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Boris Bear said:
Know quite a few squaddies and ex squaddies. Some of them, very quickly after they joined up displayed bellend-like behavior. One in particular thought he could take on the world and would regularly get sparked out. Plenty canny lads anarl like
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Some might disagree but it's bred into them :evil: one thing I hated about it. They would be told things like "f***ing civvies, think they're hard" "we'll show them" etc, it's disgraceful and embarrassing.

They go round in groups and fight, then they would be "dealt" with in house. Most the time it was a Mickey Mouse punishment and would be followed up by his Sgt buying him a beer and telling him he was proud. it is getting a lot better now but it still exists
 


haway said:
I think there's a particular sort of person who does well in the army. Not meaning to overly characterise but you'll probably fit in well if you enjoy being told what to do, haven't really thought about the bigger picture in life and don't think badly about filling someone in or being filled in.

Otherwise I'd steer clear.
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There's far more to it than that tbf. A lot of squaddies are not good at doing what they are told, they do it coz you will bust your balls for your team and your mates.

It's one of those things that's hard to know about on the outside as you so rarely find it. It's a massive part of what makes those that have served enjoy it so much.
 
haway said:
I think there's a particular sort of person who does well in the army. Not meaning to overly characterise but you'll probably fit in well if you enjoy being told what to do, haven't really thought about the bigger picture in life and don't think badly about filling someone in or being filled in.

Otherwise I'd steer clear.
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Not a bad stereotype :lol: I fit the bill exactly.
I had no aim in life and didn't know what I wanted/could do. I'm 100% certain my life is a lot better than it would ever have been if I hadn't joined up

colchester mackem said:
No mate, you had to do something really criminal to get into there. Knew a stores clerk who was sent there for serious fraud offences and he was a huge fat slob. When he came out he looked very fit so obviously did a lot of physical training.
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I was RP staff (I know, I know, but I didn't enjoy it) at Roman Bks right opposite the glass house and we would often escort prisoners in and out of there. If you remember your basic training, it's a lot like that with even less privileges

Zig81 said:
It's a good career for people who apply themselves and have the right attitude.

Shite money intitially for Officers but as soon as you reach Captain the money gets better.


My Regiment was different in the way Officers treat their blokes, we were lucky that our ethos had us all as one, we were all Riflemen. The amount of Ops we did brought us closer together and we knew the line and it was never crossed. Platoon Commamder to the lads was Boss and he called the lads by their nicknames.
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It was ops that made me stay. I was only ever gonna do 4 years then get out. I done my first op and never wanted to leave. I done 5 in total and I swear being on tour is the only thing I miss about the army.
 
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safcforever said:
Some might disagree but it's bred into them :evil: one thing I hated about it. They would be told things like "f***ing civvies, think they're hard" "we'll show them" etc, it's disgraceful and embarrassing.

They go round in groups and fight, then they would be "dealt" with in house. Most the time it was a Mickey Mouse punishment and would be followed up by his Sgt buying him a beer and telling him he was proud. it is getting a lot better now but it still exists
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You make it sound like we went round jumping innocent civvies all the time. By my experience the majority of the fighting was inter regimental aggro. If you ever got a well done beer it was for these not dropping some student.
 
haway said:
I think there's a particular sort of person who does well in the army. Not meaning to overly characterise but you'll probably fit in well if you enjoy being told what to do, haven't really thought about the bigger picture in life and don't think badly about filling someone in or being filled in.

Otherwise I'd steer clear.
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I'd back you up there, you made the correct choice. Now this bigger picture, can you enlighten me as I'm obviously one of these who haven't thought about it.

safcforever said:
Not a bad stereotype :lol: I fit the bill exactly.
I had no aim in life and didn't know what I wanted/could do. I'm 100% certain my life is a lot better than it would ever have been if I hadn't joined up


I was RP staff (I know, I know, but I didn't enjoy it) at Roman Bks right opposite the glass house and we would often escort prisoners in and out of there. If you remember your basic training, it's a lot like that with even less privileges


It was ops that made me stay. I was only ever gonna do 4 years then get out. I done my first op and never wanted to leave. I done 5 in total and I swear being on tour is the only thing I miss about the army.
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Loved being on tour, hard graft and relentless but it was what I was trained to do.
 
