chebobs said:
Just a question ..
Simple.
i have heard many things, to clear the air i wud like all and any info on colchester?
How does the average working day run, what does it consist of?
etc etc
For being absent you're likely to get a sentence of around 28 days if itâs been awarded by your CO.
After your stint on orders you'll get a 14 day cooling off period in which to appeal his award or you can elect to start your sentence immediately.
As long as your discharge hasnât been applied for youâll serve your sentence at MCTC in Garcia Platoon if you got less than 28 days or A Company if you get any longer.
All training carried out by A Coy (including Garcia) is military training based on the common military syllabus. PT and Drill being a major component of the training.
On arrival at the Nick youâll have Rule 84 explained to you by the receptions staff. This rule basically says if you do anything wrong or the staff think you are attempting doing anything wrong you can have extra days awarded to your sentence.
8 Man rooms are the norm on the Company, although you might spend your first night in a single depending on what time of day you arrive and if your risk assessment raises any concerns. Garcia train 7 days a week so I hope you enjoy MATTâs and Drill (Only one type of Drill practiced so if you are LI, RGJ, RAF or Navy youâre in for a steep learning curve!)
The Nick has had a bit of a culture change in the last few months with the arrival of itâs new RSM who is the first MPS RSM they have had for a few years so be wary if you get any âadviceâ from guys who have done time in the last three or four years, things have changed!
Best suggestion I can give you is keep you gob shut and do everything you are told at lightning speed in a smart and soldier like fashion.