It's obvious from some of the posts on this site, that many people use it as their first port of call in the process of becoming a RM and dive in with questions that have been asked dozens of times before.
I don't see this as a bad thing, as it connects them immediately with like-minded people, who can pass on what they've learned, thus consolidating their own knowledge. NB. I don't wish to dissuade anybody from asking anything.
I consider that the RM state of mind has to be practised, just as the fitness side has to be practised.
When I wanted to know what speeds were required for runs, I worked it out. When I wanted to know the answers to the knowledge questions that might be asked at interview, I went to the sticky thread that gave examples and then used this site, the official RM site and the interweb in general, to find each answer in turn.
Now, I'm not trying to point out what a wonderful human being I am. Rather I'm trying to point out some ways you can practise your state of mind.
At some point you are going to be expected to think for yourselves.
If, instead of asking for the running speeds, you asked how to work out the running speeds, you are practising methods of being a 'thinking soldier'.
On the 'knowledge'.
I think it may be necessary for potential officers to have a precise, in-depth knowledge of the corps and it's history. It shows that they're using their mind in the way they'll be required to use it in service. Dates and strategies will be of import.
I don't believe that such an in-depth knowledge is required for potential other ranks. Rather, there is a requirement to demonstrate an interest in the corps and it's history and have a general idea of significant events.
It's probably enough to know that Hanna Snell was a woman who served in the Marines without anyone finding out, even when she was wounded, rather than knowing specific dates and ships that she served on.
My overall point here, is that, firstly, virtually all the information you need is already available, posted in a myriad of threads. Sometimes, you could start practising state of mind by doing some research, or by asking 'how do I find the answer', rather than 'what is the answer'.
A discussion about what the 'cockleshell heroes' achieved and how they did it, would be a much better memory aid than merely trying to memorise the answers to 'Who were the cockleshell heroes.'
Finally, I have the 30 example questions along with answers in a document that I can post, if that would be helpful.
I shall refrain from so doing until I recieve your responses, particularly from Ninja, who may or may not like the idea.
I don't see this as a bad thing, as it connects them immediately with like-minded people, who can pass on what they've learned, thus consolidating their own knowledge. NB. I don't wish to dissuade anybody from asking anything.
I consider that the RM state of mind has to be practised, just as the fitness side has to be practised.
When I wanted to know what speeds were required for runs, I worked it out. When I wanted to know the answers to the knowledge questions that might be asked at interview, I went to the sticky thread that gave examples and then used this site, the official RM site and the interweb in general, to find each answer in turn.
Now, I'm not trying to point out what a wonderful human being I am. Rather I'm trying to point out some ways you can practise your state of mind.
At some point you are going to be expected to think for yourselves.
If, instead of asking for the running speeds, you asked how to work out the running speeds, you are practising methods of being a 'thinking soldier'.
On the 'knowledge'.
I think it may be necessary for potential officers to have a precise, in-depth knowledge of the corps and it's history. It shows that they're using their mind in the way they'll be required to use it in service. Dates and strategies will be of import.
I don't believe that such an in-depth knowledge is required for potential other ranks. Rather, there is a requirement to demonstrate an interest in the corps and it's history and have a general idea of significant events.
It's probably enough to know that Hanna Snell was a woman who served in the Marines without anyone finding out, even when she was wounded, rather than knowing specific dates and ships that she served on.
My overall point here, is that, firstly, virtually all the information you need is already available, posted in a myriad of threads. Sometimes, you could start practising state of mind by doing some research, or by asking 'how do I find the answer', rather than 'what is the answer'.
A discussion about what the 'cockleshell heroes' achieved and how they did it, would be a much better memory aid than merely trying to memorise the answers to 'Who were the cockleshell heroes.'
Finally, I have the 30 example questions along with answers in a document that I can post, if that would be helpful.
I shall refrain from so doing until I recieve your responses, particularly from Ninja, who may or may not like the idea.
