The Para's

[mangojace]

Thinking about joining 4 para outside of work. And i was just wondering is there any Para's on here? I was just wondering is the training fitted around work time, weekends etc?

[admad]

If it's territorials your thinking of joining I think it's one day of training a week.
I know a guy in RLC whos in T.A and he works on Saturdays.
If it's regulars you want to join no it's not fitted around work you have to go to what they tell you to you'll have to do the application followed by a medical then an interview, pre-selection, another interview with a staff sergeant and finally you'll need to pass at the development centre. Then you'll get a start date for phase 1 training which will be 14 weeks at the relevant camp.

[mangojace]

Yeah its 4Para i would be joining which is the reserves mate. Legend sounds good.

[yeahbuddy]

I've just been looking at joining the force. Just due to the simple fact there is hardly any companies out there willing to give you a chance to earn and learn.

How hard is it to get down to the selection tests?

[McGuire86]

If you're joining the TA then it would be more practical to join a regiment closer to home IMO.

Last time I checked 4Para are based in Pudsey (Yorkshire) and Scotland.

[mangojace]

If you're joining the TA then it would be more practical to join a regiment closer to home IMO.

Last time I checked 4Para are based in Pudsey (Yorkshire) and Scotland.

4 para are also down in Surrey too. Down the road from me. I currently do my hills sprints/runs on the army ground anyway.

[JamesR]

If you're joining the TA then it would be more practical to join a regiment closer to home IMO.

Last time I checked 4Para are based in Pudsey (Yorkshire) and Scotland.

One in St Helens in Merseyside too :)

You've got:

B Company (Greater London)

C Company (North of England)

A Company (Scotland)

[admad]

I've just been looking at joining the force. Just due to the simple fact there is hardly any companies out there willing to give you a chance to earn and learn.

How hard is it to get down to the selection tests?

It's not that hard tbh just do lots of research which will all be explained to you what you need to know etc by a recruiting sergeant.
The hardest part before selection would be pre-selection which is basically the same as adsc but more relaxed and all into the one day.

I'm off to adsc Lichfield this Thursday I can't wait! :y:

[VTR-Chris]

lol.. just join the regulars, the amount of ridicule you will get off the regs u will see why

doesent help that 99% of the TA are retards.. can spot a stab a mile off by there heli landing pad massive berets.. jingly webbin n just generally lookin a bag of shit

weve had a few TA's attached to us on tour and i can honestly say they deserve the abuse.. some are absolutely shocking

[mangojace]

lol.. just join the regulars, the amount of ridicule you will get off the regs u will see why

doesent help that 99% of the TA are retards.. can spot a stab a mile off by there heli landing pad massive berets.. jingly webbin n just generally lookin a bag of shit

weve had a few TA's attached to us on tour and i can honestly say they deserve the abuse.. some are absolutely shocking

The pay is shit to do it full time. So just because people are in the TA's it makes nearly all of them shit? Bit narrow minded

[Tringaling]

I don't personally mind a few TA bods, some are willing some aren't bit like any job really.

Remember though mate, they all do a job and unless they get you in danger then try not to worry.

[VTR-Chris]

The pay is shit to do it full time. So just because people are in the TA's it makes nearly all of them shit? Bit narrow minded

pay is shit?

lol im on 28 grand a year for sittin on me arse... these 2 days in work ive just sat in me room chillin

easy money :drink:

[mangojace]

pay is shit?

lol im on 28 grand a year for sittin on me arse... these 2 days in work ive just sat in me room chillin

easy money :drink:

This is about being a para? I wont be on 28k a year being a regular in the paras thats bollocks

[hard_corejoeboy]

Im guessing he's a lance jack

[SaxoVTR2008]

heli landing pad massive berets.. jingly webbin n just generally lookin a bag of shit


Just defined the whole of the army...

[gazza808]

Just defined the whole of the army...

Lol ;)

That's all I'll say.

[Tringaling]

Just defined the whole of the army...

Aren't you still in training?

[SaxoVTR2008]

Aren't you still in training?

Check my location baby

[hard_corejoeboy]

I was in the deadground while he was in the playground

Lol

Had to say it.

[VTR-Chris]

Just defined the whole of the army...

mate your still in fuckin trainin u cant call no1...

now go and prep that bed block and so some block jobs

[VTR-Chris]

saxovtr2008 ive spent more time in the naafi Q than you have in the forces

you cant give anyone shit haha

[hard_corejoeboy]

mate your still in fuckin trainin u cant call no1...

now go and prep that bed block and so some block jobs

Lmao!!