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MJ · M2 Passed Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 153

Thanks MusnShelton and General Melchett that's really helpful!!!

My nerves are really starting to get me now - hahhaha

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MrJpig · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject:

An alarm clock...I thought it was just the duty Bulger that needed one of those!!

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joe90 · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject:

I thought the duty bulger WAS the alarm clock!!
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MrJpig · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject:

IS IT ME??

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lesbryan · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject:

Why does the soap have to be black or blue????.We had a dish which clipped on the inside of your locker it held the soap toothbrush & paste razor add shaving soap.A great little dish.||.Dish in one hand towel round neck knicks and dhoby dust in the other.AHhaaa great times ||

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MJ · M2 Passed Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 153

Nice one fellas - really helpful stuff here!

So these luxury items- what might they be?
For me, food is a luxury but we're not allowed to bring any into the accomodation so I need some ideas please :)

MJ · M2 Passed Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 153

Another Q

It might sound silly but should I take a suitcase or a large bag or doesn't it even matter

General Melchett · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject:

Had an extra think MJ....

Other pieces of kit that may come in very handy, but are not essential I personally would!

20m of para-cord, on a winding spool if you can get one (It'll become clear!)
3 or 4 green Bungees - very good for attaching kit in the field.

8 pegs

A stainless steel unbreakable flask is really useful for those cold, wet days in the field
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MusnShelton · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject:

The no food rule just a general rule of Britannia block. I think it's because the lower floors are temp accommodation for every Tom Dick and Harry who will just leave mess everywhere!

As for the immaculately clean Bandies who live on the top floor, this isn't an issue and so the training team let you take food up (on the sly of course!) My room regularly ordered pizza and other takeaways!

It doesn't matter about whether you take a suitcase or bag, they will all end up in the baggage room, you ideally want something bright so that you can find it when you need it among the masses of bags and cases!

One top tip! Don't leave dirty washing or anything you want hidden, in this room. The training team WILL drop a surprise baggage inspection on you!

townsergeant · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject:

MJ · M2 Passed Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 153

Excellent, chaps!
Very much appreciated!

Keep 'em coming

Jimbo · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

I echo everything that Melchy said, although I have serious doubts that he actually uses his starch!!!????!!! (only joking mate)

Silvo is the best, you will need a soft bristled shoe brush in order to remove the dry Silvo from your brasses, it will get all the kak out of the nooks and crannies. Thats all you'll need to clean your brasses (apart from 2 dusters, ON & OFF), don't trust Cillit Bang the lustre will not last, remember the words of Melchy "300 bandies can't be wrong" and remember, those 300 odd ALL have a lot more experience than your compatriates in training!!!

With regard to your question about vitamins etc, you won't need them because they give you lime juice that will fight off the scurvy, just look out for the grubs in the biscuits!

A good iron is a must (as admin has previously said).

Keep a sense of humour and never let them grind you down, remember that thousands of people have been through the same (more or less) training and most have made it without too many mental scars.

Listen to what your instructors tell you, they DO know best (you probably won't beleive that at times, but take it from me, it is true)

Dont forget you'll need a rifle as well, but you'll have to put that in the armoury when you get there, make sure you put your name on it before you get to Nelson though. I would suggest an SA80 as thats what most other people use and you can buy spare parts for them pretty easily in the NAAFI.

Dont worry about ammunition, the training team will sell you as much as you'll need, and at a pretty good price too!

Anyway, good luck

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MJ · M2 Passed Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 153

Thanks for that, Jimbo!

Should I get my SA80 from Asda or Boots?

Jimbo · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject: