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I was talking about the paras

So was I, Suez was their last operational jump, 49 years ago.

Yup

I don't want to sound like I'm having a go at the Paras, the fact they haven't jumped into action for a long time is irrelevant, the mere fact we have an airborne capability means that the enemy have to worry about the threat which means that any piece of land long enough and wide enough to drop onto has to be regarded as a point of entry the same way that during the first Gulf war the US put a marine expeditionary force off the coast of Kuwait to make the Iraqis plan against an amphibious assault which didn't come and the USMC didn't get off the ships to play(not always a bad thing). Plus the Paras don't need to jump in to somewhere to carry out their unique brand of mayhem.
Which ever organization rsn1984 joins it will be part of the strategic jigsaw puzzle he's just got to decide which piece he wants to join then stick to his guns, excuse the pun.

The Americans last used it's paratroopers operationally during the war in Afghanistan when they raided an airfield, so you can see there can still be a role for them.

I heard marine training is much harder and longer than para training, just something I have heard from serveral sources.

Join the REME and get yourself a cracking trade for when you do decide to get out. That way, you won't end up pounding the aisles in sainsburys wearing a brown uniform and reeling off war stories to old people.
at this present time my duties keep me where I belong, in the rear with the gear.

Someone else mentioned it but the RE is a good choice. 9 Sqn then 59 (which is going to grow into a regt soon Ive heard) alot of the 9 sqn lads end up in 59 recce which are a cracking bunch of lads even if they havent yet worked out how to do up the cords on their para smocks (sorry lads, dont diss me as I know your medical historys!)

Theres alot going for both units, as they are both the pinnical of Army/Navy. But, and this may sway it, the RM allow the use of showers!

I fancy going in 59 but i am going to keep my feet on the ground at the mo by trying to do basic first.

My Grandad was in Suez! what a legend! I've only ever considered the paras personally, then again, thats because my Grandad has told so many great stories about them

Cheers

Skeav

i say do 4 years in the paras seein if you like it enough to stay, then consider the marines

nuc1earwaste wrote:i say do 4 years in the paras seein if you like it enough to stay, then consider the marines

This should be fun.

Anonymous wrote:i say do 4 years in the paras seein if you like it enough to stay, then consider the marines

You're obviously not in the Parachute Regiment coming out with something as stupid as that!

Hes been binned Airborne, total plank so he was.

Welcome to the forums bud, please no twatting the hats (you'll have to buy a new monitor)

Doc