I dont get the point of this thread......I thought some of the stuff in the book rang fairly true when I joined as a sprog in a unit, there is a rang of lads in the Corp from phys ninjas, to lads that really are the neverland lost boys cracking one man run ashores almost nightly for years. Still some sprog routine but not seen any hardcore hazing/bullying, though some lads get a sad on doing anything they dont want to.... Lads still go to Thailand to fight...and dont like/trust the RMP...first 2 books were enjoyable which is really the point of reading a novel.
Appreciated, it was split from the RM Books thread as it was digressing from the main thrust.
My response was I thought the same as
@cc1 initially & if I'm honest, still think tales of bullying & initiation, real or imagined are toxic & damaging even if people find them entertaining.
I doubt the books would negatively effect potential candidates wanting to join
Certainly, back in the mists, when I joined, bullying in the Armed Forces was pretty much endemic & we frequently hear of parents voicing reservations, maybe as a result of these stories, be they fact (as stated by the author) or fiction.
Like you say, we see a cross-section of society within the Armed Forces, much as we do in civilian life. Equally it's important not to try and brush things under the carpet and just be honest & upfront.
