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    Two hundred and twenty-three Officer Cadets commissioned from Sandhurst today in a very chilly Sovereign's Parade - the 164th such parade so far.

    HM The Queen was represented by General Sir Nick Parker, Commander in Chief UK Land Forces.











    looking good, i look forward to taking some of these new Ruperts under my wing
    RGJ

    ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

    The Rifles

  • #2
    What I want to know is, How do they get the horse down the steps?
    Horses can only go up steps.


    Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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    • #3
      Two hundred and twenty-three Officer Cadets commissioned from Sandhurst today in a very chilly Sovereign's Parade - the 164th such parade so far.

      HM The Queen was represented by General Sir Nick Parker, Commander in Chief UK Land Forces

      They were

      Alexander D Ashfield Boys High, Manchester Metropolitan University, AGC(SPS)
      Algate FJG Stanborough School, University of Liverpool, QRH
      Allen-Perry NW Isleworth and Syon School for Boys, University of Sussex, SCOTS
      Anderson FA George Heriots School, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, SCOTS
      Anderton RM Bournemouth School, University of Birmingham, AGC(ETS)
      Ash JM St Peter's School, Loughborough University, RE
      Atterton J Welbeck College, Loughborough University, AGC(RMP)
      Barnes NDW Baines School & Welbeck College, Loughborough University, RE
      Bartle TO The Brooksbank School, AGC(RMP)
      Bashforth RJE Stocksbridge High Sch & Welbeck Coll, Univ of Newcastle upon Tyne, REME
      Beaumont CJ Pocklington School, University of Oxford, YORKS
      Bedford PJ West Suffolk College, Loughborough University, RLC
      Beetleston LP Adams' Grammar School, Manchester Metropolitan University, MERCIAN
      Bevan TB Dulwich College, University of Wales, Newport Dept of Relig Stud, RLC
      Bishop AJW Oakham School, Liverpool Hope University, RTR
      Blair TH Falkirk High School, University of Stirling, SCOTS
      Borley MC Newcastle - Royal Grammar School, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, RE
      Bourton MT Wadebridge School, University of Southampton, REME
      Bowdler RJ Penair School, AGC(SPS)
      Breslin HK Central Newcastle High School, University of Leeds, RA
      Brierley JWS Unknown School Overseas, University of Central England in Birmingham, MERCIAN
      Brown TM Launceston College, Cardiff University, RIFLES
      Browne CHG St Peters School, York, University of Central Lancashire, RIFLES
      Budge AHMcC Sherborne School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, GREN GDS
      Bullen OJD The City of London Freemens School, College - Chichester College, PWRR
      Bullock AS Pates Grammar School, Exeter University, RTR
      Burwell TJ Uppingham School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 9/12 L
      Carter WMB Downside, University of Durham, RA
      Cartwright HC Tonbridge School, University of Cambridge, GREN GDS
      Chesterman AR St Mary Redcliffe and Temple CE (VA) School, Univ of Southampton, RIFLES
      Cilliers JM High School Nelspruit, University of South Africa, RAMC
      Clague RG Welbeck College, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, R SIGNALS
      Conway JE Wycliffe College, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, RE
      Cooper LRE Oundle School, The University of Nottingham, INT CORPS
      Cooper RA Esher College, Mansfield College, University of Oxford, R SIGNALS
