Hi all, I’m considering the Army, but I have -8.0 vision. I can see fine with glasses, but I know my prescription is quite strong.
Would this automatically fail the medical, or are there any roles where this level of short-sightedness is still acceptable?
Thanks.
Currently in the stream for RAF Regiment Officer, looking to train specifically to specialise into ALIC/TACP stuff (currently prepping through phys + learning strike platform capabilities - advice given by an NCO or Officer from ALI cell) Is there any specific info on posting to tri-service units whilst in the RAF Reg? Things such as time to post, requirements to post, constraints, etc - I'm looking at 29 CDO's 23 Bty (is where most RAF personnel in 29 are, along with a good chunk of 3 CDO's TACP capacity), Nowzad Air TP (Similar to 23 Bty for 29, but for 7 RHA in support of 16AA) or C Bty 3 RHA (part of the TACP capacity 3rd Deep Reconnaissance Strike Brigade)
In case you're wondering "Why join as a RAF Regiment officer to then join Army and/or Navy units/brigades" I believe that the role of the RAF Reg in aiding in multi-domain operations a capability is something that should be further pushed in the coming years - the RM have already set the charge when it comes to ground troop specialisaiton with the FCF, and the Army is also making several capability changes with various units - as the ground component for the RAF, the RAF regiment should further expand the link between ground (or in some cases naval) forces and aerospace capabilities (I refer to aerospace capabilities in a general sense, not just JTAC/TACP as there's other ways of integration of air assets within the force that can be expanded upon, whether that be communicating with rotary wing aircraft for troop transportation, setting up SIGINT using air and space assets or using recce units in aid of SEAD in new, novel ways) - I wish to be a part of this.
Edit: 1 Para, my bad More a question of curiosity than of personal desire (not trying to be the next Para/Marine/Commando SAS SFSG supersoldier like so many 16yo GCSE failures on this sub), but how would someone in the Paras go about joining 1 Para?
Afaik, 1 Para is the SFSG elite unit of Paras, a cut above the rest, so how would you join it? Is there a separate test, or course? Do they just take the best guys fresh out of P-Coy, or is it something else?
Im 21 just started a full time job to make some money im 6ft and decently athletic and planning on training more for the physical just looking for any advice on training what to look out for with applying any help is greatly appreciated.
It's a bit of an odd question, but how are the schools & curriculum for children of active personnel? Is the curriculum standardised amongst schools near bases? I am a bit worried, if not. Like, I don't want a potential child to be studying one curriculum between the ages of 12 & 15 & suddenly have to move base, & now they are teaching something completely different. I would foresee this as an issue. This being an issue would be English literature since I believe some boards (OCR, AQA, etc.) use different novels to study & use as a case example. Can you request to prolong being stationed at a base for the GCSE's to be done?
Apologies in advance if this comes off as disjointed or rambling.
About to be trawled for 6 months, it's a UK move of around 50 miles, I'll be in transit accommodation for the duration, I've signed out of the mess in preparation but I'm wondering as my clerk is on leave if I'm entitled to disturbance and relocation leave? I guess the issue might be that I'll be retaining my mess room at my original location.
So long story short. Ive been experiencing lower back pain for 4 weeks now I’ve been told that Im gonna put into a holding troop for injured people. My back has been getting better and I currently feel good. I’m confident that I could run 2km in 7 minutes and under and that I’m better at tabbing than most recruits.
I’m now shitting myself that I’m gonna get medically discharged despite this and I’m sure that whoever is looking at my full medical records is gonna freak out and just kick me out.
If I do get kicked out, would I be able to appeal? Would I be allowed to try and join back again? I pray that it does not happen but it’s good to be prepared in my opinion.
Thanks everyone.
Seems like more people apply for the corps over the reg is there any particular reasoning? Because from my understanding both have respect for each other and say they are just as good as each other in their respective fields.
Seems more recently the corps have turned a corner and are going down their commando roots again whereas the reg were talking about taking away parachuting for a whole battalion if I am correct (which is no longer happening). Although I have heard from guys I know in the corps who have said right now the corps is dry and crap and the worst it’s been for a while. Whereas when you speak to the guys in the reg or former reg they have said there’s so much going on right now it’s busy and ally as fuck right now etc etc.
What’s actually the dits on the both right now? Who’s doing the ally stuff, who’s getting about more and why are people actually apply for the corps a lot more than the reg?
Hello,
I made a post earlier today about 23 and 24 Engineer Regiments and that I was looking into both of which trades would be sort of be good for these Regiments and if I could do EOD&S as part of them (or whether I should go Ammo Tech or infantry to become an Assault Pioneer instead as my main interest is demolitions and explosives).
