Tweet
Hey all.
Im curious to know what being an engineer in the pdf is all about? Whats the job description, duties, how join etc.
Im curious to know what being an engineer in the pdf is all about? Whats the job description, duties, how join etc.
-
-
You mean as a member (private/NCO) of the Corps of Engineers? -
Yes as either or whatever other roles there is within the corps.Comment
-
As a member of the B A but from home i have a fair idea of what the Corps of Engineers back home do. As with every other Corps, they are soldiers first and specialists second. Engineers are all qualified tradesmen aswell as combat engineers. By combat engineers i mean they are involved in: bridging, mine warfare, water supply, watermanship, field defences and construction.As i say, am not serving at home but no matter what country - a sapper is a sapper.Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier - Samuel JohnsonComment
-
Is their a general syllabus after 3* training or does the private or corporal have to chose what they specialize in?Comment
-
The way the DF works is as follows:
Recruit training
2*-3* training
Corps training (where you are posted depends on needs at the time and sometimes personal preference)
After that you are with your unit doing whatever it is they do.
Knocker is correct, plus the following:
- demolitions
- driving plant (construction machinery)
- ESS (Engineer Specialist Search)Comment
-
the way they work here is they price the job right from top to bottom,,,think how they'd do it right.......................then put it out to tender!!!
and before anyone says im wrong iv seen it happen withing the last 2 weeks
Comment
-
I thnk you have the wrong end of the stick thereOriginally posted by riflemangundy View Postthe way they work here is they price the job right from top to bottom,,,think how they'd do it right.......................then put it out to tender!!! and before anyone says im wrong iv seen it happen withing the last 2 weeks
Engineers or whingeneers are one of the mainsatys of the Defence Forces
while in Ireland they have a bad press and are seen as prima donnas who dont polish there boots
when you go overseas though you see how much they do (and drink and crib)
apar from the combat engineer bit
life without them would be hell- I for one appreciate them
sorry I couldnt go into specifics but no one knows exactly what they do all day
but I know the Gennies are running - the water is fresh and clean- the showers are flowing
etc etcThings 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.Comment
-
My bad lads didnt mean it like that,, overseas there prob the back bone to the camp and the lads out on patrol need the camp in order when they back to eat sleep shit shower and RR.Originally posted by hedgehog View PostComment
-
The engineers are separate from the BFW are they not?Comment
-
Yes - BFW are civvy staff for doing the odd jobs around the Bks.Originally posted by DeV View Post"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)!"Comment
-
Fixed that for you.Originally posted by Truck Driver View Post
Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.Comment
-
Had the word "HAND" been used hereOriginally posted by Truck Driver View PostThings 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.Comment
-
"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)!"Comment
-
What do RDF engineers do in particular?Comment
Comment