I was in the British Army as a musician..we played music a lot, did a great deal of sport, the rest of the time we socialized and got Kaylyed..army slang for "pissed"..drunk!:cool:

Adam was in the Navy. I think?! :bugeye:

I have 1.5 years until I join the Israeli army.
There are three options:
Combat option - paratrooper, pilot, commando, tank operator, anti aircraft gunner, armored vehicle driver, medic, diver, seaman, submariner, etc.
the "Atuda" (finishing university before being recruited) - officer rank as soon as recruited, various scientific fields in the military, like physics, math, computers, cool stuff like hi tech electronics of space sattelites. I think I'll take that.
third option - the "Jobnik", includes cooks, assistants, soldiers who work amongst citizens and are in no danger of being ever hurt in any way - least respected option. Other soldiers hate them and do weird stuff to them like bite their nipples. I'ts a military tradition.

Lots of stuff to choose from. Most of the elite combat units require the highest profiles, which I'm not going to get because I'm short-sighted (about -4). If I wasn't I would definitely go for a pilot. I guess I'll take the second option...

No heroic death for me... :(

Been in the U.S. Air Force for almost two years now. It's been interesting to be living in Germany. Beautiful coutryside.

Originally posted by Gifted
Been in the U.S. Air Force for almost two years now. It's been interesting to be living in Germany. Beautiful coutryside.
I was stationed in Minden and Detmold and Lemgo, we also stayed with the American green berets for 2 weeks in badtolz and done a lot of skiing..Nice to hear from you..."What part of Germany?:cool:

US Army. Infantry (grunt). HQ-S3; 1st Bgd, 8th ID; Mainz, Germany. Also was with the 101st Airborne.

Originally posted by Bowser
US Army. Infantry (grunt). HQ-S3; 1st Bgd, 8th ID; Mainz, Germany. Also was with the 101st Airborne.

Nice to hear from you bowser.....never get me up in a plane....!!!:D

Minesweeper.

Planning to serve the UN or a private minesweeping-group in Afghanistan or Libya later this year or next year.

<i>"...never get me up in a plane....!!!</i>

Helicopters and ropes...fun stuff. C130's when being shipped out. :D

I believe wet1 served in the military (U.S.) and was stationed in Germany for a while. Or maybe it was goofyfish... sorry fellas, i confuse you guys sometimes..

Originally posted by amplified
Minesweeper.

Planning to serve the UN or a private minesweeping-group in Afghanistan or Libya later this year or next year.

wish you the best of luck......maybe you should talk to Adam..ex navy.. :cool:

been in the army as a medic because i had to.

Originally posted by spuriousmonkey
been in the army as a medic because i had to.
I did that as well..musicians have to double up as medics in case of a war...:cool:

Was 5 ½ years by the CIA foreign assignments. Now I’m undercover (hiding from them!), and from you.;)

Originally posted by Microzoft
Was 5 ½ years by the CIA foreign assignments. Now I’m undercover (hiding from them!), and from you.;)

you do not have to hide from us..not with those great jokes you keep putting out..we will only hunt you down for laughter:D :D

im being sponsored by the army to do a public services coarse....once iv done that im going in for officer levels....thats if i dont get sighned up before that happens, what with this war about to start!? who knows.

Originally posted by Maveric
im being sponsored by the army to do a public services coarse....once iv done that im going in for officer levels....thats if i dont get sighned up before that happens, what with this war about to start!? who knows.

I would like to join the T.A. Intelligence Corp..

1. What rank would I get with a PhD?.
2. Has the T.A. military branch?
4 What is the upper age limit?
Any military people out there know the answers/
thanx
Dominic

Originally posted by IXL777
I would like to join the T.A. Intelligence Corp..

1. What rank would I get with a PhD?.
2. Has the T.A. military branch?
4 What is the upper age limit?
Any military people out there know the answers/
thanx
Dominic
what sort of wages is it!:cool:

Originally posted by spuriousmonkey
been in the army as a medic because i had to.

"What regt. was that........:)

"Is anyone off to war!!!:m:

British army 2nd bat paras

Nice to hear from you Blastoff....:cool:

Ya, been there done that.

