and don't forget cardinal rule number 1 - never volunteer.

Originally Posted by Capt Frogman

30 weeks? Part timer! My RM Officers training was just over 60 weeks/15 months.

My (proper ) police officer training was 104 weeks.

My initial Army training was also 15 months.
And I estimate spending about 4 years on courses, during my career!.
Then there was my Police training as above.
To be fair, most of the army courses, have no civi use, what so ever,apart from EW instructor........only joking!.

Originally Posted by The Highway Man

and don't forget cardinal rule number 1 - never volunteer.

Never volunteer for anything!!!!

Originally Posted by Tankboy

To be fair, most of the army courses, have no civi use, what so ever,apart from EW instructor........only joking!.

My hand-to-hand combat training has proven useful in civi street.

My mountain leader and artic cold weather courses have proven very useful for my hobbies.

Originally Posted by Capt Frogman

My hand-to-gland combat training has proven useful in civi street.

My mountain leader and artic cold weather courses have proven very useful for my hobbies.

EFA.

Originally Posted by The Highway Man

EFA.

Well you'd know all about it! You've been very forth coming.

Make sure you wash it next time - it stinks!!!

Originally Posted by USMCPoolee03xx

Thanks for the advice guys.... Its starting to settle in that soon I will be going through 13 weeks of hell.

It's not hell. The first few days will seem like it, but it's not.

Do what you're told with a sense of purpose and unquestioningly to the best of your ability. Don't think, just do it. Try and keep your sense of humor and you'll be fine.

Alright I'll do my best. Thanks for the advice everyone.

AND, have fun. You get all kinds of kit to play with that civi's only dream about or play on video games.

ENJOY yourself!