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General discussions on joining & training in the Royal Marines.
themattmeister
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by themattmeister Mon 14 Aug, 2006 7:04 pm
I was planning on buying one of those flashy ones you see advertised in Combat and Survival Magazine, you know the bullet proof ones.
billy_bob
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by billy_bob Mon 14 Aug, 2006 7:11 pm
why its not asif its going to get shot off you in training? just buy a crappy casio that has a alarm clock on it and can tell the time. no need to go all out. it will more inlikey brake as soon as you start doing exercises.
themattmeister
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by themattmeister Mon 14 Aug, 2006 7:17 pm
In that eventuality I can deflect the bullets out the way with my wrist.
I was thinking I need a good watch that would actually take a bashing and last many years when I'm undergoing various vigorous activities.
billy_bob
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by billy_bob Mon 14 Aug, 2006 7:19 pm
suppose could be expensive tho? no need to splash out, my money pays for my beer and women, the rest i just waste.
Daveb
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by Daveb Mon 14 Aug, 2006 7:19 pm
MY AFCO called me today to say I 'might' have this date too. He's gonna call to confirm tomorrow.
billy_bob
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by billy_bob Mon 14 Aug, 2006 7:24 pm
Thats cool what date were you expecting ????
Daveb
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by Daveb Mon 14 Aug, 2006 7:33 pm
I was expecting it to be October or something like that!
Tugg
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by Tugg Mon 14 Aug, 2006 7:34 pm
G Shocks cost around 40-50 squid, they dont look lame, they definately take a bashing and they last you for aaages
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Shuttleworth
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by Shuttleworth Mon 14 Aug, 2006 7:51 pm
I quite like the look of the Traser H3 military watches. Theyre fairly cheap for what they are.
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Oz
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by Oz Mon 14 Aug, 2006 8:16 pm
Alright lads
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tomharto30
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by tomharto30 Mon 14 Aug, 2006 9:09 pm
Ive got a quartz watch, which was bought for me so hopefully that will be ok, anyone having trouble breaking their boots, hot water seems to be the trick, just tried it!
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letsrole
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by letsrole Tue 15 Aug, 2006 10:17 am
Iv got this date aswell...
for university
EDIT: casio is the way to go, iv had one since I was 8 and its still going strong (I dont wear it anymore but it still works and fits!)
steve6887
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by steve6887 Fri 08 Sep, 2006 4:19 pm
just to say its only 1 week on monday hows everybody feeling. what kit has everyone bought.
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jimbob
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by jimbob Fri 08 Sep, 2006 5:04 pm
steve6887 wrote: just to say its only 1 week on monday hows everybody feeling. what kit has everyone bought.
I'v bought f*ck all, i meant to pick up a decent iron today but forgot. To be honest i think i have most of the things lying about the house.
The only items i need to pick up are steam iron, speedos and clothes brush. What type of civi clothes are you guys taking down?.
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steve6887
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by steve6887 Fri 08 Sep, 2006 6:15 pm
ive not bought much got myself a good iron. quick question when swimming do we have to wear trunks "speedos" or can you wear shorts.
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