I'm trying to join the Grenadier Guards, currently at the medical stage. What sort of run time should I be looking to achieve for any of the guards regiments? I know they say 12:45 for all infantry except Paras, but we all know that is b*llocks really. I always get between 10:15-10:30 each time I ...

I love the regimental nicknames!

I went to AFCO today, took the forms home to fill in and I now have my BARB test on the 11th October. Looking forward to it.



James

Morning,

I'm heading to AFCO later today to express my interest in joining the Household Cavalry. I'd previously been interested in the RMP but I've had a complete change of heart and now feel this is where I see myself. The job is more exciting for me and I really think I would enjoy all that goes ...

Okay, thanks for the advice... I need time to build up my fitness a little more anyway, I don't want to meet the minimum fitness requirements, I want to exceed them. I'm going to get the level 2 required and then apply after that. I've already sorted out where to do the course etc... The thing is, I ...

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum. I'm 24 years old and I've recently decided that I would like to join the RMP. I've read on the Army careers website that to join the RMP as a soldier, you will need a minimum of a two GCSE's in English Language and Maths at grade C. I've got a C in English ...