Joining the Para's

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Thu 07 Aug, 2008 8:58 pm

Hi!! Does anyone know a Dutch that joined the para's, and how he did it , by any chance? I have informed about this before. I know through becoming a UK citizen you can join( takes too long). But I know of Dutch marines that join the English marines based on "reciprocal intresse".

I have served in the Dutch

a few years ago i'm 27 now. so time is not on my side.

Airborne Legend · Post by **Airborne Legend** » Thu 07 Aug, 2008 9:03 pm

Phone this number mate, they'll know or be able to put you on to someone who does 01206 782343

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Thu 07 Aug, 2008 9:05 pm

Cheers mate!! I'll get on it as soon as possible!

Airborne Legend · Post by **Airborne Legend** » Thu 07 Aug, 2008 10:28 pm

Not a problem

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Wed 20 Aug, 2008 1:26 pm

I called the number and I got some good news airborne legend.

When I got time I go to England (hopefully) to confirm it.

thank you very much!

davo141 · Post by **davo141** » Wed 20 Aug, 2008 3:04 pm

there was a Dutch Marine Stripey that was at CTCRM when i was there who earned his green lid whilst on a training team, did all criteria tests etc and some phys!

Was a few Dutch Mechanics at SEME bordon when i did a Viking refresher aswel top blokes there where with a special love of "dishco Dancing"!

Airborne Legend · Post by **Airborne Legend** » Wed 20 Aug, 2008 7:09 pm

No problem mate, any other questions just ask.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Sun 31 Aug, 2008 1:33 pm

davo141 wrote:there was a Dutch Marine Stripey that was at CTCRM when i was there who earned his green lid whilst on a training team, did all criteria tests etc and some phys!

Was a few Dutch Mechanics at SEME bordon when i did a Viking refresher aswel top blokes there where with a special love of "dishco Dancing"!

Yes Dutch marines have a good relation with the Royal marines aswel for the SF units they have. Good for them! Just wished the AMB (AirManouevreBrigade) had the same with the Para's. Would be alot easier then to cross over!

sportbilly42 · Post by **sportbilly42** » Sun 31 Aug, 2008 4:59 pm

davo141 wrote:..... a special love of "dishco Dancing"!

A touch of the 'How you say' Shteve Mclarensh going on there Davo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX8qaoxo-6Q

Tab · Post by **Tab** » Sun 31 Aug, 2008 10:57 pm

Under the EU Rules I cant see how they can refuse him

London Boy · Post by **London Boy** » Mon 01 Sep, 2008 8:29 am

Tab wrote:Under the EU Rules I cant see how they can refuse him

Ah, but doesn't the MoD still require British/Irish/Commonweath citizenship to enlist? Or has that ruling been scrapped?

Tab · Post by **Tab** » Mon 01 Sep, 2008 10:52 am

To be honest I don't know, but if I can find out then I will let you know

Alfa · Post by **Alfa** » Tue 02 Sep, 2008 12:56 am

London Boy wrote:Ah, but doesn't the MoD still require British/Irish/Commonweath citizenship to enlist? Or has that ruling been scrapped?

The ruling still stands, you can't join the the Forces if you're an EU citizen. The subject was raised not so long ago with ref Poles wanting to join up.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Mon 08 Sep, 2008 8:59 pm

Yes that's true indeed, the good news I had wasn't so good news!You have to be an UK citizen or from a commenwealth country, or incase of our marines both parties agree because they had trainings together.for me that means, living 5 years in the UK "legally" or 3 years while being married to an english girl. before i can even think about joining.

Damn shame that is!! if only...... ?? ...

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