RAF Regiment Potential Gunner & Officer Selection Course | Information 

PGSC day 1: Picked up at train station, get a introduction presentation, get dinner, get your day sack with hi-viz, sports bib and water bottle, go to accommodation, make beds, clean then sleep day 2: Poop, shower and shave, make beds, clean more, inspection, go get breakfast, go to sports hall, do 2 km run, static dead-lift and medicine ball throw, then to push-ups and sit ups, off to swim....at this point they tell people who passed and who failed, people who failed go get their things then go home, if you pass you then go look at the weapons used by the regiment, off to lunch, over to the regimental museum (pretty cool things in there), over to lesson room, talk about yourself, Maths and English to see where people are at, go through different ways people struggle to learn, presentation about the regiment, over for dinner, back to accommodation, clean up everyone's bed who left, clean the place, get your suit ready for the next day, chill out in the common room then sleep. day 3: clean up your bed, poop, shower, shave, clean more, inspection, get all your stuff together, breakfast, lesson room, get your education certificates photocopied, get your certificate to say you passed the PGSC, get another presentation, get asked how the course was and how it could be better, get on the bus, go to the train station and go home. Just practice the 2 km run on grass, road and treadmill, get good at press-ups and sit-ups because a minute goes quick, practice explosive chest, arms and shoulders exercises for the 4kg-4m medicine ball throw, legs for the deadlift and just get confident at swimming. Some people needed to eat more on my PGSC because they were simply too skinny. The ones who failed were the ones that didn't train or practice, not many can just turn up thinking they will pass and it'll only get harder with basic training and then even more with phase 2 training. Put the effort in and you will get the reward.

I will join soon. Can't wait to be part of the RAF family.

On the 31/07/2019 (ie in eleven days time) it will be exactly forty years since I joined the R.A.F Regt, my God I so wish it was 1979 again.

Did the Officer and Aircrew Selection at RAF Biggin Hill back in the late seventies, failed the Aircrew selection because of my eyesight but was told if I was willing to go through university and get a relevant degree I could get in as an officer, unfortunately at 17 I didn’t want to go through any more schooling, instead I returned home, went down to my local recruiting office and joined up as an Airframe Technician, in all honesty it was probably the best decision I ever made.

Man I remember being in the Regiment back in 98 / 99

All the best to you - those in the Regiment and those wishing to join. Lots of keyboard warriors who have no idea. Very best wishes to you 🙏

What sort of questions are asked in the officer interview? Is it important to have knowledge of all the training in detail and the different squadrons? I am learning it all at the moment but it's the part I'm most nervous about. I passed OASC but that was only a 12 minute interview.

In regards to the mid thigh pull, how is the score tested? Is it an average of your force over the 5 seconds or is it the max force you produce during your 5 seconds? If you drop below 95kg at any point during the 5 seconds do you fail?

In my day OASC was at Biggin Hill, three and a half days and there were no fitness tests !

RAF recruitment due to covid-19 is it still a 2k run or has it gone to a bleep test like the army many thanks ?

Im currently in the process of transfer from army to raf driver. My question is.....is there a link to scr standards for regular raf or is it the same?

Changed a bit huh? I guess it’s not 1979 any more. Do you have to use the dozy hand grip on the SA80? What’s the sniper rifle used now? What is the sniper ratio now?

Hi does anybody know if we have to do the obstacle course and the swim anymore? and even the beep test? as it doesn't say anywhere on their website that you have to?

The minimum standards are ridiculously low. I am 57 and can eaily attain the minimum standards for the LOWEST age group. I am fit though but fitness should be a given for anybody wanting to join any branch of the forces.

Do you still put your recruits through the five miler of death? Seems almost inhumane

Is the MSFT now included in the PGSC ?

Any tips for the medicine ball throw?

Zeroing in

Ex Army, I want to join the 2 Para squadron

Do gunners do prt as well as pgsc

I'm in the process of applying for an apprenticeship in the RAF as a regiment gunner. I am honestly very nervous about it, as I don’t really see myself as very fit despite trying to maintain a healthy diet and exercise. Is there any advice you can give to ease any worries

Do you have to know how to swim to join?

