Im like you Acuna_Read, 5ft 8, 63kg. I did apply for the Royal Marines at first, got up to my PJFT and i had a change of heart so ive decided to join the army. Weight is a real Issue in the Marines if your not comfortabely in the 60s i,e 64-65kg then my AFCO told me the person in charge of your PRMC...

Thanks for that 'just_me' really helped, cheers.

Thanks that answered my questions and thanks for the warm welcome. Im not sure what to pick and could you tell me what the rifles is? I want to be in the thick of the action infantry, what in your opinion would be the best think to go for? The light infantry? Thanks again

Just a question, i was watching the army recruit DVD earlier and i was watching the Combat section and it says Air Assault. I can't work out if the Air Assault is what you can specialise in on phase 2 training or is it the parachute regiment? And another, the Light infantry is described as 'using ex...

Just thought id introduce myself. My names Adam, im 17 years old. I am in the process of trying to join the British Army, I did originally intend to join the Royal marines but got up to my PJFT and had a change of heart. I have my BARB test for the army on monday and intend to go in as an Infantryma...