Hi,

Does anyone have some detailed information on this Regiment visit? Im booked on one but won't get the joining instructions until about 2 weeks before. Could someone whos been or actually has factual information give me an insight? Also into prep that needs to be done before going. I would ...

You can, they have a small usually very cramped room where you can smoke. Last i heard only 2 guys can smoke at the same time to preserve the atmosphere on the boat. The issue is at the CO's discretion. Good way to cut back i suppose.

Cheers for the info. I'm just wondering if its quite up to date. On the website link below it says:

'Officer training:
The new direct entry officer training scheme allows you to commence your officer training right from the very start of your time in the TA. Initial Officer Training is designed to ...

Does anyone have any information about this new scheme? The TA website is pretty useless on the subject. Im also interested in timescales, apparently you start your training to be officer straight away now if you want to, do you have to attend the TCB first before you do anything?
Anyone know how ...

Ask your liaison officer/AFCO they get sent a report from AIB. They should be able to give you a fair idea.

Good luck mate.

Cant honestly remember the scenarios, there are a few different variants. Its usually a situation where you are part of a group and something has gone wrong, you have casualties and you also have to achieve another task like getting information to a specific place and time. The personalities in the ...

The eyesight standard is not particuarly high. I asked about this at the AIB medical and i think the doc said something around -3.5 Dioptres as the limit of correction. Warfare officer is -2.5 I dont know about the visual acuity standard but they are usually comparable with the limits of correction ...

No idea how often it comes up mate. I got it on my second AIB when i was studying climate change for Geography A-level. like you say: bonus
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I dont think many people have a problem with the knowledge side as the questions are fairly broad and general. They are looking for a good set of arguments ...

Submarine warfare officer is one of the least popular branch choices, most seem to want to go to the major surface vessels. The Navy is also short of Engineer officers and Mine clearance diver officers (MCDO). They tend to throw money at problems like this. Financial incentives have been offered to ...

I think on the planning ex the speeds were in miles. I dont think they give you a combination thats just cruel... Dont go by the example they send you, the real one is alot more complex. Prepare yourself mentally for a grilling, most people do not enjoy this part of the AIB but if you know what to ...

I've passed the AIB on three occasions and sponsored twice so i can speak with confidence and authority on the subject. If you have any specific questions feel free to ask.

Some Tips:

You can only prepare for some parts of the AIB so put things like the medical out of your mind and concentrate on ...

The medical is lengthy. You do the standard officer entry medical eg. blood, urine, weight and height plus extra parts for aviation. There is a long questionnaire asking if you have ever had diseases and conditions of all kinds. Common problems are asthma, visual problems (short sight), hearing. Due ...

Hello,

I can't bring too much to this to be honest but i can give some educated speculation. I suspect its some kind of scholarship for potential pilots in the RN. I was given a two year sixth form scholarship back in my school days which was targeted at Warfare officers and engineers, this flying ...

If you want to work on Harriers you will be able to do it the navy. The harriers are to be flown by a mixture of RAF and RN pilots. The groundcrew will also be a mixture of RAF and RN, serving onboard the carriers whilst at sea and at RAF bases whilst ashore. The current harrier bases i think are ...