Hi mate I started basic training in november but the application process took about 6 months for me. Out of curiosity how long have you been in the process of joining up until now?

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Yeah thats the one.

Hi, I posted on that arrse website but it ended up with endless arguments about random stuff. Cheers anyhow.

hi, I posted before thinking about reallocating into the air despatcher role with some questions about it I'm now looking for some infor on the abover trade, I've looked at the official websites on armyjobs etc Im just wondering if anyone here could shed some more light on the day to day aspects and ...

You have a point guardian but theres no point staying in at it if I end up not enjoying it in my opinion.

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Lol! yeah I guess you did, Thought Id give it a go though Ayhows I might stay in I'm just looking at other jobs I think I'd enjoy just in case I decide to re-allocate.

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Hi cheers for the reply, I'm in phase 2 for INT CORPS but I'm not entirely sure it's the right career for me, Air despatcher was something that caught my eye but I'm not deciding anything until I give my phase 2 training a good crack :) And I know very little about the role except about chucking ...

Hi all, I'm in phase 2 training at the moment but I'm considering re-allocating and the air despatcher role is something that I would consider re-allocating to if I did go through with it. I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me about the role, apart from what the RLC/Army websites say, and what ...

Lol yeah the town doesn't have much in it at all but you won't get to see it until after your drill test on week 7. The ATR is much the same as any other ATR i imagine though it is a small base. I was in 3 Troop and the training team there are excellent, other than that I don't know what I can tell ...

lol the name is my initials, gt, and the first 3 letters of scotland, sco.

Cheers

Congratulations mate, Out of interest what corps/regiment are you in? I'll be doing the JNCO cadre in the future so do you have any advice or tips for it?

Cheers and well done mate

I failed the medical because of a heart murmur but the next time I applied I passed the medical no problem. From what I was led to believe heart murmurs can be quite common and can sometimes simply be down to being nervous. Other than my own experience I know nothing about anything medical

Thanks Saxon, Yeah I plan to get stuck into phase 2 training and look forward to eventually getting to whatever unit I get posted to.

Cheers, yeah I am quite chuffed, Gonna get stuck into phase 2 now.

Lmao will do Harry, Got plenty of practise over the past 14 weeks'. Training was good fun, There were times when I found it tough and times when I seriously considered quiting but I got through it in the end. Barnsey, My training was good fun, tough at times, I made some good friends' and enjoyed ...