1 para

[danny_ufc]

can recruits go to 1 para from training now that they are part of the special forces support group, or would they go to 2 or 3 para first, then after so long transfere.

[SO19]

Yep, 2 and 3 Para first.

[HarryAVFC]

SO19 do the paras also have people in the joint special forces suport group? If so do you know if the marines have their own special forces support group which is the equivalent of 1 Para

Cheers Harry

[SO19]

Harry, the core element of the JSFSG is 1 Para along with a smaller contingency of RM and RAF Regt.

(Just so it's clear, I'm not serving)

[HarryAVFC]

OK thanks for clearing that one up mate.

[Tugg]

Well the CO was a Para General werent he?
Ive heard so many dits about runs ashore/exercises etc. with the lads clashing...sound like fun! hehe

[HarryAVFC]

Well the CO was a Para General werent he?
Ive heard so many dits about runs ashore/exercises etc. with the lads clashing...sound like fun! hehe

I could imagine.

How many marines and RAF reg are down there compared to paras (numbers) if anyone knows. Just out of interest.

[Paratrooper]

I believe its a year and a half and 1 operational tour you have to spend in 2 or 3 para before you can apply to go to 1 para, who at the moment are doing lots of ally stuff.

[craigshuts]

Does anyone know how hard the selection process would be compared to actually joining the Special Forces?

[Paratrooper]

There isnt currently a selection process to get into 1 para. Very likely to be in the future though, however this wont be as long or as hard as the SF selection.