TickTock22 wrote:

Ps. You do not need to start every word with a capital letter!

Constantly correcting people, you also do not need to do that.

Wicksieboiirafreg wrote: Is it grass or concrete also are all the ADSC'S done at the same place or are they all differnt places?.

Thanks

Mine was on a Main road, running face on to traffic trying to dodge the cars, but i can only say about pirbright.(those guys put you through your paces)

Click on this link to see what to expect at adsc.
http://www.mfat.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=18431

Thats just damn nasty.
Regarding run time anything 11:30 or under will pass you for any trade except Para's.
Try to aim for 8 or more heaves (pull ups)
I'm joining as a driver also and passed my selection.
My run time was 10:50 and i did 9 heaves.

But theres a lot more to selection than just a run.

Just remember that although the first 6 months of your army life will be away from home a lot if you plan on marrying her you both will be posted to your regiment together and a start of a very good life for the both of you,
Grimsby, London not the best places to raise a family, just look at it that ...

This was my 2 day selection at ADSC Pirbright it will more than likely differ from base to base, but none the less hope its a little insight to the new entrants hoping to starts theres soon.

Phones are allowed but there will be a pay phone at the adsc ( if any ever work )
Take one so you can ring your family once you get your results at the end of selection.

One Last thing, don't forget to take a water bottle with you and you can take your mobile but can only use it in the evening.

Day 1:

9:00am.
Arrived at the station for pick up, coach was already there ready for all new selection recruits to board.

9:30am
Arrived in base, then taken into the adsc reception area where we are issued a number and for 2 days your name is not important you are now known as a number.
You are ...

Ticktock22 is right, you don't want to pick up an injury so close to selection by pushing yourself so hard.
As long as you get under 11:30 you will pass the run in any trade you want for the army.
Just finished my selection yesterday and no one failed the run, prepare more for team tasks as they ...

I sure am looking forward to Phase 1, But first up is adsc tomorrow, I like to take a step at a time. cant wait tho much more excited than nervous.

More than likely as i do live in London Although My ADSC date is tomorrow. YAY finally.
Why are you coming down to London mate? just too see how people live down here?

I Live there

I take it you have not been to London then

Feb that seems quite a while away :)
Well wish you all the best.
I'm off to ADSC on 21st-22nd October,
Anyone else Doing their selection then?
looking forward to it although i still have a little bug in my belly tickling either
Nerves or just excited either way ill give it my all, and fingers ...