      Cornock PA Urmston Grammar School, University of Lancaster, REME
      Cotterill ASH Haybridge High School and Sixth Form, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, R
      SIGNALS
      Crawford JWP Glenalmond College, University College London, SCOTS DG
      Crossley GH Cheltenham College, Cardiff University, RIFLES
      Crudge SS Chipping Norton School, Loughborough University, RA
      Cruse J Lowveld High School, Tshwane University of Technology, PARA
      Darling CRM The Kings of Wessex Community School, University of Keele, R SIGNALS
      Davenport TM Sir John Deane's College, University of Reading, AAC
      Dew DD St Ivo Secondary School, University of Wales, Swansea, RA
      Drummond-Baxter EA Eton College, University College London, RGR
      Du Plessis J-L Principia College, H CAV
      Durant AG Welbeck College, University of Southampton, RA
      Dyson JH Oundle School, University of Edinburgh, SG
      Easton WP Oakwood Park Grammar School, University of Kent, R SIGNALS
      Ellison MO Blue Coat CofE School, University of Lancaster, R WELSH
      Evans DKH Marlborough College, Oxford Brookes University, COLDM GDS
      Fitz-Gerald TLP Millfield, University of Kent, RIFLES
      Fleming TMK Portobello High School, Heriot-Watt University, RA
      Flood CS Audenshaw High School, University of Sheffield, RIFLES
      Flower BRW Bloxham School, University of the West of England (Bristol UWE), R ANGLIAN
      Foster E Simon Langton, University of Sheffield, RLC
      Foster SG Easingwold School, RLC
      Fox SVC Copperfield College & Welbeck College, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, RLC
      French JC Copleston High School, The University of Nottingham, R SIGNALS
      French TK Wrenn School, University of Northampton, AAC
      Fry EJ Sussex Downs College, Lewes Campus, University of Surrey, RA
      Gannon AJ King Edward VI School Southampton, Cardiff University, RLC
      Gartside JR Lord Wandsworth College, University of Exeter, RGR
      Gaskell SPA Robert Gordon's College, University of Durham, RE
      Gaspar ASL The Henley College, Oxford Brookes University, R IRISH
      Gauntlett MS Poole Grammar School, University of Auckland, R SIGNALS
      Gayfer RA Welbeck College, Aston University, YORKS
      Gilbert M George Heriot's School, University of Aberdeen, AAC
      Gilgar RP Cardiff High School, University of Wales, Swansea, RLC
      Glazebrook BJ Thomas Telford School, Loughborough University, RE
      Gore-Langton CJB Eton College, University of Cambridge, H CAV
      Graham RT St Theodore's Catholic Sports College and Sixth F, Univ of Manchester, RE
      Groves MEJ Oundle School, University of Exeter, QDG
      Gurr NC Kenilworth, Sheffield Hallam University, AGC(RMP)
      Hackett EJD Loughborough Grammar School, University of Exeter, R ANGLIAN
      Hahndiek R The Glen High School, Pretoria, South Africa, PARA
      Hamblin TP Queen Elizabeths Grammar Sch, Ashbourne, Univ of Newcastle Upon Tyne,
      RIFLES
      Harris EGC Harrow School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, COLDM GDS
      Harris WLR Downside School, University of Brighton, GREN GDS
      Hartle TA Queen Elizabeths Community College, University of Portsmouth, RLC
      Hathaway-White JJ King Edward's School, University of Birmingham, GREN GDS
      Healy NTH Down High School, University of Edinburgh, RA
      Hellmers BL The Bishop's Stortford High School, University of Exeter, RA
      Hodson FP James Gillespies High School, Queen Mary, University of London, SCOTS
