Well done for having the balls to take it on... I've done Martial arts and have been a Para but my respect goes out to you for stepping up to the door and having a go..Well done my friend.
ive done p company and served in 16 th para brigade, we got issued 5 house bricks to carry around in our bergans plus our kit, we got 1 hour 50 mins for the 10 miler, we also had to carry a fn slr which is a heavy rifle, on the stretcher race we had to carry rifles, so when you was not on the stretcher you were carring 2 rifles,,the log race was over sand and mud across the long valley tank tracks in aldershot, we had no headgear in the milling,
i also did p coy in 1979 and as far as i can remember the stretcher race was seven and a half miles to be completed in 1hr 30mins, which we did after a night out on exercise in long valley, and before breakfast!!
Did eight miles in 2 hours in fermanagh 1991 with bergans that weighed more than we did , we were supposed to clear a route of ieds, but the chopper pilot told us if we weren't at the pick up point in 2 hours, they would have to leave us out for 5 days , we did it , fat tankie😂
Mate we cant afford a full time army .. it was the TA that was first sent to France in 1914 to help the regulars. they bought us time and fought and died . when you hit the ground as a TA soldier or a regular its hurts just as much.
Not at all, its more likely you misunderstood or misheard, which is perfectly understandable. What they most likely said is that the first paratroopers were formed in June 1940, which is correct! However this was not the Parachute Regiment. This was, as I stated earlier, a group of 5000 commandos who went on to form the SAS. However the Parachute Regiment itself was formed in 1941 which is what this particular conversation is refering too.
The question is most likely when were the first British Paratroopers formed, in which case 22nd June 1940 is definately correct, however the actual regiment was not offically created until 1941. You can see on the Parachute Regiment Wiki page that is has been active since 1941. I would post a link but RUclips won't let me, but I'm sure you can just google it.
Thee actual Regiment was formed in 1941. That date refers to when the first commandos were re designated to parachute duties, these commandos then became the SAS not the parachute regiment.
Oh no apsolutely agree, however you'll find that, nowadays, the regiments will most likely update and maintain their own page and also the pages are checked (although its certainly true that they are not always correct). I also have a book that has an interview with Major Keeble (2IC 2 Para in the Falklands) who also says that the regiment was formed in 1941. So as I said the first paratroopers were formed in June 1940 while the regiment was formed in 1941. Although Im happy to agree to disagree
so ALL the regimental history handouts at depot are all wrong, this is question is regularly asked when recruits pass off the square so I guess the RSM/ADJ has got it wrong as well
Comment below I'm ta mate and I get exactly what you mean. We CHOOSE to go on ops and we choose to do it in our spare time. At the minute tours with the ta are not obligatory but with the army 2020 referendum that could soon change.
Well whether you chose to believe me or not is completely up to you, I am telling you the history I have learnt from studying the regiment, and from what my father (a former Para officer) has taught me.
Well done for having the balls to take it on... I've done Martial arts and have been a Para but my respect goes out to you for stepping up to the door and having a go..Well done my friend.
7:51 was the bloke I milled against in 1994 when we did P-Coy. He won!
The tough get tougher.Kind regards Trev Barnsley South Yorkshire England 🏴🇯🇲.
ive done p company and served in 16 th para brigade, we got issued 5 house bricks to carry around in our bergans plus our kit, we got 1 hour 50 mins for the 10 miler, we also had to carry a fn slr which is a heavy rifle, on the stretcher race we had to carry rifles, so when you was not on the stretcher you were carring 2 rifles,,the log race was over sand and mud across the long valley tank tracks in aldershot, we had no headgear in the milling,
i also did p coy in 1979 and as far as i can remember the stretcher race was seven and a half miles to be completed in 1hr 30mins, which we did after a night out on exercise in long valley, and before breakfast!!
Did eight miles in 2 hours in fermanagh 1991 with bergans that weighed more than we did , we were supposed to clear a route of ieds, but the chopper pilot told us if we weren't at the pick up point in 2 hours, they would have to leave us out for 5 days , we did it , fat tankie😂
Was the ten miler not 1 Hour 45 mins when it was 16 parachute Brigade ?
Mate we cant afford a full time army .. it was the TA that was first sent to France in 1914 to help the regulars. they bought us time and fought and died . when you hit the ground as a TA soldier or a regular its hurts just as much.
I recognise major jim Fisher....where has he been before???
Not at all, its more likely you misunderstood or misheard, which is perfectly understandable. What they most likely said is that the first paratroopers were formed in June 1940, which is correct! However this was not the Parachute Regiment. This was, as I stated earlier, a group of 5000 commandos who went on to form the SAS. However the Parachute Regiment itself was formed in 1941 which is what this particular conversation is refering too.
In beat up week (the week before p-coy), you do a 10 miler, 2 miler, log race in slow time, and half of the stretcher.
The question is most likely when were the first British Paratroopers formed, in which case 22nd June 1940 is definately correct, however the actual regiment was not offically created until 1941. You can see on the Parachute Regiment Wiki page that is has been active since 1941. I would post a link but RUclips won't let me, but I'm sure you can just google it.
22nd of June 1940. I was in on the 50th Anniversary in 1990. Met Charles and Diana 👍
Thee actual Regiment was formed in 1941. That date refers to when the first commandos were re designated to parachute duties, these commandos then became the SAS not the parachute regiment.
Should of let him have a go at milling.
Oh no apsolutely agree, however you'll find that, nowadays, the regiments will most likely update and maintain their own page and also the pages are checked (although its certainly true that they are not always correct). I also have a book that has an interview with Major Keeble (2IC 2 Para in the Falklands) who also says that the regiment was formed in 1941. So as I said the first paratroopers were formed in June 1940 while the regiment was formed in 1941. Although Im happy to agree to disagree
ready for anything
Not really, they do indcutions to the steeple chase route and the two team events the day before.
We only had 1 hour 50 mins to complete the 10 miler. I think the OC gets it wrong on here.
Still think it is one of the hardest things I've ever done esp. the log race!
I hardly misunderstood or misheard when I was one of the DS there
are they carrying the standard bergan without side pouches?
Correction from my last post. TA soldiers get 2 hours and regular get 1H 50Mins.
my dad and mum were stationed in aldershot...
so ALL the regimental history handouts at depot are all wrong, this is question is regularly asked when recruits pass off the square so I guess the RSM/ADJ has got it wrong as well
i wanted it to show him do milling
Paras were formed in 1941 mate.
Humbly presented, actually removes the element of machosim and replaces it with reality.
erm no they don't as old mans run is the day before test week starts
@makamillion86 he watched the milling and i was embarassed refereeing it as it was attrocious
Dont think they won a battle honour in the 1st gulf War
22nd June 1940 they were formed
Comment below I'm ta mate and I get exactly what you mean. We CHOOSE to go on ops and we choose to do it in our spare time. At the minute tours with the ta are not obligatory but with the army 2020 referendum that could soon change.
so everything they teach at depot para about regimental history is wrong then ?
not everything on wiki is 100% correct though
Well whether you chose to believe me or not is completely up to you, I am telling you the history I have learnt from studying the regiment, and from what my father (a former Para officer) has taught me.
he watched the milling and he would have smashed anyone on that course as i have said before it was the worst p coy milling i have refereed