Originally posted by wet1
Ya, been there done that.

"What branch of the military wet1?:cool:

Army

Originally posted by wet1
Army

What mob? :cool:

I was stationed in Minden and Detmold and Lemgo, we also stayed with the American green berets for 2 weeks in badtolz and done a lot of skiing..Nice to hear from you..."What part of Germany?
You ever been to Spangdahlem?

Originally posted by Gifted
You ever been to Spangdahlem?

no..what part of Germany was that...and what regt. were you in ?:cool:

Originally posted by IXL777
I would like to join the T.A. Intelligence Corp..

1. What rank would I get with a PhD?.
2. Has the T.A. military branch?
4 What is the upper age limit?
Any military people out there know the answers/
thanx
Dominic

1. Depends on whether they can use your Ph.D - what did you research?

2. Don't understand what you mean here.

3. Again, depends on the branch. THe upper age without previous service is usually 28 - a bit later for some branches. Since you've had previous service, it depends on what and how much.

I have some links that you might follow. Go first to:

http://www.mech.gla.ac.uk/~rthomson/stuff/stuff.htm

If you don't get what you're looking for there, give me some more info.

Cheers,

Ron

(20 years in the TA Royal Engineers)

Originally posted by RDT2
1. Depends on whether they can use your Ph.D - what did you research?

2. Don't understand what you mean here.

3. Again, depends on the branch. THe upper age without previous service is usually 28 - a bit later for some branches. Since you've had previous service, it depends on what and how much.

I have some links that you might follow. Go first to:

http://www.mech.gla.ac.uk/~rthomson/stuff/stuff.htm

If you don't get what you're looking for there, give me some more info.

Cheers,

thanx ron

Ron

(20 years in the TA Royal Engineers) :cool:

Originally posted by IXL777
:cool:

I was thinking of taking a commission in the Intelligent Corp..my Phd was in Metaphysics, Ontology....What sort of qualifications do you need for the T.A. Officer, and what is the upper age limit?....what rank would I start?....
Thanx dominic

I hadn't realised there were so many of us with military experience. So:

http://www.arrse.co.uk/home.shtml

is the site for the UK Army Rumour Service. Good forums!

Of course there's sci.military.moderated for the serious stuff.

Cheers,

Ron

'Never share a trench with someone braver than yourself'

'Never be in the same room as a decision'.

Originally posted by IXL777
I was thinking of taking a commission in the Intelligent Corp..my Phd was in Metaphysics, Ontology....What sort of qualifications do you need for the T.A. Officer, and what is the upper age limit?....what rank would I start?....
Thanx dominic

To be an Officer (except as a specialist) you don't need much - not even a degree. I don't know whether Philosophy would be of specialist use.

The upper age for Officer training is 30 - but it's higher for those with previous service.

What rank? Depends what you reached before.

Sounds as though you needs to speak to someone about your specific situation but try http://www.ta.mod.uk in the meantime.

Cheers,

Ron.

Originally posted by RDT2
To be an Officer (except as a specialist) you don't need much - not even a degree. I don't know whether Philosophy would be of specialist use.

The upper age for Officer training is 30 - but it's higher for those with previous service.

What rank? Depends what you reached before.

Sounds as though you needs to speak to someone about your specific situation but try http://www.ta.mod.uk in the meantime.

Cheers,

Ron.
thanx ron...
i was thinking of joining the T.A. as an officer...maybe with your backround you may help..Intelligence Corp T.A. i'm not sure if it exists :cool:

Originally posted by IXL777
thanx ron...
i was thinking of joining the T.A. as an officer...maybe with your backround you may help..Intelligence Corp T.A. i'm not sure if it exists :cool:

Yes - 3 (Volunteer) Military Intelligence Battalion
Central Volunteer Headquarters, Int Corps

tel 020 7611 3912

Good luck,

Ron.

no..what part of Germany was that...and what regt. were you in ? Near Luxembourg, 52 Fighter Wing.
'Never share a trench with someone braver than yourself' LOL.:D

RDT2,
Your page says you were in. What did you do?

