Officer Uniform

[Potential_Officer]

Well having passed the AIB I'm now wondering what happens for when I (still hopefully, two hurdles left to go!) what happens about kit?

Do I buy the lot, suits, boots, sword and all, or am I issued with anything?

Advice appreciated.

 

[left_handed_sailor]

From past experience, the best rig to buy is a dress and some stout pair of undergarments

 

[left_handed_sailor]

Depends on how flush you feel - may I reccomend http://www.goldings.co.uk/military_...ents_detail.php?Regiment=RN&type=male_officer fot those lottery winners out there...

 

[Potential_Officer]

From past experience, the best rig to buy is a dress and some stout pair of undergarments

Been there done that...
It was for charity!

 

[left_handed_sailor]

You say charity - I say a great release for those inner held frustrations!

Keep saying the same though - somebody will eventuallly believe you!!

 

[dunkers]

You will be issued your kit except for sword.

 

[silverfox]

Once you get called forward to BRNC you will get a comprehensive set of joining instructions that will tell you everything you need to know. There is no need to rush out and get stuff now, particularly on the sword front.

 

[Potential_Officer]

You say charity - I say a great release for those inner held frustrations!

Keep saying the same though - somebody will eventuallly believe you!!

The Charity Cross Dress, I believed was a long held tradition in HM Forces and long may it continue!

Thanks for the answers, wasn't thinking of getting anything now, just a heads up so I know, I've not even got a joining date.

But still are there any limitations to the Sword? And I'm assuming you need it with you on arriving.

 

[slim]

You say charity - I say a great release for those inner held frustrations!

Keep saying the same though - somebody will eventuallly believe you!!

The Charity Cross Dress, I believed was a long held tradition in HM Forces and long may it continue!

Thanks for the answers, wasn't thinking of getting anything now, just a heads up so I know, I've not even got a joining date.

But still are there any limitations to the Sword? And I'm assuming you need it with you on arriving.

Hand to hand combat with swords has long since been discontinued.
You will certainly need to take a sword with you to pick up litter when you are on skirmishing duty. You must withdraw your sword from its scabbard (in an officer like manner) and smartly use the tip to pick up said litter (dwelling a pause of two marching paces between each pick-up)

 

[TattooDog]

But still are there any limitations to the Sword? And I'm assuming you need it with you on arriving.

PO, you don't need to bring your own sword. Apart from swords being very expensive, you'll probably get arrested on the train for possessing a weapon & end up in jail :wink:

BRNC will provide you with a sword for drill.

 

[JeffB]

I was in the clothing store at BRNC recently and was told that the issue of uniform is all much more organised than it used to be. As I understand it you will be sent a form with your joining instructions which you return with all your clothing sizes and the kit will be waiting for you in your accommodation on arrival. All sounds a lot more organised than my day when you had to lug everything down to the college yourself.

Time was when the various thieving tailors outfits would fight over the new entry for trade to make your No1 uniform and mess dress (you were given a cash allowance) but I understand that this is now all arranged on a contract basis (after your arrival).

Don't worry about a sword. On the rare occasions that you need one they can be borrowed from the various naval base stores organisations. They really are too expensive to buy unless you really want to show off - (probably not a good idea at BRNC!)

 

[silverfox]

I was in the clothing store at BRNC recently and was told that the issue of uniform is all much more organised than it used to be. As I understand it you will be sent a form with your joining instructions which you return with all your clothing sizes and the kit will be waiting for you in your accommodation on arrival. All sounds a lot more organised than my day when you had to lug everything down to the college yourself.

Time was when the various thieving tailors outfits would fight over the new entry for trade to make your No1 uniform and mess dress (you were given a cash allowance) but I understand that this is now all arranged on a contract basis (after your arrival).

Don't worry about a sword. On the rare occasions that you need one they can be borrowed from the various naval base stores organisations. They really are too expensive to buy unless you really want to show off - (probably not a good idea at BRNC!)

Thats correct - tip is to pay attention to filling in the measurement forms to avoid faffing about in the first few days, although there is time allocated for such activities, its just that the clothing store is at the top of the hill!!

Top tip for pre joining? Get your fitness sorted. You will get a booklet with a laid out 6 week programme that will get you through the intial weeks - you would not believe how many cadets seemed to think they could ignore it and it will be ok - trust me, it won't and you will save yourself a world of hurt and embuggerance. This was one of my pet hates - fitness is one of the areas where there is no difference between you and the people you aspire to command - how can you possibly start to gain their trust and respect if they can pass and you can't. mini rant over....