The Army Rumour Service - Officers http://www.arrse.co.uk/ en Wed, 22 May 2013 04:54:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.arrse.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png The Army Rumour Service - Officers http://www.arrse.co.uk/ Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund Scholarships http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/199076-lord-kitchener-national-memorial-fund-scholarships.html Tue, 21 May 2013 08:25:03 GMT This may be of some interest: university scholarships for the sons and daughters of service personnel, serving and retired:

Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund ]]> Officers cpunk http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/199076-lord-kitchener-national-memorial-fund-scholarships.html Explain Lucknow Platoon?! http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/199066-explain-lucknow-platoon.html Mon, 20 May 2013 22:01:07 GMT Hi there, My friend has just joined RMAS in May 2013 intake and has just found the they may possibly have a hernia. They may need to be put in...
Hi there,

My friend has just joined RMAS in May 2013 intake and has just found the they may possibly have a hernia. They may need to be put in Lucknow Platoon. I was wondering whether one of you could explain to me what this entails? is it based around a normal RMAS day? do they get paid? how long are you allowed to be in it for? and can you join your same platoon or are you always pushed back?
Sorry for all the questions just I am a little worried.

Any replies would be greatly appreciated
]]> Officers hcs93 http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/199066-explain-lucknow-platoon.html Can you wear glasses at Sandhurst? What about contact lenses? http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198993-can-you-wear-glasses-sandhurst-what-about-contact-lenses.html Sun, 19 May 2013 14:28:12 GMT I am hoping to join the army as a medical officer. I wear glasses, but only for my right eye, as my vision is blurry through that eye. I can see... I am hoping to join the army as a medical officer. I wear glasses, but only for my right eye, as my vision is blurry through that eye. I can see through it, and see shaped, but not specific detail. My left eye is perfect. Without glasses, I can see fine , it's just to help my right eye. Would I be allowed to join if I wear glasses? Or would it be impractical? Would contact lenses be a better option? I don't want laser surgery, as I've heard this can damage you night vision, or something like that. What are your ideas/views? ]]> Officers sailormad http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198993-can-you-wear-glasses-sandhurst-what-about-contact-lenses.html Professional Military Reading http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198634-professional-military-reading.html Sat, 11 May 2013 03:44:07 GMT Interesting take on a recently retired (he did not follow the "party line" in terms of US policy regarding Iran) 4 star USMC general who was wildly popular when serving only to be forced out by politics:

http://www.businessinsider.com/viral...marines-2013-5


Posted from the ARRSE Mobile app (iOS or Android) ]]> Officers jumpinjarhead http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198634-professional-military-reading.html What are your recounts of officer training? http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198401-what-your-recounts-officer-training.html Mon, 06 May 2013 18:20:23 GMT Hi. I'm new to this site, and just wanted to know what your experiences of officer training was? What did you enjoy the most? What didn't you enjoy? How did you feel at the end?
Anything at all, the good the bad the ugly! thanks!:-) ]]> Officers sailormad http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198401-what-your-recounts-officer-training.html LEOC(V) http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198268-leoc-v.html Thu, 02 May 2013 20:36:57 GMT Anyone got any info on the LEOC(V) course at Sandhurst? Anyone got any info on the LEOC(V) course at Sandhurst? ]]> Officers jockparamedic http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198268-leoc-v.html Officer relationships within the same unit. http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198153-officer-relationships-within-same-unit.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:59:04 GMT Before anyone jumps on me- not a wah, not a wind up, not a journo. Just wanted to ask this question in relative anonymity to gauge peoples... Before anyone jumps on me- not a wah, not a wind up, not a journo.


Just wanted to ask this question in relative anonymity to gauge peoples thoughts from a variety of sources (and realising I'll have to take responses with a pinch of salt, expecting everything from unhelpful abusive and maybe one or two useful).


Basically my question is about starting a relationship between serving officers in a unit (regiment or battalion in the field army). Now aside from the obvious no-no relationships i.e. Adj and junior officer, OC and troopie or any other chain of command conflicts, what do people think about 2 troop/platoon commanders getting into a relationship (heterosexual but I guess the question stands for homosexual as well)?

First part of the question is will people get arrsey about it being inappropriate i.e. will people argue it fails the service test? Second part of the question is even if it's technically allowed and they can't do you for it, do you reckon it's just a bad idea full stop and will cause problems?


