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Rob-117 · 06-10-2008 12:26AM

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

anyone struggling with definition 3? it just has so many parts

3 is the only bad one and 1 is kinda tricky

will they really give you hell if you don't know all 10 on the sunday?

goodcopbadcop · 06-10-2008 12:28AM

I know 1 and 3 perfectly.. it took about 4 hours in total to learn 3 but it was worth it. The rest are easy enough I think.

i dont know how they will test us on the first day i wouldnt be surprised if there was a random test in class or people get asked at random to say some of them to them.. I can see them asking some poor soul the courtesy one, since that sums up what you are expected to be at all times

MAKEPEACE · 06-10-2008 01:38PM

I don't think the smaller ones are that easy as there is a potential for slip ups. I keep saying stupid things like 'that' instead of 'which'. It's pretty frustrating.

goodcopbadcop · 06-10-2008 03:34PM

I know what you mean, it can be hard to remember the first word or two of them.

Wanalaugh · 06-10-2008 07:42PM

TICK TOCK TICK TOCK....
Sunday is approaching fast guys. Lookin forward to seein you all there. If you have any questions, just ask..........................

sony8391 · 06-10-2008 10:13PM

Hi all

I was wondering if anybody could confirm what i have heard with reference to annual leave following completion of your training. Either sombody told me or i have read it somwhere (apologies if the answer to my question has already been posted here). Once you have completed your training is there any set time period before you can take leave ? Also if you have already booked a holiday and then receive the all important phone call, i assume that is tough luck - no holiday and no deferral available?

Rgds

MAKEPEACE · 10-10-2008 05:18PM

omg! :eek: One full day of cramming left (:eek: again!)

conor123 · 10-10-2008 06:54PM

MAKEPEACE wrote: »

omg! :eek: One full day of cramming left (:eek: again!)

tell me about it!!!!

Mr.Anderson · 10-10-2008 06:59PM

i feel like a sponge soaking up all these definitions!:P

ciaran2008 · 08-11-2008 11:17PM

Just reading these comments makes me wish I was in Garneville :mad::mad:

inspector71 · 07-12-2008 01:26PM

Okay, so maybe one of the guy currently in garnerville could answer me this:

I've heard it from various people about the regulations regards hair for guys in training. My hair is about this long >

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I've heard people talking about a 'number 2 all over'.
I've never had my hair that short and don't wanna do it if it's not neccessary.

So can anyone help?
What's the exact rules?
Is it only the bit outside the hat that needa be that short?

I'm not a poser, it's my girlfriend who's more worried about this than me :pac:

bobbin88 · 07-12-2008 02:05PM

lol inspector, that's quite the visual for the length of your hair!

MORRI · 07-12-2008 02:21PM

inspector71 wrote: »

Okay, so maybe one of the guy currently in garnerville could answer me this:

I've heard it from various people about the regulations regards hair for guys in training. My hair is about this long >

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I've heard people talking about a 'number 2 all over'.
I've never had my hair that short and don't wanna do it if it's not neccessary.

So can anyone help?
What's the exact rules?
Is it only the bit outside the hat that needa be that short?

PS
I hope your PC monitor isnt a 42" widescreen cos that would mean your hair is about a foot long

I'm not a poser, it's my girlfriend who's more worried about this than me :pac:

Hair must be off the collar, I imagine hair that long all over would be too long! Girls can have it long but only if they wear it in a bob or use pins to keep it up, not a great look for fellas.
A 2 or 3 round the back and sides and longer on top should be okay.
You could go longer on the back and sides but as it is not allowed to touch the collar it might look a bit strange

conor123 · 07-12-2008 03:00PM

theres no point in even reading the hair regulations as the drill staff will make you shave it anyway. they rule the place. i had a nice head of hair going in but now im down to a 1 all over. they will say a 2 but sure i just get a 1 because id be getting my hair cut every week if i got a 2.

sure you can grow it back when the 20 weeks are up:D role on march!!!!

carlty888 · 07-12-2008 03:05PM

Drill instructor: "If it sticks out below your cap, it belongs to me. And I want it short!"

