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    News reports from 98FM on Irish troops serving with EUTM Somalia based in Uganda.


  • #2
    From RTE.

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    • #3
      Not much of a backstop at the butts.

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      • #4
        Very ally, that chap. paracord wrist bracelet. well 'ard!

        regards
        GttC

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        • #5
          Was just thinking that the "knock knock" kit is pretty useless if the door is wired with an IED...
          "Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player!" (Jimmy Greaves)!"

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          • #6
            Well, go in the window, smarty.

            regards
            GttC

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            • #7
              Originally posted by GoneToTheCanner View Post
              Very ally, that chap. paracord wrist bracelet. well 'ard!

              regards
              GttC
              OK I am out of uniform a long time now (16 years) and the lingo has continued to morph! Please explain 'ally' and ''ard'?

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              • #8
                Brit Lingo.Not used in the DF. By anyone.Ever.
                "Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.

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                • #9
                  Wo we still use "Jildhi"?


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

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                  • #10
                    Yes ok but what does it mean?

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                    • #11
                      "Jildhi" to describe someone who looks the part."Gucci" to describe good or expensive kit.
                      "Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.

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                      • #12
                        Ally means that the wearer is regarded as being well-sorted as a soldier and looks the part. "'ard" comes from "Well hard", ie, a tough nut. As for British slang reaching the DF, it was practically compulsory for Air Corps pilots to refer to all real Army types as "pongos", which is a totally British saying. Apart from that, the words "basha" and "bergan", again originating in the BA, are continuously used in the DF and there are probably many more.

                        regards
                        GttC

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by apod View Post
                          "Jildhi" to describe someone who looks the part."Gucci" to describe good or expensive kit.
                          Looks the part or extremely smart looking, pride in uniform, appearance and stature! But thanks!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by GoneToTheCanner View Post
                            Ally means that the wearer is regarded as being well-sorted as a soldier and looks the part. "'ard" comes from "Well hard", ie, a tough nut. As for British slang reaching the DF, it was practically compulsory for Air Corps pilots to refer to all real Army types as "pongos", which is a totally British saying. Apart from that, the words "basha" and "bergan", again originating in the BA, are continuously used in the DF and there are probably many more. regards GttC
                            Thanks GttC very much. I would hate to think I was losing my vocab. I was well used to the fly boys and the 'pongo' thing despite the fact that ACOS was hardly front line NATO.

                            Are you familiar with 'Bonduki'? Swahili for weapon / rifle?

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by GoneToTheCanner View Post
                              "bergan", again originating in the BA, are continuously used in the DF and there are probably many more.
                              Bergan is the name of a Norwegian backpack designer and company that has been making the Norwegian army's backpacks for over 100 years.

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