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I was on admin for last year's E Bde standard's course. And while the students got issued everything for the duration, the admin staff did not. Queenie sounds like she's in the same position.
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Kermit is SPECIAL!!! He has ways and means. Queenie, you're right, no NORMAL RDF personnel get issued with all this kit.Originally posted by Queenie
Kermit: Yeah in a perfect world maybe. On paper the RDF are probably getting everything, but in reality the majorety of us are getting sweet F.A. - thats the point we're trying to make!
Kermit (presuming you're RDF) can you HONESTLY say that you've been ISSUED with all of the above, and your Bergen and CIFO while we're on the subject????
I just hope whoever is playing enemy on Kermit's exercise, captures him, ties him up, and robs all his gear :DI don't believe in love - just friendship + sexComment
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Wish it tell the rest of us how he's able to get it!Comment
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They may be part of the sleeping system on paper but all I've ever seen people get issued is a poncho and a sleeping bag. It might be different however if you are on an ex with the PDF.poncho, now called basha, tent pegs, bungees, goretex bivi bag and sleeping bag are part of the issue sleeping system.Comment
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That does not make any difference in my unit. We're luck to get anything (on joing instructions or not), even if our unit is running the course!Comment
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OK, enough whinging. Back to the thread please.
Any more tips for Jimmy C on his wilderness trip would be welcome.
Regards etcComment
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poncho, now called basha,
They are two different things actually. A basha doesn't have a hole in it to put your head through.sigpic
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Originally posted by hedgehogOriginally posted by hedgehogComment
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Kermit
poncho, now called basha, tent pegs, bungees, goretex bivi bag and sleeping bag are part of the issue sleeping system.The old sleeping system consisted of the '58 patter sleeping bag and green Poncho. The new PDF sleeping system consist of the new sleeping bag, basha, etc.Originally posted by ICUN
They may be part of the sleeping system on paper but all I've ever seen people get issued is a poncho and a sleeping bag.
The RDF always gets the old system and the PDF always gets the new A few exceptions).Comment
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I take it by exceptions you mean when equipment is actually issued in accordance with health and safety regulations."It is a general popular error to imagine that loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for it's welfare" Edmund BurkeComment
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What is generally involved in the PSO exercises?
Is it normal UN type operations (OPs, CHPs, Patrolling etc) or is it combat type operations?
If you are able to tell Jimmy C this he will have a better idea of what to bring.
My advise don't bring anything or any value if you are going to be searched!Comment
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It is a mixture of different things, from op's to roadblocks to company in attack. You have to be ready for anything.Comment
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You won't get it in the south...see the recruit depot re fleeces...:DOriginally posted by DeV
The only things in the above list I have EVER seen issued to RDF personnel (in my nearly 7 years service) is:
Poncho
Sleeping Bag
Spare dry uniform
Hexi
I really must transfer to the south / DFTC where they seem to get everything
Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.Comment
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Probably, but I rang RDFRA to get the official stance, then I range our CQ to give him an earful and by the time the conversation ends he has me thanking him for the stuff he HAS given us!!! I wish I wasnt so weak..Originally posted by Bravo20
Is someone trying to take a shortcut Queenie. (Bloody lazy CQs)
Anyway probably too late posting stuff to bring now but to finish off......kit mat, full water bottles, ear defenders, toothbrush/paste. I wouldnt bother with a helmet unless you're on the exercise....Comment
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72 hour is now finished. Just as a reference for other people going on a similar course, here is a list of the things I didn't think to bring.
DOUBLE hearing protection, I never use both but it was required and I didn't have it.
Tea bags, soup etc. We were told we would get ration packs so I didn't bring any. They lied."I have never accepted what many people have kindly said, namely that I inspired the Nation. It was the nation and the race dwelling around the globe that had the lion heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar"
- Sir Winston Churchill, Speech Nov. 1954.Comment
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You will regret it when you are in your 40s and suffering from Tinnitis. Ever hear of the army Deafness claims?Originally posted by Jimmy C
72 hour is now finished. Just as a reference for other people going on a similar course, here is a list of the things I didn't think to bring.
DOUBLE hearing protection, I never use both but it was required and I didn't have it.
Tea bags, soup etc. We were told we would get ration packs so I didn't bring any. They lied.
Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.Comment
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