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- 04-09-2012, 21:15
Thread: VENG
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The only way you will receive 2 years...
The only way you will receive 2 years resettlement is to serve your full career. If you only now wish to serve 22 years (and see off some poor fella that wanted VEng and didn't get it) you will have...
- 01-09-2012, 18:02
Thread: Extra Wide Boots....
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You may also want to look at the US issue boots...
You may also want to look at the US issue boots (Belleville, Bates, Corcoran etc) they have an extra wide fitting. You may find it difficult to get any this side of the pond (save for eBay and a lot...
- 26-08-2012, 15:28
Thread: 2012 Diamond Jubilee Medal?
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For the love of all things holy, please make this...
For the love of all things holy, please make this thread (and all it's off topic ramblings) stop! If you hadn't served 5 years or left the military already you are not getting one; end of...
- 26-08-2012, 15:23
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If I were a betting man (for which I am not) I...
If I were a betting man (for which I am not) I would say most definitely not! The amalgamation you speak of is not likely to happen in your (career) lifetime. With reference to the talk, not even...
- 14-08-2012, 00:11
Thread: Slagging off our ceremony
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And in shocking news, China didn't like it one...
And in shocking news, China didn't like it one jot!
- 14-08-2012, 00:09
Thread: Slagging off our ceremony
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A whole 2 likes on facebook, 1 tweet and zero...
A whole 2 likes on facebook, 1 tweet and zero comments, they really hit the nail on the head with that article.
- 09-08-2012, 09:20
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Have you listened to yourself? You want to...
Have you listened to yourself? You want to 'Serve to Lead' and become a leader of men yet your statement only tells me that you will think of yourself only. How can you be MFD if physical exercise...
- 27-07-2012, 09:52
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Sticky: Fixed that for you. But essentially I agree...
Fixed that for you.
But essentially I agree with you whole heartedly! - 26-07-2012, 23:26
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Sticky: Seen that picture in the Sun, GAY! And being...
Seen that picture in the Sun, GAY! And being that they are Army Commandos and not RM they should be wearing as per CGSs direction.........
- 26-07-2012, 09:56
Thread: LCpl - Cpl 2012
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Congratulations on your selection for promotion....
Congratulations on your selection for promotion. I think it is just a waiting game, it will more than likely be on the MS site on Dii but may take time to filter to the ArmyNet MS pages. I think you...
- 26-07-2012, 09:45
Thread: MTRP Promotion Issue
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Or you could count yourself lucky you have not...
Or you could count yourself lucky you have not been made redundant and get on with it, thanking PayWallah599 in the process for stating something you should have already have known! Interested to...
- 24-07-2012, 08:11
Thread: Tips for a short ARRSE - Molle belt
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I would be tempted to suggest that your OSPREY is...
I would be tempted to suggest that your OSPREY is the wrong size. You do know that when it states 160/104 that the the 160 refers to a height range of 160 - 170 cm and it should sit just above your...
- 20-07-2012, 08:13
Thread: MLD
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They can still deploy as MLD, it all depends on...
They can still deploy as MLD, it all depends on what their App 9 states and where they are likely to deploy.
- 27-06-2012, 19:48
Thread: The Future of the REME is Doomed!!!!
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I don't think getting bogged in is the issue...
I don't think getting bogged in is the issue (happens to most of us at some point in our career) it is the scandalous act of letting yourself be caught on camera. It is a heinous crime in the...
- 17-06-2012, 19:31
Thread: Trooping the Colour
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Surely you mean LCpls? Guards LCpls wear two...
Surely you mean LCpls? Guards LCpls wear two tapes, Lance Sergeants (Cpls) wear three.
- 17-06-2012, 19:08
Thread: Cpl-Sgt 2012
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Confirmed, board results on MS web page say...
Confirmed, board results on MS web page say released on 21st.
- 13-06-2012, 19:49
Thread: Can I refuse an assignment order?
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Most Corps/Regiments now hold employability...
Most Corps/Regiments now hold employability boards after promotion boards and prior to assignment boards; best man for the job and all that. Have you ever considered that records do not deem you...
- 01-06-2012, 20:13
Thread: June Pay
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Your a dick, poor recovery!
Your a dick, poor recovery!
- 01-06-2012, 16:09
Thread: June Pay
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I didn't get June's pay today, but I did get...
I didn't get June's pay today, but I did get May's pay on the last working day of the month!
- 30-05-2012, 22:26
Thread: what intake?
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Dettingen were middle floor (turn left off the...
Dettingen were middle floor (turn left off the stairs). That Medic Pl Sgt was 'Wiggy' Ryan, now Lt Col Ryan.