The topic arose because of two people from my intake at sandhurst getting it on in the same regiment (not sure if they are same squadron, that could perhaps change things?) and we had a long argument about whether or not it was on, and if the situation changed if it was junior captain/troopy. I also ask partially out of self-interest because there is a fit SPS Det commander chick in our regiment who I'd love to smash.


I await with anticipation a barrage of abuse, heckling, shouts of 'oxygen thief' and normal ARRSE day to day business, in the hope that there are one or two diamonds in the rough.


I also realise it's a controversial topic but I am always interested in the whole values and standards and relationships within the services piece. That and alcohol seem to cause the end of more careers than any amount of actual incompetence or just being a shit soldier. ]]> Officers Bannerman_82 http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/198153-officer-relationships-within-same-unit.html FLAP Sheets http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/197905-flap-sheets.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:33:18 GMT Hi all,

I've been asked to create 3x platoon FLAP sheets from a template. However, one of the column headings was in pen and came off when cleaning the existing sheet!

I have:

Ser Reg# Zap# Rank Name BLANK C/S FOB CP Patrol in/out R&R

Can anybody suggest for me what I might have erased?

Thanks! ]]> Officers grey_man_2 http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/197905-flap-sheets.html New piece of mess silver http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/197062-new-piece-mess-silver.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:58:25 GMT Afternoon all, a sign of the times that I have the unenviable task of commissioning a final piece of silver that we shall bequeath to the unit... Afternoon all,

a sign of the times that I have the unenviable task of commissioning a final piece of silver that we shall bequeath to the unit that we are to join with...at some point...in the future etc etc

Wondered if anyone could recommend a decent silversmith that isn't going the charge an arm and a leg? My intention is to give the receiving unit a real problem in terms of the size of the thing and making sure we're always remembered!!!

Yours in anticipation,

TC ]]> Officers Two_Cookers http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/197062-new-piece-mess-silver.html In service Degrees http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/197022-service-degrees.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:11:49 GMT I'm a LCpl in the REME and looking to go for my commission along with getting a degree in engineering of some sort. Any information of the course of action once commissioned would be great. Things like when you do your degree, as a 2Lt or Lt and what universities and degrees would be great. Thanks. ]]> Officers TrojanHorse http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/197022-service-degrees.html Assistance with the Personal Statement http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196813-assistance-personal-statement.html Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:18:57 GMT Any tips on content? I've tried keeping mine brief but it still reins in like a copy of the Iliad. Many thanks ]]> Officers PapaGolf http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196813-assistance-personal-statement.html Fancy half an MSC? http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196595-fancy-half-msc.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:54:44 GMT Aspiring corporate leaders get military...]]> Aspiring corporate leaders get military know-how - FT.com

One wonders what RMAS really brings to the table here... ]]> Officers Victorian_Major http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196595-fancy-half-msc.html ITC Catterick Officers Mess http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196267-itc-catterick-officers-mess.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:58:43 GMT Does anyone have the number for the ITC Catterick Officers Mess Manager? I have been in touch with the HIVE and they have helpfully given me a fax... Does anyone have the number for the ITC Catterick Officers Mess Manager? I have been in touch with the HIVE and they have helpfully given me a fax number. ]]> Officers RustyH http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196267-itc-catterick-officers-mess.html Contact details for Polo (equitation?) officer at Sandhurst http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196216-contact-details-polo-equitation-officer-sandhurst.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:38:53 GMT Tried the Camberley number, they only have the "brunei junior saddle club". Not sure what this represents, but would like to get in contact with the polo officer and have had no luck with normal enquiries so far! ]]> Officers gametheory http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196216-contact-details-polo-equitation-officer-sandhurst.html TA Officer and OCD. Advice needed. http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196150-ta-officer-ocd-advice-needed.html Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:38:40 GMT Hi everyone,

I just need some advice really.

I'm hoping to become a TA officer once I've finished my University studies; just finishing my 2nd year in History. My cousin is currently a serving paratrooper and my father served in the household cavalry, though not as an Officer. I'm all set to apply next year and I currently meet all of the entry requirements, though there is one issue.

I've been on medication for OCD/Anxiety for the last two years, and I know that is would bar my entry from the regular army? Is it the same with the TA? I'm currently off the medication now and when it comes to applying I would have been "clean" for a year, though I'm unsure just how seriously the army take this kind of thing.

Thanks ]]> Officers highwayrider http://www.arrse.co.uk/officers/196150-ta-officer-ocd-advice-needed.html