G
granner69
Guest
Hi all.
I have recently joined the RAF Reserves and I'm currently going through my phase 1 training. I have a number of questions that I thought I would ask on here. The first being the title of this post. How do regulars look at an Auggie ? For instance. If I'm deployed to back fill somewhere for a number of months would I be treated the same as the regs, by the regs, or would I be given the jobs that no one wants to do ? Don't get me wrong, we all have to do jobs that no one likes, its the same on civie street, so I certainly wouldn't expect any special treatment ! I feel that being an Auggie, I will need to give that bit extra to prove to the regs that I'm up to the job, or at the same standard so to speak.
The reason why this question has come into mind is; on my second Sqn training weekend I was in a GSK lesson when one of our JNCO's commented that "for most of you this is just a hobby". Don't get me wrong, I'm not in any way having a go at this guy as in my eyes he's a top bloke with a lot of service under his belt and one that I have the upmost respect for. But it did get me thinking on how I will be viewed when serving.
My second question is about the Falklands. I have been told that it is likely that I will be deployed to the Falklands. I have no issue with this, infact quite the opposite, I will feel proud and honoured to serve out there. However, I have heard some negative comments regarding accommodation etc. What is the accommodation like ? do you get your own room, or is it a dorm ? is there wifi available ? in terms of phoning home what are the mobile phone networks like out there ? or how often are you allowed to phone home ? Also, if deployed how long would it be for ? would it be a six month deployment or more/less ?
Any answers on these questions would be much appreciated.
I have recently joined the RAF Reserves and I'm currently going through my phase 1 training. I have a number of questions that I thought I would ask on here. The first being the title of this post. How do regulars look at an Auggie ? For instance. If I'm deployed to back fill somewhere for a number of months would I be treated the same as the regs, by the regs, or would I be given the jobs that no one wants to do ? Don't get me wrong, we all have to do jobs that no one likes, its the same on civie street, so I certainly wouldn't expect any special treatment ! I feel that being an Auggie, I will need to give that bit extra to prove to the regs that I'm up to the job, or at the same standard so to speak.
The reason why this question has come into mind is; on my second Sqn training weekend I was in a GSK lesson when one of our JNCO's commented that "for most of you this is just a hobby". Don't get me wrong, I'm not in any way having a go at this guy as in my eyes he's a top bloke with a lot of service under his belt and one that I have the upmost respect for. But it did get me thinking on how I will be viewed when serving.
My second question is about the Falklands. I have been told that it is likely that I will be deployed to the Falklands. I have no issue with this, infact quite the opposite, I will feel proud and honoured to serve out there. However, I have heard some negative comments regarding accommodation etc. What is the accommodation like ? do you get your own room, or is it a dorm ? is there wifi available ? in terms of phoning home what are the mobile phone networks like out there ? or how often are you allowed to phone home ? Also, if deployed how long would it be for ? would it be a six month deployment or more/less ?
Any answers on these questions would be much appreciated.