Abingdonboy

Then he said that his life changed so much after joining SPG as the facilities they they get is unmatched.They got a world class gymnasium,swimming pool,etc(these things were boring me so i didnt pay attention).He also said that in porder to join SPG the check your family background to detail..they also check your service records to death...there should not be a single thing against you.Also how they used to get lectures everyday on various topics and they had to atteend various classes.About the weapons he said they are world class and he is very impressed with the rifles..he said that they have a special armour piercing round also and the rifle is incredibly accurate.All the gears have been hand picked.

Then i asked how is the training like to which he said the training is more focused on urban warfare more on shooting and less on physical stuff.He kept saying this coz i was talking about MARCOS and PARAs so maybe he was comparing the physical standards.Then he said our job is not to do a operation when attack.It is to neutralise a threat.So we focus more on shooting...our job is to neutralise the threat and run.Then he told me that he has trained with the Israelis and he has also went to Sweden for some presentation and all.He said that it is quite a normal thing for SPG guys to go abroad for training.He also said that SPG guys are taught Krav Maga and he was just in love with this combat form..he couldnt just stop praising Krav Maga enough..i also didnt get bored coz i know a thiong or two abt martial arts.

Ok..i cant PM you since i am not a senior member as yet so let me try and share everything i gathered here only.There was a guys sitting nect to me in a airport and was wearing a SPG t shirt.I noticed it and couldnt stop myself from asking him if he is from SPG..he reply was like "actually i am an instructor now" with a friendly smile.So then i asked him if he would like to share with me a few details about SPG as there is not much info on the net.He said that ITBP was his parent organisation and in 99 he decided to join SPG.I asked him what was the tests like what he had to go through..he said the tests were more on the psycological side than on the physical side.He said the tests were such that they drain you mentally.He didnt discuss in detail put his point was that they look for smart people of a particular aptitude.

Wow. Wishing you all the best, Abingdondude!

You're Indian, right? Why are both of your flags UK?
Are both your parents Indian, sir? You're an interesting fellow.

Hi, sir! Where in UK do you live?

You're welcome, my dear.

Thanks buddy, appreciate it.

Well, you can speak to your nearest consulate and talk to them. They will be able to guide you. I suggest, if you can get it, do get it.

If you feel to be an Indian or at least you have Indian roots as you say, you have all the more reason and right to sport an Indian flag.

Do you have a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card? I suggest you get in touch with the nearest Indian consulate and get one. It will be helpful for you in future as well.

Hey. Why not sport an Indian flag?

I'm fine too. Thanks for sharing that Marcos video.

hows it going mate ?

Once i was drinking with muslim guy and in moment of drunken sincerity. That guy told me that old folks in his village even during India -australia match root for aussies.