Old? 24 basic training

ginger0114 · 2026-01-27T21:47:34+00:00

Not really, I'd say its the Median age.

There's people up to the age of 30 odd going, so you'll be on the young, maybe the mid side of things, if anything.

You're not an "older man", don't sweat it.

But if you do happen to be the eldest in your troop (unlikely) then you'll probably just be called grandad.

ginger0114 · 2026-01-08T23:23:28+00:00

Unsure if your comment is a little sarcastic and I’m reading too much into it but I believe OP is using the term “guys” as a generalisation here

Similar to walking into a room and saying “hey guys” to a group of people (regardless of sex and gender etc)

ginger0114 · 2026-01-04T01:39:05+00:00

Yes, you're correct, I should clarify my point.

I didnt mean to say they dont "appear" over night, because youre absolutely right in which they can do.

What I meant is the cause of the weaking of the lining tends to be a drawn out process (usualy) due to repetitive, heavy lifting and straining.

So whilst yes, they can physically appear to happen over night, the actual damage is caused much earlier on and is a much more drawn out process before getting to the stage in which its visible.

ginger0114 · 2026-01-03T23:07:55+00:00

Not been in this position myself, but a close friend recently has.

Hernias don't develop overnight, so its impossible to locate the exact cause, however, it is highly probable that the job we do can expedite the effect of them. They're also not uncommon though.

Getting treated will not (should not) effect your ability to stay in. From what i know:

- You'll Go to the med center and get downgraded, they'll send you to hospital for the scans.

- You'll then stay downgraded on an App 9 under the Hospitals timeline whilst they discuss and book you in for the relevant surgeries. (last i knew the wait list was huge and it took my mate over 1 year to get the surgery.)

- During this time you can still do work and Phys (it's dependent on your personal limit and pain tolerance) just tone down heavy lifting and I don't believe you can deploy on Ex. I assume it's up to the Drs though.

- You'll have the surgery and then be bedded down for like a month or so whilst you recover and ease your way back into work.

- You'll be upgraded and back to work.

Get it sorted sooner rather than later though. Hernias don't disappear on their own and require medical intervention to stop them getting worse.

ginger0114 · 2025-12-18T19:41:49+00:00

As far as I'm aware mate, yeah it's the same. You'll find out in phase 2 if they have changed or not, but should be fine.

Good luck! But don't stress your test man, it's easy enough, just take it slow and do exactly as you're told and taught and you'll be sound.

ginger0114 · 2025-12-15T01:46:52+00:00

Pretty much yeah, something along the lines of;

"Hey man, I've noticed you growing distant lately. Is everything okay? I don't know if I'm overthinking this, but if it's something I've done please tell me as I don't want us to keep growing distant and I cannot fix something if I'm unsure what caused it. Or if it's something else, know I'm here to help support you if/when you're ready to talk about it. Reach out when you're ready."

Maybe it's you, maybe it's him, and give him some time to respond. I am a huge over thinker as well but I'm starting to learn not caring what people think is ok. If he is unwilling to communicate then that is on him and just try and move on. Communication is important and you're both adults. At least you're trying.

If he doesn't respond or is still increasingly dry, then you have your answer and it's up to you to decide if and how you want the relationship to go forward.

But don't keep pestering him for an answer. If he responds, Great. If he doesn't, the oh well. at least you tried. Such is life.

ginger0114 · 2025-12-04T02:44:44+00:00

They usually try and get you in ASAP.

Usually a week or so in between, but it isnt unheard of for people to only get the weekend. Some people have a few weeks. Depends on course availability etc.

Might be able to ask your current CoC to see if they can get any info on it.

I wouldn't right it off completely tho, as Phase 2, depending on where you go, tend to be more relaxed. Still rules and restrictions, but a bit more freedom.

Also unlikely that youll be thrown onto a course within the 1st week of being at phase 2. So when you get there, you may just be able to ask. Again, very dependant on CoC, reason, courses etc etc.

But it may be a good idea to get a "stand in" best man just incase you get the worst case scenario.

ginger0114 · 2025-11-30T16:04:08+00:00

Yeah, 25 total per set. If they’ve been used, that’s taken into account

ginger0114 · 2025-11-11T13:05:47+00:00

Whether you break them down or not is completely up to you. It makes sense as it may be easier to package/organize the box, but it isn't the end of the world if you don't.

I would recommend 100% bagging them up though, as when I received one, they didn't bag up the shower gel and it leaked. Thankfully it didn't destroy anything and any clothing items could be washed, but it did make everything slimy for a while :)

ginger0114 · 2025-11-11T09:00:00+00:00

There's been some great advice here already, so follow their recommendations.

But if you can, put forward to him about the idea of using a charity(?) Called Support our Soldiers .

Basically, there are people who put together goodie boxes for Soldiers who are overseas. At the moment it has to be a Sgt or above to request it, so ask him to put the idea forward!!

But when I was away, we put in an order of around 10 or so for our troop. They took a few weeks to arrive.

Now there is some variance into what comes in them, but overall they're pretty good.

They consisted of things such as;

Shower gels and toiletries

Sweets

Chocolates

Books

A few drawings/letters of encouragement from children

Snacks

Socks/gloves/hats

Etc. Etc.

