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Posted: Thu 07 May, 2009 2:16 pm
by gpw2009
Airborne Legend wrote:Then why not go Royal Marines?
You see what I'm saying? It's always best to try the best things first or you might regret it. Why be a big fish in a small pond when you can Great White who sh*ts on everyone!!
LOL
Totally agree with this comment. If you try for the Para's (or Marines, if your that way inclined
) and don't get the required standards, at least you can say you tried! Clearly the 'green', infantry side appeals to you mate, so give it a shot! It may mean training harder to get better times etc, but it can be done!
No disrespect to the Rifles by the way!
Posted: Thu 07 May, 2009 2:38 pm
by bataz
Airborne Legend wrote:That's cool, just letting you know that from my experience whenever I'm talking to normal infantry guys they always go on about wanting to do various things and never getting round to it once they get to battalion. I just figured if you're interested in the commando course, why not go Royal Marines?
The careers office guys fill your head full of sh*t sometimes to try and put you where they want you... just keep an open mind and look into other places too.
Right now I am 100% about the Rifles. The reference I made about the commando course was meant in a way that if in the future I did change my mind then the all arms commando course was there for me to do in 1 Rifles therefore keeping the door slightly open. I appreciate your advice and will take it on board.
Posted: Thu 07 May, 2009 2:46 pm
by bataz
gpw2009 wrote:Airborne Legend wrote:Then why not go Royal Marines?
You see what I'm saying? It's always best to try the best things first or you might regret it. Why be a big fish in a small pond when you can Great White who sh*ts on everyone!!
LOL
Totally agree with this comment. If you try for the Para's (or Marines, if your that way inclined
) and don't get the required standards, at least you can say you tried! Clearly the 'green', infantry side appeals to you mate, so give it a shot! It may mean training harder to get better times etc, but it can be done!
No disrespect to the Rifles by the way!
Really do appreciate the advice guys but right now as said above im 100% about The Rifles.
Posted: Thu 07 May, 2009 3:23 pm
by bataz
Posted: Thu 07 May, 2009 3:51 pm
by tom163
There are a few hiding someware mate
, Josh (jstagg) who is member on here is currently at catterick training for 1 Rifles and I think he must be in his 9th week and sounds like his is loving it! Me I am going for 2 Mercian.
Posted: Thu 07 May, 2009 6:43 pm
by gpw2009
bataz wrote:
Really do appreciate the advice guys but right now as said above im 100% about The Rifles.
Fair play to you mate!
How far along in your application process are you anyway? You been to the AFCO yet?
Posted: Thu 07 May, 2009 7:13 pm
by bataz
gpw2009 wrote:bataz wrote:
Really do appreciate the advice guys but right now as said above im 100% about The Rifles.
Fair play to you mate!
How far along in your application process are you anyway? You been to the AFCO yet?
Done basic skills & barb, written medical cleared. Got interview next thursday.
Posted: Thu 07 May, 2009 9:05 pm
by gpw2009
Fair play mate, all go then. The interview isn't too bad, plenty of info on here about what to wear, what is asked etc.
Good luck!
Posted: Thu 07 May, 2009 9:12 pm
by bataz
I`ll be going suited and booted to the interview. Also my recruiter is in the rifles so that may be an advantage. Been reading up loads though so i`m pretty confident.
Posted: Fri 08 May, 2009 4:19 pm
by bataz
tom163 wrote:There are a few hiding someware mate
, Josh (jstagg) who is member on here is currently at catterick training for 1 Rifles and I think he must be in his 9th week and sounds like his is loving it! Me I am going for 2 Mercian.
So how far are you into your application tom163?
Posted: Fri 08 May, 2009 6:56 pm
by tom163
bataz wrote:tom163 wrote:There are a few hiding someware mate
, Josh (jstagg) who is member on here is currently at catterick training for 1 Rifles and I think he must be in his 9th week and sounds like his is loving it! Me I am going for 2 Mercian.
So how far are you into your application tom163?
Not started yet been at college for the past 3 years, been training at home for 2 years now so waiting eagrly for July when my app can start.
Posted: Fri 08 May, 2009 7:44 pm
by waynepe
send in your application now, start getting medical on its way as that can take ages. speak with your recruiter about it as there is no limit on how long an application can take so get as much done thats just forms while your still at college. that way you get in as quick as possible after college with as little witing for forms as possible
Posted: Sat 09 May, 2009 12:26 pm
by tom163
waynepe wrote:send in your application now, start getting medical on its way as that can take ages. speak with your recruiter about it as there is no limit on how long an application can take so get as much done thats just forms while your still at college. that way you get in as quick as possible after college with as little witing for forms as possible
Cheers mate but me and my recruiter have decided we wont be starting it till after my college course as got to focus on my college course at the min. I am at my ACIO every 2 weeks to have a chat with the men there (they are 2 Mercian) so in contact alot. Not in a rush anyways.
Posted: Fri 15 May, 2009 8:17 am
by bataz
Had my interview yesterday, booked in for selection next Tuesday at Glencourse.
Posted: Fri 15 May, 2009 1:02 pm
by EagleEyes
bataz wrote:Had my interview yesterday, booked in for selection next Tuesday at Glencourse.
No messing around there then. I had to wait a month from my interview to selection - I've got selection on the 21st may. Have you been training hard?
