Thanks for answers. I once new a royal marine recruit who said he would be a sargeant in five years from entering because he had a-levels. He was obviously talking nonsense.

Hey there, I've got my insight course in two weeks and looking to join up towards end of the summer. My question is this. I'm 22 and will be joining as a soldier, but I have done my A-Levels. Will this help me with NCO promotion?

thanks lads, will get them broken in.

Hey there,
I'm going on the insight course on the 16th of june and I have just ordered some military boots from the internet. Will we be expected to run in boots? If so I have never run in boots so will need to practice quick. Cheers.