Was the "gripping beast falklands" thread... then we digressed as usual...

[carlos marighela]

Unless it's the trainee you are instructing on the 66mm SRAAW who pivots the whole upper part of his body around, thus pointing the business end at their instructor/ safety officer's body, when calling out 'BBDA CLEAR!'  

For the wise and experienced, there is no such thing as a UD, at least on exercise. It's always a matter of 'CONTACT FRONT' rapidly followed by a fictitious target indication. Naturally this is harder to pull off on the range, your accomodation lines or an armoury.  

[commissarmoody]

Awww the good old days in the infantry.

[Cultist #3]

Make that 'most of the civilised world'.

That must be why everyone calls us when a war breaks out 

We just swept our empty brass over the side, the big shells we used as but kits 

[carlos marighela]

That must be why everyone calls us when a war breaks out  

I think you'll find that since 1945, it's usually been a case of you calling us, after you've started one. I'm surprised we still pick up the phone. Then again everyone loves Crank Yankers, so I guess we are used to it.

 

[commissarmoody]

We need some one to be bullet sponges while we go for the goal. 
All kidding aside, I will say that I served with both Canadian, British, Australian, German and French forces while I did my 2 stints over in the sand box and enjoyed the experience.

[Arlequín]

To be fair, despite being tardy for the two big shows, the U.S. has been really prompt in recent years. 

[janner]

To be fair, despite being tardy for the two big shows, the U.S. has been really prompt in recent years. 

Ah, the temptation to talk politics was almost too much 

[Silent Invader]

This thread reminded me of the safety film where an SLR is being cleaned in a barrack room but it hasn't been cleared. Anyone else remember that?  If I recall correctly, our screening was then followed by a film on VD........

[Arlequín]

Ah, the temptation to talk politics was almost too much  

It is difficult... even more so when you're supposed to be the mod...  

 

This thread reminded me of the safety film where an SLR is being cleaned in a barrack room but it hasn't been cleared. Anyone else remember that?  If I recall correctly, our screening was then followed by a film on VD........

Would have been better with Alvin Stardust popping into shot though... "Hey! You must be out of your tiny minds!"

[Silent Invader]

Oh yes... Seems a lot longer than I recall but then I was wet cold and dog-tired before being crammed into the cinema which soon became a sauna and so I was probably drifting in and out of sleep......

[commissarmoody]

Ah, the temptation to talk politics was almost too much 

As long as its done in good taste then its all good. 

[Arlequín]

Yeah... good taste is how we roll. 

Anyway... you might have seen this before, but here's 40th Regiment RA showing how not to do an amphibious assault. Jump to 1:20 to miss the boring stuff.




and erm... someone mentioned Falklands and Gripping Beast?

[carlos marighela]

This thread reminded me of the safety film where an SLR is being cleaned in a barrack room but it hasn't been cleared. Anyone else remember that?  If I recall correctly, our screening was then followed by a film on VD........

Priceless acting, especially the NCO who espies the dead squaddie and nonchalantly asks 'what happened?'. Makes one realise what a profound influence Roger Moore must have had on Army training films.

Moral of the story? Always keep an eye on those red headed bastards.

[carlos marighela]

I know I've recommended this before but it's worth giving the Argentine film Iluminados por el fuego another plug, if you haven't seen it, you may well enjoy it. You can watch the whole thing here:



Oh and the GB figures are very good.

[commissarmoody]

Thanks for the videos