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British soldiers not allowed to train if it's cold


norwaysaint
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Christ.

I remember always being told that soldiers ran for miles and miles every day whatever the weather.

What an absolute joke.

 

EDIT: having said that, the only actual quote on the "rules" -

"The British have rules for health and safety. They would be sitting in the barracks whenever the mercury dropped below minus 20,"
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This seems a bit odd.

 

We have disabled soldiers that go to the artic, I remember doing Ex Hardfall in Norway many moons ago. The clothing we were issues was nowhere as hi tec as today

You were taught how to avboind frosbite and keep warm etc . yes it got cold especially at night . equally when we trained in hot countries you knew what to expect

 

Bloody health and Safety legislation its a minefield out there

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Yeah, got that bit wrong. I've done quite a bit of cross country in the minus twenties and as you say, no problem at all until you stop for a break. Still, with proper kit it shouldn't be a problem and as was mentioned, all of the other countries involved were still active.

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