Why join the army

The Mad Rapper said:
Please - US Airborne do not come close to pwning the Paras.
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If I was in a dead end job at your age yeah I'd join the Army, I'd rather be in the army than work in a dead end job all my life. I'll prevent that from happening though.

In all honesty, fighting for your country? fighting for Mr Blair's pal bush for oil. Robert Mugabe is an evil tyrant as you know, look at the mess hes making and has made, will they go in and take him out? no because theres no oil or anything thats worthwhile fighting for.

Back centuries ago such as 12th century or even back to Greek past they thought for their country, now im not so sure its all about fighting for your country, it just seems your fighting for the P.M or Presidents "Needs".

Obviously we need to rid our country and Iraq of insurgency but Terrorism isn't something that will end.
 
On the Original subject matter the Army and Air Force have been good options for my cousins and in laws.

One cousin left school at 16 in the 80's with zero job prospects and managed to get into the Blue & Royals, he did Buckingham Palace guard duty and armored recon, learnt mechanical trade and HGV driving licence. His only regret is letting his wife talking him into leaving in his mid twenties. Service include a tour of NI.

His brother who as a kid loved to dismantle eletrical items but was crap at written work went into the Air Force late early twenties and trained as a Electroncis / Comms techie, the training was pretty impressive in the first 2 years they crammed in basically 3 HND equivalant qualifications, he moved on to do IT work and left the RAF highly qualified and is currently wandering the globe as a senior IT manager. His service included first Gulf War.

My brother in law is a serving Sergeant, he joined rather than sign on and because he loved athletics, started of as a basic infantrymen and eventually got transferred out to a support role (cant remember unit). Is now intending to do the full stretch to max his pension and his only regret is getting to fat for his athletics since going into the offices. Despiute his support role he still could end up in Iraq or Afghanisatan.

For all of then the forces have had a positive effect despite the risks involved. The forces are not for everyone not by a long shot and only an idiot joins especially now without considering the risks.
 
Firespark said:
On the Original subject matter the Army and Air Force have been good options for my cousins and in laws.

One cousin left school at 16 in the 80's with zero job prospects and managed to get into the Blue & Royals, he did Buckingham Palace guard duty and armored recon, learnt mechanical trade and HGV driving licence. His only regret is letting his wife talking him into leaving in his mid twenties. Service include a tour of NI.

His brother who as a kid loved to dismantle eletrical items but was crap at written work went into the Air Force late early twenties and trained as a Electroncis / Comms techie, the training was pretty impressive in the first 2 years they crammed in basically 3 HND equivalant qualifications, he moved on to do IT work and left the RAF highly qualified and is currently wandering the globe as a senior IT manager. His service included first Gulf War.

My brother in law is a serving Sergeant, he joined rather than sign on and because he loved athletics, started of as a basic infantrymen and eventually got transferred out to a support role (cant remember unit). Is now intending to do the full stretch to max his pension and his only regret is getting to fat for his athletics since going into the offices. Despiute his support role he still could end up in Iraq or Afghanisatan.

For all of then the forces have had a positive effect despite the risks involved. The forces are not for everyone not by a long shot and only an idiot joins especially now without considering the risks.
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brilliant inspiration story there hope it goes well for your brother in law.
I went running today i managed to run just over 2 miles none stop and then a 2 minute break and ran back none stop so im very happy with myself so if i carry on improving like that by feb ill be fit enough :)
 
Cant some on you understand we need to fight for oil to protect our way of life.

I find it funny how you all say this while sitting infront off your PC's in you nice warm home; but without all the oil we need you would have half the stuff you do now.

We need to make sure we enough oil for the future.
 
teaboy5 said:
Cant some on you understand we need to fight for oil to protect our way of life.

I find it funny how you all say this while sitting infront off your PC's in you nice warm home; but without all the oil we need you would have half the stuff you do now.

We need to make sure we enough oil for the future.
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well said :)
 
teaboy5 said:
Cant some on you understand we need to fight for oil to protect our way of life.

I find it funny how you all say this while sitting infront off your PC's in you nice warm home; but without all the oil we need you would have half the stuff you do now.

We need to make sure we enough oil for the future.
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And what happens when we've invaded all of the oil producing countries and there are none left?
 
Update on my progress:
running wise ive really have improved, on my first run i had to take breaks and that was only 4.2 miles. But after my third run i managed with 1 break at halfway so 2.1 miles. Today had been my 5 run and ive managed the 4.2 miles non stop so im very happy about that.
With my weight and strength exercises its steadily going in the right direction ive made up my own program and it seems to work and each week ill make it a little harder.

Thursday i went to see my dad and i told him that i want to join the army. I wouldnt say he was 100% happy but he said hes behind me all the way, which by the way he was a cold stream guard himself for 4 years.
Anyway hes good mates with a captain and hes gonna put a good word in for me when the time comes. So thats motivated me not to let him down aswell now.

Febuary still my deadline and im certain ill be ready for it, and i cant wait its all i ever think about.
 
Try looking at the army fitness website and incorporate some of the exercises they have on their into your routine. For example make sure you do some high intensity training (interval training predominantly). The website is designed so that you will be able to achieve all the different aspects of fitness you'll need when you get in.

Also get used to carrying weight on your back (30kg +) it sounds odd but if you can get used to how it feels then the infantry type stuff will be a lot easier when you come to do it.
 
Hugogo said:
Also get used to carrying weight on your back (30kg +) it sounds odd but if you can get used to how it feels then the infantry type stuff will be a lot easier when you come to do it.
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thats a good idea for a month or so ill just do without any weight. Then slowly add weight and by febuary ill be ready :)
 
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bakes0310 said:
thats a good idea for a month or so ill just do without any weight. Then slowly add weight and by febuary ill be ready :)
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Be careful with the whole weight though you have to build it up really slowly and do it on the flat...in trainers not boots. Its not hard to get injured with weight on your back.
 
neocon said:
if my country was under the threat of invasion or being nuked, i would pack my suitcase and leave.
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You are such an inspirational human :)













Im joking if anyone doesnt get the sarcasm
 
Hugogo said:
Be careful with the whole weight though you have to build it up really slowly and do it on the flat...in trainers not boots. Its not hard to get injured with weight on your back.
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yes cheers

ill be running in my running shoes and first of all when i do finaly take some weights ill start off with something like 7.5-10kg first of all in my bag.
 
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