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XG4M3M45T3RX wrote: »Hi Lads,
Just in relation to the Uniform and kit in General, i start my training next weekend ( Phase 1 ) and i was wondering is that when you get messured up for your uniform or how exactly does it work. Also, when you are in the college or during Phase 2 in the station do you were your civies or will we have our uniforms at that point?
I know that you won't be issued with Cuffs, ASP and badge until you pass out, but im not quite sure what way i should dress going down next week :eek:
Any help would be much appreciated!
Okay, first off, welcome to our forum. Please familiarise yourself with our forum charter here.
Next off, you managed to post 9 other messages on boards without using bold font so lay off it here, normal font will be just grand. Thanks!You get measured for uniform next weekend, unless your from Dublin. If your from Dublin they may ask you to attend Stores in Santry to get measured at a later date.
In college for Phase I and in your station for phase II wear civvies.
You get uniforms in Phase III and wear them from then on.
Wear smart casual next week. Some people ignored this, but on your own head be it...
I too was wary of smart casual so rang them. The HR person agreed jeans and a shirt would be ok. Jeans and a smart polo would probably be acceptable. When I was there most people wore something along these lines. Some people wore suits the first day, but its not quite that formal.
I wouldnt recommend wearing sportswear in classes. With senior Members (who are used to students being in uniform) dropping into the classes it may be somewhat disrespectful.
Do bring comfortable sportswear for the PE elements, and if you have a tendency to perspire bring at least 4/5 tee-shirts.
As for what you might wear: as Tyler said, smart casual. Now, everybody would have a different interpretation of what that actually is though. I wouldn't say a suit is necessary, although some would. What did you wear for your formal interview? and your interviews with your local Sergeant and Superintendent? Please show the same respect in Templemore. It is well earned by them!
On a side-note re: phase1. It will be on your second day, most likely, that you'll hear where you'll be stationed for your phase2. Try and get to know as many from your phase. You will all be going through the same and it truly is great knowing they're on the other end of a phone or pm here should you have questions you don't want to ask in our public forum.
Good Luck when-ever you do start. It will certainly be memorable, so try and enjoy the experience
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Lads thanks very much for the feedback, I can rest a bit easier knowing that i wont show up in a full piece tux
Really excited about it, been waiting long enough...
One last thing tho, is there anything that i should be aware of that caught any of you guys off Guard ( Pardon the Pun ) that you wish you had known before you started training? More then likely a trial and error situation...
As you can tell i'm not nervous at all :rolleyes:0 -
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XG4M3M45T3RX wrote: »Lads thanks very much for the feedback, I can rest a bit easier knowing that i wont show up in a full piece tux
Really excited about it, been waiting long enough...
One last thing tho, is there anything that i should be aware of that caught any of you guys off Guard ( Pardon the Pun ) that you wish you had known before you started training? More then likely a trial and error situation...
As you can tell i'm not nervous at all :rolleyes:
Nothing really that I can remember...
Just before you leave your house do the usual check of phone charger, your smart clothes (if going down the night before), trackies, Passport / Driving Licence / passport photos / that form they tell you to bring and Any other needed documentation.
If your a guy, get your hair cut neat both weekends before going down, especially the second one!
Be on time - Your Phase III may be during the snow and Ice - If travelling any distance leave loads of time - the roads the sat nav takes you around Templemore were treacherous in the ice. Sounds obvious but theres always a few who arrive late - and it just puts you off sync for the day.0 -
XG4M3M45T3RX wrote: »Lads thanks very much for the feedback, I can rest a bit easier knowing that i wont show up in a full piece tux
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, jeez that humour will serve you well!XG4M3M45T3RX wrote: »...
Really excited about it, been waiting long enough...
One last thing tho, is there anything that i should be aware of that caught any of you guys off Guard ( Pardon the Pun ) that you wish you had known before you started training? More then likely a trial and error situation...
As you can tell i'm not nervous at all :rolleyes:
Us kerry-folk are never caught off-guard, always prepared and all that! May sound obvious but bring pen & paper, you may want to take notes. I did take notes but seems I was in the very-minority doing it
Trial & Error: you will be guided every step of the way once you arrive. Oh! Yes, the map! The Map in the guard-room where they show you where your room is:D:mad::D:D
I'm not great at map-reading & It was like a maze for me the first-time I arrived looking for my room. So have fun with that too!0 -
Trial & Error: you will be guided every step of the way once you arrive. Oh! Yes, the map! The Map in the guard-room where they show you where your room is:D:mad::D:D
Did you go down the night before your first day? I'm driving from Dublin so wasn't sure if i should leave early or go down the night before!
What are the rooms like? And how many were in your course?
Again, cheers for all the advice lads...0 -
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When was GR on Prime Time? I missed it.
The GR haven’t been on prime-time so you didn’t miss anything there. Their was a Prime-Time show on recently about the retirements in the force; touching on the moratorium and resources etc etc. I was contacted via pm two days before this programme (tbh you didn’t miss anything with what was aired) asking for my opinions; thoughts basicly trying to get me give info on what now just so happens to be the topics that were covered in that tv programme?! I still don’t know what to call what they produced and aired tbh.
I never replied and that message you quoted me on above is just a nice, brief, pleasant, cheeky invite for whoever they are to ask their questions in here for all to read. 0 -
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XG4M3M45T3RX wrote: »Lads, was just wondering what time is normally a good time to head down at the day before your training?
Also, if anyone is looking for a lift down PM me!
Get there for afternoon so you can get yourself settled into your plush apartment, with on-suite bathroom, and colour tv ya want to get the best room there so the early bird as they say.
Then find your way across the road to Pollys and have some grub and a pint or two, but dont over do the beer, as you will need a clear head for the next morning, best of luck now.0 -
munster4868 wrote: »I stay in the Templemore Arms.... Never liked anyone watching me and my time keeping at night!!
Also, I have done that and got the tee-shirt when it comes to barrack accom... creature comforts for me now (-:
Ya well you are rich, not like us working folks !! 0 -
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XG4M3M45T3RX wrote: »Lads, was just wondering what time is normally a good time to head down at the day before your training?
When have you been called for?
When did you get your letter/email?
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Remind me there: how far along the process are you yourself?
Thanks,
I did my medical the start of April, Was told there and then I passed.
I rang HQ in Dublin mid August to see what the story was, , Was told on the phone I was on a list, She couldnt say were abouts I was but that I should keep an eye on my e-mail for early September, as the next intake was October 0 -
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