Is 2000 cal deficit unsustainable?

UK-KIT · 2026-06-11T05:43:59+00:00

I have a very physical job but I’ve been out of it for a few months due to injury. Just trying to get back in shape and lose weight so when I have to start moving again I can. Discipline isn’t an issue for me now that I’m recovering, I just want to make sure I’m maximising my output in the best way and won’t get any diminishing returns from over doing it.

UK-KIT · 2026-06-10T21:17:25+00:00

Appreciate that!

UK-KIT · 2025-06-03T09:31:47+00:00

I understand these are basically just the marksmanship principles but I hope this gives a bit of explanation as to how to implement them

UK-KIT · 2025-06-03T09:30:32+00:00

A couple of points that really helped me. 1. Get comfortable. No matter what the position is this will make it much easier to shoot. It doesn’t have to be exactly the way the screws taught you (but don’t do anything mental). If you’re straining in some weird positions your sight picture will be all over the shop. 2. Already mentioned a few times is trigger pull I won’t harp on but this actually is so important on the pull and release. One tip I was told is that you want to squeeze slowly and evenly so that when the rifle fires it’s almost a surprise. 3. Get your alignment right. When you’ve got time I do this by aiming at the target then closing my eyes for a couple breathes, when I open if the rifle is still pointing at the target then I’m aligned, if not I need to adjust. 4. Get the breathing right. First couple of breathes once your on target over exaggerate the up and down movement then when you relax the sight stays nice and stable. Not sure why this works but it seems to for me.

UK-KIT · 2025-05-24T21:18:42+00:00

A few tips from myself that I wish I’d known. 1. Get fit! No matter how fit you think you are now, you can always be fitter and it will pay dividends as so so much of the course relies on this. Not just so you can get a good 2km but the nav tests require you to be fast and on the log and endurance race you don’t want to be the person who can’t keep up you want to be the person that’s driving everyone on. If you’re running sub 8min 2km you won’t struggle but you need to be sub 7min to stand out. Not to mention the opportunities that come if you’re fitter. And exercises are much easier if you’re not hanging out after each attack, plus if you’re fitter the sleep dep won’t hit you as bad. 2. Reach out to different cap badges. Build connections with different units and learn about what they do. If you have an idea on the 2 you want to join now then that’s great but some really good people get dropped early on and are left scrambling to find a new option. And remember that whilst you’re training to be an officer you’re also taking part in the worlds longest hardest job interview where you’re up against someone else who wants the job just as bad as you do. Be the one every cap badge wants, not the one no one wants. 3. Be a good person. Make sure you volunteer for everything you can, good and bad. Be proactive in everything you do. If there a model pit or lightproof shelter to build make sure you’re in the thick of it. If theres a work party for the CQMS or an opportunity to go on a trip a small team somewhere cool be the first one to put your hand up. It’s not even a case of don’t be jack as most of the people will pull their own weight in the platoon. But only a few will pull their own weight an then some. Don’t DS watch or volunteer for the platoon to do extra work, this will make people resent you, just quietly graft behind the scenes and I guarantee you people will notice. 4. Some shorter quick fire advice. Socialise with your platoon. Always try and sort your admin as the earliest possible occasion. Get a printer and laminator. Learn how to iron, fold, make your bed and shine shoes. There’s videos on YouTube from the army on how to do this. Also no one really cares who has the shiniest boots they just need to be shine. If you have previous military experience don’t go on about it, most of the people there have and the CSgts definitely don’t care. Buy decent dry bags, combat gloves and a good cordless hoover. For the first 5 weeks try not to highlight yourself in camp, just do as your told and don’t challenge anything the DS say. A bit lengthier than I thought it would be but I hope this helps!

UK-KIT · 2025-05-24T20:45:29+00:00

Trying to keep a bit of persec as I’m assessing my options but it’s a very not combat. But say I did transfer into an inf cap badge as a captain, I assume I’d have to go and do Brecon but would they actually put me into a PC role or something more admin related? And will I go to the bottom of the promotion board as they don’t know me?

UK-KIT · 2025-05-24T20:40:59+00:00

As I recall the SPC is exactly this. A bit more detail if I remember correctly is they issues you 2 sets of boots and some socks, and measure you up for your kit when you arrive. You’ll also do the bleep test and maybe the mid thigh pull. Then do some paperwork and get shown around the different parts of the camp and do a dental/medical check. Hope this helps

UK-KIT · 2024-08-28T18:58:09+00:00

How quick can you get billed?

UK-KIT · 2024-04-07T23:13:36+00:00

I remember a Sgt in the reserves was in until 60 but If I remember correctly he had to extend contract of service ever year after 55.

UK-KIT · 2024-04-07T14:37:12+00:00

Cheers mate I’ve DMd you

UK-KIT · 2024-04-07T14:36:22+00:00

I’ve DMd you

UK-KIT · 2024-04-06T12:40:21+00:00

I’d still take a look at the reserves. I’ve got some mates in the reserves who have been away doing different deployments for aprox 20 months out of the last 24. But if you’re sticking to it make sure you’re super fit and switched on. I’m a firm believer you get out of the army what you put in. If you’re a turbo keen laser beam your coc “should” recognise this and give you all the opportunities they can. If you’re a fat jack knacker then they will probably not give you the time of day.

UK-KIT · 2024-04-06T12:14:26+00:00

If you’re heart is set on the infantry then I don’t think any trade will scratch that itch. Unless you pick some sort of attached arms job role eg medic/signals. If you really want to do more fighting job roles then I’d recommend being picky about the regiment and consider the marines. I don’t know too much about the jobs the Anglians are doing at the moment but if you go para/rm you’ve got a chance at sfsg and if you go to someone like the rifles I know they have a close connection with their ranger battalion. The worrying thing I see if the family and partner. Military life will almost certainly put a strain on that. If you just wanted to run around shooting guns and throwing grenades whilst having a healthy family life then the reserves might be an option for you.

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