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    http://www.guardian.co.uk/military/s...659226,00.html

    An article about the annual selection in Nepal to join the British Army's Ghurka regiment which I thought might interest the Org
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    A very interesting read.

    All the Ghurkas I have worked with have been great people very friendly, and obviously very strong.

    The only crticism I could make is that the British Army doesn't treat them as well as they should.

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    Those guys and their history have always fascinated me.

    I saw brief mention of the 'pension parity' concerns in the article; does anyone know if Ghurkas are paid the same as native-born Brit troops?
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    Not at present http://www.army.mod.uk/brigade_of_gu...ial_review.htm

    I believe their pay rates were the same as the old Indian army, which no longer exists. (well, it does, only now its Indian, if you see what I mean)
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    Last edited by English assassin; 12-06-2005 at 15:51.
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    Cool article. From it I lave learned/confirmed that average life in Nepal sucks, I am totally out of shape compared to the applicants and dads who are proud of their kids know how to party!
    If he gets selected I will have a party. I will have a big goat and chop off its head.
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    The Gurkhas are fascinating, and it's an interesting article.
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