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  The BBC were running a 'so called' expose over Army training last night with a reporter posing as a recruit.
  
  I did not see the programme, but I did this morning log into the Army Rumour Service (AARSE) to see what serving soldiers were saying about it.
  
  I have to say the contempt for this reporter and disgust at the BBC is what really hits home. Even one poster who was being open minded about the programme before it was aired said that he could see nothing unreasonable. The general view was that the training was for a front-line infantry role, a tough aggressive job and must be hard. Its certainly no place for some weedy twerp who objects to being shouted at or called names and being forced to do press-ups, parade in bad weather etc...
  
  Now lets be clear, there is no room for bullying in any walk of life, but in training for an infantry role what would be unacceptable in a normal occupation can be important. Where you draw the line is difficult and this is where the views of those who have been through it and who serve in the front line are important, so the views expressed on AARSE are of great interest.
  
  Did anyone see it?

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