Hope they don't get rid of it, IOT wouldn't be the same without all the traditions and history there. BRNC was my first time away from home for more than a week. Joined 23 Sept 01, just after 9/11 and quite a few didn't turn up.
Just remember on the first night to assemble on the quarterdeck in 4's - all we had was a pile of uniform and no instructions as to what went with what!!!
Cunningham Sqn Sept 01 - Aug 02.