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Zig81 said:
I'd back you up there, you made the correct choice. Now this bigger picture, can you enlighten me as I'm obviously one of these who haven't thought about it.


Loved being on tour, hard graft and relentless but it was what I was trained to do.
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I wasn't meaning to be facetious. I think if you're the sort of person who's always thinking "why am I doing this?" And questioning things then you're probably going to struggle. If you're ok just doing what you're asked without incessantly questioning why, you will probably find it easier. I think that applies to most hierarchical institutions. You have to just get on with what you're told sometimes.
 
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colchester mackem said:
No mate, you had to do something really criminal to get into there. Knew a stores clerk who was sent there for serious fraud offences and he was a huge fat slob. When he came out he looked very fit so obviously did a lot of physical training.
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Aye. I understand that if you're not being kicked out after, you get a proper beasting.

Zig81 said:
Loved being on tour, hard graft and relentless but it was what I was trained to do.
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I know what you mean marra. Those 4 hour days and Vegas hotels are a killer at times. ;):lol:
 
Typhoonftm said:
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Aye. I understand that if you're not being kicked out after, you get a proper beasting.


I know what you mean marra. Those 4 hour days and Vegas hotels are a killer at times. ;):lol:
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You jammy bastards!

haway said:
I wasn't meaning to be facetious. I think if you're the sort of person who's always thinking "why am I doing this?" And questioning things then you're probably going to struggle. If you're ok just doing what you're asked without incessantly questioning why, you will probably find it easier. I think that applies to most hierarchical institutions. You have to just get on with what you're told sometimes.
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It's human nature to question things, it's about seeing the bigger picture and realising it's not just about you. I think you're seeing the Army of a number of years ago, the Army has moved on and isn't about shouting, balling and telling people what to do, I think you're being a tad naive and showing a lack of knowledge.

Obviously discipline is still a big part and self discipline is even bigger. I'm sure I could stereotype your line of work but I wouldn't as this would be incorrect. As for your comments on being filled in or filling someone in, do you think fighting is specific to the Army or do you think this happens in all walks of life? The Army is very tribal and lads stand up for one and other, I've seen lads on the piss policing others who were out of order, I've also lads giving out kickings when things have kicked off, looking after their mates.
 
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Sheldon_Cooper said:
You make it sound like we went round jumping innocent civvies all the time. By my experience the majority of the fighting was inter regimental aggro. If you ever got a well done beer it was for these not dropping some student.
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i didn't mean that at all, sorry,
The worst experiences were in Kenya, Canada and Germany. People would go looking for trouble and most would end up with very little punishment (if any)

Zig81 said:
I'd back you up there, you made the correct choice. Now this bigger picture, can you enlighten me as I'm obviously one of these who haven't thought about it.


Loved being on tour, hard graft and relentless but it was what I was trained to do.
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It felt a different world. I've never found a job like it. I'd do tour after tour if I had the chance (without all the other bullshit)
 
haway said:
I wasn't meaning to be facetious. I think if you're the sort of person who's always thinking "why am I doing this?" And questioning things then you're probably going to struggle. If you're ok just doing what you're asked without incessantly questioning why, you will probably find it easier. I think that applies to most hierarchical institutions. You have to just get on with what you're told sometimes.
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And what is it you want to do with your life?
 
Soap MacTavish said:
Aye, Radio Tech




I was always jealous like.
Went to Digby a couple of times and was always amazed at the ice cream machine in the cookhouse :lol:
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The mess at Digby is still class, it's one of the last places were they charge you for meals out of your pay packet, but they're changing it to pay as you starve soon. :(
 
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