Another One?

[Baldric]

http://www.itv.com/news/2016-07-20/soldier-dies-in-training-exercise-in-brecon-beacons-on-hottest-day-of-year-so-far/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3698914/Soldier-dies-training-exercise-Brecon-Beacons.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

[jackthehat]

Yes it is.....
But as I've said, a Selection Course places demands on a candidate which s/he may be able to obviate in a real world scenario.
There's no doubt that a real world scenario is likely to be even more challenging but having being 'selected' for leadership the candidate can tailor their approach according to what is put before him/her.

[dannyk13]

Talbot
And when the extreme weather is in a place where the soldier has been posted-----

[-Talbot-]

I think you are wrong to compare the two. danny.

[anotheoldgit]

Yes very sad and my heart goes out to all of his family RIP.

But it is the same as the many who have died taking part in marathon runs, extreme physical pressures are put on the body, does that mean that all such events should be banned?

It also highlights the folly of placing women soldiers on the front line.

[dannyk13]

We agree to differ then.

[jackthehat]

///It also highlights the folly of placing women soldiers on the front line.///

Arrant nonsense......

[-Talbot-]

I've never been too sure of this 'agree to differ' tbh.

If a soldier is in blistering life threatening heat in Syria, he has a choice ... sit it out an move when the temperature drops.
A soldier on the selection choice does not have the option of sitting it out.
Clearly soldiers who have taken the course when the temperature was 18 degrees have had a very big advantage of those taking it in record breaking temperatures.

[Baldric]

Ok Lads, we'll cancel todays offensive 'cus it's too hot/cold (delete as appropriate).
It ain't going to happen in the real world.

[murraymints]

sad

[Islay]

My brother served in Kenya and mentioned that the conditions out there are similar to the conditions this soldier died in.

[jackthehat]

No-one has said that, Baldric.

I agree with Talbot. How has a candidate passing the Selection Course on a wet Wednesday proved himself 'capable' of fighting in the searing heat of Syria.....?

[EcclesCake]

Earlier this morning the Daily Mail reported that the temperature was 25C, hardly extreme IMHO. The article has now been updated to state that 'temperatures peaked at 30C', sensationalism....much?

[dannyk13]

Talbot
Take note of Baldric's post.May I assume that unlike he and I you have never been in the services.

[-Talbot-]

I struggled to work in my back garden Eccles.

So you don't think it is beyond the realms of possibility that many have passed the test because the weather played a considerable part?

Or would those who passed on a wet wednesday also pass in blistering temperatures?

There seems to be an element of luck involved that should be addressed.

[dannyk13]

Talbot, could you answer my post at 11.24 please.

[-Talbot-]

You have to have been in the services to have common sense then?

I actually know quite a few of Baldric's comrades formally in 4-2 commando

[-Talbot-]

Patience , danny ... I am multi tasking.

[dannyk13]

42 Commando were on Malta when I was serving there and I can assure you that they did there training in full battle gear despite the heat.Why don't you ask one them what they think of sitting it out until it is a bit cooler?

[Baldric]

Sounds like Knowledge by Association Danny.

[-Talbot-]

Can either of you answer my question @ 11:29