Getting through the pNCO course

[Duffman]

oh!

not. Its army food. It may be at the low end of the gourmet scale but it won't kill you.
Not eating however poses a multitude of problems. The most basic of these being loss of concentration and irritability.

I must say the army grub can be fantastic!!!! In fact some of it is better than I get at home. I know starving students that look forward to getting their canines into a nice sunday dinner!

The curragh in particular can have some delightful dining experiences!

Oh bring loads of sweeties! Not only good for morale etc a mars bar in the smock pocket can give you that boost you need to stay awake through your Admin Lectures.

[ELVIS]

The curragh in particular can have some delightful dining experiences!

Thats what Mags was there for!

[riflemangundy]

kit

Before anyone says it im a self confessed gear queer!!!
you need a tactic smocks, have all your kit in it , tied to it, FIELD DRESSING,, I pers. ripped the lining out,, lads go mad bout it ya but for me it gives me more mobility with the arms and not as warm(norgie is in your cemo before somebody says what if you get cold a night). Rubber gloves for cleaning rifle,, shiting,, cooking and a million other reasons in between!!! Brings loads of em!! Bungees!!!
the biggest thing i noticed on the course was the lad who stood out for everything,, a ****ning tosser of an lad who flew the run and push ups and was shit at everything else,, now dont get me wrong nothing wrong with that eveybody has faults but the fact that he didnt give a **** about anyones of us busted my balls.
THERES NO ROOM FOR ME FEINERS- QUIT AND RTU IF YOU ARE A ME FEINER
TEAM TEAM TEAM SECTION PLATOON SECTION PLATOON as your life depended on it.
Pass the IT's before you go on the first weekend if possible- then you know your on the course.

The instructors are hard- but fair

the days are so long- but it ends

[luchi]

I must say the army grub can be fantastic!!!!

I don't disagree but I don't know how many times I've seen people not eat the grub because the don't like it.
Thats ok on a weekend or on camp when you can go to the chipper and get what you do like.

But in the Glen there is no chipper.
Mars bars may get you through the 3pm slump as it were but are no substitute for a square meal.

[turbocalves]

lads my 2 cents on all this is very simple....

your on a pots course, not selection, its not even remotely impossible to complete, 100s have done it before (and some total wastes of boots) have passed, so if you have an ounce of cop, and are alive (dont need tobe that fit ) then youll most likely pass

so dont panic.....

and enjoy it!

[ZULU]

A grande latte mugachino of harden the F*ck up!

This helps with blisters, scratches, back being sore, mental issues such as being dis-affected with the organisation, being cold, wet, tired and hungry.

Drink a good strong mug of it every morning!

[GoneToTheCanner]

Hi there
A lot of this is relevant to any course; ie, you have to want to pass from Day 1, so come prepared, show interest,pull your weight, help your mates if they need it, don't suck up....concussion, I did the radio/GPMG share-the-hauling-duty thing ,too, but was told not to, when acting as Section Leader, as it interfered with the duty of section leader.Every one gets to be SL in turn so everyone gets a break from hauling the heavy stuff but gets to do twice the footwork of anyone else.So, don't carry them when acting as SL, simply rotate the duty so each man in the section takes his turn.
regards
GttC

[concussion]

So, don't carry them when acting as SL, simply rotate the duty so each man in the section takes his turn

Yeah, good to make that point all right! Meant to add that if you have a radio operator - use them, don't try to juggle maps and comms unless you really have to

[riflemangundy]

lads my 2 cents on all this is very simple....

your on a pots course, not selection, its not even remotely impossible to complete, 100s have done it before (and some total wastes of boots) have passed, so if you have an ounce of cop, and are alive (dont need tobe that fit ) then youll most likely pass

so dont panic.....

and enjoy it!

Bollox the new corporals course demands a high level of physical fitness and a good attitude!!! it is tough, ya its the rdf but its the toughest course you will prob do in the nco category-- I agree wasters got their stripes -it maddens me to such a point i wanna kill em-- not litterly (check spell)

[apod]

Hi there
A lot of this is relevant to any course; ie, you have to want to pass from Day 1, so come prepared, show interest,pull your weight, help your mates if they need it, don't suck up....concussion, I did the radio/GPMG share-the-hauling-duty thing ,too, but was told not to, when acting as Section Leader, as it interfered with the duty of section leader.Every one gets to be SL in turn so everyone gets a break from hauling the heavy stuff but gets to do twice the footwork of anyone else.So, don't carry them when acting as SL, simply rotate the duty so each man in the section takes his turn.
regards
GttC

Current thinking is that section commanders carry the section radio as THEY are the ones who are gonna be calling for fire/medevac etc.If you have to fire rounds (outside of final assaults where you are gonna storm the enemy posn) you are doing your job wrong.You should be directing fire/ recceing enemy posns and calling for fire etc.The section does the whole winning the firefight thing.
p.s There is no radio operator in a section.Only in pln hq.
p.p.s . As section commander make sure you have a daysack to carry the radio set!

[apod]

I disagee about the grey man - volunteer for everything, sing the loudest, be confident in everything you do

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Disagree.be the grey man when not in appointment but make sure you work for those who are.When in appointment that is your time to shine.If you work for others they wil work for you.

You are there to become a leader and leaders stand out.

Agreed.

Stay at the back and encourage people rather than galloping off at the front.

Nope.You lead from the front at all times.Just dont show off.If you are stronger/fitter/faster remember you are only as fast as the slowest member of the team.Appoint a 2 i/c to drive form the rear.You lead.

Take the radio or the GPMG - its character building

Agree ,but only if you are fit enough to still do your main job.Leading.If that is in doubt dont make a fool out of yourself by being gung ho.You cant lead a team from the back!

[turbocalves]

Bollox the new corporals course demands a high level of physical fitness and a good attitude!!! it is tough, ya its the rdf but its the toughest course you will prob do in the nco category-- I agree wasters got their stripes -it maddens me to such a point i wanna kill em-- not litterly (check spell)

mate i agree it is tough, but the point im tryin to make is not to do your nut with it, because its not selection, and it is passable

and your not alone with wanting to make wasters 'go away'

[Llorrac]

Best piece of advice:

Don't take advice off everyone cause it'll confuse the f*ck out of ya
Pick 1 person you trust and take their advice

[luchi]

Best piece of advice:

Don't take advice off everyone cause it'll confuse the f*ck out of ya
Pick 1 person you trust and take their advice

Now that is really profound.
If one were to take your advice and pick a person then then unless that person is you they could would be going against your advice.

[Hello Alaska]

Bollox the new corporals course demands a high level of physical fitness

It does in it's shite.