so wannabe_bootneck, your warming up to the idea of life in the RAF regt. What made you change your mind?

Dear Rudi (future)

I have been reading this topic over the last few days and I am impressed with your honesty and commitment to put the past behind you and rebuild your life. All I have to say is good luck and try hard and I hope it all works out for you, because that is what I did.

5 years ago I ...

Has anyone read this book as i have heard nothing about it, if so is it worth buying? All i know it is based on a true life event involving the pathfinders, paras and some members of our beloved SAS saving some hostages and taking out the westside boys (an African gang).

wannabe_bootneck

8 months ago i was in the same situation wanting to join the RMC until i spoke to a raf careers officer at university and he told me about the raf regiment. Your right they have not got a high profile which has both helped and hindered, helped by not having all of these i'm hard kn ...

Ben

you do not need a degree there are loads of officers aged 18 but it will help, as it demostrates you can do work to high standard and think in different ways. Over 80% of candidates at sandurst have a degree. If you have not got a degree do not worry about it just go down to your local AFCO ...

Hey wannabe_bootneck,

Ask Rockape he should have some info on this subject as he is currently in the raf regiment or have been.

P.S After reading some of your posts I thought you wanted to the royal marines.

Raffbone 24

Thanks,

How long would i have to wait before i join 2 squadron as an officer? I have heard nothing but good things about this squadron (from what little information i found out), and relise you only get in after a extremely difficult selection course.

And also if i get in, would it enhance my ...

I am thinking of joining the raf reg as an officer, can anyone please help me as i do not know what i need to do or how hard to train? I'm thinking of applying for it after i have finished getting my degree in February of next year, will this be enough time to train or will i need longer?

Thankyou ...