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    The Skill At Arms (M) 07 Qual

    A few years ago I went and did the SA(m)07 course. And due to my postings have never had to use it. until now. Problem is I cant remember what I am allowed to do with it. I assume pyro variations like Smoke Grenades, Trip Flares, but what about Blank Exercises? We had to give battle lessons so I would assume that it is a yes. Any one able to enlighten me.

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    Thanks, out of interest do you know where it is laid down in writing. My Sgt seems to think I am unable to take blank exercises. Any Ideas?

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    Quote Originally Posted by REMESpanker84 View Post
    Thanks, out of interest do you know where it is laid down in writing. My Sgt seems to think I am unable to take blank exercises. Any Ideas?
    Pam 21?
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    As AP says above Pam 21 is the authority on what you con do but the gist of it is you can plan and run exercise using blank ammunition and pyrotechnics.

    For any interested ATU(Sc) are running a course end of May....
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    Thanks very much

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    Quote Originally Posted by REMESpanker84 View Post
    A few years ago I went and did the SA(m)07 course. And due to my postings have never had to use it. until now. Problem is I cant remember what I am allowed to do with it. I assume pyro variations like Smoke Grenades, Trip Flares, but what about Blank Exercises? We had to give battle lessons so I would assume that it is a yes. Any one able to enlighten me.
    It worries me slightly that you didn't know to look in Pam 21 for guidance

    Clearly a few cobwebs need to be blown off before you plan anything!
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    REMESpanker, I did the M qual in Feb if you need a nudge or reminder PM me.
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    Big fail on the "current and competent" bit.

    I would suggest that you should not be allow to plan and conduct anything more demanding than a trip to the NAAFI.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Partridge View Post
    Clearly a few cobwebs need to be blown off before you plan anything!

    Only if they're blown off in accordance with the EASP, PAM21 and LUMAT...
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