Grenadier or Coldstream Guards?

[Blandyy]

Look at the history of each regiment, the Grens were raised to protect the monarch (Charles II), this makes them well balanced individuals as they have massive chips on each shoulder.

Grens refer to Coldstreamers as turncoats because they fought for Cromwell.

Have looked into the history of both but that has only made it more of a hard choice lol, with the grenadiers being first regiment of foot guards despite the Coldstream Guards being an older regiment. Will just have to see which one attracts me more I suppose lol

 

[Blandyy]

you used to find with the county regiments (back in the day) that each battalion had some semblance of a regional identity. Not sure if that’s still the case, but if it is, find a rifles battalion with lots of lads from the North East and you’ll be just fine

try and avoid southerners as they are all big girls blouses.

awaits incoming!!

Seems to be less true these days it’s more the regiment that has a regional identity now rather than the battalions I think. Only case I can think of where that applies is the Royal Anglian

 

[RumRationReject]

No family connection with either, ideally want lots of tours and deployments

Well, in that case....

Royal Marines | Royal Navy

It's a state of mind, you may already have it.

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And, of course, when doing ceremonial, you will march ahead of the First Regiment of Foot.

 

[Blandyy]

An interesting thought. One problem though... I’m straight

 

[Blakey]

As a non army member here are my observations, I served in NI in the 1970's and the Coldstreams were the resident Battalion. They were a great bunch of mainly Geordie soldiers who were well led by some first class junior and senior Nco's ( I've never fully got my head around what a Lance Sergeant was).

The Scots Guards came on a 4 month emergency tour, some very hard men and some very posh officers and they took no shit from anyone.

Irish Guards, good bunch of lads mainly Scousers and seemed to enjoy a dram or two.

Good luck.

 

[NemoIII]

Can definitely say I want no part in man love or sheep sex

I'd imagine marching up and down the square gets very boring very quick. I know lads from most guards regiments who constantly complain about the drill but they are proud of what they do.

Realistically I would say Rifles (I've got no loyalties to them being Cav and now a VM) 5 regular BNs each with different jobs spread around the UK. I know lads go from 5 Rifles (Armoured Inf) and deploy to Kenya with 1/2 Rifles so plenty of opportunities to get out and see the world and different places.

 

[HLD DMR]

And, of course, when doing ceremonial, you will march ahead of the First Regiment of Foot.

How can you march ahead of something that no longer exists, or do you regularly see the Royal Scots on parade these days?

 

[Union Jack]

The ceremonial stuff is what attracts me really. I think that good drill makes a good soldier a great soldier. And the guards have a Stella reputation.

"Other regiments and other brands are available...."

Jack

 

[Cregg Bristle]

Seems to be less true these days it’s more the regiment that has a regional identity now rather than the battalions I think. Only case I can think of where that applies is the Royal Anglian

And the Yorkshire Regiment.

 

[par avion]

Ok when I was at Shornecliffe the Grenadiers were usually the Ugly ones and the Coldstreams the Northerners. Mind you most of us were pig ugly and riddled with acne back then!

Got to agree with you there Ugly. All us good looking hunky lads were serving further down the coast with JLR RE at Old Park Barracks.

You could always spot us in the town - we would have a hot babe hanging off each arm.

 

[Blandyy]

Got to agree with you there Ugly. All us good looking hunky lads were serving further down the coast with JLR RE at Old Park Barracks.

You could always spot us in the town - we would have a hot babe hanging off each arm.

What reg were you?


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[par avion]

What reg were you?


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Royal Engineers.

 

[Blandyy]

Royal Engineers.

Solid reg, only respect for you guys backbone of the army


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[par avion]

As a non army member here are my observations, I served in NI in the 1970's and the Coldstreams were the resident Battalion. They were a great bunch of mainly Geordie soldiers who were well led by some first class junior and senior Nco's ( I've never fully got my head around what a Lance Sergeant was).

The Scots Guards came on a 4 month emergency tour, some very hard men and some very posh officers and they took no shit from anyone.

Irish Guards, good bunch of lads mainly Scousers and seemed to enjoy a dram or two.

Good luck.

I think all the officers speak posh. I was watching a programme about the Welsh Guards on the Taff channel with English sub titles. All the WOs, Sgts, and below were speaking in Welsh while the officers were speaking in English.

 

[FormerPioneer]

I am joining the guards. However am unsure of which regiment to join. Stuck between Grenadiers and Coldstream Guards. Any help would be appreciated!

I suppose its Where you want to based really, all 5 guards regiments got great history and tradition. I was looking at scots guards due to the location they are moving to and them being part of the new strike brigade with boxer vehicles. Looks an interesting few years for them. That said go with what you feels best for your own career

 

[T2000]

Hello, I know this is a year old now, but I was just wondering if you had any update on your journey to join the Grenadier or Coldstream Guards? Any tips you may have for any future applicants?

 

[whiffler]

Going back a while, my TA sub-unit had 4 or 5 from each regiment.

They would speak of differences in ethos between their 3 battalions (I said it was a while, at least 2 had been on the funeral & coronations in 52/53).

Overall they agreed that the Grenadiers could be a bit 'Regimental', even in social settings, while the Coldstream were more relaxed and comfortable with themselves.

From my more limited interactions with the two (while serving and since), that's about right.

In pure soldiering and role, I'm well out of date.