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what makes the the regimental system the best in the world?
what makes the the regimental system the best in the world?
A question posed to me by my recruiting officer is what makes the regimental system of the British army the best in the world? As opposed for instance the American system? My idea is that it increases a sense of loyalty regional or otherwise and a “friendly” sense of rivalry between regiments, any other insight on the system?
"It is very vulgar to talk like a dentist when one isn't a dentist. It produces a false impression."
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
Re: what makes the the regimental system the best in the wor
Ask him what proof he has that it is.jlitt wrote:A question posed to me by my recruiting officer is what makes the regimental system of the British army the best in the world?
We believe it is: but the proof is?
I was so bloody lucky during my interview for the R Anglians I blagged it all with a last minute reading of the information of the website. Hopefully impressed them so they are fast tracking my application for preRCB March RCB April.
Luckily my bosses son is in the RE and she wants me to be in the forces so she has authorised my absence from work for as much time deemed necessary for my personal development. My careers officer in the R Anglians expressly told me to get as much careers experience in every arm possible so that’s what I'm doing now! Not coming from a military background at all has meant a lot of research, thanks to everyone who has answered any of my questions!
Luckily my bosses son is in the RE and she wants me to be in the forces so she has authorised my absence from work for as much time deemed necessary for my personal development. My careers officer in the R Anglians expressly told me to get as much careers experience in every arm possible so that’s what I'm doing now! Not coming from a military background at all has meant a lot of research, thanks to everyone who has answered any of my questions!
Last edited by jlitt on Thu 25 Dec, 2003 8:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"It is very vulgar to talk like a dentist when one isn't a dentist. It produces a false impression."
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
Sorry a bit off topic but the questions asked were many and varied and included several sub-topics.
reading redcoats is a good book gaining original insight into the formation of the regiental system.
The history of my choosen reg. was hard due to the vast amount of information ,history and tradition of the regs that went on to form the RAR.
reading redcoats is a good book gaining original insight into the formation of the regiental system.
The history of my choosen reg. was hard due to the vast amount of information ,history and tradition of the regs that went on to form the RAR.
"It is very vulgar to talk like a dentist when one isn't a dentist. It produces a false impression."
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
I am at an academy in the US. Those here that have worked with us Brits envy our system. We preserve our history, our heritage, and have strong sence of comradery withing Regiments.
Them... they rotate people out of one division to another like it's nobody's business. The idea is that is gives officers 'well rounded' experience. They may even get someone say from transport to command a rifle platoon for a year or two at times!!! When they don't need regiment, or division... they disband it, and it's history is lost.
The phrase, "Jack of all trades, master of none comes to mind!"
As soon as anyone gets experience, or a unit has operation time, they're rotated all over the place.
Them... they rotate people out of one division to another like it's nobody's business. The idea is that is gives officers 'well rounded' experience. They may even get someone say from transport to command a rifle platoon for a year or two at times!!! When they don't need regiment, or division... they disband it, and it's history is lost.
The phrase, "Jack of all trades, master of none comes to mind!"
As soon as anyone gets experience, or a unit has operation time, they're rotated all over the place.
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They used to call the Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment, the Duke of Anybody's Royal Regiment, because so many troops were cross-posted at depot. There were more tafs than you could shake a stick at, and guys who should by rights have been in the RRF, woofers, DnDs, Gloucesters, hampsters, Cheshires, you name it.
