread well alone. I think some posts we've both left were getting a bit childish and pointless, and I hate having "bad blood" with anyone on this forum. Besides, I'm sure the moderators are fed up of watching over petty arguments to make sure they don't get out of hand.

[BenP]

So the QDG have worked with the Marines then. Interesting. PM on the way. Thanks

[Tabs]

Problem with the QDG and the other formation recce regiments is that they are cav with all that goes with it. Fantastic if that is what you want but as you are going for officer make sure that you will fit into that environment. Most of the cav officers I’ve met came across as good eggs but they do have a rep.

[BenP]

That was my main concern. I do not have a typical Cav background and went to a Grammar School in Shropshire. The RAC assure me that this is not an issue but I want to be able to enjoy my time with the men and my drinks in the Mess. I am in TA Recce unit at the moment and that side appeals (plus the fact that I would not have to carry a 50+kg Bergan) but I worry about fitting in.

[Lance]

That was my main concern. I do not have a typical Cav background and went to a Grammar School in Shropshire. The RAC assure me that this is not an issue but I want to be able to enjoy my time with the men and my drinks in the Mess. I am in TA Recce unit at the moment and that side appeals (plus the fact that I would not have to carry a 50+kg Bergan) but I worry about fitting in.

So what is a typical Cav background? I have aboslutley reason to know apart from sheer inquisitiveness. Please satisfy my curiousity.

[BenP]

Yeah I have heard the same as Pasha. Basically landowners which family wealth going back generations. As iterated, this helps with the Mess Bills, Balls, Polo etc but this is a generalisation. I am trying to find out more and hope to meet them soonest.

[willgoodman]

I thought you didn't get through the RSC unless your daddy was a brigadier or you had a double-barrelled surname and went to Harrow or Eton

[BenP]

Excuse my ignorance. What is RSC?

[willgoodman]

Army Officer selection course, similar to the POC (but not as hard )

Will

[bigbart]

Army Officer selection course, similar to the POC (but not as hard )

Will

RSC is also the soldier selection course. It stands for Recruit Selection Centre.

[Gonker]

BenP, what's the problem in your current regt.? (my old one, if I'm not mistaken).

[BenP]

Absolutely nothing!! Working with them has cemented my intention to pursue it as a full time career. They are a great bunch and I hope to keep in contact with them. I have a confirmed place at Sandhurst for January and am trying to find out as much as poss. about Regiments now, as time will not allow during the course.
I am sponsored by the RA and want to visit 29 before I go but am open to any suggestions. I also thought about 5 Regt RA (4/73 Battery) but there are limited places.