Where in the UK do you go for Recruit Selection?

[uk_Taylor]

Where is the RSC and what's the testing really like? If you can let me know that would be great!

[Gazza85]

Example Programme

As a potential recruit, your two days at the centre will follow a similar programme to this:
DAY 1
1000 - 1145 Arrive at RSC
1200 - 1230 Administration / Registration
1230 - 1300 Lunch
1300 - 1800 Medial, Technical Selection Test, Physical Tests (PSS(R)), Interest Briefs, Videos and Equipment Displays. Icebreaker (Each applicant to introduce him/herself in 2-3 minutes) and Multi-Stage Fitness Test (MSFT)
1830 - 1900 Evening Meal
1900 - 2045 Skill at Arms lesson (Grenade) and potted sports
2100 - 2200 Social visit to Junior Ranks Club
2200 - 2230 Brief for day 2
2300 Lights out

DAY 2
0600 Reveille
0630 - 0700 Breakfast
0700 - 0730 Pack bags. Room inspection, Strip Beds, Sheet exchange
0730 - 0800 Walk 1.5 mile run route
0800 - 0830 1.5 mile run best effort
0830 - 0900 Shower
0900 - 1015 Team Activities
1015 - 1100 Team Task
1100 - 1115 Break
1115 - 1145 Shower, change and return equipment
1200 - 1230 Lunch
1240 - 1400 Basic Training & Terms of Service Brief
1400 - 1700 Personnel Selection Officer Interviews and Physical Training Brief
Depart

I think there is one RSC in london, one in litchfield and one in glencorse, it depends on where you live.

The testing isent that demanding its all personal bests so you can only give what you got.

[Wings]

Hi Taylor,

The RSC you attend depends on where you live. If you're from up north, I believe you go to Glencourse in Scotland. In the Midlands, and including Wales you go to Lichfield. I'm not sure if there are any other Selection centres. Maybe someone else knows?

Selection isn't too bad. You are there for about 24 hours and do a variety of physical tests. None of these are particularly hard, just give it your best, thats what they are looking for.

This subject has been covered many times before, so if you want more info use the search button.

What job are you interested in?


Wings

[Wings]

Ah, while I was writing that, Gazza covered it all!!


Nice one Mate!


Wings

[J J]

there's also a selection centre in Pirbright...if you live in the south

[Grimey Vibes]

RSC is situated at 5 ATR's (Army Training Regiments) over the whole country. Depending on where you live decides which one you will go to. I was at ATR Litchfield last week, which is based in Staffordshire. The AFCO give you a booklet on what tests are performed. Its very relaxed, but disaplined such as hands by your side no talking when they say etc.

[Boxingmad]

RSC is situated at 5 ATR's (Army Training Regiments) over the whole country. Depending on where you live decides which one you will go to. I was at ATR Litchfield last week, which is based in Staffordshire. The AFCO give you a booklet on what tests are performed. Its very relaxed, but disaplined such as hands by your side no talking when they say etc.

How did you get on, Grimey?

[Grimey Vibes]

RSC is situated at 5 ATR's (Army Training Regiments) over the whole country. Depending on where you live decides which one you will go to. I was at ATR Litchfield last week, which is based in Staffordshire. The AFCO give you a booklet on what tests are performed. Its very relaxed, but disaplined such as hands by your side no talking when they say etc.

How did you get on, Grimey?

A nice whole pass, except i missed the run time for the Paras by 22 secs. So going back in 2 weeks now after the Sgt PtI told me how to knock 40 secs off in three weeks, he said i wasn't doing any Anaerobic exercises, thats where i went wrong. Everything else was up upto standard, i was interviewed by a Major in the Paras and he said i am what they are looking for in a recruit, but he can't offer me the job yet unless i come back and complete the run. I could of gone Infantry but i said NO, to which he smiled and said i want to be shaking your hand soon offering you a job in the parachute regiment :d

[uk_Taylor]

Thanks for the info guys....I've recieved my RSC date and I have it on the 3rd of Nov in Glencorse.

Just hope I can do what I need to do on the day, I need the job just as much as I want it!

My mate said I should just smile but some how I don't think she knows what being a man is about lol She's just too cute!

I have a feeling the smile will very quickly turn into a

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