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After many many years of helicopter flight in the military and having read this thread patiently, I have come to the conclusion that at present, you do not appear to have some of the basic abilities that are required.
"Standard English is something of which doesnt seem to develop in at least my type."
I think that just about sums it up. Unless you improve dramatically then I fear you have absolutely no chance whatsoever. Should you fail to comprehend why I say so then that in itself is a verification of the circumstances. Good luck.
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"Standard English is something of which doesnt seem to develop in at least my type."
I think that just about sums it up. Unless you improve dramatically then I fear you have absolutely no chance whatsoever. Should you fail to comprehend why I say so then that in itself is a verification of the circumstances. Good luck.
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The use of good English, whilst being something that requires a bit of effort, is also something to which one needs to be exposed. If Pablo's background is such that this hasn't happened, it is not entirely his fault and he has, at least, had the magnanimity to concede this and apologise.
Pablo, a number of people have suggested an area in your education which needs addressing. This will best be achieved by extensive reading which you will obviously have to do anyway for background information and studying. Please try to take on board the way the language has been structured and soon, with a bit of effort, you too can be become as anally-retentive as some of the pedants on here!
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Pablo, a number of people have suggested an area in your education which needs addressing. This will best be achieved by extensive reading which you will obviously have to do anyway for background information and studying. Please try to take on board the way the language has been structured and soon, with a bit of effort, you too can be become as anally-retentive as some of the pedants on here!
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I certainly do when someone doesn't appreciate that an exclamation mark generally means a joke! I also include myself in that number of anally-retentive pe(n)dants!
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Whirls
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Mmm...strange u would say this.
I figured that Standard English was something the military no longer fraternized on, accepting the fact that the british isles is a very large historical mix.
Plus, i meant that computer typing was where it could not be shown, not my type (as in personal class)
further more...I'm here to get the extra knowledge and help i need to get to the start of my dream. Do we really feel the best advice for me is to improve my standard of english above all else?
I figured that Standard English was something the military no longer fraternized on, accepting the fact that the british isles is a very large historical mix.
Plus, i meant that computer typing was where it could not be shown, not my type (as in personal class)
further more...I'm here to get the extra knowledge and help i need to get to the start of my dream. Do we really feel the best advice for me is to improve my standard of english above all else?
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Please may i redirect people to my aid of knowledge about what i am to commence. If you can offer any help towards the actual AAC side of the conversation please offer me your support.
(was that sentance to your liking english fans - personally im slightly offended that you would view the impression you got from my direct speach on the rest of my career...can we not leave that to the proffesionals - i know for fact that not all of the final 10% come from london language central)
topic at hand...to applaud the proffesionals, not baffle them with linguist skills (im sure thats a seperate job)
(was that sentance to your liking english fans - personally im slightly offended that you would view the impression you got from my direct speach on the rest of my career...can we not leave that to the proffesionals - i know for fact that not all of the final 10% come from london language central)
topic at hand...to applaud the proffesionals, not baffle them with linguist skills (im sure thats a seperate job)
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Pablo, Dont pour fuel onto an already burning fire my friend.
Have you visted an Armed Forces Careers Office yet, They maybe able to give you a little more information and make it more personal rather then such a generic website. All the best mate
Have you visted an Armed Forces Careers Office yet, They maybe able to give you a little more information and make it more personal rather then such a generic website. All the best mate
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ahem.... its spelt 'professionals'.
see, thats my guide to advancing this boy.
see also - the dictionary.com
pro·fes·sion·al (prə-fěsh'ə-nəl) Pronunciation Key
adj.
Of, relating to, engaged in, or suitable for a profession: lawyers, doctors, and other professional people.
Conforming to the standards of a profession: professional behavior.
Engaging in a given activity as a source of livelihood or as a career: a professional writer.
Performed by persons receiving pay: professional football.
Having or showing great skill; expert: a professional repair job.
n.
A person following a profession, especially a learned profession.
One who earns a living in a given or implied occupation: hired a professional to decorate the house.
A skilled practitioner; an expert.
honestly, the yoof of 2day.
