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Joining the paras
Posted: Fri 25 Aug, 2006 8:26 pm
by Foley
hello, im thinking about joining the paras after i finish high school and i just want to know if its a better idea to join at 18 because ill be more mature (in theory) when im older but i may have to many comitments by that stage. thanks alot
Posted: Fri 25 Aug, 2006 9:38 pm
by goldie ex rmp
Posted: Fri 25 Aug, 2006 10:11 pm
by Foley
that is actualy good advice and ill take it thanks
Posted: Sat 26 Aug, 2006 9:45 pm
by goldie ex rmp
That will be £50.00 please
Posted: Wed 27 Sep, 2006 1:23 pm
by james connolly
hi i would like some advice on the selection course if any one has any plz
Posted: Wed 27 Sep, 2006 1:34 pm
by Alfa
@james connolly
Ignore what anyone tells you about the paras, that's probably the best advice. They all love a bit of para bashing at RSC, probably cause there's not usually any paras there
As for the physical side when I went it was pretty easy, most people had no trouble at all on the strength tests. The run we had was a slow jog stopping every so often to stretch then your best effort, don't think I need to say anything else on that really.
The team tasks; basically the staff want to see you getting involved, putting your ideas across and listening to the ideas of others. It's more about how you work with other people than anything else so even if your team don't complete the task doesn't mean you've done bad.
All in all there's not much to worry about really just relax and be yourself and you'll do fine!!
Posted: Wed 27 Sep, 2006 3:42 pm
by james connolly
cheers for the advice mate just needed a bit off info im hopfully joining up in about 9-10 weeks i think im pritty fit so thanks for the advice again
Posted: Thu 28 Sep, 2006 11:28 am
by Alfa
Your welcome mate.
When you say your joining up in 9-10 weeks do you mean you're putting your application in then or going to RSC?
Posted: Thu 28 Sep, 2006 3:16 pm
by james connolly
putting my application form in
Posted: Thu 28 Sep, 2006 4:54 pm
by Tab
Good luck to you James, each week that passes you will find life will get easier as you get used to the routine. If yo really want it you can do it, it is up to you. Let us know how you are getting along
Posted: Fri 29 Sep, 2006 2:59 pm
by james connolly
thanks and i will let u no how im getting on
Posted: Sun 01 Oct, 2006 2:00 am
by Greenronnie
Never mind all this touchy-feely advice you've been given, beast yourself on the running, or you will not get anywhere when you eventually start training. Take this advice from someone who knows.
Posted: Sun 08 Oct, 2006 2:35 pm
by james connolly
cheers for the advice will do
Posted: Thu 12 Oct, 2006 12:25 am
by Paratrooper01
Run slowly, it will make you fitter.
Posted: Thu 12 Oct, 2006 2:57 pm
by james connolly
why is that then ?