ARmy Rumour SErvice

Originally Posted by soldier.a

The longest I ever did was about 6-8 miles. On a "run" (As opposed to hill reps, fartlek dashes and such that some runs turned into midway through) I don't recall ever being given a rest other than to slacken the pace to pick up the fat and lazy knackers at the back. I don't recall there being a time limit either but we would be pushed certainly.

Yea, longest I ever did at 'bright was 4-5 mile runs, proper runs that is, and that was up and down 7sisters, with a few short "grenades" to let fatties catch up. Compared to regt pt it was a breeze.

Originally Posted by Pbmx10

yeah i cant wait! will be 9 months since i had selection by the time we start lol when did you get given your start date? i was going artillary UAV op but got told id be waiting for up to a year (on top of the 6 months i had already been waiting) and that was with an A grade so changed to RMP and got a date the same day. you got Facebook mate? theres another 5 guys on FB going on the same date 3 of them going artillary.

Pbmx.

i did selection on the 1st september last year, what a joke ha. yeah its colin moore no email addys, use the PM system - Disco see you on facebook buddy...

ahhh good ol' pirbright, to be honest guys and gals it was the best time ive had in the army. i wouldnt worry too much about it, in terms of PT the longest run you will do is a 7 mile, but it starts off as 1.5, then 2, 3, 5 then 7 leading on the final weeks, plus your CFT which in phase 1 training is only 6 miles as opposed to the 8 miles you will do at unit level. exercises are good fun, compared to the ones we had in bassingbourn a few years back, far better and more scenarios to play about with, and the final ex you will also spend time in a FOB for a night or 2 nights if your lucky with a final attack on it (good fun, we were the last patrol out, and had the privelege of attacking the FOB on our way back in as enemy ).

the staff are dead on there, a few bad eggs, but you will always get those in the army as you progress!

i liked the battlefield tour on week 5 or 6 i think it was? but im not sure if they still have them going now because of something that happened a while back with some female SUT.

keep your eyes on the goal, pass off and get the fcuk out of there, and get rid of those stupid coloured rank slides, i will promise you all its nothing like the real army, and as you go on further you get more leeway, more freedom, and you will even be calling NCOs by first name.

You can PM me if you want any info on pirbright, or middle wallop if your joining the army air corps, i can tell you about it all

Good luck to all of you going through basic, get it cracked and enjoy it as much as you can

I've been waiting nearly 2 years to get back into the Army and finally have a date to join. I have to go to Pirbright, ADSC on the 2nd Sept to have a days check up to see if i'm still in tip top shape and fighting order then come back the same day. Got my Oath of Allegiance on the 6th then I'll have less than a week after that to get my kit sorted and start training for the Royal Artillery at Pirbright on the 13th Sept.

hi i passed selection 6 weeks ago and my first job choice is vehicle mech in REME, I was wondering if anyone had been given a date recently to start basic training for same job choice, cheers

Originally Posted by RS8690

I've been waiting nearly 2 years to get back into the Army and finally have a date to join. I have to go to Pirbright, ADSC on the 2nd Sept to have a days check up to see if i'm still in tip top shape and fighting order then come back the same day. Got my Oath of Allegiance on the 6th then I'll have less than a week after that to get my kit sorted and start training for the Royal Artillery at Pirbright on the 13th Sept.

thats mint lad. i cant wait, im buzzing but the waiting gam has started to hit now.

what were you doing before in the army?

MT.

Originally Posted by Manc66

thats mint lad. i cant wait, im buzzing but the waiting gam has started to hit now.

what were you doing before in the army?

MT.

Yeah finally the waiting game is coming to an end, nervous but excited at the same time. Not too long till you join too mate.

I was in the Rifles last time i joined which was in 2008. I came out because i wanted to join the Royal Artillery, 29 Commando. I've always wanted to be in the Army Commando role, my bro is in 29 Commando at the mo and he keeps me updated on what its like so i can't wait to get stuck in. A lot more opportunities in the Royal Artillery mate.

Anyone going 25th Oct? PM me :3