Hello. My name is Samden and I am from India. If you could kindly help me with my doubt as I was going through online application: "Following the MOD announcement that the UK Armed Forces will now be able to recruit commonwealth citizens without the 5 year residency requirement, please note that the RAF continues to apply standard residency requirements for security clearance, ie, DV employment requires 7-years UK residency immediately prior to enlistment; SC requires 3-years." 1. As I was going through online application, can you explain me above paragraph? What does DV and SC stand for? 2. In the above paragraph it says commonwealth citizens doesn't need 5 years residency requirement. Could you explain please? 3. Is there any alternate ways where I don't have to stay for 3 years and join the force, I am 37 years old and I am ageing day by day and it will be really difficult to apply for different post. 4. Till which age I can apply for different post? 5. If I do get through Royal Air Force, how long can I serve and what is the age for retirement? 6. Is there any criteria for heights? I am really sorry to ask so many questions. Wish I could call directly but long distance calls from here is very expensive and the network is really bad.

Do reserve gunners have to do same test

Really a selection for snagging on the naffi geeez

I'm very confused at the moment, I'm applying for the role of Pilot and if that is t successful it will be WSO (officer). But it says on the website that it's a 2.4km run and not 2km. Can someone tell me which one it is for certain? As I would like to train appropriately according to the distance

Is minimum age to join RAF 14, I saw it in the website, just want a comfirmation

The unaided climb out of the water is a bit much.

2:47 "FROM IT'S HISTORY" Nobody from the RAF review this before it went out! 🤦‍♂️🤣

Can i know what the aptitide test is like when applying to be a gunner, how many points do you need to get? And do you do this before the interview?

5 miler of death, nuff said...

Do you still do bleep test in PGSC?

10 press ups for women. So glad i left this shit show.

2km in 9 and half minutes 😂😂😂😂 medicine ball throw 😂 lizards

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

My last year in college for aero engineering and I emailed them and found out I’m able to apply to be a pilot at the end of my course. All I got to do is work hard on my fitness

Should be the same standard regardless of gender all doing the same job. It's 2022

My father was one of the original Rock apes , spent some time as a recruit instructor at RAF Padgate , and was a member of the Queens colour squadron got into a lot of trouble whilst serving in Germany at the end of the war where Fraternisation rules meant nothing to him when it came to going out with my mother , who he was hell bent on marrying, to compromise and get rid of the problem they were shipped out to Libya and RAF El Adem , interesting story while he was out their again in 1959 , he was part of a small unit that went off into the desert to try and locate the remains of a Blenheim bomber, one of three which got lost during the war and had to land , a tragic tale of survival in the desert with only one crew surviving in the end, they managed to find three bodies to bring back for a proper military funeral, he served 22 years .

PGSC was a good experience overall! Just practice plenty, and go there with a ‘can do’ attitude and you’ll be fine!

Not one mention about the 5 miles of death 🤣

So different standards for males and females yet they have the same job spec? You can join up to the age of 47. If I had known that after my 22 in the RM I would have done 22 in the RAF Regt as part of my retirement scheme.

i literally just sent my application out 15 minutes ago for, medic, firefighter and this. scary!

Can you use any technique during the swim or just front crawl and breast stroke?

Omg it’s Roy

Hi guys, I’m an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force as a Reg Gunner. I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel, which may interest some of you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA on Saturday. Please let me know if it was helpful, thank you.

How come girls dont have to do as much? So much for equality.

Why make it easier for females?

Why are there still different fitness requirements for men and women, who are going for the same job at the same pay rate? Surely this is discriminatory towards any man applying and to those currently serving??

Best time of my life during late seventies a true band of brothers Per Ardua

I want to join the RAF one day..

Does everyone have to do this test even if you’re applying for a different sort of apprenticeship?

big expectation of uk

you should make a video of the training programme and what you need to be able to do

For the mid thigh pull do you only need to pull more then 95kg for a second or do you need to hold more then 95kg for the full five seconds??

The Medicine ball throw looks brutal ........lol

Useful post but please correct the misspellings - should be “its” rather than “it’s”.

in this day of equality why are the score not the same...??

im 55 and I reckon I would beat 60% of those on the course

Am in currently in the application process to join the RAF engineering role (avionics)

Don't join the Rocks, become a Snowdrop instead. Everyone loves the RAF Police.

