Bad lads Army

Interesting letter floating about from Land about his new programme: Of course the public talked about here are all stupid enough to not spot the difference betwen real and TV...its even gone to ACF units with a 'stiff'warning on anyone wanting to join this TV program...
"looks around for his copy of 'ACF adult instructors are not subject to military law only the officers are handbook'...ah...no such booklet.


All Divs/Districts
INVOLVEMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE TA IN ‘BAD LADS ARMY’
1. ‘Bad Lads Army’ (BLA) is a TV production which follows a number of ‘recruits’ through 4 weeks of basic military training based on 1950s National Service. BLA is recruiting now for potential recruits and military staff for the next series due to be filmed in Jun 06.

2. Recruiting Group polling in the wake of the previous series indicates that the public confused the images of this so-called historical reality show with today’s Army. The portrayal of mental torture and abuse is behaviour that is completely inimical to the way we train and treat our recruits.
3. The MOD line is to have no association at all with the next series. The producers will try to circumvent this; and one route is to approach off-duty personnel. We are aware of at least one potential applicant who is a serving TA officer. BLA has been responsible for influencing an impressionable age-group (and their parents). This is clearly detrimental to the TA, as well as the regular Army, and is likely to have an adverse affect on recruiting.
4. In light of the current TA manning situation, CRF/IGTA’s direction is that TA officers are not permitted to participate in BLA. Administrative action under AGAI 67 cannot be ruled out for any TA officer who disregards this direction . TA soldiers should be strongly discouraged from involvement in this TV production.
5. This message is to be passed down to all units as soon as possible.

[Signed on LAND CSSR]

 

if these plebs watch it and are convinced it'll be like that for them if they join up tomorrow, do we really want such easily misled individuals in the army in the first place? eedjits.

personally tho i don't think bringing back national service and doing it in the '50s style would detrimentally affect most of the kids in my age group (17-21). on the contrary, it'd seriously help them. but then again, so'd the death penalty.

 

I agree a bit of national service would be good for them and help solve a lot of problems in the UK, teach the little bu*gers some respect.

 

i wonder if Pte Golden will put his name forward, or has somebody already done it for him?

 

He could be one of the DS with all his Para experience

 

I thought it was a wind-up when the piece of paper appeared in my in-tray! Either that or a crude attempt by my colleagues to flush out Litotes from his thick cover....

My opinion:

1. The last programme was some time ago. Our recruiting problems are here today!
2. Surely the great British public realised that this was a "reality" programme that bore no resemblance to current Army life?
3. But, of course, if the Centre can blame a television company for our lousy recruiting figures, then they don't actually have to do anything else, do they?

Listen, Guys, try increasing the salary, sorting out the lousy accommodation and making soldiering fun again. Otherwise the constant drip of Government inspired cuts and bad news feeds straight through to the so-called gatekeepers and ensures that our potential recruits are kept away from the ACIOs.

Litotes

 

well said

 

Interesting that this letter from Land specifically targets the TA.

One of the DS in the last series was and still is, a serving Regular Officer! And I know him quite well. He has been in the last two series. When he was invited back for the second series he was initially 'forbidden' by the chain of command and I understand that the production company really wanted him and they challenged the MoD to explain why they were taking this line. The MoD backed down and he was allowed to do the second series!

I don't think any in the last series were in the TA

 

Any regular officer or soldier would have to clear participation with their chain of command - who based on this guidance would simply say no.

The TA is diffierent and the letter is reminding them that officer are subject to military law 365 days a year and can be dealt with under appropriately if required. TA soldiers on the other hand can do anything they want when not signed on at the TAC and there can be no comeback. So TA soldiers fill your boots and take part if you want - no one can stop you....

 

This was in the press during the last series.

 

I personally think that anyone putting their name forward for this pile of sh1te is asking for trouble.

You may assume there will be no comeback because your out of uniform and not "officially" on the books, but do you honestly think your boss will turn a blind eye to it on your next recomendation?

Assumption is the mother of all fcuk ups...

 

The Padre was

 

Well done Bailey, that was a sure way to kill a thread. Fcukin padres...all their good for is funerals and moral boosting God speak!

* note to self* Dont post when your p!ssed.

Hee Hee

 

Bad Lads Army....?
Pish and tosh

Lets have an old lads Army show
Soldiering the old way
Brassoing belt buckles, blancoing running pumps
puttees on dms boots
All contestants must be 40 years or older, none of whom should of got to any rank above hmmmmm lets say full screw.
Plenty of bile and venom to go around there then.
Awaiting all incoming...................