      Honey SML Guernsey Ladies' College, Queen Mary, University of London, RE
      Horan SWG James Gillespie's High School, University of Dundee, RLC
      Houston SC Mintlaw Academy, University of Aberdeen, RE
      Howe TSL Bedford Modern School, Kingston University, RE
      Hughes RD Bishop Wordsworth's, University of Cardiff, Wales, REME
      Hunt IJ King's Norton Boys School, University of Sheffield, RE
      Hurrell HMW Eton College, Universityof Oxford, QRL
      Ivinson SJ Queen Elizabeth Grammar, University of St Andrews, LANCS
      Jarrett SRJ Latymer Upper School, University of Manchester, AAC
      Jean-Marie JA London Nautical School, Cuyahoga Community College, RLC
      Jepp RD Ramsey Abbey, RA
      Jessop HDL Lawnswood High School, Coventry University, REME
      Johl JE The City of Leicester School, RLC
      Johnston BN Ballerup High School, University of Dundee, RA
      Jonas MD Clifton College, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, RRF
      Jones OR Caterham School, University of St Andrews, SG
      Jordan HJB Eton College, University of Oxford, H CAV
      Kaye RH The Duke of York's Royal Military School, University College Chichester, RA
      Kennedy PS Friends School Lisburn, Queen's University Belfast, RE
      Kilpatrick GN Friend's School, Queen's University Belfast, AGC(ETS)
      Kinghan AB Cambridge Regional College, The Nottingham Trent University, AGC(ETS)
      Kume-Davy JN Vyners School, University of York, YORKS
      Larsen M Dame Alice Harper School, University of Nottingham, RE
      Lawrence AE St Michael's CE High Sch & Welbeck College, Univ of Newcastle upon
      Tyne, RLC
      Lawrence SJC Winchester College, The University of Nottingham, SCOTS
      Leary J Ferryhill, Business & Enterprise School & Welbeck College, University of Northumbria at
      Newcastle, R SIGNALS
      Leeming OAJ Harrow School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, QRH
      Lintvelt HAJ Martin Oosthuizen High School, RLC
      Lloyd PA Hemsworth High School, Leeds Metropolitan University, RLC
      Lupke AF St Charles College, Varsity College, RE
      Marriott GE Saffron Walden County High School, University of Kent, RRF
      Mason KT Clacton County High School, University of Bath, REME
      Mayor SL Holy Cross RC High School, University of Liverpool, AGC(ETS)
      McBride JA George Heriot's School, University of Glasgow, RLC
      McDonald IH Fred Longworth High School, University of Aberdeen, AGC(SPS)
      McHenry JW Alleyn's School, University of Edinburgh, RLC
      McManners WJ Purcell School, LD
      McRobbie CG Morrisons Academy, University of Aberdeen, SCOTS
      Milne FW Richmond upon Thames College, University of Warwick, AGC(ETS)
      Mockeridge KL Gordon's School, Bournemouth University, RE
      Mole NA Swanmore College of Technology, AGC(SPS)
      Morgan G Queen Elizabeth Maridunum School, University of Leeds, AGC(ETS)
      Mossop HEH Marlborough College, University of Leeds, QRH
      Mossop TCH Marlborough College, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, QDG
      Nicholls MA Palmer's College, Loughborough University, REME
      Novak S Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, University of Liverpool, AGC(RMP)
      Oakshett NJ Kings Langley School, University of Leeds, AGC(ETS)
      O'Callaghan JED Crescent College Comprehensive, University of Limerick, RE
      O'Neill TJ Newcastle-under-Lyme School, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, RA
      Onion TP John Port School, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, MERCIAN

