Right, where to start. Started last week with our junior navigation exercise which we were all a bit nervous about, I certainly was, due to the fact that it was pass or fail, the latter resulting in a retest and a back term. I had a good go at it and came out with a decent score (3rd in the platoon). Unfortunately the platoons average score was very poor putting us in a bad position in the soviergns banner competition. Which our colour sergeant screamed at us all of that night.
We have also been getting heavily involved with DIA and war studies. getting our nose into academics. That combined with the PT sessions as well as the weighted marches have been keeping us busy.
We spent a couple of days last week getting through our initial marksmanship tests. I managed to pass with some decent scores.
I am currently sitting on the bus half way through a regimental visit to the Royal Military Police. We spent the morning on Bulford looking at the GPD (general police duties) section and the SIB (special investigation branch). It's been really informative, not to mention a good break from the Sandhurst bullshit. We get back tomorrow lunch tine which will be nice.
Can't remember what I've got this week, but I'll let you know asap.
Rob x
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Friday 12 November 2010
Day 62 - time flys...
Hello all! It's strange how quickly this last few days have gone. The first 5 weeks were dreadfully slow, however the last 4 have gone in a flash.
We are currently finishing week 9 which leaves only 5 more of this term. There has been an incredible amount of stuff going on so I won't have time to tell you all of it.
The level of PT is ever increasing, ranging from swimming, cardiovascular, running and circuit sessions. All of which leave you thoroughly knackered. Our ever popular weighted tabs have ramped up a little too. We had a 6 mile 18kg tab yesterday and a 6 mile 20kg tab tomorrow.
We have also been working hard on learning the combat estimate and the seven questions, in preparation for delivering orders. And we got our first chance to practise this on exercise deliberate strike which happened on Wednesday. Luckily the rain held off leaving a bitterly cold day, planning a platoon level attack that we would carry out as part of a wider company attack, later that day.
We also got our second long weekend which I spent with my mum and went to a motor show on the Sunday with my dad. Coming back after a relaxing weekend is still one of the hardest things to face here.
We are also busy planning a variety of events that are due to happen in the coming weeks including a platoon social, a company dinner night, company sports and the company skits night which I have been put in charge of. For those who don't know a skit is a play where we have the opportunity to take the piss out of the directing staff without fear of discipline. Ours is shaping up to be pretty borderline contraversial. We have also just been told of our junior navigation exercise competition that happens on Monday.
Another interesting subject we have started is called defence and international affairs which is interesting and a nice change from the physical aspects of the course. Teaching us everything from military doctrine to the laws of armed conflict. We have also been set our commondants war studies essay which we are to finish by next term, another chance to exercise our brains.
There is far too much to say so I won't bore you any more. All that is left to say is I'm thinking of you all, and hope to see you soon.
Also you are useless at sending me these pictures guys! Sort it out!
Night night.
We are currently finishing week 9 which leaves only 5 more of this term. There has been an incredible amount of stuff going on so I won't have time to tell you all of it.
The level of PT is ever increasing, ranging from swimming, cardiovascular, running and circuit sessions. All of which leave you thoroughly knackered. Our ever popular weighted tabs have ramped up a little too. We had a 6 mile 18kg tab yesterday and a 6 mile 20kg tab tomorrow.
We have also been working hard on learning the combat estimate and the seven questions, in preparation for delivering orders. And we got our first chance to practise this on exercise deliberate strike which happened on Wednesday. Luckily the rain held off leaving a bitterly cold day, planning a platoon level attack that we would carry out as part of a wider company attack, later that day.
We also got our second long weekend which I spent with my mum and went to a motor show on the Sunday with my dad. Coming back after a relaxing weekend is still one of the hardest things to face here.
We are also busy planning a variety of events that are due to happen in the coming weeks including a platoon social, a company dinner night, company sports and the company skits night which I have been put in charge of. For those who don't know a skit is a play where we have the opportunity to take the piss out of the directing staff without fear of discipline. Ours is shaping up to be pretty borderline contraversial. We have also just been told of our junior navigation exercise competition that happens on Monday.
Another interesting subject we have started is called defence and international affairs which is interesting and a nice change from the physical aspects of the course. Teaching us everything from military doctrine to the laws of armed conflict. We have also been set our commondants war studies essay which we are to finish by next term, another chance to exercise our brains.
There is far too much to say so I won't bore you any more. All that is left to say is I'm thinking of you all, and hope to see you soon.
Also you are useless at sending me these pictures guys! Sort it out!
Night night.
Tuesday 2 November 2010
Day 50 - progress made
So another week has passed since my last message so there should hopefully be lots to talk about.
Since returning from long reach the PT has ramped up a fair amount with PT Monday, double PT Tuesday, loaded march and PT on Wednesday with academy sports in the afternoon. We then had exercise first attack on Friday which was a full day of section attacks one after another, which was the best day I've had so far.
We returned thoroughly knackered and were 'volunteered' to do an inter company sports competition on the Saturday. I was lucky enough to in the cross country team, pffft. Saying that I did enjoy myself, I did the 6.3 mile course in 43 minutes which isn't too bad I suppose.
Sunday came round and we had Old College Sunday where our parents were invited to come and see what we do, and to have the chance to show off a little. We got dressed up, did some stands, chapel and a march past. It was a great day. We went out as a family to cinema but I fell asleep through most of it so I can't tell you what the film was about.
I went to bed at 2030 that night which was epic.
Yesterday we had a full day of range shooting, and today is all about the 7 questions and orders. Tonight I've been invited for drinks with the Royal Military Police which should be good.
We also had our progress board invterviews last week where we were told how well we are doing. The platoon is split up into the top, middle and bottom thirds. And I'm relieved that I am in the top third.
Anyway I've got to get back to lessons. Speak to you all soon!
Rob x
P.s I'm still waiting for you to send me some photos!
Since returning from long reach the PT has ramped up a fair amount with PT Monday, double PT Tuesday, loaded march and PT on Wednesday with academy sports in the afternoon. We then had exercise first attack on Friday which was a full day of section attacks one after another, which was the best day I've had so far.
We returned thoroughly knackered and were 'volunteered' to do an inter company sports competition on the Saturday. I was lucky enough to in the cross country team, pffft. Saying that I did enjoy myself, I did the 6.3 mile course in 43 minutes which isn't too bad I suppose.
Sunday came round and we had Old College Sunday where our parents were invited to come and see what we do, and to have the chance to show off a little. We got dressed up, did some stands, chapel and a march past. It was a great day. We went out as a family to cinema but I fell asleep through most of it so I can't tell you what the film was about.
I went to bed at 2030 that night which was epic.
Yesterday we had a full day of range shooting, and today is all about the 7 questions and orders. Tonight I've been invited for drinks with the Royal Military Police which should be good.
We also had our progress board invterviews last week where we were told how well we are doing. The platoon is split up into the top, middle and bottom thirds. And I'm relieved that I am in the top third.
Anyway I've got to get back to lessons. Speak to you all soon!
Rob x
P.s I'm still waiting for you to send me some photos!
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