Ask US anything about life in the Forces

[jjandellis]

I saw this on FB today and it made me chuckle:

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It got me to thinking of Wazz's suggestion; also speaking to some people my life is completely alien to theirs - with so many misconceptions. The poster above is almost accurate!

Now I said 'Us' as I know Millidonk has served, as has Leethefish and also Geo.  I've not asked them to participate in this, but am sure they would jump in on areas I may struggle on - or give another perspective altogether as we are all from different arms and services.

I fully expect Geo to pwn the thread as he always does with his wonderful writing!

DISCLAIMER PLEASE: Please try and shy away from politically sensitive/controversial subjects.  Many of those have been covered in great depth in the past; also, as a serving soldier I have to be careful with what I say!  Remember this is more of a 'lifestyle' thread.

[Woodsey]

Is it easy to pull birds in uniform? 

[millidonk]

Mine was more like this:

What my friends thought I did / what I said I did:

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What I actually did:

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But with lots of crisps and chocolate wrappers on the desk

Yea, no questions that could compromise national security please, I don't fancy a trip to Hong Kong just now.

Marky was in for like 3 months. Navy though, so it doesn't really count.

[millidonk]

Is it easy to pull birds in uniform? 

Yes, very, although one time I did get spat at in Bedford. You take the rough with the smooth.

[leethefish]

Is it easy to pull birds in uniform? 

How else do you think I landed mrs fish !

[Graham C]

How long did you sign up for?  How long left/plans to stay in after? (do you still sign up for a certain amount of time?) Did you regret signing at any point?  Best place you've been posted?

[AndrewT]

How long does it take to break in new boots?

[millidonk]

How long did you sign up for?  How long left/plans to stay in after? (do you still sign up for a certain amount of time?) Did you regret signing at any point?  Best place you've been posted?

9 years did 8. I don't regret signing but I regret staying in as long as I did. Should have left at 4 years. Augusta in Georgia. Just incred times. (Although not strictly a posting)

How long does it take to break in new boots?

Army boys for that one. I tried piss, white spirit, wearing in the bath and still always got blisters. Thank god I didn't wear them too often.

[Woodsey]

Any of you ever been in a fist fight for your life? What happened?

[bobAlike]

Any of you ever been in a fist fight for your life? What happened?

I hear Milli liked a good fisting.

[pleno1]

First 'proper' week experience?

Is there any bullying?

[leethefish]

How long does it take to break in new boots?

Keep the same pair as long as fucking possible !

[leethefish]

How long does it take to break in new boots?

Keep the same pair as long as fucking possible !

Edit hi-tech magnums ftw

[leethefish]

How long did you sign up for?  How long left/plans to stay in after? (do you still sign up for a certain amount of time?) Did you regret signing at any point?  Best place you've been posted?

Open engagement ... Minimum 3 years I  was in for 5
Basically just have to give 12 months notice

[titaniumbean]

Any of you ever been in a fist fight for your life? What happened?

I hear Milli liked a good fisting.

rofl