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      • #4
        Palmer DJ The King's School Ely, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, RE
        Palmer MNH Toll Bar School, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, RE
        Pemberton MI Manchester Grammar School, SCOTS
        Peters WF Lancaster Royal Grammar School, University of Manchester, RAMC
        Petherbridge AJ Bradford Grammar School, University of Bristol, RLC
        Phillips SJ Sir Christopher Hatton, The University of Nottingham, RA
        Platts SAG Bridgewater High School, University of Durham, REME
        Pope JRM Chichester High School for Boys, Oxford Brookes University, IG
        Pope SA Merchant Taylors School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, MERCIAN
        Poskitt AIE The King's School Ely, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, RA
        Probst SJA City of London School, University College London, SCOTS DG
        Pullan WJ Torquay Boys' Grammar School, University of Durham, RIFLES
        Ramsey JT Sevenoaks School, University of Bristol, PARA
        Richards MD Uppingham Community College, University of York, AGC(ETS)
        Riminton J Littleover School, University College London, RA
        Robertson FCS Hinchingbrooke School, University of Aberdeen, INT CORPS
        Romaniuk MJC St Anselm's College, University of Bristol, RE
        Ross AR Foyle and Londonderry College, Univ of the West of England (Bristol UWE), RTR
        Rowntree JL Brentwood School, University of Sheffield, RIFLES
        Scott ST George Spencer School, University of Aberystwyth, INT CORPS
        Shackleton M Burleigh College, Southampton Solent University, PARA
        Shepherd AG Worth School, RLC
        Shepherd LF St Bedes RC High School, University of Lancaster, RLC
        Shipley SF St Simon Stock, University of York, RTR
        Silson JG Ullswater Community College, University of Leeds, RA
        Smith BA Pocklington School, University of Sheffield, INT CORPS
        Smith HSN Cheltenham College, University of Exeter, RIFLES
        Snook DC Deer Park, University of Birmingham, RE
        Spencer MP Arnold Hill Technology College, Sheffield Hallam University, REME
        Sprigge TW Royal Grammar School High Wycombe, University of Leeds, RA
        Stalker CL University College Warrington, Sheffield Hallam University, AGC(SPS)
        Stanier JM Abingdon School, University of Oxford, INT CORPS
        Stephens YR Truro High School, University of Oxford, INT CORPS
        Stewart-Lockhart EP Marlborough College, Univ of London - King's College London, QRL
        Stonor AJP St Johns International School, Belgium, Univ of Wales, Swansea, GREN GDS
        Sutton KJ Yale College, Staffordshire University, AGC(SPS)
        Taylor PMG Bishop Walsh Catholic School, The Nottingham Trent University, R SIGNALS
        Thompson JC Lime House School, The University of Nottingham, R SIGNALS
        Thomson HStC Tonbridge School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, RIFLES
        Thorburn RWJ Plymouth College, University of Reading, PARA
        Thornton MJ Tonbridge School, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University, AAC
        Tibbitts CHSZ Forest School, University of Exeter, RAMC
        Tuffin AT Sexey's School, Oxford Brookes University, RIFLES
        Van Lochem SJ Pangbourne College, University of Wales, Swansea, RE
        Ward AL Matthew Moss High School & Welbeck College, University of Southampton, REME
        Wardall EL Oundle School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, RA
        Watkinson IM St Peter's School, University of Glasgow, AAC
        Watson NCA Harrow, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, RA
        Weir RC Bishopbriggs High School, University of Glasgow, SCOTS
        Westlake-Toms NSJ Daunstey's School, Cardiff University, KRH
        White BA Palmer's College, The University of Nottingham, RE
        White DJ Cheltenham College, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, QRH
        Whitten EC Glenalmond College, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, LD
        Wickham OL St Augustines Catholic College, University of Worcester, R WELSH
        Wicks EJO Sherborne, University of the West of England, KRH
        Wilcox NJ King's School Chester, Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, RRF
        Willcox CJ King Edward's School, University of Durham, RAMC
        Willcox-Jones AE Dauntsey's School, University of Durham, AGC(ETS)
        Williams AO Heolddu Comprehensive, AGC(SPS)
        Willis MA Oxted School & Welbeck College, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, RIFLES
        Wilmot MDde B Reading Blue Coat School, University of Surrey, H CAV
        Wilson JR Caterham School, RLC
        Winterman CM Westcliff High School for Boys, University of Birmingham, R ANGLIAN
        Woods BS Philip Morant School and College, AGC(RMP)
        Wright MJ Malvern College, University of Durham, St Cuthberts' Society, WG
        Wright S Ramsey Abbey College, University of Birmingham, R ANGLIAN
        Wright SJ Burleigh Community College, University of Liverpool, RAMC
        Wythe T Oundle School, University of Plymouth, 9/12 L
        Young AM Antrim Grammar School, The University of Salford, AGC(ETS)
        Zehner WZ Winchester College, Dartmouth College, USA, AAC


