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DrummerMatt · On audition Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 2

Hi Im new to this site,
and iv go some questions,

1/ how many people get through each year.
2/ silly question is do have to go to afghanistan.
3/ and what muscial abillty do you need, do you need to be grade 8.

Thanks and hope to see some replies.

Matt.

admin · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:14 am Post subject: Re: RMBS

Sharpy · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

Ive been to Iraq, Norway and am due to go to Afghanistan as part of our Military role. Ive stopped thinking of it as a secondary role now to be honest!! But not everybody does these things, Im a volunteer for Afghan and enjoyed the training in Norway. Just lets not talk about Iraq........lol!
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sticky blue · Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:40 am Post subject:

Hi Matt - why don't you get yourself down to your nearest careers and find out what being an RMB is all about. When I was in we went to some weired and wonderful places and often did things that were nothing to do with music, but thats life in the RM, no matter what your status is - i.e. Bandsman, Bugler or Commando. Have fun.
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bootybandy · Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:

Well said Tommo........most of the places we have been to or ended up are now no longer there, although I don't think it was anything to do with what we did there. Or perhaps it was!!!

I have been to places in the world that were not part of any war zone (well not before I went there anyway!!) USA (North & South,) Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, all around Europe and other places that are now a far and distant memory. Only the mental scars still remain!!

What matters most is that you will enjoy yourself with perhaps the best bunch of mates you could ever wish for. You all have the same thing in common. Being a Royal Marine and being proud knowing what you do is second to none. Bite the bullet mate and pop down the careers office.

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DrummerMatt · On audition Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 2

hello and thanks for the replies, i have more of an insite to the RMBS so i can pop down the careers office.

thanks guys. Matt
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