Combat Systems Operator, HMAS Torrens.
http://www.kaomag.com/warships.html
http://www.navy.gov.au/fegs/submarines/mk48.html

Also Navy Shore Patrol, and military courier.

Originally posted by Adam
Combat Systems Operator, HMAS Torrens.
http://www.kaomag.com/warships.html
http://www.navy.gov.au/fegs/submarines/mk48.html

Also Navy Shore Patrol, and military courier.

Well, I guess you aren't as bad as I thought, but your posts do give the impression America bad, everyone else good.

Originally posted by Gifted
Near Luxembourg, 52 Fighter Wing.
LOL.:D

RDT2,
Your page says you were in. What did you do?

20 years in the TA (Nat Guard in US?) - without anyone (deliberately) firing a shot at me.

Started as a Sapper (Combat Engineer Private) in 71 (Scottish) Engineer Regiment, then got commissioned, did a tour as Troop Commander, then 2IC of a Field Squadron. We were doomed to die somewhere in Germany - I've seen lots of woodland there.

Then did a tour as Company Commander with UOTC (ROTC in US?) then (briefly) OC of a Field Squadron, then OC of a Bulk Petroleum Specialist Team (supporting RAF Stations in UK, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Germany).

Gave it up about four years ago but might get back in (don't ask where - yet).

Cheers,

Ron.

Originally posted by BLASTOFF
British army 2nd bat paras

Chris*, I didn't know Paras could read! My mate Igor was in 3 PARA, then 15 (Scottish) (V). He's just finished a tour as Secy of the local PRA. Look up 'Birkbeck Glasgow' on the web - it'll make a change from me slagging him.

Cheers,

Ron.

4 years 88-92. I was a radio and television specialist with SDC, 4th POG at Ft. Bragg NC pretty much the whole time (after I finished all the schooling). I had two combat patches, Panama and Saudi. Nuthin like 7 months sitting on your thumb in the desert, yeah baby. ;)

Four years USAF
I joined the military to see the world, after basic and technical training I spent the remainder of my enlistment in underground Missile silos in Southern Arizona. Never did see the world.

Originally posted by RDT2
Yes - 3 (Volunteer) Military Intelligence Battalion
Central Volunteer Headquarters, Int Corps

tel 020 7611 3912

Good luck,

Ron.

Ron..you are a Gent...thanx :cool:
what part of the country are they in......

Originally posted by IXL777
Ron..you are a Gent...thanx :cool:
what part of the country are they in......

That's a London number - their TA HQ. They will put you in touch with any other units they have in the country.

Cheers,

Ron.

Originally posted by RDT2
That's a London number - their TA HQ. They will put you in touch with any other units they have in the country.

Cheers,

Ron.

thanx Ron.

Originally posted by IXL777
thanx Ron.

My pleasure. Indeed, I might be under command of the Int Corps soon, if I get the job.

However, I don't want this to become a one-on-one thread. If there's enough interest we might think about a 'mil' forum (moderated or otherwise - I'd be happy to (ruthlessly) moderate it (or, better, co-moderate it), given the number of loopy postings it's likely to attract).

Any thoughts, esp from current moderators?

Cheers,

Ron.

Four years USAF
I joined the military to see the world, after basic and technical training I spent the remainder of my enlistment in underground Missile silos in Southern Arizona. Never did see the world.
LOL. Let me guess, nuke maintenance?

Originally posted by Gifted
LOL. Let me guess, nuke maintenance?

O.K, so do we try for a 'Mil' forum here?

cheers,

Ron.

http://www.mil.be/armycomp/view_gall_large.asp?ID=139

This was the nice part,....

Originally posted by RDT2
My pleasure. Indeed, I might be under command of the Int Corps soon, if I get the job.

However, I don't want this to become a one-on-one thread. If there's enough interest we might think about a 'mil' forum (moderated or otherwise - I'd be happy to (ruthlessly) moderate it (or, better, co-moderate it), given the number of loopy postings it's likely to attract).

Any thoughts, esp from current moderators?

Cheers,

Ron.

Have you seen my D thread:cool:

hey RDT2 paras can read and do a lot more aswell. so dont knock the paras pal.

