I don't know his platoon - I've so many questions that I ask him when he calls I forgot about that one!! I'll find out tomorrow night.

He's joining the Royal Irish Regiment.

Can parents go to the passing in parade?

Originally Posted by PEBBLES78859

I don't know his platoon - I've so many questions that I ask him when he calls I forgot about that one!! I'll find out tomorrow night.

He's joining the Royal Irish Regiment.

Can parents go to the passing in parade?

Off course, they encourage us to go, to go and support our children as much as we can.

I feel the passing in parade is just so much as important as the passing out. It means they have stuck out their first 6 weeks and all that goes with it.

It's when they get their cap badge, so proud day for them too. :D

Originally Posted by cooper555

Originally Posted by PEBBLES78859

I don't know his platoon - I've so many questions that I ask him when he calls I forgot about that one!! I'll find out tomorrow night.

He's joining the Royal Irish Regiment.

Can parents go to the passing in parade?

Off course, they encourage us to go, to go and support our children as much as we can.

I feel the passing in parade is just so much as important as the passing out. It means they have stuck out their first 6 weeks and all that goes with it.

It's when they get their cap badge, so proud day for them too. :D

Wild horses won't keep me away - I'm sure I'll be back tomorrow night for more updates and info.

Nice chatting to you cooper.

can't wait to tell my son about this site either!!

Well ime new to this, but after reading for several months and seeing an increasing number of parents on line, i decided to join in.

I dropped my son of on Sunday along with all the others, he's in Waterloo company and so far so good, he seems to be enjoying it.This forum has been really usefull over the last few months and thanks to all those who posted sensible and usefull information.

After months of stress trying to get my son in, i now have the stress of hoping he will make the next six weeks, i hope he and all the others do make it, the college looks fantastic and the staff and current students were really great on Sunday, i wish i had the same oppourtunity when i was sixteen and they are getting paid for it!

Good look to all of them and the other parents out there, looking forward to the passing in parade in October.

Hello Southdevon.... My son is also in Waterloo platoon, section 4. What section is your son in? They did look great on sunday, didnt they. I think the majors talk on encouraging them to keep going when they have those off days. I know they will have them. I spoke to my son yesterday & he said they had been to see the dentist. My son has a big phobia of seeing the dentist, so I think he done well bless. He said they get their combats on saturday, which I think he is looking forward to. It sounds like he has made lots of friends already as when we speak, he always has other lads shouting hello to me down his phone lol! He said that he had no plans to come out of the army & is having a great time. Although the calls are short & his little sister is crying all the time as she misses him, I think it has been the best choice ever. He has wanted to do this since he was 5yrs old, so he has finally got there. :D Has anyone had any more phonecalls with any info to share? I just love being able to chat with other parents. It really is nice.

It's so nice that more and more parents are joining on here.

I got a text just gone six this morning from my son asking me to go online and apply for a new European Health Insurance card (EHIC) and when it arrives post it up to him. All for when they go abroad, hey! :D

Link is here if any other parent wants to apply for one just incase their Son/Daughter does not hold a card.

https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do

Originally Posted by cooper555

It's so nice that more and more parents are joining on here.

I got a text just gone six this morning from my son asking me to go online and apply for a new European Health Insurance card (EHIC) and when it arrives post it up to him. All for when they go abroad, hey! :D

Link is here if any other parent wants to apply for one just incase their Son/Daughter does not hold a card.

https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do

Oh a huge thanks for that cooper. I cant find my sons card anywhere, so I just reaplied for one just incase. Its so funny as the house is so quiet without him here lol. Im so used to having god knows how many of his friends over for tea or to sleep in the tent lol. It fits 12 people so it is always full!!! My daughter, who is just 11, was in tears last night as he wasnt on the phone for long & she didnt get to talk to him bless. He had to run for a briefing. What ever that is. How is everyone else on here coping so far?

hello every parent using this service it nice to see parents talkiing to each other about their children at afc me and my wife are driving us mad thinking how my son is getting on every day but we have spoke to him and he says his getting on well . today he has his medical and get his uniform he says it will be hard but we just keep on encouraging him on. my lad wants to be in the irish gaurds if any sons doin the same get in touch . any way to all at afc the best of luck and be proud

:D We have moved into here, it seems LOL :D :D

Thank you Arrse, how thoughtful off you to think of us mummys and daddys :P :D

My Son is in Cambrai Coy, 10 Platoon I was impressed with the reception process and I must admit glad the farewell was quick and not drawn out, you will all agree a hard time!
My son called Monday evening, but had to text last night as he was feeling very low, he was amongst some others that due to their size did not have track suit bottoms and was having to drill etc in his best trousers.

This is a great forum and I am glad to hear how everyone else feels