Was referring to the wearing of brassards...Originally Posted by na grohmiti
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19th September 2020, 12:33 #526Captain
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"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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22nd September 2020, 12:35 #527Commander in Chief
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What is being worn here?
It looks like we are back to wearing a Parade combat jacket. As well as having a Parade smock...New boots look good though.German 1: Private Schnutz, I have bad news for you.
German 2: Private? I am a general!
German 1: That is the bad news.
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22nd September 2020, 15:41 #528Lt General
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Open to correction, but that is the new smock, worn with the hoods removed. Originally Posted by na grohmiti
What is being worn here?
It looks like we are back to wearing a Parade combat jacket. As well as having a Parade smock...New boots look good though.What are you cackling at, fatty? Too much pie, that's your problem.
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22nd September 2020, 17:54 #529Moderator
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Correct Originally Posted by ODIN
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22nd September 2020, 20:30 #530Commander in Chief
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Yup. Removable hood is a disaster. Either leave it stitched on or wear the smock with it removed as in the picture.At least that looks some bit decent. I have seen some people trying to wear the smock with hoods hanging down their backs and other people wearing them with the hood front closure tied around their throats. Originally Posted by ODIN
Both look gank.
New smock will work better with the new body armour system(no hood to get snagged on the Body armour collar) and the sleeve pockets ar a plus. Big flaw is the lack of velcro sleeve panels for interchangable Badging both at home and overseas."Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.
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24th September 2020, 22:07 #531Brigadier General
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Sergeant Major ceremonial canes now on issue.
Unit cane will be a symbol & record of Unit history. Sgt Majors | Warrant Officers across @defenceforces exemplifying#Standards#Values#Traditions
— DF_Sgt_Major (@DF_Sgt_Major) September 15, 2020
Building an environment for all enlisted pers to become that Man or Woman charged with custody of the Unit cane #Rolemodel ???????????? pic.twitter.com/H6ddjv9kzn
Last Thursday, RSM Mulhern the Infantry School Sgt Major, ran the inaugural Sgt Major's ceremonial cane drill course. Attendees were from the Infantry, Artillery and Military Police Corps. pic.twitter.com/uUmlPLJCUa
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24th September 2020, 22:45 #532Commander in Chief
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No pace stick?
German 1: Private Schnutz, I have bad news for you.
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German 1: That is the bad news.
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24th September 2020, 23:14 #533Lt General
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Isn't there still an establishment for one Reserve Sergeant Major? Wondering will he be getting the a cane and training?
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24th September 2020, 23:22 #534Lord Chief Bottlewasher
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no BSM currently, surprised they havent' moved the vacancy.
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25th September 2020, 08:27 #535Moderator
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Originally Posted by ODIN
There is Originally Posted by trellheim
Vacancy cannot be filled as there is 1 BSM in rank
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25th September 2020, 18:23 #536Captain
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Correct... Originally Posted by DeV
But I'd agree with Trellheim's previous suggestion that there should be a RDF Sergeant Major per formation, serving at the Formation HQ"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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25th September 2020, 19:22 #537Lt General
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Last tangent post, but agree with this so much! We went from a time where every FCA/RDF BN had a reserve Sgt Maj, but no RDF officers over the rank of Commandant to five (?) RDF Lt. Cols and one Sgt Maj. Originally Posted by Truck Driver
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25th September 2020, 19:55 #538Moderator
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Absolutely Originally Posted by Truck Driver
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25th September 2020, 20:10 #539C/S
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Because a few well placed individuals sold out the RDF for person fulfillment - RDF ID cards, Sam Brownes, peaked caps (that didn't last long) and jobs for their friends Originally Posted by ODIN
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25th September 2020, 23:43 #540Commander in Chief
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Load of bollocks Originally Posted by Fantasia
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26th September 2020, 10:39 #541Commander in Chief
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MOD: Topic gents. Take RDF establishment talk to the "Future of the RDF thread".
PS: Before we do though
Why would you need RDF BSM's when there are no RDF BATTALIONS???????
Last edited by apod; 26th September 2020 at 10:40.
"Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.
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26th September 2020, 11:41 #542Commander in Chief
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Same reason you have 5 RDF Lt Cols.... Originally Posted by apod
MOD: Topic gents. Take RDF establishment talk to the "Future of the RDF thread".
PS: Before we do though Why would you need RDF BSM's when there are no RDF BATTALIONS???????German 1: Private Schnutz, I have bad news for you.
German 2: Private? I am a general!
German 1: That is the bad news.
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29th September 2020, 10:01 #543Hostage
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God help the first one who "misplaces" (ie loses) it! Originally Posted by na grohmiti
'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
He died that's all. It was his unlucky night.
http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html
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3rd October 2020, 17:25 #544Captain
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I'm sure like anything issued, if you are deficient in a kit inspection, you'll probably have to be able to account for it, or else to stump up? Originally Posted by Flamingo
God help the first one who "misplaces" (ie loses) it!"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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3rd October 2020, 23:15 #545Sergeant Major
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No. Only a few individuals I've seen in my time in the DF ever carried one, most had them as family heirlooms, I haven't seen any members of the DF actually using them for the purpose of measuring. Originally Posted by na grohmiti
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3rd October 2020, 23:23 #546Lord Chief Bottlewasher
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Never seen pace stick in the DF . Definite bang of "next door" off them
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3rd October 2020, 23:34 #547Retired sapper
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At least a pace stick is practical unlike a swagger stick.
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4th October 2020, 12:30 #548Commander in Chief
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Wrong. There is a practical purpose for both. Originally Posted by smegers
The idea behind the cane or swagger stick is for indicating faults during inspection.
It is impolite to point with one's finger.
Commissioned and Warrant Officers, being gentlemen carry a stick under their arm to indicate faults in a soldiers dress or deportment during inspection.
Thus maintaining proper social etiquette and the dignity of both individuals.
(That and the Fact the Drill looks shit hot on parade. RSM Dunlea used to carry one on Parade when I went through Recruit Training in the old CTD S with Moses and Ben Hur. Always look Gildy as Fcuk)"Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.
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4th October 2020, 16:01 #549Flanders Pidgeon Murderer
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I certainly wouldn't want to face a German machine gun without mine. Originally Posted by smegers
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I was mor thinking about the build-up that it's been given, like having a battalion colours. As well as the cost, the number of beers/shorts that would have the be put behind the mess bar would probably bankrupt the individual! Originally Posted by Truck Driver
'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
He died that's all. It was his unlucky night.
http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html
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