Originally posted by BLASTOFF
hey RDT2 paras can read and do a lot more aswell. so dont knock the paras pal.

Only from a distance blastoff - as I said, my best mate's ex-para. God, what have I come to?

All the best,

Ron.

Boy Seaman .. Royal Navy. One of the last 1954.. 15 years old

Nothing on earth is a lesser mortal than a Boy Seaman...

Proud to have been one.. I survived..

Originally posted by adam2314
Boy Seaman .. Royal Navy. One of the last 1954.. 15 years old

Nothing on earth is a lesser mortal than a Boy Seaman...

Proud to have been one.. I survived..

Welcome on board Adam!:cool:

Originally posted by IXL777
Welcome on board Adam!:cool:

I would have been doubling with 2 X 9lb iron bars for 2 hours a day... 20 paces at the side .. 20 paces in front and 20 paces over ones head .. 20 paces in front 20 paces at the side.. repeat ... for 2 weeks for a comment like that...

Welcome Aboard.. Aboard...

But thanks anyway..

Originally posted by adam2314
I would have been doubling with 2 X 9lb iron bars for 2 hours a day... 20 paces at the side .. 20 paces in front and 20 paces over ones head .. 20 paces in front 20 paces at the side.. repeat ... for 2 weeks for a comment like that...

Welcome Aboard.. Aboard...

But thanks anyway..

I was also on boy service Army..up by 5.30 am, 6 mile run and then breakfast.....ah!!! the good old days!:)

Originally posted by IXL777
I was also on boy service Army..up by 5.30 am, 6 mile run and then breakfast.....ah!!! the good old days!:)

A little more difficult for us... We had to learn to run our 6 miles on water .. It took practice ...

Originally posted by adam2314
A little more difficult for us... We had to learn to run our 6 miles on water .. It took practice ...

Just because you Walk On Water now Adam........times have changed.....I could never join the Navy..I get sick in the bath!:D

Originally posted by IXL777
Just because you Walk On Water now Adam........times have changed.....I could never join the Navy..I get sick in the bath!:D

They have indeed.. I should never have left it.. But ..

A very beautiful woman and lust is a strong temptation...

Originally posted by adam2314
They have indeed.. I should never have left it.. But ..

A very beautiful woman and lust is a strong temptation...

the downfall of most men!:cool:

Originally posted by IXL777
the downfall of most men!:cool:

Well real men .... hahaaaaha.

With that I sign off and fall into the arms of the only woman left to me.

Morpheous...

Originally posted by adam2314
Well real men .... hahaaaaha.

With that I sign off and fall into the arms of the only woman left to me.

Morpheous...
Adam..have a look at the thread"TROLL ALERT"..I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR YOUR VIEWS ON IT! excuse caps:) ..in Free Thought section.

US Coast Guard.

Michael

Originally posted by orthogonal
US Coast Guard.

Michael

Nice to hear from you Michael..also pipe you on board!:)

one year US Army, electronics maintence, then got a medical discharge. damn feet who needs em. ( oh wait i do) HUA

i want to join the french foreign legion. what's the minimum age for joining, does anyone know?

I was in the U.S. Navy for 5 yrs.(2yrs. 11mos. 28 days active). I went to Scotland, Ireland, England, Bermuda, Nova Scotia, and almost got to Cuba. We were on our way there when Kennedy announced the embargo during the missile crisis, so we turned tail and ran. So much for going in harm's way. While in Scotland we were involved in the battle of the Lacarno Ballroom. It seems that the Limeys got mad because the women were more interested in the Yanks, so they started a grand ol' donnybrook. There were tables and chairs flying from the mezzanine onto the combatants on the main floor, while fists and feet were flying around everywhere. What a mess. We also were in trouble in England when one of our stupid deck apes insulted the Queen. That was a memorable trip. I was thrown into the ship's brig for three days on bread and water for accidently starting a race riot. After all that they still wanted me to re-inlist, and when I refused, they still gave me an honorable discharge. I would like to have given them a discharge. I was never so happy to get out of a contract in my life.

Originally posted by airavata
i want to join the french foreign legion. what's the minimum age for joining, does anyone know?

Have you done any previous military service?

Ron.