I was a Drake 12/88. In the second part of the video we will show you a Part 1 instructor disassembling your kit muster in 30 seconds with the windows open, happy days!
I was at Raleigh in 1965 and we had to lay our kit musters on the deck ,took time to make them nice and straight but it didn't last long when a PO took one look and it seems to magical to be all over the place ,but still had a good time at Raleigh.
It was different back in 1966. Joined after failing communications course in Ganges, Spent 4 months at Raleigh before going to Dryad for radar operator training
Not knocking how they do it now, however 60 years ago there was much more kit to lay out, including towels, sheets, pillow cases, socks, underwear (Pussers passion killers), shoes, case, Burberry, white fronts, black fronts, housewife, Number 8's, and much more. Each item had to have your name embroidered in red thread and each item folded so that the name showed. Kit was laid out on the deck on a pussers blanket. If the inspecting officer was not satisfied it was likely your kit would be scattered on the deck. Aaargh, those were the days (smile).
When I did RN basic training the instructors were Royal Marines and Physical training instructors. They just pushed you to see if you could take it. I didn’t know what day of the week it was but they didn’t crack me as I was a fit 16 year old.
I wish you all the best for your future, after being in the cadet force though, despite your age, be prepared to be placed in a leadership role with all the responsibility that comes with it.
I was at Rally in 79 Frobisher block. And yes your kit had to be like that but where’s the rest of it, rain coat, overalls, knife, and when you get on your ship, you just sling it all in the locker 🤦♂️
I was Exmouth 42 , aged 16 in 1977. Used to dread kit musters. All this bullshit disappeared when you joined a ship though. Uniform different though. We didn’t need badges to remind us which navy we served in.
You get given a kit book. It shows you how to fold all pieces of kit and how to present on different kit misters and captains rounds. It’s very helpful
huyton traveller what is found in a housewife kit other than needles, thread and scissors. Am leaving for training in a few weeks and worried there’s more to it than that.
THEBRITISHBULLET633 long story short... Had my prnc a few weeks ago, was originally due to start tomorrow (19th May) but I requested to defer my entry for a couple of personal/family reasons. I have my new start date on 22nd Sept for SET.
what the hell is a folding board? Navy handbook good god I wish I could have laid out my kit that fast good hour to get it all right, wheres all the white fronts housewife half his kit is missing
@@kizzaaaamate8976 At a guess layabout lazy failure springs to mind! @Adam agreed but first you have to get through training - esential part of all services IF you want to play!
A folding board ! WTF is a folding board ! Silks with Velcro ! crumbs the Navy has dumbed down, you don't even have to press silks now, do the caps come with the tally already tied on ? He did that in real time, it used to take us a good hour to lay our kit out for muster, where are his white pumps, boots etc !
At Ganges we could have had ours out in 10 mins or less. After the first few weeks it was always ready. I can't get over the size of the locker it's at least double the size of the 1960's ones.
@@GangesBoy I left the mob 15 years ago and went to Raleigh and I can't believe how much it has changed. We didn't have A4 boards to measure size. The old uniform was better I think or maybe I'm just getting nostalgic
Nostalgic or not I doubt if anyone thinks the new uniform looks better. It may be more up to date but they don't have the unique sailor look, especially with the horrible looking hat.
What a total waste of time and effort. I was at Raleigh in 1964 biggest mistake of my life. Managed to work my ticket in November 64, had joined in June. Its far better to join via B R N C. 😉
I was a Drake 12/88. In the second part of the video we will show you a Part 1 instructor disassembling your kit muster in 30 seconds with the windows open, happy days!
This will be useful in the future
Silk looked as if it was made of plastic.
Was it useful?
Jake Oliver No
@@williamlewis4318 how come?
Yes it is useful, as it teaches excellent attention to detail, which is critical.
I was at Raleigh in 1965 and we had to lay our kit musters on the deck ,took time to make them nice and straight but it didn't last long when a PO took one look and it seems to magical to be all over the place ,but still had a good time at Raleigh.
I'm a 70's joiner. Do you notice they fold everything to A4 size now? The old book we had to fold things to was half the size
I love neat things, this is right up my street.
I hope and pray I get in, currently waiting for my psychometric test to happen🤞🏻🇬🇧
Did you get a date yet ? I'm going in for the 7th February for my basic training and I can't wait 😁
@@danwheeler7293 waiting for my security vetting to clear, how long did yours take?
@@ajdexter4195 Please can you explain how does the security Vetting applies to common wealth Candidates? Please help me understand better.
It was different back in 1966. Joined after failing communications course in Ganges, Spent 4 months at Raleigh before going to Dryad for radar operator training
This is going to be useful
Very nice.
Not knocking how they do it now, however 60 years ago there was much more kit to lay out, including towels, sheets, pillow cases, socks, underwear (Pussers passion killers), shoes, case, Burberry, white fronts, black fronts, housewife, Number 8's, and much more. Each item had to have your name embroidered in red thread and each item folded so that the name showed. Kit was laid out on the deck on a pussers blanket. If the inspecting officer was not satisfied it was likely your kit would be scattered on the deck. Aaargh, those were the days (smile).
Aaargh dijo el pirata
When I did RN basic training the instructors were Royal Marines and Physical training instructors. They just pushed you to see if you could take it. I didn’t know what day of the week it was but they didn’t crack me as I was a fit 16 year old.
You must be a rubber duck
Done a few of those at Ganges
Good god, I'm getting cold sweats just watching this!
