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Got my date for basic
Posted: Tue 20 Sep, 2005 5:35 pm
by Awalcott
Got my date for basic, on the 9th of january 2006. Royal engineers, so either at lichfield or pirbright. Pirbright being where i went for RSC and passed.
Any tips, anything i should bring with me that they dont tell us to or any tips in general for me?
Posted: Tue 20 Sep, 2005 6:10 pm
by Ayrey
Well done, Awalcott.
Some advice I was given by a friend already in was:
1) Keep your head down and mouth shut - be the grey man
2) Buy some kiwi polish and a good cloth/brush
3) Consider taking an ironing board, as you will find that there is great competition for the ones available, not to mention its a good way to make friends fast, as everyone will want to use it
4) An excellent sense of humour, for obvious reasons
Err, I forgot the others, but if I remember, I'll be sure to update my post. Some of them were real good and to do with kit and admin, so try and remember them.
Anyway, good luck, mate!
Posted: Wed 21 Sep, 2005 5:36 pm
by Awalcott
thanyou for the advice, all noted down. Thanks
Posted: Wed 21 Sep, 2005 9:16 pm
by Peds
"4) An excellent sense of humour, for obvious reasons "
One of my dad's favourite sayings when something goes wrong... "dont join if you havn't got a sense of humour!"
Too true, too true.
Take it all in your stride Awalcott, good luck.
Posted: Fri 23 Sep, 2005 5:31 pm
by Awalcott
update, 9th of jan i enlist and start basic on the 23rd of jan.
Ash
Re: Got my date for basic
Posted: Sun 25 Sep, 2005 4:37 pm
by Bullettooth
[quote] Got my date for basic, on the 9th of january 2006. Royal engineers, so either at lichfield or pirbright. Pirbright being where i went for RSC and passed. quote]
Will be at Lichfield to start. Pirbirght is REME
Posted: Sun 23 Oct, 2005 2:18 pm
by Ayrey
Looks like we could be starting together, Awalcott. Just passed RSC this week for Royal Signals and I understand the next intake for them is around January at Lichfield, too, so could be seeing you there sometime
