Big_Shep
4 PARA
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- Nov 30, 2020
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I normally steer well clear of topics like this as they have a habit of snowballing but as this is reasonably sensible I’ll offer some personal and very limited insights. During my time with 4 PARA it was clear that a strong relationship existed between us & 21/23. I personally know 4 from A Coy (3 NCOs, 1 private) that badged and made the hop into 23 D Sqn. It’s not an unreasonable aspiration for any Para to have but it’s best researched via their official channels. We had occasional visits/presentations from their PSAO and recruiter, who was normally a badged NCO dicked to deliver PowerPoint presentations to potential fresh victims.
But as @Snows rightfully points out-that’s what their recruiters are for. So make contact and ask. Once you apply and have completed some initial checks, you will be invited in for a face to face interview and a brief about selection and service with SF (R).
21/23 share their patch with respected AR infantry units that are based across their AO and as a DCE you will be required to attest and complete your basic & CIC with one. It is your right to join who ever you wish and you shouldn’t try and play capbadge politics. So long as you have CIC boxed off you can load onto an SF (R) briefing course..
Selection is a big commitment and it’s important you head into it with your eyes open. You will need to commit to approximately - a training evening per week, approximately two weekends a month, and two three-week training/test packages in that first year. Unsurprisingly attendance at all their training nights and weekends is mandatory. You cannot afford to miss any. Its a big ask.
Upon completion of selection and your mandatory training you won’t be sat on your bergan twiddling your thumbs. They are an operational unit and they can operate at very short notice. They are often conducting tasks above and beyond that expected of their rank, particularly at the junior level. It seems that at times the work is arduous and at times fairly routine – but in all cases, professionally satisfying. If you are serious then give them a call.
But as @Snows rightfully points out-that’s what their recruiters are for. So make contact and ask. Once you apply and have completed some initial checks, you will be invited in for a face to face interview and a brief about selection and service with SF (R).
21/23 share their patch with respected AR infantry units that are based across their AO and as a DCE you will be required to attest and complete your basic & CIC with one. It is your right to join who ever you wish and you shouldn’t try and play capbadge politics. So long as you have CIC boxed off you can load onto an SF (R) briefing course..
Selection is a big commitment and it’s important you head into it with your eyes open. You will need to commit to approximately - a training evening per week, approximately two weekends a month, and two three-week training/test packages in that first year. Unsurprisingly attendance at all their training nights and weekends is mandatory. You cannot afford to miss any. Its a big ask.
Upon completion of selection and your mandatory training you won’t be sat on your bergan twiddling your thumbs. They are an operational unit and they can operate at very short notice. They are often conducting tasks above and beyond that expected of their rank, particularly at the junior level. It seems that at times the work is arduous and at times fairly routine – but in all cases, professionally satisfying. If you are serious then give them a call.