Gents, I've been advised by Master Sergeant Baldwin that in the UKCM I need to request to be given the rank of Corporal. I served as an Army Cadet between the ages of 13-18 and gained promotion to Corporal, and I was hoping to get my old stripe sown onto my uniform sleeve. Could anyone advise how I go about requesting this rank please?

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PFC Andy Rowlands. Comtech.
A05/TQ2.0.62126E1
1st Battallion, 13th Regiment, Freebooters

"...we got knives, sharp sticks..."

UKCM has a system where you can sew any rank you like on your uniform.

Separately there is a concept of UKCM rank by which promotion is awarded informally for good deeds, silliness or helping out other members.

After attending your first drop, you get Pvt as UKCM rank.

That said, neither uniform rank nor UKCM rank implies any real chain of command.

So you are both Corporal and Pvt.

Aha, thanks for the advice Gareth

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PFC Andy Rowlands. Comtech.
A05/TQ2.0.62126E1
1st Battallion, 13th Regiment, Freebooters

"...we got knives, sharp sticks..."

But your Signature here Must only contain UKCM rank as awarded therefore you should show as Pvt Andy Rowlands etc

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

As I don't like being misquoted, what I wrote was:

Oh for God sake. This is getting ridiculous. What have I done wrong now??

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PFC Andy Rowlands. Comtech.
A05/TQ2.0.62126E1
1st Battallion, 13th Regiment, Freebooters

"...we got knives, sharp sticks..."

It's just silliness, don't take it personal I'd say, it's people making up fantasy ranks and taking things way too serious I reckon.
Have fun with your costume and replicas and feel free to ignore whoever tries to force useless made up concepts on you.

It's a free-will community after all where some would like to be more equal than their fellow costumers, so conflict is potentially always there but can easily be avoided by just ignoring the wrong kinda crowds.

Just my own personal opinion of course, not to piss on anyones beliefs.

The biggest complaint we have received about the UKCM ranks is that they aren't taken seriously - every time we meet up and get really drunk, at least 5 people get promotions. The next morning, we can't remember who was promoted to what rank...

So, Andy - meet up for a drink and we'll get your ranks matching up...


(I'm moving the thread into the UKCM section, BTW)

Gareth, you promoted me to Colonel in charge of curry, remember?

Although I think I lost it due to Xbox Avatar hacking....

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MSgt Matt Bradley 'Crashdown' (Formerly Mattb)
A12/TQ2.0.82145E1
CO UKCM 13th Regt. 1st Batt. 'Freebooters'
"There are very few problems that cannot be solved through a suitable application of high explosives."

Is G still in a position to give advise after the coup ?

For the record, I'm the only one taking it way too seriously.

Thanks for your thoughts guys, beer and a curry sounds good to me

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PFC Andy Rowlands. Comtech.
A05/TQ2.0.62126E1
1st Battallion, 13th Regiment, Freebooters

"...we got knives, sharp sticks..."

Andy, As G mentioned above once someone has joined the UKCM after there first drop they are given the rank of Private. There was time when we made a little bit of a deal out of it on the day and that is something that has sadly slipped over the years. Possibly something we need to look in to reviving.

After that promotions are very casually given when people have gone out of there way to help others, helped the group or in someway exceeded people expectations above above and beyond. It's normally recommend by someone and seconded by others in attendance, approval is then sort though the squad leader.

As we are a heavily social group this activity is normal formalised at the bar. It's for fun and has no actual meaning or official sign of 'superiority' Someones rank means essentially nothing.

That said most of us are fiercely proud of the rank we have received, it's a measure of respect and a token give by our peers.

Well Said Ssgt

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

Thanks for your thoughts Kev. I do realise that any rank in the CM is purely fictional and carries no authority. Mr Kobus explained much the same as youself in a PM a short while ago, so thanks for clarifying it further I was advised to speak to Spiderpool asking what patches are available, I've messaged him and I'm awaiting his reply, so hopefully by the time the NEC drop arrives I should be sporting some kind of patch.

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PFC Andy Rowlands. Comtech.
A05/TQ2.0.62126E1
1st Battallion, 13th Regiment, Freebooters

"...we got knives, sharp sticks..."

Yep Spiderpool is the man to talk to for patches, i must get around to getting some new patches myself.

Kris is fine lol

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

Thanks Kris, I try to be polite

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PFC Andy Rowlands. Comtech.
A05/TQ2.0.62126E1
1st Battallion, 13th Regiment, Freebooters

"...we got knives, sharp sticks..."

Yes, especially as that curry was carrying dormant explosive a la Escape From New York. One press of his remote, and its all over....


...Hang on, I might have got it mixed up with curry powder....



...ah crap.

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MSgt Matt Bradley 'Crashdown' (Formerly Mattb)
A12/TQ2.0.82145E1
CO UKCM 13th Regt. 1st Batt. 'Freebooters'
"There are very few problems that cannot be solved through a suitable application of high explosives."

Not received any PM's re patches, you may want to try again

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Captain "geekmaster" Spiderpool of HMS Golden Pond. May God bless her and all who sail in her.

I was pointed at you Mr Spider as the person who can supply UKCM patches, and I was asking if you could say what patches are available and how much they are please.

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PFC Andy Rowlands. Comtech.
A05/TQ2.0.62126E1
1st Battallion, 13th Regiment, Freebooters

"...we got knives, sharp sticks..."

The mistake you made was asking of these... other regts and foreigners for advice, when in fact you belong to the greatest Regt. in the UKCM led by the finest CO (ask CrashDown) that money can buy.

SAS

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Alan T. Alien
1st Lt Smith, SA "Sidewinder"
A13/TQ1.4.19720EX CMA
Founder of UKCM 13th Regt. 1st Batt. Freebooters
Founder of Special Armaments Section (Heavy Weapons)
"People don't understand. people like me"

Then his signature IS wrong as it says Freebooters not Homers heroes

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SSgt Kris "Bloodsucker" Kobus, VAS.
A09/TQ2.0.12136E1

Yours is a singular wit Kris.

SAS

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Alan T. Alien
1st Lt Smith, SA "Sidewinder"
A13/TQ1.4.19720EX CMA
Founder of UKCM 13th Regt. 1st Batt. Freebooters
Founder of Special Armaments Section (Heavy Weapons)
"People don't understand. people like me"

I forgot to warn USCSS Nostromo about the handbag battle that the regiments have over any new member ...