- 28-05-2012, 22:58
Thread: Cap badge transfer
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The only way you will get into REME at the moment...
The only way you will get into REME at the moment is applying for TSS; RLC is Comms Spec (both to my current knowledge). Contrary to popular belief your current Regiment cannot stop you applying to...
- 07-05-2012, 20:08
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I stand corrected, brain adjusted. May have been...
I stand corrected, brain adjusted. May have been because back then windproof trousers were as rare as the infamous bus load of Nurses from Guildford!
- 06-05-2012, 21:23
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It was Complete. In addition, I do not recall...
It was Complete. In addition, I do not recall trousers of that era having bellows type pockets (spotter I know); didn't come in until the abysmal 85 pattern.
- 19-04-2012, 23:57
Thread: Any DW/101 ninjas ?
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And also uses the 'I have the honour to be...
And also uses the 'I have the honour to be ...........' when ending the letter.
- 17-04-2012, 19:26
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Not raining in Soltau, you must be crazy!
Not raining in Soltau, you must be crazy!
- 15-04-2012, 19:49
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I was there, No. 6 Coy (1 CTW) sproggy Cfn at the...
I was there, No. 6 Coy (1 CTW) sproggy Cfn at the time. It was Sep (exact day a bit fuzzy) but remember being pissed all week during practice (and sun burnt) and cold and piss wet through on the...
- 21-03-2012, 21:31
Thread: Officer FAD
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New hat I'm afraid and yes different colour.
New hat I'm afraid and yes different colour.
- 18-03-2012, 08:54
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I don't know about chucking anything his way,...
I don't know about chucking anything his way, sounds more like he works for them!
- 15-03-2012, 18:48
Thread: Tiffy Maths
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Bushmills, I think you are missing the point...
Bushmills, I think you are missing the point completely. Tiffs Maths is the colloquial term given to the exam you have to take prior to being considered on ASCLB (along with all the other hoops spaz...
- 12-03-2012, 22:22
Thread: 7.62mm Minimi LMG for UK
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Agreed, worst pairs fire and manoeuvre I've seen...
Agreed, worst pairs fire and manoeuvre I've seen since some chippy Christ Ryan Film :omfg:
- 07-03-2012, 07:57
Thread: Tiffy Maths
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Tiffy Maths is essentially grade A-C GCSE Maths. ...
Tiffy Maths is essentially grade A-C GCSE Maths. Tiffy_A_Mech is spot on with his references.
- 27-10-2011, 20:43
Thread: The Future Corps
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From nominal role 54 in total are going to board,...
From nominal role 54 in total are going to board, 19 are Art Veh. Standby supplementary board.
- 27-10-2011, 20:28
Thread: selected but not wearing
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The days of rank ranged PIDs are over. Therefore...
The days of rank ranged PIDs are over. Therefore if your unit has no OR3 PIDs available you will not promote. If you do not promote you do not get paid and if you do not complete your PNCO CLM inside...
- 30-07-2011, 20:40
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From your responses I take it you are a private? ...
From your responses I take it you are a private? If so, isn't your CO the one that promotes you? Secondly, doesn't your OC write your part 1? Thus, if he is trying to stop you getting promoted (as...
- 20-10-2010, 19:49
Thread: Pecoc
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Seeming as we do not know any exact details just...
Seeming as we do not know any exact details just yet of what is going to happen post SDSR announcement (only broad figures), it would appear to me that someone is pulling your pecker as you plainly...
- 19-10-2010, 18:20
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kazarin, you have hijacked 2 threads with this...
kazarin, you have hijacked 2 threads with this question (early release end 22 years 3 months early) neither of which have anything to do with the question you are asking. Get a grip and start your...
- 16-10-2010, 06:59
Thread: Ex army wanting to re-join.
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I was at the Internal Transfer/Career Fair this...
I was at the Internal Transfer/Career Fair this week in Herford and contrary to what Orange say, the future is not bright. One message was sent to those that had already pressed the eject button...
- 03-10-2010, 17:02
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Don't even bother. If you go down whilst on...
Don't even bother. If you go down whilst on Ops/Exercise you will only become a burden to those around you and resentment quickly sets in.
- 25-09-2010, 18:42
Thread: Permission To Live Out
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I think you should count yourself lucky that you...
I think you should count yourself lucky that you have managed to remain in the same garrison for 5 postings
- 25-09-2010, 18:39
Thread: New mark 7 Helmet cover HELP NEEDED!
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I would dearly love to know what you base you...
I would dearly love to know what you base you 'proven facts' on.










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