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ITC Catterick 10th September

General discussions on joining & training in The Parachute Regiment.
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Allright mate, Im applying for Para and Ive got my 2nd interview tommorrow at my AFCO and then its ADSC, which Im pretty confident of passing, so I cant really give you any advice on how to train or anything after passing and before starting, anyway, to my point, it would be good if you could let me know what its like whn you start down at Catterick so I can prepare myself for it. Cheers mate :wink:
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Spooky wrote:I wonder why there are not near 4000 posts in the para forum...

Maybe its just because the army lads just get on with it like any good soldier should :lol:

Hope you do well at the ITC.
Sorry to drag this on, but is that why you are a 'celebrity poster' or whatever it says lol beef
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Tugg wrote:
Spooky wrote:I wonder why there are not near 4000 posts in the para forum...

Maybe its just because the army lads just get on with it like any good soldier should :lol:

Hope you do well at the ITC.
Sorry to drag this on, but is that why you are a 'celebrity poster' or whatever it says lol beef
I dont know.. think its just how the site ranking works in relation to number of posts.

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okay mate good luck with your ADSC its piss easy! Remember the run is under 9:18 unless you do extremely well on the static lift! Let us know how you do. Yeah i will try to keep people informed but i doubt i will get much time to come back on here. Regards.
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Spooky wrote:I dont know.. think its just how the site ranking works in relation to number of posts.

BIFF!

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Hmmm plain and simple, i like it. But why would you be in favour for posting less when youve clearly posted a MAHEUSIVE ammount of posts :lol:
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Tugg wrote:Hmmm plain and simple, i like it. But why would you be in favour for posting less

Eh? What gave you that impression..?
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Hi there

Just past P-coy last week so I can give a few tips.Circuit training(i.e. sit ups, press-ups,squat thrusts etc.) is helpful. A minimum of 4 mile runs at least 3 times a week and some time in the pool is also a good idea with regular 1.5 mile best efforts to gauge yourself. Try for 09:30 or under. Make sure you dont over do it and try remain injury free. Remember that your platoon staff will get you to the required fitness level.Good luck.
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Cheers JCclimber, how did you find Pcoy and the basic training in general? Im doing circuits 3 times a week and have increased my running, measured out a mile and a half last night so I'll get cracking on that :)
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Spooky wrote:Eh? What gave you that impression..?
Sorry. I must have misunderstood. It seemed like you were having thrills over 'the Army' lads posting less :) My bad...i think :roll:
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Tugg wrote:
Spooky wrote:Eh? What gave you that impression..?
Sorry. I must have misunderstood. It seemed like you were having thrills over 'the Army' lads posting less :) My bad...i think :roll:
Oh - sorta - I was springing a chubby about the Army lads not posting because they are just getting on with it where the wannabee booties are just talking about it - albeit in a tongue in cheek manner.

Hey, do you think we can get some of them chasing the golden rivet? :lol:

(I think that might be the wrong term...)
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Spooky wrote:Oh - sorta - I was springing a chubby about the Army lads not posting because they are just getting on with it where the wannabee booties are just talking about it

Hey, do you think we can get some of them chasing the golden rivet? :lol:

(I think that might be the wrong term...)
Yeah fair one a lot of talk but sometimes no action obviously i agree i pick up on it all the time

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Tugg wrote:
Spooky wrote:Oh - sorta - I was springing a chubby about the Army lads not posting because they are just getting on with it where the wannabee booties are just talking about it

Hey, do you think we can get some of them chasing the golden rivet? :lol:

(I think that might be the wrong term...)
Yeah fair one a lot of talk but sometimes no action obviously i agree i pick up on it all the time

Erm....exsqueeze me....baking powder?? explain
You know, that Navy thing Ive heard where the noobies get told to look for the golden rivet and while they are bending over the seniors do what is done in best Naval tradition... Its allowed now too... :D
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Spooky wrote:You know, that Navy thing Ive heard where the noobies get told to look for the golden rivet and while they are bending over the seniors do what is done in best Naval tradition... Its allowed now too... :D
Cant say ive ever witnessed it im afraid :)
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Good post Jcclimber, at least its keeping relevant to this thread. Congratulations on passing P-Coy. Just a few questions, Have you got any tips on equipment I will need which aint on the kit list? How much swimming do you do during training? Finally isit really as hard its made out to be?? Regards.
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Spooky wrote:
Tugg wrote:
Spooky wrote:Oh - sorta - I was springing a chubby about the Army lads not posting because they are just getting on with it where the wannabee booties are just talking about it

Hey, do you think we can get some of them chasing the golden rivet? :lol:

(I think that might be the wrong term...)
Yeah fair one a lot of talk but sometimes no action obviously i agree i pick up on it all the time

Erm....exsqueeze me....baking powder?? explain
You know, that Navy thing Ive heard where the noobies get told to look for the golden rivet and while they are bending over the seniors do what is done in best Naval tradition... Its allowed now too... :D
Spooky

If it's that you are after it's better to have an Eton education first and then head of to Sandhurst :o Funnily enough McGrabb referrs to this short of thing in Immediate Action I think!
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