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Posted: Thu 10 Aug, 2006 6:43 pm
by Jimmy
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

Posted: Sun 13 Aug, 2006 3:38 pm
by Tugg
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
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
Posted: Mon 14 Aug, 2006 4:44 pm
by Spooky
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
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.
BIFF!

Posted: Mon 14 Aug, 2006 4:57 pm
by craigshuts
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.
Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 12:04 am
by Tugg
Spooky wrote:I dont know.. think its just how the site ranking works in relation to number of posts.
BIFF!

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

Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 2:25 am
by Spooky
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..?
Para's
Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 6:03 pm
by jcclimber
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.
Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 8:27 pm
by Jimmy
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

Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 9:00 pm
by Tugg
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

Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 9:52 pm
by Spooky
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

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?
(I think that might be the wrong term...)
Posted: Tue 15 Aug, 2006 11:43 pm
by Tugg
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?
(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
Posted: Wed 16 Aug, 2006 12:48 am
by Spooky
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?
(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...

Posted: Wed 16 Aug, 2006 12:00 pm
by Tugg
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...

Cant say ive ever witnessed it im afraid

Posted: Wed 16 Aug, 2006 12:43 pm
by craigshuts
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.
Posted: Wed 16 Aug, 2006 12:43 pm
by mfat_man
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?
(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...

Spooky
If it's that you are after it's better to have an Eton education first and then head of to Sandhurst

Funnily enough McGrabb referrs to this short of thing in Immediate Action I think!