Oh well done! Apologies for my outdated post above!
Lt. Colonel Johnny Thompson of the Scots Guards and Handsome Men In Kilts **Appreciation Thread
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I have not see the entire Soldier series yet so I can only guess at what I am looking at in this picture. Are the soldiers wearing the uniform and headdress for the units they will be going to? If that is the case, why are the RRS men wearing brogues, diced hose, spats and sporrans (like Jonny wears) and she is not? I noticed in the Sandhurst 200th Soverign's Parade that the King and Jonny attended, that women graduates were wearing skirts instead unlike the men.
My friends in the US police service tell me that men and women officers all dress exactly the same and there is no differentiation between the two, not only in their uniforms but also in what they carry, use, and drive.
I have not see the entire Soldier series yet so I can only guess at what I am looking at in this picture. Are the soldiers wearing the uniform and headdress for the units they will be going to? If that is the case, why are the RRS men wearing brogues, diced hose, spats and sporrans (like Jonny wears) and she is not? I noticed in the Sandhurst 200th Soverign's Parade that the King and Jonny attended, that women graduates were wearing skirts instead unlike the men.
My friends in the US police service tell me that men and women officers all dress exactly the same and there is no differentiation between the two, not only in their uniforms but also in what they carry, use, and drive.
I would certainly hope that Jonny didn't need one particular bit of the hygiene instructions!!!!
(Sorry!)Funnily enough, he is not 'that' tall. Above average, but not as tall as he looks. His shoes give him an extra 1.5" or so.
But our lovely Jonny was at Sandhurst for his initial Officer training! Different in so many ways, it seems, from Catterick!I would certainly hope that Jonny didn't need one particular bit of the hygiene instructions!!!!
The British army swear allegiance to the Sovereign, and their heirs and successors - not the UK Government. Jonny, of course, first swore his oath to the Late Queen.
The oath is as follows -
“I swear by almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, his heirs and successors and that I will as in duty bound honestly and faithfully defend his Majesty, his heirs and successors in person, crown and dignity against all enemies and will observe and obey all orders of his Majesty, his heirs and successors and of the generals and officers set over me.”
The legal implications of this could be momentous if the Monarch ever decided to invoke their power.
Exactly!!!! Certain 'standards' are considered as given!! Thank Goodness.
British army is different. Female soldiers always wear skirts, tights, and shoes. In every regiment.
Jonny did attend Catterick when he commissioned from Sandhurst and joined an Infantry regiment. All the infantry undergo basic training in their specialty at Catterick, soldiers and officers alike.
For officers the training is not as long as they already have some of the skills from their Sandhurst courses.
It was interesting to note the one definite similarity. The soldiers arrived with their ironing boards under their arms, just as the Sandhurst cadets do! I am guessing Jonny can manage his own ironing.
Alright. Now I am totally confused. When Jonny graduated from Sandhurst as an Officer, it is my understanding that his first term in Sandhurst was to learn what it is to be a soldier. So, why after receiving his Officer's commission, would he then attend Catterick for training he has already completed at Sandhurst?Jonny did attend Catterick when he commissioned from Sandhurst and joined an Infantry regiment. All the infantry undergo basic training in their specialty at Catterick, soldiers and officers alike.
For officers the training is not as long as they already have some of the skills from their Sandhurst courses.
It was interesting to note the one definite similarity. The soldiers arrived with their ironing boards under their arms, just as the Sandhurst cadets do! I am guessing Jonny can manage his own ironing.
Edit: Well, maybe I am making this more difficult for myself than I need to but I am curious about all of it!
Edit: So, I retract my question!
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Being a soldier, and being in the infantry are different. Basic army training is given to all soldiers. Then they get specific training for their Regiment or specialty.
The British army is comprised of - Logistics, Signals, Engineers, Artillery, Air Assault, Commando, Catering, Port and Maritime, Transport, Medical, SAS, Paras, Royal Horse, Rifles, Army Air Corp, Animal Training Regiment, Household Cavalry.... and the list goes on.
Each of these have their own specific training regime, but Catterick is the base for all Infantry training.
Jonny already had his basic soldiering skills, but needed specific Infantry training. Infantry are mainly the foot soldiers, trained to fight at close quarters.
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Oops! Our posts crossed over at the same time ... I thought I was beginning to get into too much detail so I went back to add an edit to withdraw my question!
My apologies for being a bit lacking in understanding about all of this and thank you for your patience! The answer you just posted is perfect. I think I get it now. Thank you Teacher! A gold star for you!
And now we have covered Infantry training, let's play a game.
Who Can Find Jonny? Yes he is in this. It was taken in Oman. Magnifying glasses to the ready..... Enjoy.
Who Can Find Jonny? Yes he is in this. It was taken in Oman. Magnifying glasses to the ready..... Enjoy.
My cataracts need surgery (I see the ophthalmologist next week) and the magnifier won't make it big enough. Which one is Jonny?