FCO contract Afghan

[R2700m]

Do they not require you to be sia licensed?

[craig875]

Yeah they do for the FCO contract, i presume thats the one your talking about?

Craig

[R2700m]

Thats what I thought, thanks.

[sw1paul]

I worked on this contract for 2 plus years,We started the FCO south Helmand/Kandahar teams.
Proffesional guys and a well organised contract,Sometimes very interesting work...You will be representing the British Embassy at all times therefore you bearing and turnout should reflect this.

Pay is not what is was,however it is a steady long term job,excellent hands on for learning the trade,only when I left did I realize how much experiance the job had given me.

The guys looked after Blair in Kabul a couple of years ago,Thats about as good as it gets I believe,unless of course you are Britneys CPO : )

Good Luck

Paul

[craig875]

Cheers that info is very helpful mate, i am at the minute filling in all the paperwork for ArmorGroup, and trying to get medicals and stuff so hopefully i will be out there soon. Thanks again mate.

[sw1paul]

Give me a shout when you get a deployment date and I will give you a heads up for kit to take.

Laptop is essential,as are collared overshirts bal bla bla,the blazer on the packing list is not ! Especailly if you are South where it is completely operational,Sangin,Musa Qala etc etc

Best

Paul.

[craig875]

cheers mate, i will give you a shout.

[smudgepara]

sw1paul could you give some info on kit you took. I have a date for deployment on FCO contract Afghan. I have all info from Armor but any other tips etc be handy. Cheers

[sw1paul]

Have PM ed you smudge,just in case it turn into a debate on whether craghoppers offer more UV protection then North Face

Best

Paul.

[Clampit]

Paul,

Thanks for the coments on the FCO contract south, as you say good contrat to be on mate
LT