Because of the lack of a response to the now taken down post I've done a bit of digging and discovered that the EOD&S role for Para/Commando forces is covered by 49 and possibly 821 Squadrons so I was wondering if anyone has been in or interacted with these units. I'm mainly interested in the pathways to entry, experience and unit culture and how frequently these units actually get deployed given the sheer glut of EOD units outside of the Engineers that won't be restricted to advanced search roles (11 RLC, Clearance Divers etc.)?
I'm also interested in knowing if 821 Sqn. actually still exists as most online sources I can find for it come from 10+ years ago listing it as part of 33 EOD&S regiment with 2 troops of commando and air assault trained personnel each with an additional SF oriented troop, although it isn't currently listed as part of 33 Reg or 11 RLC (Wikipedia listing it as formerly attached to both) and I can't really find anything recent on the units existence later than the fact 33 Engineers Wikipedia page referenced a now defunct army webpage in early 2020.
Anyway if you got to the end of this thank you very much for reading and any answers you have are very much appreciated.
Well done boys good process.
We would get absolutely smashed if we had to fight in the war in Ukraine.
I assume every unit has drone smashing kit? And you practice shooting drones right?
And you don't spend time knifing some dummy.
A family member is keen to join the police in one of the branches of UK military as an officer.
Im helping him research the various options but the information online is not helping point him indirection or another. Theres hardly anything about RAF police or Royal Marines police so very hard to get an understanding of their roles.
It seems the RMP is the biggest branch of the three and possibility therefore the best training and widest career options.
He has no particularly affinity with any branch it’s more about level of interest and involvement. He’s not keen on just guarding a gatepost.
Usual jokes about military police aside, would appreciate any insight and guidance as we seek to compare and contrast the options
Thanks!
I’m currently in basic but I want to leave due to not being satisfied with my future job role. It sounds stupid but I’d much rather call it quits now while I can instead of spending 4 years doing something I hate. My training team refuse to help me change job role as they’re both the same cap badge. The problem is that I’d rather leave than stick with my original job role and I wouldn’t have that option in phase 2.
Do I leave or just firm it for the next 4 years?
Evening, currently trying to upgrade my field kit for receipt/delivery of orders, proper ally stuff. Does anybody have inserts or other useful stationary suggestions that have helped them in the past with orders or other aspects of infanteering/green stuff?
Hey there folks, planning to head to uni next year and want to get a taste of the Armed Forces whilst there. There's an UOTC in the city, very nearby to the university, an URNU (Navy) about 20 mins down the road and a UAS based between the city and the most local airbase which is about 30 mins away. I'm unsure which service I'd prefer but I currently lean towards the Navy, but the URNU seems very unpopular and is a fair commute. Are there many OTC cadets who go into the Navy or RAF after uni?
Husbands going to the US soon and they've been told that they need to organise health insurance for when theyre out there, but not travel insurance? We cant figure out what they actually mean, the only health cover we can find you need a US home address, everything else is just normal travel insurance. His CoC are useless and none of the other lads seem to know either, anyone had to do this before?
Im thinking of joining RMP I was wondering r u ever deployed overseas and if so how often and also is rmp mostly desk job
Are there any reservists here in any of the Dorset regiments?
Just hoping I could reach out and ask a few questions before I contact the recruitment office.
Ideally I'm looking reserve roles within bovington.
Hi everyone,
Im currently 21 and starting my teacher training in September before qualifying after a year. For a long time I've looked at the army as an option and have always been adamant that in a major conflict etc I'd be the first to join.
A year or so ago I looked into the reserves a lot and saw what something I liked, the comradery of it all, along with actually being a soldier who makes an impact if shit hits the fan. But being a teacher I'm unsure on my availability for longer deployments (see I believe the Kingsman in Croatia) as I can't just take 2 weeks off work, and im unsure on the pre training bit (the 6 or 8 weeks of officer training before becoming a reserve officer for example).
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with teaching and the army, particularly being a reserve officer which is something I'm interested in.
I’m 18, I dropped out of high school early because of a heavy loss my life practically collapsed in on itself, I’ve been pissing about in a college course for about a year now and it’s about to go arse over tit, it’s looking like the service is my only decent opportunity left but I don’t know,.
I’m a decently tall 6’2 but I’m also an absolute fatty, pretty much all I’ve done since Covid is sit inside rotting but thanks to insane growth spurts I don’t look as obese as I actually am, I’m not used to physical activity and my life is unstructured at best.
I do seriously want to improve myself and I’ve heard that the army is one of the best ways to get structure but I don’t know how to even prepare myself for basic, can anyone give me some advice or straight up just tell me I can’t hack it.
As per the title. In the reserves and looking for some socks that aren't terrible.