It's gonna be like the SMT all over again!!! :eek:

<snip snip snip>

goodcopbadcop · 07-12-2008 03:18PM

I have decided to just shave the back and sides when it gets long and keep a bit of normal hair on top, hoping to be able to go out over christmas and not look like one of the brothers from prison break

Rob-117 · 07-12-2008 04:13PM

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

I have decided to just shave the back and sides when it gets long and keep a bit of normal hair on top, hoping to be able to go out over christmas and not look like one of the brothers from prison break

you wish you looked like one of the brothers in prison break!!!

smyff · 07-12-2008 04:13PM

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

I have decided to just shave the back and sides when it gets long and keep a bit of normal hair on top, hoping to be able to go out over christmas and not look like one of the brothers from prison break

hahahaha. youd have a chance of getting into sarah tancredi though! shes great!

goodcopbadcop · 07-12-2008 04:31PM

it dont matter what my hair is like i would still be loved by u rob!! Means alot to me having u there x

Rob-117 · 07-12-2008 06:10PM

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

it dont matter what my hair is like i would still be loved by u rob!! Means alot to me having u there x

I'd give you a high 5 if they weren't forbidden

inspector71 · 07-12-2008 07:16PM

thanks for the info!!
much appreciated

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/ here i come

James_UK · 07-12-2008 10:46PM

psni wrote: »

Usually you have to be in your DCU for your probationary period of 2 years before you can apply to be transferred.

~ What happens if threats come in? Can we get an immediate transfer?

On another note... I love my hair, do I have to shave it:(

JUK x

Chelsea555 · 07-12-2008 10:49PM

James_UK wrote: »

~ What happens if threats come in? Can we get an immediate transfer?

On another note... I love my hair, do I have to shave it:(

JUK x

Oh yes!!!!;)

James_UK · 07-12-2008 10:51PM

Why do you sound so happy about this matter?!

Chelsea555 · 07-12-2008 10:54PM

James_UK wrote: »

Why do you sound so happy about this matter?!

It will go grow back my man honest!!!!!:D

James_UK · 07-12-2008 11:00PM

Still, have you seen my hair? It's pure sex on a head

(unless it's messy, then it's crap)

pb999 · 26-12-2008 05:49PM

can anyone who is already in or has been in give me a breakdown of what your boot polish/bulling kit consists of.

i can think of 2x brushes, black kiwi, bulling cloth, toothbrush (for getting into the nooks and crannies), cotton wool (i know some use it to bull, but not sure if it is seen as cheating/shortcut)

anything in that list that is not usually needed or anything that i should add to the list? also did you folk go out a buy the bits and pieces to make it up a bit at a time or did you order a kit like i've seen on surplus sites? i.e.

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shopscr2216.html

any help much appreciated

Wanalaugh · 26-12-2008 09:21PM

pb999
Dont be goin mad and buyin fancy stuff and all. All you need is a good polish on and a good polish off brush that will do you for the coming years in your career. This will cover you for your day to day boots. For your No 1's get a good yellow duster to put polish on and then 100% cotton wool balls to use to bull boots. And kiwi black only....nout else and defo not clear liquid polish.
Dont bring an ironing board, there are loads in the laundry room, but do bring a half decent iron (20-30 quid would be enough).

Whats your start date?

wanalaugh

MORRI · 27-12-2008 09:22AM

I used "guardsman" gloss polish and thought it was great! other people thought it was sh**! the most important thing is spit and you get it free.
I would never put a brush near your bulled boots it will destroy the shine, your number 1 boots will only be worn on parade and should never actually need polished just a light rub with a cloth on the areas that arent bulled. get a plastic bag to keep all your polish kit in (keeps clothes etc moist and stops you gouging into the bull with hard lumps of polish) and keep the yellow duster away from the rest of your unform they are little fluff makers and you will be tortured trying to get it off your trousers, you could use the kiwi liquid gloss on the edge of the sole just to give it a bit of a shine but if you get it on the bulled area it'll look like sh**!
Good Luck

pb999 · 27-12-2008 07:02PM

Wanalaugh wrote: »

pb999
Dont be goin mad and buyin fancy stuff and all. All you need is a good polish on and a good polish off brush that will do you for the coming years in your career. This will cover you for your day to day boots. For your No 1's get a good yellow duster to put polish on and then 100% cotton wool balls to use to bull boots. And kiwi black only....nout else and defo not clear liquid polish.
Dont bring an ironing board, there are loads in the laundry room, but do bring a half decent iron (20-30 quid would be enough).

Whats your start date?

wanalaugh

thanks for that buddy, i just wasnt sure what was required, i hadnt intended on buying fancy kit unless it was really necessary, a couple of brushes and a cloth and some cotton suits me fine and dandy.

i'm due to start 1st of feb

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