I think it was more to do with the number of REME personnel who return to bordon etc on an upgraders course. Either way the original poster should...

They offered "SF PT" at phase 2 training, it was an opportunity to get fitter, interact with more senior soldiers who had served with SF regiments...

You'll find that REME are part of the special forces so it'll be easy to transfer across. MiB Says "STOP TALKING TOSS TO THE LAD"

Far easier on the eye? Have you taken a bang to the side of the head?

I bet his skin is lovely and soft as well...