Rob Scattergood: Post 1 : No Sleep Church and Ironing

9/22/10

Post 1 : No Sleep Church and Ironing

Sent: Aug 20, 2010 22:50

Up-Date on Week 1

Hi Martin just a quick text to give you an overall view so for the forum/blog.

In Week 1, I got sized up for my kit and met my section corporals. We were then shown around the camp. We were then then informed that we were to iron every bit of kit,ready for kit inspection the following morning (no sleep). I also completed a 1.5 mile run following strength tests and PT induction.

We spent our irst night out in the field. We had loads of drill lessons. We were very happy to be told that we would be given on-camp leave on Saturday until 11am Sunday. On Sunday we all attended Church in the morning and then spent the rest of of the day sorting out our lockers ready for kit inspection Monday morning.

TIPS:

Arrive in a smart suit (First Impressions Count).

Bring with you a GOOD Quality Iron.

Work together as a team for ironing and locker inspections.

Get used to having no sleep.

Bring 6 good combo pad locks and a sense of humour.
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