Reply to: Sandhurst

[sunnysan]

Sandhurst

MY mate got into Sandhurst and is now a first lute in Basra for his trouble

He was 28, one year as luitenant in SADF ( South African Defence force), degree in chemistry from an SA uni.

He said that most of the guys there were from priveledged backgrounds just out of school as well as a fair contigent of ver rich kids from Asian and Arab backgrounds

He said the training was tough, but not anything like SADF. He is a good leader and I wouldnt have a problem going into a conflict situation knowing he was in charge although saying that, my military experience is minimal.

In short I think they reserve some spots for privelege and some for people who actually do fulfil the criteria.

By his own admittance he reckons that if he stays his chances of going any higher than a captain or major are pretty remote

My 5pence worth

[MarillionFan]

"So, apart from being Royalty or as fat as threaded, what does it take to get into Sandhurst?"

A ladder.

[ratewhore]

not interested in being part of the war machine ...

LIBERAL ALERT - LIBERAL ALERT!!!

[DodgyAgent]

Yes I concur -- we need to do something about it.

No we dont

[AtW]

This board is becoming a little dull dont you think AtW?

Yes I concur -- we need to do something about it.

[DodgyAgent]

-- for a change I am in agreement with you. -- Kitchen, Kinder and K-church

This board is becoming a little dull dont you think AtW?

[AtW]

You girlies stick to washing and ironing and leave the fighting to us Sandy

Well said DA -- for a change I am in agreement with you. Like the germans have those 3 Ks -- Kitchen, Kinder and K-church

[DodgyAgent]

know your place

not interested in being part of the war machine ... but if I was then yes ... my chances are good, especially as I now someone on the inside

You girlies stick to washing and ironing and leave the fighting to us Sandy

[SandyDown]

I am sure your chances are always good so long as there is positive discrimination policy in place.

not interested in being part of the war machine ... but if I was then yes ... my chances are good, especially as I now someone on the inside

[AtW]

so I think your chances AtW are not great ...

I am sure your chances are always good so long as there is positive discrimination policy in place.

[steve'O]

STAGE 5
MEDICAL BOARD
All candidates for a commission are required to pass a military Medical Board before going to the Regular Commissions Board (RCB), being accepted at Welbeck College, or being awarded an Army Scholarship.

To pass as physically fit you must be in good physical and mental health. You do not have to be super-fit at this stage. However, you will need to demonstrate that you have the potential to develop your physical fitness to meet the demands of Sandhurst and your future commitments as an officer.



Like bumming your fellow officers?

[SandyDown]

what makes you think it is elite? It is where all army officers do their training, as is Cranwell for the RAF and wherever the senior service do theirs, Dartmouth?

thats not all they do there, they have some sort of a university/training place to teach senior army people on war strategies, i.e. lesson learnt from previous wars / weapons used etc...

A friend of the family is working there, he has a PhD from Cambridge university, published about 10 books, and is interviewed on the TV regularly... so I think your chances AtW are not great ...


Btw: the family friend I know is very very fat too ... perhaps it is a criteria then !!

[voron]

A work colleague informs me that Sandhurst looks for real leadership ability, so they take comprehensive lads rather than public and grammar school lads. His father was in the army, so he claims to know what he's talking about. He usually talks b0ll0cks, so I wouldn't be surprised if this was crap.

I always thought it was for OEs.

[ratewhore]

A more interesting question would be: What does it take to get accepted as an officer in say, the household cavalry?

[steve'O]

I did not ask how to apply - from what I understand Sandhurst is elite military place, thus not everybody can get in, hence the question: what it TAKES to get in there?

I think you missed the point! Are you just looking for "self importance"?


"The first step for any candidate is usually an advisory interview, offering the chance to discuss the wide variety of opportunities available. If you are at school or university, this will normally be conducted by an Army Careers Advisor and can be arranged though your career staff. You can also arrange a trip to a regiments or corps that interest you for an interview and/or familiarisation visits. These trips allow you to meet recently commissioned officers and see them at work."

Sounds very "elite"