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Havoc, you obviously know nothing about the Signals. Yes there are backroom jobs but there are also a lot of Signals, who see plenty of front line action.
I was Signals durning the Falklands, and I was in a para unit, and I can tell your, I saw as much action as anyone.
On the other side, I have never had any trouble with the Police, and some of my best mates are police officers. There are a lot of Police officers that are ex forces.
I was Signals durning the Falklands, and I was in a para unit, and I can tell your, I saw as much action as anyone.
On the other side, I have never had any trouble with the Police, and some of my best mates are police officers. There are a lot of Police officers that are ex forces.
iLiekCarz said:
Dizeee, next time involve the RMP.
Where I lived in Warminster, you'd see the RMP patroling the streets almost every friday/saturday night, due to the high military presence in Wiltshire, especially Warminster.
They were involved - however were extremely reluctant to take any action. Where I lived in Warminster, you'd see the RMP patroling the streets almost every friday/saturday night, due to the high military presence in Wiltshire, especially Warminster.
casbar said:
Havoc, you obviously know nothing about the Signals. Yes there are backroom jobs but there are also a lot of Signals, who see plenty of front line action.
I was Signals durning the Falklands, and I was in a para unit, and I can tell your, I saw as much action as anyone.
OK, fair cop! Apologies.I was Signals durning the Falklands, and I was in a para unit, and I can tell your, I saw as much action as anyone.
Every Para/Marine/Cavalry/Armoured Brigade has the sharp end backed up by Siggies,Medics,Artillery,Engineers,REME,Loggies,Caterers,Int and probably a few other units that don't come straight to mind. All work together to make it happen. All, at one time or another, will be at the front line, too.
mel said:
I've only ever been in one proper fist fight in my adult life...... ...... you won't be regarded with anymore respect than anyone else because to them you haven't "been there".
Thanks for sharing this difficult story with us. I have been in 2 difficult situations in my life but none where people have been deliberately trying to kill me and my colleagues but I can relate in part to the reaction you describe.chris_tivver said:
Before assuming that "they are only Signals", remember that Signallers get some non-cushy attachments, incl the SAS
264 SAS Signal Squadron is not an attachment, you join it on transfer. Members can undertake the full SAS course if desired. 264 has an excellent reputation and has lost several men on active service - Streakystreaky said:
chris_tivver said:
Before assuming that "they are only Signals", remember that Signallers get some non-cushy attachments, incl the SAS
264 SAS Signal Squadron is not an attachment, you join it on transfer. Members can undertake the full SAS course if desired. 264 has an excellent reputation and has lost several men on active service - Streaky
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