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**epys** · 05-11-2009, 01:53

Originally Posted by ash_p

I'm not going to Bassingbourn, but here is an excellent thread that a guy made last year when I first applied. Read right through it for all the info you could possibly want during the first 7 weeks of Phase 1.

http://www.arrse.co.uk/Forums/viewto...c/start=0.html

Enjoy! (And don't bump the thread, it's a year old!)

Cheers lad. This is proper bo.

**hcavhopefull** · 05-11-2009, 02:29

mate cheers for that post. amazing. especially taking a spare item of that kit list so as to not disturb your neat locker. genius!

**ash_p** · 05-11-2009, 19:34

Yeah no problem fellas, just remembered it and thought you all could benefit in some way or another from it

**easybeans** · 05-11-2009, 20:22

Swore my allegiance today... good fun and yet another certificate! Also received another version of the 'kit list'! (shakes head) Spoke to a bloke the other day who served 23 years in Artillery, who said if there's a qualification in Ping Pong i should get it! Online there is information about the education centre, but i don't expect the availability of many courses until after basic... any ideas?

**regan20187** · 05-11-2009, 20:42

i have mine on tuesday, how is the kit list different? did u meet any others going on the 22nd from around you?..

**easybeans** · 05-11-2009, 22:14

I've got 3 kit lists... the one they gave me at ADSC, the ATR Bassingbourn list online and another they gave me today! My plan is to make sure i have the essentials from each list and if any space left in my bag, throw in a few extras...

I don't know anyone from Wales (or Swindon where i just moved) going to ATR Bassingbourn on the 22nd... only all you buggers! Where you all from?

**hcavhopefull** · 05-11-2009, 22:16

Originally Posted by easybeans

I've got 3 kit lists... the one they gave me at ADSC, the ATR Bassingbourn list online and another they gave me today! My plan is to make sure i have the essentials from each list and if any space left in my bag, throw in a few extras...

I don't know anyone from Wales (or Swindon where i just moved) going to ATR Bassingbourn on the 22nd... only all you buggers! Where you all from?

yo, im going to bassinbourn the week before you and will try and report back ( if i happen to find the time ) on what i think is smart to take etc. just to try and help

**jim01** · 06-11-2009, 01:36

Im from cannock (staffordshire) mate, going on the 22nd to do my allegiance :D cant wait to get to bassingbourn and crack on boys

**Memphis_Belle** · 06-11-2009, 10:32

Originally Posted by easybeans

I've got 3 kit lists... the one they gave me at ADSC, the ATR Bassingbourn list online and another they gave me today! My plan is to make sure i have the essentials from each list and if any space left in my bag, throw in a few extras...

The one online on the ATR Bassingbourn pages is the one you should use, over and above any others you've been given. It was updated slightly a couple of weeks ago - mainly to clarify a couple of points, drop a few items OFF the kit list and has had a CO's Welcome letter added to the front of it. This is also the one that the AFCO's are supposed to be issuing out to everyone now. The same applies for Harrogate, Winchester and Pirbright too....their 'approved' kit lists are the ones shown on their websites and have been updated / uploaded in the last couple of weeks.

**epys** · 06-11-2009, 20:59

Im travelling from Wales on the 22nd. I'll arrive at Royston train station at about 1430 according to the journey guide I got after swearing my oath. I found doing the oath pretty good, helps focus the mind and the officers were really sound - quite a proud moment! Looking forward to working hard and doing well now.