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Discussion in 'The Lamp and Sandbag II - The Tall Story Strikes B' started by mushroom, May 29, 2009.

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  1. mushroom

    mushroom LE

    My old CO wants me to remember what the mnemonic RSVP stood for.

    So far we have;

    R - Rythmn

    S - Speed

    V - ?

    P - Pitch

    any help gratefully received.
     
    mushroom, May 29, 2009
    #1
  2. HS12

    HS12 Old-Salt

    Volume?
     
    HS12, May 29, 2009
    #2
  3. Denzh

    Denzh Old-Salt

    Volume
     
    Denzh, May 29, 2009
    #3
  4. mushroom

    mushroom LE

    Thanks guys.
     
    mushroom, May 29, 2009
    #4
  5. Wonk_Mog

    Wonk_Mog LE

    Is he shoving you or what?
    Rythm (strokes in and out evenly)
    Speed (got to get it done quickly in case the adj walks in)
    Volume (keep it down and don't squeal like a stuck pig)
    Pitch (angle of entry)

    :?
     
    Wonk_Mog, May 29, 2009
    #5
  6. Auld-Yin

    Auld-Yin LE Reviewer Book Reviewer Reviews Editor

    Jeeze - that takes me back ** years. (censored for the weak at heart :oops: )
     
    Auld-Yin, May 30, 2009
    #6
  7. the_guru

    the_guru LE

    Seeing as this question was also posted on the Signals board...

    How about a quiz ?

    LOPEP B ? ( I know what it's for, and I can't remember all of it )

    BAPTISEME LPC? ( same as above )

    CMADE ?
     
    the_guru, May 30, 2009
    #7
  8. Walthamstow

    Walthamstow Clanker

    CB SIT CB ?
     
    Walthamstow, May 30, 2009
    #8
  9. Trackpen

    Trackpen LE

    Pre-launch checks for a glider.
    Controls, Ballast, Straps, Instruments, Trim, Cable, Brakes (air). I think - it was a VERY long time ago.
     
    Trackpen, May 30, 2009
    #9
  10. Busterdog

    Busterdog LE

    A few more v.basic mnemonics:- FBID are all types of FCO and should be given CLAP in the sequence GRIT.
     
    Busterdog, May 30, 2009
    #10
  11. the_guru

    the_guru LE

    Alright then, a clue.

    LOPEP B ? 66mm

    BAPTISE ME LPC 94mm
     
    the_guru, May 30, 2009
    #11
  12. Tytus_Barnowl

    Tytus_Barnowl LE

    Lets get down to it then#

    E D L M H D GPMG Stoppage drills
     
    Tytus_Barnowl, May 30, 2009
    #12
  13. Gremlin

    Gremlin LE Good Egg (charities)



    FBID = FIIK

    FCO = Fire Control Order

    CLAP = Clear Loud As an order Precise

    GRIT = Group Range Indication Type of fire
     
    Gremlin, May 30, 2009
    #13
  14. medman82

    medman82

    how about the old chestnuts.

    D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F.......Do I look like I give a feck

    P.O.N.T.I............Person of no tactical intelligence.....( Adjt)

    L.O.M.B.A.R.D.......Lots of money but a right ********.....most RAMC commanding officers

    W.W.W.......Treatment of unconscious casualties.......Wallet, Watch and Witnesses

    T.M.O.B.....Top, middle or bottom.....storage selection for bodies in the mortuary

    Medders
     
    medman82, May 31, 2009
    #14
  16. Walthamstow

    Walthamstow Clanker


    Trackpen, you WERE in the Air Cadets and I claim my five pouds....!
     
    Walthamstow, May 31, 2009
    #15
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