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    New To TA

    Evening all
    this is my first post and was just wondering for some opinions!
    Been in the TA for a few months and been thinking about my trade. Im half thinking VM in the REME and the other half thinking of Sigs.
    Anyone give me some advice
    Thanks :D

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    Re: New To TA

    Both get paid shedfulls, if that's motivation. VMs get dirty & Oily, bleeps don't, esp tech bleeps. STANDBY, STANDBY...............
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    Re: New To TA

    Depends what you want to get from the TA, most I've seen doing well in the LAD/REME are doing their civilian jobs

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    Re: New To TA

    I notice you didn't mention about the sigs Polar :D
    Proxima sed non corona.

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    Not surprising really: http://www.33signals.org.uk

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    Re: New To TA

    What sqn are you with

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    Re: New To TA

    103 Regt RA - now ;)
    If your soldiers aren't coming off most weekends telling those who weren't there "shit mate, you dipped out" then time to cull your training team with prejudice.

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    Re: New To TA

    Yes, I moved from RSigs to RA too. Sad to see my Jimmy go, but its been well worth it.
    My only regret is that I didnt do it sooner..


    Quote Originally Posted by msr
    103 Regt RA - now ;)

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    Mine was swapped for a lion which mutated into a limping whippet
    Who me?
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    Re: New To TA

    Quote Originally Posted by Lucent
    Yes, I moved from RSigs to RA too. Sad to see my Jimmy go, but its been well worth it.
    My only regret is that I didnt do it sooner..


    Quote Originally Posted by msr
    103 Regt RA - now ;)
    Indeed

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