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Changed my name to reflect my level of experience and avoid coming across as being active duty infantry.

I had a re-read of my posts, and yeah I can see where you're coming from, although I didn't mean to come across as suggesting I was active duty. My history is Cadets (5 years, which goes indepth in Infantry stuff up to Platoon level if in the right Coy with the right staff), and local Reserve...

Hey, Not sure if this is the right place for this, or this is a sensible suggestion. I'm not sure how the website is hosted, run or anything like that, I'm not trying to tread on the work or the staff, donators or anyone involved with this site or disrespect the efforts etc. The website does...

Whats your opinion on the clothing, and the vest? Is 4 magazines standard? Atleast 6 Magazines in your webbing is the lowest you'll find in the UK with more round in assault pack/bergen, some blokes would carry way way more than 6 as well. Is it comfortable to do section drills in? I know...

I'm looking at coming over to Canadian Infantry, looking at the standards of kit and equipment you guys have as its a major factor for me as I want to be a professional soldier, although of course if I'm given x and told to use it, I'll use it; but if allowed to buy my own gear, I'll be like a...

Thats the one. I believe correct is UBACS, which makes it a Under Body Armour Combat Shirt, which is actually a pretty good acronym for once!

I couldn't tell you what UBAC stood for either, but I knew thats what its called in the US mil and the European armies I've encountered who use them. For curiosity, would you mind flinging some acronyms and slang at me? Would be an interesting read to figure out. And I'm sure Jarnhamar is of...

I'll hide behind my semi-anonymity this forum offers  [;)

Damn, you're nails you are, someday I hope to be as ally as you are! I assume you can only achieve this from years as a ponti rupert, that or an absolute plank.

I don't aha, I made the thread with the idea of sharing knowledge etc, but theres nice ways to ask questions and there are arrogant ways. Both result in different responses. Half the time I'm using google to translate when I'm reading most of the posts on here and don't get me started on my...

My sincere apologies, I'll refrain from treating people like adults with minor expectations of their knowledge in something that is standard across the western world. You didn't see what I saw, man. You weren't there.

I kinda thought the abbreviations I used were fairly straight forward.. I thought MTP would be known as the British cam pattern, being Multi-Terrain Pattern, PCS just means Personal Clothing System. The rest are probably brand names, like BCB, which is a brand of liquid fuel. I hope you know...

Thats a course run by your Unit PTIs, normally required to be completed before you go on the underwater knife fighting qualification.

Hello everyone. Just thought I'd make a thread on the Royal Marines, and the level of fitness required to get a place in the 32 week long basic training, in case anyone is curious or thinking about it. Selection is done in two parts - Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT): Conducted at a...

Ah okay, that makes more sense. Do you find that the actual clothing is of a good quality and fit for use? For example we use UBACs under the armour that have a air-wicking design in the centre where the armour covers you, to help comfort and sweat, whilst the bits that are outside the armour...

Infantry Soldiers are paid the same wage as a senior LCpl/Cpl in the UK in non-medical/technical roles. But, how much is the pay increase for promotions? Is it like the Aussie army whos pay starts high, but doesn't increase much as you progress.

Our issue kit is fit for purpose, although of course the contract goes to the lowest bidder.. In training, your training team will most likely destroy you if you buy non-issue kit, although when you get to Unit, once you're settled in and accepted you are pretty much able to buy and use...

Hello everyone. As I'm looking into applying from the UK, I'm wondering about the kind of equipment is issued to Infantrymen in Canada. Here in the UK, we've recently brought in new Virtus armour - modular and lightweight armour that is adapted depending on your role in the section or patrol...

Thank you for that very thoughtful reply, looks for useful thread for me to delve into now as I sit at my laptop at 2am!

Hello everyone! I'm a dual British-Canadian Citizen, been to visit Canada a few times to see family in BC, and I am currently in the application process to join the Royal Navy as a Royal Marines Commando. I've passed the Psychometric test and Interview, although I have the feeling I'm about to...