VM(A) or VM(B)

[LopTheFlop]

Hi Guys,
I intend to join the REME as a VM, however I really don't know the difference between VM(A) and VM(B), can anyone out there shed any light on the subject?
Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

[gallahad]

Basically a VM(A) is trained to repair Tracked Vehicles, and a VMB(B) ,wheeled vehicles and FV430 series.

 

[brew_boy]

VM(A) is the way ahead, you get to work on bigger things like warrior and challenger 2 whilst also you get the same training as a B mech.

 

[ArmySurplusSpecial]

VM(A) is the way ahead, you get to work on bigger things like warrior and challenger 2 whilst also you get the same training as a B mech.

Agree with what Brew_boy is saying here, join as an A Mech. Work on Challenger 2, Warrior, AS90, Trojan and Titan when they replace AVLB and AVRE and you will benefit from the same quals but also you will recieve a wider scope for postings with Inf Bn's and Armd Regts.

The only downside i would honestly say is that as an A Mech your legs hurt more when you visit the gents as you stand up to pish.

 

[brew_boy]

VM(A) is the way ahead, you get to work on bigger things like warrior and challenger 2 whilst also you get the same training as a B mech.

The only downside i would honestly say is that as an A Mech your legs hurt more when you visit the gents as you stand up to pish.

You said it, squat mechs,

 

[PADDYPERV]

I am very surprised it took as many as 3 replies for the "Squat to piss" statement to come out. Im an "A" Mech to, so i do agree with this statment. I think its all a bit blured now, as Im an "A" Mech with Cheiftain and Warrior experiance serving in a light role Inf Bn (Wolf's and Daf's). But its all good fun!!!!

 

[brew_boy]

Thats where A mechs are more versitile as when get trained on more types of epuipment like L/R and Daf.

 

[tiffytwoshort]

A mech = ARRSE MECH
B mech = BETTER MECH

A Mech or crane opperator?

 

[brew_boy]

A mech = ARRSE MECH
B mech = BETTER MECH

A Mech or crane opperator?

Whatever, yuo keep telling yourself that and it will come true, maybe, lol

 

[Coiled_Spring]

I started out life an an A mech but soon saw the light. I probably had one too many cases of GUE knee. Sorry!!!

It depends on whether you want to be green or not, 3 Commando Bde and 16 Air Assualt Brigade don't do A vehicles, apart from the BARRV at Chivenor. Unless of course you classify CVRT's as an A vehicle. Apologies to HCR.

My advice would be to go with either choice, nothing is ever set in concrete.You could always change your mind.

 

[paul2005]

I dont think it matters if your A or B, if your a good VM, arm your self with an adjustable and hammer and you can fix anything!!!

 

[Crafty990]

If you like VMing and solving problems, B mech's the way ahead, if you like taking big lumps out of oily hulls and replacing them with a slightly cleaner big lump (not very technical) then A mech's for you.

 

[jibman]

A mech = ARRSE MECH
B mech = BETTER MECH

A Mech or crane opperator?

was an "a " mech now i work on cranes,i,ve still got my old "a" mech spanners,big man spanners not girlie squat mech efforts!!!

 

[PADDYPERV]

[/b] Im off back to a tank unit from a light role inf unit, quite looking forward to gettin back to Armour, but it isnt half easy at a "b" veh unit. Hardest thing is keeping up with the bloody MEI's and 6msi's!

 

[Rockstar]

Go Tech. Far better than A or B Mechs...

Who will be the first to reply...?!!? heh heh!!

 

[paul2005]

Go Tech. Far better than A or B Mechs...

Who will be the first to reply...?!!? heh heh!!

Being a VM myself I agree.....theres much better trades within REME with better opportunities, i.e. faster promotion & more pay, plus you get a nice dry warm box body to play cards in all night.

 

[Coiled_Spring]

I agree with Paul.

There's nothing better than spending your life monging it in a DIANA or even a GPTIRF, it's even worse when the environmental cooling system fails. Quick, call a VM.

Choose your job!!!!

 

[elnoddo]

I wanted to be an A Mech but they said i wasnt fat enough.

 

[paul2005]

You certainly have the looks for one though!

 

[EX_REME]

VM's are only fitters anyway.....