**British Armed Forces Discussion Thread**

[I_M_Weasel]

but even then Infantry still do longer training after 14weeks.

We do longer second phase training than you do!

There's a lot to learn to be an infantry soldier and non infantry units that fill that role every now and again don't do it very well (why should they, its not their job). The infantry may have an easy entrance requirement but that doesn't mean its an easy job, look up where the casualties come from in Afghan - the infantry (and marines) we are the ones who do the fighting.

Not to say I don't appreciate the work of the supporting arms who do a fine job making our lives easier and help us to win the enemy.

But don't think infantry is an easy option that anyone can do.

 

[Stringy]

So has there been any hard info on how the armed forces are going to cut spending due to the budget cuts? I'm interested to know how it will effect recruitment, I know that the armed forces is already at/near capacity so I would expect recruitment to take even long or simply start turning away lots of people.

Only Whitehall truly know, everything else is speculation.

 

[RoboCod]

Getting fit as well ?

To those that are in the RAF and TG4...i've been posted....It's the wing

PVR to follow soon then

 

[RoboCod]

So has there been any hard info on how the armed forces are going to cut spending due to the budget cuts? I'm interested to know how it will effect recruitment, I know that the armed forces is already at/near capacity so I would expect recruitment to take even long or simply start turning away lots of people.

We're always going to need recruits so don't let this put any one off heading down the AFCO and enquiring.

 

[Begbie]

Alright matey!

Yeah Im at lossiemouth now, rocking the show

tearing up the beach bar every now and then lol, its not bad up here, bit crappy at time with just Elgin to keep me entertained but Im happy here.

how are you doing?

and I dont think It was me about a losnet account. Not that I remember most phonecalls anyway

I love it up here mate. Its just awesome, shame were getting moved shortly.

Can't beat a bit of beach bar, Fridays. Downtowns Saturdays and the odd/frequent occasion of karaoke in the steam boat on Wednesdays

What squadron are you on?

Unlucky Andrew, did you have that in your prefrences?

 

[Andr3w]

PVR to follow soon then

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[lemonkettaz]

Just done my Oath, was quality, very formal. Got all my travel information and army number and 19days then start getting beasted

 

[Edrof]

I would have LOVED to join the army

 

[Kamerad]

Just done my Oath, was quality, very formal. Got all my travel information and army number and 19days then start getting beasted

Good luck and don't worry about anything on phase one, its easy, Phase two is where it gets hard but its good fun.

 

[lemonkettaz]

Forde Tell that to the lad that never showed up today, shame people go through the whole selection process now and then give up just before starting

 

[lemonkettaz]

Good luck and don't worry about anything on phase one, its easy, Phase two is where it gets hard but its good fun.

Cheers, ha I've heard combat engineer training is a ball ache.

I'm giving myself a 2weeks break from training after tomorrow ha, a nice rest before it kicks off

 

[Edrof]

He was probably too into his Farmville session to notice the time. Ill health stopped me applying. I make a great armchair general though! Now, I just need to start a deactivated weapon collection...

 

[RoboCod]

Combat engineer training is very demanding actually, good trade to join though, good luck

 

[lemonkettaz]

Had a fitness day last week and honestly 2 lads couldn't even finish running the 1.5mile and they were starting basic last sunday!

Made me feel a lot better when lads were coming in 11mins+... all of us due to start basic soon too.

11days, I am actually just counting the hours now my life is sad haha, out for a drink this weekend.. last drink to freedom and probably for a long while

 

[platypus]

Final application sent off today, last chance saloon for Sandhurst.

@Kettaz, I was at Bassingbourne this weekend doing an assault course. Nice golf course .

 

[lemonkettaz]

I doubt I'll see the golf course for the first 14weeks lol

How does officer entry application work? Is there such queue's for Sandhurst too?

 

[Pate]

I doubt I'll see the golf course for the first 14weeks lol

How does officer entry application work? Is there such queue's for Sandhurst too?

I am also interested in Sandhurst.

How competitive is it? What skills would you say are most necessary?

 

[Stringy]

I am also interested in Sandhurst.

How competitive is it? What skills would you say are most necessary?

Some jobs require specific qualifications, they'll be listed on the Army recruitment website. Other than that being good at interviews, revising your knowledge of the Army and military in general, and having a good grasp of current affairs. Some regiments are easier to get into if you have a large bank balance.

The small matter of being a natural leader will help you too.

 

[platypus]

I am also interested in Sandhurst.

How competitive is it? What skills would you say are most necessary?

The application process takes about a year, and it is very competitive.

They want you to excel in broad areas: qualifications, fitness, competency and intelligence, problem solving, leadership, group work and general common sense, all of which are tested vigorously in the application process.

Some regiments are easier to get into if you have a large bank balance.

I've heard that as well, but never really thought about it. Why is that?

 

[lemonkettaz]

So what is next for you then platypus? What regiment you want to be with?