ARmy Rumour SErvice

**JP47** · 13-07-2009, 21:02

As Fally states you can't receive both Para and AD pay but either is a nice top up for doing a damn fine job.

The unit is very close knit with the standards set high and you get to work with a lot of elements of the armed forces most units don't get the chance to experience.

Get yourself through training etc, show the right aptitude, get on and pass the course but remember it’s only a small unit so in the current climate you will be busy.

**Dixie66** · 13-07-2009, 21:10

Understood regarding pay, quick as a hiccup me!!

As i said my first choice is Operator Military Intelligence (better work on the whole thinking side...4 years as a postman doesn't help the brain!), but i am well aware of the selction criteria. A second screening is done at Chicksands which is all very hush hush and from what i gather the Corps is not the easiest to enter. If i manage to pass ADSC but don't make the grade for Int Corps then i'm going to go for AD.

Any ideas on current intake dates? most Corps and units are well into next year, especially RA, RE and Infantry. From what i was told most RLC jobs are quick entry, Chef, Petroleum Op and Postal Courier (my specialty!!) all being fairly quick.

Thanks

**dingerr** · 13-07-2009, 21:49

Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

You can't receive Para pay and Air Despatch pay combined.

I would look into that.

Until recently you could only receive one spec pay, then the Navy Divers started crying because they were not receiving EOD pay. Things have changed now so that they can receive EOD pay and Dive pay.

**Fallschirmjager** · 13-07-2009, 22:17

I'm sure 47AD have looked into it. It doesn't bother me as i'm not air despatch.

**crabthebuilder** · 13-07-2009, 22:28

All barking. but a great bunch of lads

**ADUX** · 28-07-2009, 21:43

Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

Cheers. I'm off down to Lyneham for a few days so i'll pop in and see him. Pity John isn't there any more. He's fcuking mad. Hope he's enjoying it down under.

John 'A', I assume? Limited comms but seems to be enjoting life. John 'H' now crab rodney - doing exceptionally well!