How many of us are ex-military?

[Jayneflakes]

I was a forces kid, Dad was 3RTR, based in Germany for most of my childhood.

Dad used to take me to work with him so I could play with great big trucks, this was where I developed my love of the Alvis Stalwart, the Scorpion Tank and Land Rover.

Dad was a little disappointed when aged eleven I asked if I could join CND, although being a good old stick he was always lovely. Being an army kid was cool, our scout troop went rifle shooting in the range. When I came back to the UK and found another scout troop, they went to church!

Got kicked out of the scouts in the end for claiming to be an atheist republican. I refused to swear allegiance to God and the queen...

Leaving army schools and going to a civvi school in Plymouth was rather odd. It was chaotic and I had huge gaps in my knowledge, due to attending thirteen different schools by the time I was sixteen. Also the other kids said I had a posh accent and refused to talk to me. I became a punk loving metalhead and got my face pierced, great fun.

Dad still talks with fondness for his army days, he got to sit for hours talking with his mates, drinking tea and occasionally went camping in his truck for a few weeks in the summer. : smt015

Originally Posted by stewie

Doesnt sound like Air force I was in, saying that, we still had Germany and Hong kong to be posted too, we never had enough money either, always skint by the 3rd week of the month, but had the best 10 yrs of my life really, saw loads, did loads and miss it even today, but....civvy st's not that great either, you,ll miss the camaraderie of your mates being around you and 1000 other things as well, good luck to you though.

Aye all the good postings are gone... its all about the middle east. The numbers are down so much its changed all together. Its nothing like it was, its all about going away to afgan/iraq for 4/6 months often. Not great imo.

Guess some people enjoy it... but its not for me

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

I would agree with high pay band and Cpl+ pay being ok... .

try Sgt(will be waearing mine after a course i need to do)Higher band its fookin great!! cant complain at top leval higher Cpl either at the moment TBH

Originally Posted by neio79

try Sgt(will be waearing mine after a course i need to do)Higher band its fookin great!! cant complain at top leval higher Cpl either at the moment TBH

Aye... it wouldnt be tooo bad but im on lower pay band (basically the RAF wanting to save money). The Cpl's+ are on higher. The main issue is it will take 10 years minimum to get to Corporal due to over population of the trade at Cpl+ level as they have merged trades. 10 years as an SAC. Erm no thank you.

[Biker Biggles]

Old post.Whatever happened to the OP---Burner?
Not ex military me,but did a few years in the Merchant Navy.(When we still had one)

[northwind]

I don't think anyone knows, he vanished from all the boards he was on at the same time... Someone on oldskool thought he'd moved to zimbabwe, but I've no idea if that was right or not. He had my rotor puller! But I don't think that was the reason One of the most complete .org disappearances ever i think

Originally Posted by northwind

I don't think anyone knows, he vanished from all the boards he was on at the same time... Someone on oldskool thought he'd moved to zimbabwe, but I've no idea if that was right or not. He had my rotor puller! But I don't think that was the reason One of the most complete .org disappearances ever i think

Lets hope he is ok...

[appollo1]

Currently in her majesty's Royal Air Farce and have been for over 17 years.

Have to say that the pay is sh*te if you are not on the higher pay band. Also what's with the retention bonus for RAF Reg and pilots?

Pilots to get 50,000 bonus if they promise to stay in for 5 years then another 50,000 at the end! Mortgage free in 10 years then.

Originally Posted by appollo1

Currently in her majesty's Royal Air Farce and have been for over 17 years.

Have to say that the pay is sh*te if you are not on the higher pay band. Also what's with the retention bonus for RAF Reg and pilots?

Pilots to get 50,000 bonus if they promise to stay in for 5 years then another 50,000 at the end! Mortgage free in 10 years then.

Sigh... Does **** you off aye.

Ha ha used to be in the military, but saw the light and now earn more than Neio... although must admit he gets paid shed loads for surfing forums all day long and getting lifts to the gym

Oh, was in the Royal Signals, one of Gods Children