New Training Regime

[DeV]

But at least you have been working & having fun with the unit you are to merge with.

[The Joker]

No it was pretty boring. Their idea of fun was all the senior NCO's going to play Volleyball for and hour after dinner and the rest going to the pub.
During the day they didnt do much either. It was realistically like 70% fun 10% work. 20% doing nothing.

[ARNGScout]

Spider,

They have a representative that sporadically stops by our classes in the region and checks on the training. You never know when they are coming - they just come in and sit at the visitors table and report on the class.

The certification process is done every two to three years. Representatives from the Active school (where the training materials originate) come to the school, watch the testing, talk to the instructors and make sure that we are doing what we are supposed to be. If we're not - we lose accreditation (SP?). Not sure what happens then. I haven't been there when they have done this but next year is tour recertification year so we'll see how it goes.

Also, if an instructor fails his PT test - he is not eligible to instruct - one of our senior instructors was just unable to pass his test and so we were down an instructor this year. He became a very disgruntled support bitch. He is supposed to be doing his PT test this month (again) - we'll see if he's sorted himself out.

[JAG]

"No it was pretty boring. Their idea of fun was all the senior NCO's going to play Volleyball for and hour after dinner and the rest going to the pub.
During the day they didnt do much either. It was realistically like 70% fun 10% work. 20% doing nothing."

Joker, I'm genuinely shocked. Who would have thought annual training in your unit would concentrate more on getting pissed than on getting trained.

I thought I was the one sucking bitter lemons and pissing cynicism?

Territorial Army, here I come. Eventually when Rod & Serpent gives me the low down.

[The Joker]

Yeah but at least now that we have hit a new low all we can do is go up!

[JAG]

Joker

Optimism. I remember that. It can only get better, eh? Gone as low as you can go, eh? Just remember one thing.

Underneath you, the digging continues.:-patriot:

[The Joker]

What are you talking about?

The level of training is good, very good infact. I was simply refering to the lax atmosphere on camp. You have been gone from the FCA for how long now? Would I be right in saying about 3 years?

Things have changed....

[JAG]

Two years. And feel free to PM me how things have changed.

[FMolloy]

Increased involvement in PDF exercises, multi-unit exercises like 7Bn's FIBUA in Fort Davis, imporved access to equipment & materials for those going courses......

[The Joker]

Ok heres a brief outline without going into too much detail.

Our lads have gone on joint tactical exercises with the PDF LSB.
Our lads are now doing duties in Bricins such as Wardsmaster and ambulance attendant.
Better training from numerous Doctors, Nurses, DFB and ex-PDF LSB medics.
Better training from the EBTC eg the new general TAM.
Wider range of training eg Singars etc.
Medical instructors courses run by the Med school....

Now, do you want me to continue?

Obviously alot has changed over two years, if you were still in you would have known that....

Good luck with the TA

[The Joker]

I didnt PM you those details because I felt that people had a right to know sice the discussion was help in open forum.

[ODIN]

this would be proper training http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/static/pages/2929.html Royal Marine Reserves!!!

[The Joker]

By whos standards. The training you receive should all depend on the type of mission you are going to undertake.

[FMolloy]

It's proper training because marines are cool

[JAG]

Joker

I stand corrected.