Hi, all Gnrs are trained to the same initial standard, but a couple of the Sqns require specialist skills. 26 and 27 are aligned to the Defence CBRN Wg for example and 63 Sqn (QCS) also cover ceremonial and public duties.

The rest are HR Field Sqns.

See here for more info http://www.raf.mod.uk ...

LT

Trouble with people who have been out for some time is although they mean well, they often end up giving out duff gen, as is the case here.

Anyway, in answer to the original question - No your pay would not increase, however, should you pass the sniper course, and yes there is an RAF Regt sniper ...

I believe its referred to as the Regiment

the regiment...ive heard that somewhere before....Grant Mitchell...Andy Mcchad...its bring back blurs of balconys...

good luck with recruitment but calling it "The Regiment" is a bit harry black maskers and pixlated chad phots!

RAF Regt is referred to ...

Hyperlithe wrote:LT, he's already been pulled up once for being a twonk. Didn't get the message then either.

Roger that.

bushyredsocks wrote:Sure mate, sure

Okay, lets get a couple of things straight here. Firstly I am not your 'mate'. Secondly you will see that I have updated my profile to reflect my current location.

LT Out

Long Timer :

600 for the next 3 years to be precise

No mate, 600 gunners in ONE year. I was told this when I was at RAF Honnington by a Flight Sgt, and in case that isnt enough, check out this page
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/Loyalty-bonus-boost-for-RAF.3763609.jp
(Seventh ...

Non drivers get a driving course at the end of their TG....normally.

If you already have a license, you will get to go to your unit early. No HGV or Bike upgrade.....However, when on Sqn who knows

bushyredsocks wrote: The RAF Regiment are aiming for 600 new recruits in one year. They're crying out for gunners.

600 for the next 3 years to be precise

bushyredsocks wrote: I was just stating that they are infantry.

Actually we prefer to think of ourselves as Infantry trained, semantics dear boy

LT

At the very start of the video the guy is going on about how it will allow them to "stand toe to toe with the Paras & Marines in the bar" etc

Like I said, I'm not trying to start off a slagging match or anything just curious as to why they do it.

Probably because he has previous service with at ...

Having seen both sides of the fence. If you have the option to go officer, then go officer. Ability is what you will be judged on, not whether or not you speak with a toffee in your mouth.

LT

Don't know about the RAF, but the RAF Regt has FIELD Sqns, and the troops trade is GUNNER. Prior to being employed on the aforementioned units some extra trg is required. I'm sure you can work out the rest.

Thanks

hi mate ive got my TG course on the 20th of april and i was told when i was on my PGAC that the 32 weeks are due to the fact that you pass out at 22 weeks and earn your mudguards and then you have a extra 10 weeks which is your field gunners course in which you earn all your vehicle licences, extra ...

No there isn't!?

There was 16 months ago, when that post was made. Smartarse.

Well i didn't happen to look at the date! A mistake, No need for that, i hardly said it in a way to offend but you feel you need to do so to me?

What you mean and what people think you mean can be different.

How ...