I have spent the best part of a year trying to get a commission as an officer in the Navy as pilot/warfare failed the AIB (just). This has not put me off but made me more determined than ever to get my commission. However in the past month or so I,ve been having second doubts about which service I should join.
I am really considering joining the RM instead my constant studies about the forces in general as part of the whole push towards “jointery” Has made me think I would make a decent RM officer, While my childhood dream was to join the FAA as a “junglie” pilot. I am confused as what to do next and thoughts recommendations will be greatly appreciated. I know it would be possible to Join RM and become a pilot and it’s possible join FAA and get your green lid, but what is the best path?
I’m gonna have a chat with my ACLO next week, mainly to find out if I can go for selection as RM and RN officer at the same time, my hopes are not that high!
What path should I follow you decide!
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Change from RN to RM
Change from RN to RM
"It is very vulgar to talk like a dentist when one isn't a dentist. It produces a false impression."
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
Mate
There are Marines on the Pilot's course, all officers now (a mistake I’d say), but as far as I know you have to have done at least a tour first and there certainly aren’t many RM places. The RN pilots are all top quality lads and I've been mightily impressed. The RAF......well, we'll not mention them. Yes you can go and do the all arms cdo course during a hold if you wish and want to go Junglie.
If you really want to fly the option of the Army is there but the problem is that you have no guarantee of getting in to the AAC at Sandhurst. In my intake they had 76 apply and 6 were selected so you'd have to be prepared to do something else. It is very egalitarian though and selection is purely on your abilities as demonstrated at Sandhurst. There are some excellent infantry regiments and if you are very fit the Paras is an option, you can have a go at flying later in your career. But you won't know your regiment until 3/4 of the way through though so if you've got your heart set on a selective regiment you may well be disappointed.
Oh, and the AAC has Apache.
The RCB is similar to AIB but has more emphasis on leadership rather than academic ability, at least as I understand it.
Mate remeber pilot selection is not easy either....aptitude then grading (13 hours in a Firefly) and then passing the course (18 months for AAC.....2 years plus for RN due to holds). RN do have the chance of fast jet if you do well at JEFTS (60 hours RN, 40 Army) up at Cranwell. The medical thing can be a lottery....hearing, eyesight, x-ray, EEG, ECG, did you sneeze when you were 5....etc.
Whatever you decide to do...best of luck mate
There are Marines on the Pilot's course, all officers now (a mistake I’d say), but as far as I know you have to have done at least a tour first and there certainly aren’t many RM places. The RN pilots are all top quality lads and I've been mightily impressed. The RAF......well, we'll not mention them. Yes you can go and do the all arms cdo course during a hold if you wish and want to go Junglie.
If you really want to fly the option of the Army is there but the problem is that you have no guarantee of getting in to the AAC at Sandhurst. In my intake they had 76 apply and 6 were selected so you'd have to be prepared to do something else. It is very egalitarian though and selection is purely on your abilities as demonstrated at Sandhurst. There are some excellent infantry regiments and if you are very fit the Paras is an option, you can have a go at flying later in your career. But you won't know your regiment until 3/4 of the way through though so if you've got your heart set on a selective regiment you may well be disappointed.
Oh, and the AAC has Apache.
The RCB is similar to AIB but has more emphasis on leadership rather than academic ability, at least as I understand it.
Mate remeber pilot selection is not easy either....aptitude then grading (13 hours in a Firefly) and then passing the course (18 months for AAC.....2 years plus for RN due to holds). RN do have the chance of fast jet if you do well at JEFTS (60 hours RN, 40 Army) up at Cranwell. The medical thing can be a lottery....hearing, eyesight, x-ray, EEG, ECG, did you sneeze when you were 5....etc.
Whatever you decide to do...best of luck mate
Ta mate loads of good advise to keep me going!
"It is very vulgar to talk like a dentist when one isn't a dentist. It produces a false impression."
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
Grrr. Just been told by my ACLO that I may not be able to take my FAT again because of my age. 
And that I should be a submariner, intresting because he is one and they hav'nt got enough. Should get an aquaint in the next few months. (money sounds good though)
As far as marines goes he did point out that there are few places at the moment, and so superhuman fitness and commitment to the core are the order of the day. Will get to chat with my new ACLO in Jan though as current one is off to BRNC to teach.
And that I should be a submariner, intresting because he is one and they hav'nt got enough. Should get an aquaint in the next few months. (money sounds good though)
As far as marines goes he did point out that there are few places at the moment, and so superhuman fitness and commitment to the core are the order of the day. Will get to chat with my new ACLO in Jan though as current one is off to BRNC to teach.
"It is very vulgar to talk like a dentist when one isn't a dentist. It produces a false impression."
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"I could'nt help it. I can resist everything except temptation."
"Work is the curse of the drinking classes."
Oscar Wilde
