Well, which does he want to do? Engineering or Infantry? Does he want to mess about with JCBs or mess about with mortars?

Speak with your AFCO. A few years ago I knew someone who was allowed into a skilled trade on the condition that during his Phase 1 he took and passed a Level 2 Key Skills in Maths qualification, however this was at a time when the army was badly undermanned so things may have changed.

I hope you enjoy your trip, do you have any idea where abouts you might be staying ?? I'll be staying for about 2 weeks at SBTA. I'm a wheeled vehicle mechanic and recovery specialist over here, so I assume I will be with a unit that has similar job titles. Came across a few UK personnel when in Ir...

The only advantage that The Rifles have over other regiments is that they are bigger with 5 regular battalions instead of the more usual 2-3. This means that there are more snipers required as each battalion has its own snipers.

Finish your degree. As I'm sure you are aware, RMR training is very hard work. You'll be out usually twice a week (drill night and PT night) and you are expected to do a lot of phys in your own time. At the moment your degree is more important so concentrate on that and join up when you're done.

Honestly mate, you don't need to worry. I have a mate who is gay and we are both in the infantry - the most stereotypically manly/butch job in the army. I don't give a damn about his sexuality because I know that he is a bloody good soldier - something he has proven on operations. I even know a blok...

Ask your chain of command. In theory with a good record you should be able to walk through the AFCO door the day that you leave.

How often do you clean it in the field? Remember that being on a two-day ex doesn't mean you should leave cleaning until your return to the TAC.

kaytemon wrote:i'm a 17 year old female and i have my pre selection soon,
just wondering about if females have to do sit ups and press ups?
if so, what type? because women obviously do different types

You will do press-ups and sit-ups.

You'll do the same, standard press-ups and sit-ups as everyone does.

Tab wrote:At one time every one had to do the P Course to be attached to the the full parachute course and earn their wings

Not entirely sure what you mean here.

All Gdsm who want to be in the Guards Para Platoon do have to pass P-Coy.

raggy17888 wrote:i was wondering what the training is involved to be in the raf regiment?

http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/jobs/rafr ... gunner.cfm

Rifles looks like a really good option, it looks like lots of different things going on because it's a big regiment. 1 Rifles do AACC so perhaps get involved in that if I can. 1 Rifles are part of 3 Cdo Bde, but it is worth pointing out that the army isn't a democracy. You may well want to go 1 Rif...