Parent - Advice and Chat in here.

**The_IRON** · 11-03-2010, 09:54

Originally Posted by one_of_two

Hi all, I am new to all this, my son is waiting to join the infantry and I have noticed on some of your blogs the terminology RAC 2010/2011 & PRAC just wondered what they stand for

RAC is Royal Armoured Corp (Tankies)

PRAC is Parachute Regiment Aptitude Course (all potential Paras must complete after ADSC -Army Development Selection Centre)

**one_of_two** · 11-03-2010, 16:58

The Iron, thank you for your reply, much appreciated, can you also confirm what the terminology RAP means as I have seen this on a number of blogs as well

**The_IRON** · 11-03-2010, 17:31

Originally Posted by one_of_two

The Iron, thank you for your reply, much appreciated, can you also confirm what the terminology RAP means as I have seen this on a number of blogs as well

Recruit Allocation Plan (phase 1 and 2 availability)

ie what bedspaces are available by allocations

**greatteacher** · 11-03-2010, 17:45

Originally Posted by heathersmudge

Is everyone looking forward to March 26th open day, I havent seen my js since xmas as he was away sking,and we have gone through a cancer scare,....which he didnt mention till the day before the scan!!!..didnt want to worry anyone until he had too......but his cprl and the medics went with him and have been really good about it all so he says he was ok....I thought the college would have phoned but not a word ...when I asked my js he had told them he would see to everything....mm
Anyway all well and he cant wait for his 2 weeks home although so used to him being away sure a week will be enough...LOL and the now spare bedroom will be a mess again!!
hope the weather gets better for the 26th...enjoy all

We have just had Family Day - Cambrai Company A really great day - all aprents should be so proud of how far the kids have come The staff were friendly and informative and they obviously know the kids in their sections amazingly well You will have a great time Remember your camera and have fun !

**greatteacher** · 11-03-2010, 17:46

Originally Posted by greatteacher

Originally Posted by heathersmudge

Is everyone looking forward to March 26th open day, I havent seen my js since xmas as he was away sking,and we have gone through a cancer scare,....which he didnt mention till the day before the scan!!!..didnt want to worry anyone until he had too......but his cprl and the medics went with him and have been really good about it all so he says he was ok....I thought the college would have phoned but not a word ...when I asked my js he had told them he would see to everything....mm
Anyway all well and he cant wait for his 2 weeks home although so used to him being away sure a week will be enough...LOL and the now spare bedroom will be a mess again!!
hope the weather gets better for the 26th...enjoy all

We have just had Family Day - Cambrai Company A really great day - all aprents should be so proud of how far the kids have come The staff were friendly and informative and they obviously know the kids in their sections amazingly well You will have a great time Remember your camera and have fun !

Spelling - TYPO! - aprents = PARENTS DOH!!!

**one_of_two** · 11-03-2010, 19:05

[one_of_two:
The Iron, thank you for your reply, much appreciated, can you also confirm what the terminology RAP means as I have seen this on a number of blogs as well
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[Recruit Allocation Plan (phase 1 and 2 availability)

ie what bedspaces are available by allocations]

When do the recruitment offices receive the RAP dates for 2010/11

**vixtay** · 17-03-2010, 20:09

Anyone know anything about Cambrai's exercise...i know they are back but havent heard anything...
Thanks.

**mumof3** · 17-03-2010, 23:35

They are back. Tierd but happy. Apparently went ok.

**will50** · 18-03-2010, 00:35

No message from my JS. These days I take no news as good news!

**Nice1son** · 18-03-2010, 12:42

Weather was better, although my boy says he has manky feet after them being in water so much, he said it was very tiring.

He said he'd heard from his brother who's just got back from Ex in Kenya, he described seeing a Giraffe as like a horse with a long neck! I worry about secondary school education these days

**mummybear** · 18-03-2010, 20:12

Originally Posted by Nice1son

He said he'd heard from his brother who's just got back from Ex in Kenya, he described seeing a Giraffe as like a horse with a long neck! I worry about secondary school education these days

hahahaha Nice1son that made me laugh sooo much. However what's going on with Primary Education surely they should know what a Giraffe is like by the time they leave there!!! :D

Hope he never sees an Anteater

**vixtay** · 18-03-2010, 20:28

Teaching in a secondary school i agree with Mummybear.....primary school is where they should learn about animals..... and secondary is where they learn about adaptation....ha ha... wasnt a dig nice one...promise xxx
very quiet on here lately,where is everyone??

**Dbev** · 18-03-2010, 22:34

Hi all. Im new to this site, was told to come on here from my son (lgnd-bev) who is off to catterick to comence his training on sunday. So looks like I will on here quite alot since it will be his new career. Im a father proud of his son but Very worried, suppose thought its just natural !

**Im_the_Mummy** · 18-03-2010, 22:47

Hi Dbev

My son was phoned today regarding a vacancy starting on Sunday - he is so shocked as he only passed ADSC on the 4th of March! I am trying not to bombard him with questions, trying to give him space to decide for himself lol!

Your lad will have a great time I am sure :D

Annie

**jjasonuk** · 21-03-2010, 13:47

Well, my lad got the train to Winchester today, there were a couple of lads on the train (and crying mums on the platform). The Mrs is still crying in patches and he left nearly 5 hours ago!

If anybody knows, how often will they be able to text / call / email during the early days / weeks?

Ta