PRMC v Recruit Selection Centre (Army)

[C_Cummings]

Does anybody know what are the differences between the Army Selection test and the PRMC ?

I've been told that depending how well you do in the Army Selection test depends on what regiments you can join. Is this the same for PRMC scores?

What about basic training. What do the Marines do that the Army don't? (Apart for shower regulary!)

[Ro55]

For the 2 weeks in which i lost my mind and thought of joining the Army, the Army and what my mate has told me you do a 1.5 mile run (i think), hold an ammo box out infront for a certain amount of time, through a grenade (not live), and a fewother things which i dont remeber.

I think everybody does the 12 week basice training in the army then go onto their Regiment and do their basic training, although im not 100% sure if thats correct, so please correct me if im wrong!!

Your not think about going 'that' way are you C_??

Ross

[C_Cummings]

Not at all.

Just wondering what the differences are.

[Ro55]

Ok well thats all i remember being told and in the Run if you were 'trying out' for the Paras you would have to have a better time than you would need to be accepted into the Signals or Engineers e.g. 1.5 miles in 9 mins for Paras but say 10.5 for Signals etc??

Ross

PS Unlucky with your PRMC
(25 days until mine)

[C_Cummings]

Is this your 1st time on PRMC? Where are you travelling from?

Any questions about PRMC or CTCRM then fire away.

[Ro55]

Travelling from WALES, I live about 30 miles from Swansea, on the South West of Wales.

Ummm I cant think of any quwstions at the moment!!

Thanx Ross

[Steve C]

"As a potential recruit, your two days at the centre will follow a similar programme to this:

DAY 1
1000 - 1145 Arrive at RSC
1200 - 1230 Administration / Registration
1230 - 1300 Lunch
1300 - 1800 Medial, Technical Selection Test, Physical Tests (PSS(R)), Interest Briefs, Videos and Equipment Displays. Icebreaker (Each applicant to introduce him/herself in 2-3 minutes) and Multi-Stage Fitness Test (MSFT)
1830 - 1900 Evening Meal
1900 - 2045 Skill at Arms lesson (Grenade) and potted sports
2100 - 2200 Social visit to Junior Ranks Club
2200 - 2230 Brief for day 2
2300 Lights out
DAY 2
0600 Reveille
0630 - 0700 Breakfast
0700 - 0730 Pack bags. Room inspection, Strip Beds, Sheet exchange
0730 - 0800 Walk 1½ mile run route
0800 - 0830 1½ mile run best effort
0830 - 0900 Shower
0900 - 1015 Team Activities
1015 - 1100 Team Task
1100 - 1115 Break
1115 - 1145 Shower, change and return equipment
1200 - 1230 Lunch
1240 - 1400 Basic Training & Terms of Service Brief
1400 - 1700 Personnel Selection Officer Interviews and Physical Training Brief
Depart "

Note that there are a generous two showers given, maybe we all have it wrong about pongos, I mean those two recruits that get them showers surely prove the fact wrong?

The 1.5 mile run has to be completed in 14 minutes. Para candidates have to complete RSC before going to PRAC (parachute regiment aptitude course)

-Steve C

[= Jay =]

What does the PRAC consist of?

[Steve C]

"PRAC - Parachute Regiment Aptitude Course.

PRAC is held in the third week of AFS. It is predominantly a physical assessment to see whether applicants have the physical potential (aptitude) to start training with the PARAs. There are only three events on PRAC, gym tests, a run and a steeplechase. The standards of the course are as follows:

Gym tests
i. 15 sit-ups on a bench angled at 45 degrees.

ii. 10 dips on the parallel bar.

iii. 10 underarm heaves to the bar.

Note: These tests are not final, if an individual shows determination and the right attitude he will pass. You will not fail PRAC if you cannot pass the gym tests.

Run - Complete a 5 mile run;
i. 3 miles squadded

ii. 1 & half miles in best time

Steeplechase Course - Complete the course (2 circuits) in no more than 12 minutes
Summary

The PRAC staff will inform you if you have passed. If you fail, but pass the Army entry test you will be given another chance to pass PRAC. If you should fail a second time you will be offered alternative employment in the Army.

PRAC is not a 'pass' or 'fail' course, if someone shows he is determined, and it is thought he has the potential, he will pass. A pass means the applicant can proceed onto mainstream training."

Got this from http://www.army.mod.uk/para/recruit.htm. Doesn't say how many days the tests are over.