In canada this is called junk on the bunk inspection exept in canada we get weapons that are also displayed on the bunk as well
as a sea cadet i cant wait to join as soon as I leave school so this is to practice before I go in
best of luck :)
I wish you all the best for your future, after being in the cadet force though, despite your age, be prepared to be placed in a leadership role with all the responsibility that comes with it.
I'm a cadet too and I'm dying to join aswell lol. Best of luck for you
I can't display what a proper kit muster looks like. I wish I , I wish. I wish I could.
I was once told told to have a kit muster by an RPO, during my time in the mob, 77/88. My reply was " i'm wearing it ".
Did you get yeld at or somet
Correct reply should have been! "How do you want me to present it? Standing up or laying down?" ;-)
Do it the night before an sleep on an empty bed or the floor. Gives you unlimited time. Saves you from flapping in the morning
Nice vedio
It’s like army, navy, and airforce in 1
I was there in '73. It's changed a bit.
Joe Turner After you conpleted your entry test, how long did you wait until your interview because they still haven’t contacted me
This is one way to ensure they leave with OCD.
Practicise the Navy syllables before you join. It will be far easier when you join!
what do you mean?
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I was at Rally in 79 Frobisher block. And yes your kit had to be like that but where’s the rest of it, rain coat, overalls, knife, and when you get on your ship, you just sling it all in the locker 🤦♂️
I was at Frobisher in '79 too, 42 I think, D180
@@duncanbrown4303 same here D180 there was Kevin Hollahand was next to me. Those were the days.
@@forqueenandcountry3087 was he class leader? I'll try posting the class photo and see if you recognise anyone.
@@duncanbrown4303 yes he was.
@@forqueenandcountry3087 Can't get a picture posted. The class PO was RPO Brynd, and we had Joe Mangar as deputy class leader.
I was Exmouth 42 , aged 16 in 1977. Used to dread kit musters. All this bullshit disappeared when you joined a ship though. Uniform different though. We didn’t need badges to remind us which navy we served in.
2 days graft straight out the window for a mildly damp sock. Hilarious 😅
Happened to another lad a couple of weeks ago in my mess😂
Surely this not all his kit? Looks a bit sparse to me?
Would I fucking dare.
do they just show you how to do all this once and never again?? i want to join but its the small stuff like this that terrifies me
You get given a kit book. It shows you how to fold all pieces of kit and how to present on different kit misters and captains rounds. It’s very helpful
@@Terry63 What's the precise title, please? I'd love to grab a reference copy!
This doesn’t help if your at Collingwood 😂
Lmao imagine doing phase 1 at collingwood
Were is his housewife kit 🤔
huyton traveller what is found in a housewife kit other than needles, thread and scissors.
Am leaving for training in a few weeks and worried there’s more to it than that.
@@davidbailey1741 when are you leaving for training pal. My intake is on the 26th.
THEBRITISHBULLET633 long story short...
Had my prnc a few weeks ago, was originally due to start tomorrow (19th May) but I requested to defer my entry for a couple of personal/family reasons.
I have my new start date on 22nd Sept for SET.
@@davidbailey1741 ah fair enough. Good luck pal.
David Bailey same join date as me!
what the hell is a folding board? Navy handbook good god I wish I could have laid out my kit that fast good hour to get it all right, wheres all the white fronts housewife half his kit is missing
This is a week 4 kit muster, white fronts are issued in week 7
The really navy is nothing like this 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Adam Lewis what is it like?
@@SR-ol6xm Its dogshit shippers. Best advice is to avoid at all costs lol
@@JB-yl1lo 100% agreed, honking time mate
JB lol what do you do then? I’m in the navy and I love it
@@kizzaaaamate8976 At a guess layabout lazy failure springs to mind! @Adam agreed but first you have to get through training - esential part of all services IF you want to play!
Fucking folding board?!
What! No BR 1932?
LOL🤣
Nice one mate i was trying my best to remember the number. Half the size of the A4 folding now.
What’s the point of this?
Checking kit is clean, up to Navy standard and also your attention to detail
A folding board ! WTF is a folding board ! Silks with Velcro ! crumbs the Navy has dumbed down, you don't even have to press silks now, do the caps come with the tally already tied on ? He did that in real time, it used to take us a good hour to lay our kit out for muster, where are his white pumps, boots etc !
A wooden board with royal navy on it haha. No you still have to tie your tally’s on. It still does that would’ve been a fail
Don’t have white pumps anymore there black trainers now and shoes go on top of the locker
At Ganges we could have had ours out in 10 mins or less. After the first few weeks it was always ready. I can't get over the size of the locker it's at least double the size of the 1960's ones.
@@GangesBoy I left the mob 15 years ago and went to Raleigh and I can't believe how much it has changed. We didn't have A4 boards to measure size. The old uniform was better I think or maybe I'm just getting nostalgic
Nostalgic or not I doubt if anyone thinks the new uniform looks better. It may be more up to date but they don't have the unique sailor look, especially with the horrible looking hat.
Not a lot of kit there. In my day, a kit muster was much worse than that. Especially if you got a running kit muster.
Peter Hall well it isn't your fucking day anymore
Keith's skrttt taxi But his day was when Britain had a proper navy most likley.. with no fake zips and velcro!
Shut up you crusty old fossil
@@user-pv4hx8hs3f That's still today retard lmao
What a total waste of time and effort. I was at Raleigh in 1964 biggest mistake of my life. Managed to work my ticket in November 64, had joined in June. Its far better to join via B R N C. 😉
So you didn't get any qualifications or your military role didn't help you get a job after?
Raleigh is a test to pass ..nothing more