ARmy Rumour SErvice

**PRC-349** · 24-02-2011, 01:34

If you're R SIGS the system is meant to issue you with 2 name tapes (At least in our Regiment that was the case)

However in reality you will get them a lot quicker by ordering them off somewhere like Cadet Direct who supply you with 6. In regards to if you have to wear them or not I'd ask your PSI about the drill on that as it may just be certain bods that require them. Then if you need them order them sharpish, if not then you save a few beer tokens :D

**LordVonHarley** · 24-02-2011, 07:00

We got 6x name tags issued, just make sure they spell you name correctly.

**SUNRAY_MINOR** · 24-02-2011, 08:35

To be honest I would purchase them and get them put on by a tailoress. If they ask on the course you say you got told to by your Senior/Unit policy etc. (however this may mess things up if there are others on from your unit that don't have them)

You are more likely to come to the DS attention if you are shit at PT a biff at drill/weapons or anything else.

Plus if you get there and everyone else is wearing name tags and you are not it's a bit late.

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**waitout** · 24-02-2011, 09:49

Originally Posted by The_Snail

The system will given them to you? Can I live in your world?

You will have to pay for them. Don't get them until you have been told to wear them. You may also have to pay to have them sewn on. Depends who are you are knobbing.

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If they want you to wear it, at least the first one or pair should be provided, if not then why should you pay for it?

Just get a strip of green tape and write it on.

Must get that crappy signature taken off my phone.

You may find that because your a recruit they will tell you to get it so that it doesn't have to go through the system, as you may biff prior to them turning up at the unit, ask if the QPSI has any names in his draw from people who biffed in the past?

Or get a knife and cut them off someones elses shirt, you may need to change your name but it may work out cheaper!

**police5009** · 24-02-2011, 13:49

Hi I am in the understanding that the name tags on uniforms was for troops based in germany. So that the police etc could see who they were talking to.
As we shrink from a world power and leave germany i think there is no point having name tags on our uniform.
good luck with phase 1

**Norfolknchance** · 24-02-2011, 14:16

If it says to get name tapes in your joining instructions, do it. Otherwise don't bother because if you do and weren't told, the DS will have a fukking field day asking why you didn't also bring rank badges to get you to WO1 and pips etc. As a DS, I'd target you! Where did you say you were going?

**PRC-349** · 24-02-2011, 15:54

Originally Posted by police5009

Hi I am in the understanding that the name tags on uniforms was for troops based in germany. So that the police etc could see who they were talking to.
As we shrink from a world power and leave germany i think there is no point having name tags on our uniform.
good luck with phase 1

I think it's more of a Corps thing mate, with infantry you're working with the same people where as in a Corps such as the Royal Signals you might find yourself working with your mates on week and the next with people you've never met so name tapes makes life easier. I can only speak for my lot though it may be a different case all together.

**Boxy** · 24-02-2011, 17:16

Our Bde Commander decided that he wanted everybody to wear name tape (an old regimental thing)...cue getting 6 issued and sewn on by duty tailor.

**squigeypie** · 24-02-2011, 18:12

Just tell the DS that its your regt policy not to wear name tapes, and stablebelts for that matter. They wont have a scoobie unless theres one from your mob.