        The following Overseas Cadets also passed out with a view to being commissioned into the Armed Forces of their countries:
        Tigran Grigoryan Armenia
        Joe Harrison Bavoke Ghana
        Melvin Shawn Rhoden Jamaica
        Lucien Kiwami Moulton Jamaica
        Fahad Jasem Mohammad Mohammad Kuwait
        Mohammed Abdulredah Mosa Al Blooshi Kuwait
        Tun Mohammed Bariq bin Tun Mohammed Phazil Malaysia
        Ovie-Oba Aielumoh Nigeria
        Badar Sulaiman Amur Al Maktoumi Oman
        Ibrahim Al-Sab'a Al-Saidi Oman
        Mahmoud Said Masood Al Hattali Oman
        Yousef Sulaiman Yousef Imran Palestine
        Mohammed Hafez Ahmed Hajali Palestine
        Abdullah Saeed Al Ktebi UAE
        Sheikh Mohammed bin Suroor Al Nahyan UAE
        Amos Tibesigwa Basiime Uganda
        Jamie Rorick Russell USA
        Kamal Fares Mohammed Mana’a Yemen
        Yahya Abdulrahman Mahdi Al-Mahwiti Yemen
        Last edited by Kieran Marum; 18 December 2010, 13:41.

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        • #5
          TP Onion

          My Jaysus
          Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
          Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
          The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere***
          The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
          The best lack all conviction, while the worst
          Are full of passionate intensity.

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          • #6
            Jessop HDL Lawnswood High School, Coventry University, REME
            I wondered where he had gone to.
            Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
            Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
            The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere***
            The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
            The best lack all conviction, while the worst
            Are full of passionate intensity.

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            • #7
              A numerical breakdown of Corps and Regiments is as follows

              HCav & RAC 25
              Royal Artillery 18
              Royal Engineers 22
              Royal Signals 13
              Infantry 57
              Army Air Corps 7
              Royal Logistic Corps 20
              Royal Army Medical Corps[Admin] 5
              Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 10
              Adjutant Generals Corps 22
              Being Staff and Personal Service 7; Royal Military Police 5; Education and Training Service 10;
              Intelligence Corps 6

              Making 205 for the British Army
              the remainder [18] are for Foreign Defence Forces
              Last edited by Kieran Marum; 18 December 2010, 13:59.

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              • #8
                commissioning

                Apparently the course is quite tough with the colour sgts having full authority .The infantry postings are the most soughtafter and potential aspirants are given time to atend interviews to gain acceptance to the regiments who may only have ,at best,a couple of vacancies.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by danno View Post
                  Apparently the course is quite tough with the colour sgts having full authority .The infantry postings are the most soughtafter and potential aspirants are given time to atend interviews to gain acceptance to the regiments who may only have ,at best,a couple of vacancies.
                  Which is strange considering that post already have to have been "sponsored" by a regiment.

                  Cadets are referred to by NCOs as Mr...... Sir

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                  • #10
                    A UL graduate in the list
                    What are you cackling at, fatty? Too much pie, that's your problem.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
                      What I want to know is, How do they get the horse down the steps?
                      Horses can only go up steps.
                      its heads to the kichen and when it emerges its as chops !!!!!
                      Anyone need a spleen ?

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                      • #12
                        ok whats the story with the horse and is there a big piss up afterwards

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                        • #13
                          The officer in charge of the Parade leads the newly commissioned officers up the steps on his horse.
                          The parade traditionally ends with the Adjutant riding his horse up the steps of Old College as he follows the graduating Officer Cadets through the Grand Entrance
                          From the MoD website


                          Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                          • #14
                            So this is a once-a-year thing then?
                            "Everyone's for a free Tibet, but no one's for freeing Tibet." -Mark Steyn. What an IMO-centric quote, eh?

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by faughanballagh View Post
                              So this is a once-a-year thing then?
                              nope, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) always runs three courses a year. each course is 48 weeks long and they begin in January, May and September.

                              each Sovereigns Parade turns out similar amounts of young officers.

                              officers do not fight for places during the course as they are already sponsored and they will join the Regiment / Corps of their choice upon successful completion of the course.

                              the Colour Sergeants who run the platoons are traditionally some of the finest from the various Infantry regiments and this is a well sought after post that usually leads to promotion on completion of a good tour as an instructor in RMAS.
                              RGJ

                              ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

                              The Rifles

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