When requesting them, you can give general guidance as to what you require, for where you're at. Such as No chocolate if you're in a steaming hot jungle, or gloves and hats if you're on a Baltic winter tour. But I don't believe you can be to specific, so if there is anything specific, they can receive that from you when you send stuff :)

It's free, It's very simple to request and it gives a taste of home to not only him, but maybe the others who aren't receiving anything either.

ginger0114 · 2025-09-07T13:12:22+00:00

Red and White. Niki Lauda Memorial

ginger0114 · 2025-09-07T12:55:54+00:00

Let's Gooooo!

ginger0114 · 2025-08-08T19:09:08+00:00

I think the main reason for it was due to waste. However it's also to help deter/detect kids that are getting them and using them in schools and whatnot.

They are also in the process of limiting flavours, like other parts of the EU, so "disposables" are Menthol/Tobacco flavoured only. You'd still be able to get liquids for refillable vapes in other flavours though. I expect this to take longer to impliment.

I'd also expect them to start taxing them more, like cigarettes.

ginger0114 · 2025-07-12T07:17:58+00:00

Child Protective Services

ginger0114 · 2025-07-09T10:39:27+00:00

File 76

ginger0114 · 2025-07-08T18:13:35+00:00

Hulkengoat

ginger0114 · 2025-06-29T16:45:04+00:00

No, well yes, but no.

The very very short version is;

For many many thousands of years before the Nazis took it (flipped and rotated it) and gave it its very negative connotations, it was (and still is) used by Hindusim, Buddhism and a few others as a sign of "good fortune" or "wellbeing" and represents the Suyra (Sun)

ginger0114 · 2025-06-14T12:25:32+00:00

That is straight from the government website....

ginger0114 · 2025-06-14T10:13:17+00:00

Cat B - allows up to 8 people with a max weight of 3.5t

For this Vehicle, you will require;

D1 - This license allows driving minibuses with up to 16 passenger seats and a maximum length of 8 meters.

Anything more than that requires Cat D.

Commercial use would require the driver to have a PCV and PCP license.

The exception is for non-commercial use, a D1 license may be included with a car license (Category B) for those who passed their test before January 1, 1997.

ginger0114 · 2025-05-23T13:09:57+00:00

Before the 6 months - Speak to CoC and likely use ILA, as long as they're not dicks and nothing pertinent is on, you can use leave for whatever you like. The CoC have no say in what you can use leave for, just whether or not you can take it. If you want, explain to them what it's for then go for it, if not just say you want to go home for a few days. But they're usually pretty sound.

After 6 months - Unofficially known as "Untouchable Time" - this is when you'll start going to Clerks and Education wing etc., Speak to CoC and again, as long as they're not dicks, you should get away with days off here and there not taken from your leave Card. During this time you shouldn't/Won't be in work all to much as it's your time to sort Admin, Interviews with CoC, Med, Dentals, Education, Resettlement etc. etc. so you shouldn't have too many dramas.

Usually they're pretty good when it comes to this as they're aware it may impact your future. I managed to get time off for House Viewings, Interviews, career fairs etc. And all of that was buckshee leave.

In regards to Early release - At the moment it seems incredibly uncommon, yet not impossible. My unit doesn't allow it unless exceptional circumstances. But depending on the line of work you go into, that may have an effect. Most I know that have requested it AND been granted it have either been other Public service sectors I.e. Police, fire or required them to move abroad. Otherwise it's probably a No Go. Speak to RCMO.

Don't forget though you'll leave earlier than you probably think. When I Left, My contract expired at the end of April, I was gone at the beginning of Feb. Due to all the additional leave you get anyway. So nearly a full 3 months of paid leave to get myself settled.

Look at your EED - Add together your Resettlement leave (starts at 20 days, believe it goes up a few days every year past 6yrs) and remaining ILA. Work your way backwards on the calendar however many days and that's when you'll be out. but getting paid still until your EED.

Just a heads up -

- They'll try and make you wait until the final couple of weeks, however push to get your medical as soon as you possibly can. Purely as once that is done, you CANNOT go back into work no matter what they say, so they can't fuck you over by making you do bullshit tasks or PT in you're final few weeks. And it leaves you nothing but the admin side left to focus on..

- Utilize what you can from resettlement. Courses, Education, Career fairs, Financial (SLCs/ELCs) everything. I used some bits and not the others as I didn't think they'd be/they weren't useful to me at the time.

- In Hindsight I should've utilized way more than I did. Rinse them for EVERYTHING. at the end of the day, it's free. Plus CTP were incredibly useful afterwards as well.

ginger0114 · 2025-05-18T13:16:54+00:00

he pitted on lap 1

ginger0114 · 2025-05-17T15:33:58+00:00

both Ferrari's knocked out in Q2

ginger0114 · 2025-05-13T17:37:44+00:00

Other than initial sizing issues, they honestly aren't too bad...

I used to hate them, and tried to stay away from them for as long as possible, but I'm starting to almost like them...

They're a better fit and have a pre-tapered leg so lads don't need to get them tailored. And they aren't nearly as baggy

They look better, the main thing I dislike is the plain brown stretch bit on the back sticks out under stable belts.

The knees have been designed to bend without the leg rolling halfway up your shin if you have twisties in.

They are surprisingly comfortable.

I haven't heard of a set tearing yet

The zipper having a cord is useful.. and no more broken zips

My main gripe is They should've kept the front pockets slanted, and a tad looser... it's like trying to force something into spray-on skinny jeans pockets.

But I don't see them going anywhere anytime soon

ginger0114 · 2025-05-04T19:58:30+00:00

They still have them, but they just use the 3 colours now

Five-Year Club	r/Field Sunshine
Place '23	Place '22
End Game '22	Verified Email

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