I was wondering whether there is an upcoming parachute course with the PDF next year. I want to do the parachute course and will probably end up doing a civie course aboard but this means that my jump wings may not be recognised by the DF. Can anyone give me any more information please?
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In short, yes, a course is usually run annually
You must have your fitness test completed for that year
Am unsure if there is a place specifically for an RDF applicant, or whether these
would come under the course allocation for each Bde
Some preference is given to those with previous parachuting experience"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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A cpl. from the 65 was on it this year AFAIK. He did however have a lot of experience (think a pre-req is being able to pack your own chutes) so wouldn't count chances if you don't have a lot of experience. Ask around about the relevant DF parachute club.
You may be met with the same response that I got from the ADG "no baggers allowed!"
IIRC The DF also don't recognise foreign (texel) wings.Last edited by Duffman; 28 November 2011, 14:08."Many a time a man's mouth broke his nose"
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Originally posted by kheal041 View PostI was wondering whether there is an upcoming parachute course with the PDF next year. I want to do the parachute course and will probably end up doing a civie course aboard but this means that my jump wings may not be recognised by the DF. Can anyone give me any more information please?
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Originally posted by Bravo20 View PostAs far as I know there is a lot of demand for the parachute course (PDF & RDF) and preference tends to be given to those who demonstrate an interest in the sport. So if you are interested in getting on the course you should do a civie one first.
military course... else why would An Para Cumann Mileata conduct the course ?"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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Originally posted by Truck Driver View Post. the fact it is regarded as a "sport", rather than a
military course... else why would An Para Cumann Mileata conduct the course ?"Many a time a man's mouth broke his nose"
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http://www.planepictures.net/a/105/39/1308645456.jpg
interior of a Turkish CN235 which has been rigged to carry troops for parachuting... wonder could ours be easily reconfigured the same way seeing how they are supposedly modular?"He is an enemy officer taken in battle and entitled to fair treatment."
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Originally posted by Duffman View PostA cpl. from the 65 was on it this year AFAIK. He did however have a lot of experience (think a pre-req is being able to pack your own chutes) so wouldn't count chances if you don't have a lot of experience. Ask around about the relevant DF parachute club.
You may be met with the same response that I got from the ADG "no baggers allowed!"
IIRC The DF also don't recognise foreign (texel) wings.
AFAIK its run to give the new wing members a basic parachute course (static line) but to make the course feasible they open a number of places to the PDF, one is usually reserved for a member of the RDF but its very hard to get it and the requirements to get tghe course are strict enuf.
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Originally posted by Mr. Tezza View PostIf I remember correctly a "bagger" used to and maybe still does instruct on the course?"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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Members of the ARW get preference on places on the course as they have to do the basic before they could progress to HALO and HAHO.Usually the balance of places go to the PDF applicants and the occasional RDF member usually with a lot of experience the last article about it in An Cosantoir had an RDF corporal on the course who had completed a couple of hundred jumps if memory serves me correctly! Is the civvy/Dutch course.expensive?Train Hard Fight Easy!!!!
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yeah, but you can easily get your drivers course if you had your wings! lol, af154's are like hens teeth unless you're in the correct corps."He is an enemy officer taken in battle and entitled to fair treatment."
"No, sir. He's a sergeant, and they don't deserve no respect at all, sir. I should know. They're cunning and artful, if they're any good. I wouldn't mind if he was an officer, sir. But sergeants are clever."
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