Surprised there isn’t any misogynistic comments from people who have never spent a day in uniform. Good luck to all women going for the newly opened combat roles.

I was based at honningtonwith army the run around the airfield was horrendous

My application went in yesterday

I have a few questions regarding the swim test… 1) is the swim timed? If so what is the time to aim for? 2) Is there a particular swim stroke that you have to perform?

PGSC on Monday the 21th of September excited and nervous cant wait!!!!!

Recruiter : Can you shape your beret like a cow pat on your head? Civi : yes Recruiter : you’re in!

Why don't females have to meet the same standards as the blokes??

As an American who's in the US Army kinda unusual for an interview in a specific job in the British military. Something like that won't happen in the US military at all. One on one interview for a certain job in the military

They bus them in from the Salvation Army selection, it's the last chance for those that didn't make the Brass Band.

Aw this is cute!

at 0 MPH

"100% effort at all times" seems unrealistic, surely one shouldn't give 100% too early or one might not have enough for later tests?

I cant swim properly ...especially in the deep end...will RAF be able to teach me this?

I don't know much about RAF Regiment. How do they fair against The Paras and The Royal Marines? I'm 62 and could do the physical minimum.

Airman test on 22nd july

Hahahaaaa! The infamous 5 miler of death!

Its, not it's

I'm extremely passionate about joining he RAF regiment as a gunner however I have asthma I'm not currently on any medication and I haven't been for 5 years how will this affect my ability to be a RAF regiment gunner ?

What is the residency requirement for the Royal Air Force? Can dual citizens join when they haven’t been in the country

Quite frankly I'm surprised that the RAF Regiment hasn't been disbanded it must be on senior thought processes and in LTCs.

2 minutes treading water with no gear 🤣🤣🤣

If you are unsuccessful can you try again?

When I enlisted in the RAF as an aircraft mechanic we were told that the RAF Regiment was for airfield defence. First posting RAF Ballykelly 1970, the I R A were shooting soldiers 17 miles down the road(Londonderry) with the latest M16 rifles, who was guarding the airfield, with pickaxe handles ? We were, the airmen/tradesmen, I never saw an RAF Regiment man in all my tour there, it was always us that did the guard as well as our regular duties. 2nd tour, R A F Colerne, during the I R A mainland bombing campaign, Colerne was the home of 2 Field Squadron R A F Regiment, who did the guard duties ? The tradesmen, again, we were guarding the guys who were suppossed to guard the aurfield ! 3rd tour Cyprus 1974, Turkish invasion time, 3 Field Squadron RAF Regiment were stationed at Akrotiri, who did the guard duties, again it was the tradesmen, the Regiment gallantly sunned themselves on the beach manning anti-aircraft guns, gallantly risking skin cancr to defend us from a non-existent air threat. GO ON, TELL ME ABOUT THE R A F REGIMENT !

Anyone got there pgsc soon

Do reserves go though this exact pgsc?

RAF Recruitment I am getting my date for my PGSC tomorrow (20/08/2021)and I haven't done my interview yet will I be doing one when I do my PGSC or will it be a debrief where I get asked questions and I can ask questions?

I want to fly a Spitfire.

Pity the apostrophes are wrong.....!

I'm i supposed to arrive in suit to Honington or is smartly dress etc polo shirt and suit trousers acceptable ?

Pays to be a winner....GO!!

RAF Recruitment when will you be accepting officer applications for the Regiment again?

Used to be a lot harder when they did battle pt.

If there is a minimum effort swim test for the raf what about those who swim like bricks and can't swim or tread water

Looking to join RAF reg or Parachute regiment 🇬🇧

Just passed me interview i was just wondering 1 place is sayin its a 1.5 mile run and another place is sayin its 1.2

Do you have to pass every test in order to succeed to the next part of selection?

Any way is one of your Royal Jag officers going to sue me and if so do you think Vladimir Putin considers MIA a rap group?

Are dietary conditions a big problem because I have one

Can someone tell me why it says 4 metres for the med ball but on website it says 3.1 metres like what do we need to get

I can’t swim or tread water, I’m 16 and terrified of the water, is swimming a compulsory thing?