New Member & Questions!!!

[ASH91]

Hi everyone I'm new here and was wondering if you could answer me a few questions? I want to join the Rifles and I was just wondering if the ADSC test for heaves is still under grasp as it shows on the recruit selection center website. Thanks for reading and who ever reply's I'm sure I'll be back with more question's thanks again everyone!!!!!!!!!!

[just_me]

Yes it is still underhand grip, legs crossed and bent.

[ASH91]

When joining the Rifles would i be able to select or could I ask to go to a certain battalion because id either want 1 2 or 3
Thanks again !!!!!!!

[adamb]

I think its based on what the battalion does, like the regiment im hoping to go in.

1st Battalion = Mechanised
2nd Battalion = Light Role
3rd Battalion = TA

so im going for light role so ill be in 2nd Battalion if i get in, don't know if its the same for all the others mate.

[ASH91]

Thanks for the reply mate mine is
1st Battalion Commando Infantry (3 CDO BGE)
2nd Battalion Light Role Infantry
3rd Battalion Light Role Infantry
4th Battalion Mechanized Infantry
5th Battalion Armored Infantry
and the 6th & 7th Battalions are both TA
http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/5607.aspx


That is why I wanted to go into 1st 2nd or 3rd Battalion mainly 1st though


Thanks For the reply mate and best of luck in your career etc...

[adamb]

Cheers mate, i passed selection just got to take my oath and start phase 1 in Jan time.