Please conveince me not to join the T.A.

ElRazur · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:01

G|mp said:
I wouldnt from what ive read that you have posted on here

G|mp · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:01

Matblack said:
[Wonders if they do an FTO Sherman tank with shiny alloy tracks]

MB

LoL indeed

kitten_caboodle · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:02

Matblack said:
[Wonders if they do an FTO Sherman tank with shiny alloy tracks]

MB

meanie

(though I laughed)

ElRazur · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:02

Matblack said:
[Wonders if they do an FTO Sherman tank with shiny alloy tracks]

MB

I hate you!

G|mp · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:02

ElRazur said:

You seem to have a problem with authority

Matblack · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:02

They only give you one radio too :/

MB

ElRazur · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:03

Brynn said:
Could you live without dating 5-6 at the same time while you are stationed?

Hmm, true say. The urge to join is kinda greater than that urge

G|mp · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:04

Matblack said:
They only give you one radio too :/

MB

Man your on form MB

ElRazur · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:07

G|mp said:
You seem to have a problem with authority

I dont think i do, i just dont like been stereotyped and painted with the same brush.

G|mp · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:09

So join the Army then son, they never do that kind of thing

ElRazur · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:10

G|mp said:
So join the Army then son, they never do that kind of thing

I hate you too

mrgubby · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:11

ElRazur said:
Hmm, true say. The urge to join is kinda greater than that urge

Are you saying the urge to go to foreign countries with a bunch of sweaty blokes and get shot at is greater than that urge ??

Backs away from the thread.....

Big Chris · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:13

Gareth from The Office was in the TA was he not? He's someone to look up to...

ElRazur · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:14

mrgubby said:
Are you saying the urge to go to foreign countries with a bunch of sweaty blokes and get shot at is greater than that urge ??

Backs away from the thread.....

Hey, slow down now. I aint implying that! :eek:

What am trying to say is this - the urge to join the T.A for some unknown reason is greater than the urge of rolling with the ladies at the moment.....Come on man, you know what i mean.

William · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:14

The fact that you want people to convince you not to go should be more than enough for you to realise that you don't want to go.

G|mp · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:14

ElRazur said:
I hate you too

Join the queue

Mr_L · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:15

ElRazur said:
Hey, slow down now. I aint implying that! What am trying to say is this - the urge to join the T.A for some unknown reason is greater than the urge of rolling with the ladies at the moment.....Come on man, you know what i mean.

You fancy boys more than girls now?

And the thought of hot soapy showers with fit young men is just too enticing?

mrgubby · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:15

ElRazur said:
Hey, slow down now. I aint implying that! What am trying to say is this - the urge to join the T.A for some unknown reason is greater than the urge of rolling with the ladies at the moment.....Come on man, you know what i mean.

cleanbluesky · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:17

ElRazur said:
Im currently a final year Biomedical student in a university in London, I am in my early 20's and for like a year or so now, the idea of joining the Army (especially T.A) has been playing on my mind.

Pros: Possibility of training, including fieldcraft, parachute, various adventure, foreign travel, weapons and basic unarmed combat. Various levels of fitness required, and various paths - including medical and Officer.

Cons: Depending on what unit you join possibility of mobilisation is high. You may have to buy some equipment yourself and there is the possibility that the regulars will treat you badly if you are mobilised (but this would depend on which unit you were with as I think some carry more prestige than others)

The question is - you describe an urge to join the TA but WHY? What would you be looking for? Also, how fit are you? How far and fast can you run?

I'd imagine your experience of the TA would vary massively depending on what unit you wish to join. You might also wish to comb through here www.arrse.com (Unofficial ARmy Rumour Service) and be aware that both the Marines and the Navy also have reserves...

neoboy · 8 Mar 2006 at 17:17

Well first off army isn't as exciting as it sounds. One guy from US army kept his blog updated while he was in Iraq, you can have a look here of what it's like:

http://avengerredsix.blogspot.com/

Secondly with your qualification you can try applying to regular army as a doctor or even a medical officer. Chances of getting shot there are remote as you'll never be on the frontline as such, just sitting somewhere in a camp waiting to put people back together.