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see, thats my guide to advancing this boy.
see also - the dictionary.com
pro·fes·sion·al (prə-fěsh'ə-nəl) Pronunciation Key
adj.
Of, relating to, engaged in, or suitable for a profession: lawyers, doctors, and other professional people.
Conforming to the standards of a profession: professional behavior.
Engaging in a given activity as a source of livelihood or as a career: a professional writer.
Performed by persons receiving pay: professional football.
Having or showing great skill; expert: a professional repair job.
n.
A person following a profession, especially a learned profession.
One who earns a living in a given or implied occupation: hired a professional to decorate the house.
A skilled practitioner; an expert.
honestly, the yoof of 2day.
TFC
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Pablo,
as a former AAC pilot, I can offer you plenty of relevant advice. You must be prepared to spend large periods away from home, in sometimes unpleasant, sometimes very scary situations with groups of other people equally uncomfortable and scared. There are also fantastic times and places to visit, and it is all very rewarding, but what underpins everything is the ability to adapt to your surrounding environment and community and get on and make the most of it. There is no manual for this, it is a personality and a natural thing. You must be able to get on with others almost above all else. In many ways flying is secondary to this, as you will always be working in a team or a multi crew environment in difficult and stessfull situations. If you can do this, everything else will follow and you will be receptive to instruction on your pilots course. If you are able to get on with others, take advice and criticism well and as intended, you will learn and progress, if not you will ultimately fail. There is no endstate in this game, it does not finish at the end of your pilots course, all would agree, that the real learning begins after you finish the pilots course and continues for the rest of your life. You never escape 6 monthly checks, QHI checks, constant assessment and re-assessment, and this is a good thing.
Finally do not take anything for granted. RMAS is certainly not a given, and you must excell at leadership in an infantry based environment first for a year before you even get a shot at the AAC. If you haven't already been through RMAS, forget about the Corps for a while and focus on getting through RMAS. Get as fit as you can, as it is very physically demanding for all, and standby to be treated like a 5 year old for a while. You must be well prepared before Sandhurst, or else, as with many others, you will not make it.
Unfortunately from your posts so far, you seem to be lacking in a couple of the above mentioned areas. I am not one for jumping to conclusions, and would not presume to know you, but first impressions are not good. Prove me wrong.
HB
as a former AAC pilot, I can offer you plenty of relevant advice. You must be prepared to spend large periods away from home, in sometimes unpleasant, sometimes very scary situations with groups of other people equally uncomfortable and scared. There are also fantastic times and places to visit, and it is all very rewarding, but what underpins everything is the ability to adapt to your surrounding environment and community and get on and make the most of it. There is no manual for this, it is a personality and a natural thing. You must be able to get on with others almost above all else. In many ways flying is secondary to this, as you will always be working in a team or a multi crew environment in difficult and stessfull situations. If you can do this, everything else will follow and you will be receptive to instruction on your pilots course. If you are able to get on with others, take advice and criticism well and as intended, you will learn and progress, if not you will ultimately fail. There is no endstate in this game, it does not finish at the end of your pilots course, all would agree, that the real learning begins after you finish the pilots course and continues for the rest of your life. You never escape 6 monthly checks, QHI checks, constant assessment and re-assessment, and this is a good thing.
Finally do not take anything for granted. RMAS is certainly not a given, and you must excell at leadership in an infantry based environment first for a year before you even get a shot at the AAC. If you haven't already been through RMAS, forget about the Corps for a while and focus on getting through RMAS. Get as fit as you can, as it is very physically demanding for all, and standby to be treated like a 5 year old for a while. You must be well prepared before Sandhurst, or else, as with many others, you will not make it.
Unfortunately from your posts so far, you seem to be lacking in a couple of the above mentioned areas. I am not one for jumping to conclusions, and would not presume to know you, but first impressions are not good. Prove me wrong.
HB
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Pablo,
See http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums/...c/t=62074.html if you want an answer to the question, though the cyniscm may suprise you.
See http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums/...c/t=62074.html if you want an answer to the question, though the cyniscm may suprise you.
