WEEK 5 | What happens in British Army Basic Training? | Civilian To Soldier 

Legend, thanks for the comment - appreciate it! Might have to pick your brains for some tips😂

@Military Kit Review why does anything grow?

@Military Kit Review photosynthesis

😂 Remember this is a week condensed to 7 mins!😉

Ditto

Thanks for the comment!

Never heard of portugese commando, guess they are no body lol

@@djrxp lmao

Thanks for the feedback. Others have said the same about the music - will try to sort that out!

The only time officer's get a bad rep, is if straight out of training they act extremely bossy toward fellow OR (other ranks). If you are to be an officer this is a big no no. As an officer you should be respecting the soldiers you are in charge of, as they will have more experience than you.

Hi Lachlan. I'm pleased to say that I haven't really! Simply put, if you work hard for them, they will work hard for you. There is healthy banter that happens (which is mega important) but everyone knows the line. It's important to listen to the soldiers, especially your Sgt and Cpls, and they will give great advice. It's equally important to know that you call the shots and set the standard. Everyone is on the same team at the end of the day!

What they don’t show you are the thrashing’s and getting fucked about. 🤣🤣

Captain Price I’m 5th generation in my family to join the military so I’m under no illusion about the hard work😂

@Charlie Kelly do you want to join the group chat that I have going on Facebook?. My name is Josh Ray I’m holding a phone black and blue profile.

Go Way yeah mate can do

Charlie Kelly where are you from/ what’s your profile

When did you apply mate, still waiting for my date?

Awesome! Time to train beforehand - good luck!

Matthew Kirby I’m still waiting for myn to

Matthew Kirby towards the end of March mate. Had to wait about 2-3 weeks for my date.

djrxp of course, been training way before it!

good luck

Good luck I’ve got mine on Monday

would u recommend joining at 16 because im thinking about it

Best of luck mate. Few tips: get running with weight and hold your family close because you’ll miss them straight away.

Rudy Layton cheers man will do bro

Infantry basic training is different to other cap badges bud

I’m 18th October to mate

Joe Hunter nice one mate ! What you going in as ?

Ryan Attenborough yeah I know mate just saying I’m joining the REME

Awesome stuff. Thanks for comment - good luck when you start! Keep working hard, it's worth it💪

You've started the process - good stuff! These videos should help you in your preparation

@@djrxp looking forward to next week's video 👍

Have u got ur interview date yet ?

@@beccar8343 not yet just got to email some bits over then I should find out when

😂 great enthusiasm haha. What are you joining? Or rejoining

djrxp rejoining as para, was going Mercian but didn’t have the fitness for para. Been smashing phys like mad while off so now I’m at a good standard and I have an NCO that’s done p coy who said he’ll help me get prepared for it before I rejoin.

Thanks for the comment, appreciate it and glad they help!

No worries - thanks for the comment! Where are you from?

Good luck mate.When did you have your brief? I'm still waiting for my date 😬

Thanks! Good luck at the assessment centre!

oOoOoThatHurt ! I’m still waiting for my date to

@@beccar8343 just wanna get going 😂what role have you gone for?

Nice one bud, I was the same at 11. Don't try and get stuck into tough training like loaded marches just keep it simple atm keep fit, go on runs, go to the gym a few times a week and when u get older progress into harder excersise. Keep at it, keep the morale high and you'll be there in no time.🤙

Right at ya, I’m joining army cadets soon as well!

@@rugby6600 Nice one mate, cadets is good just pay attention when someone is speaking and try and get a few mates to join with ya, It will make the settling in process be much better. Be confident and don't be nervous to talk to others their only humans aswell. Well in lad keep at it.🤙

Thank you. The only bad thing is my parents don’t won’t me to join the army!

@@rugby6600 dw about it atm, just get stuck into cadets, take every opportunity as it comes and your family will soon see the benefits of joining the army.

Whichever unit i go to I always pass it on that they’re not supposed fo be shiny and clean in the field

Thanks man!

Awesome. What regiment do you want to join?

djrxp joining Rifles mate

The joys of land of nod!!😂

Basic training for all ! Infantry , rlc, reme, everything mate

When I was at catterick our cpls told us they're meant to be the exact same but discipline fitness and things like that are much harder for infantry we did hear stories of some pirbright beastings and they were laughable

Good question. Yes, basic training (phase 1) is the same across all training establishments. Phase 2 is role specific. So you'll get to see what goes into Infantry training when we get to that stage.

@@tonyt3041 you ready mate?

@@tonyt3041 thanks pal

@@tonyt3041 you too bud

The next intake would be the 11th october just to let you know

@@jacobkarl5553 is that at current or after I've passed prac?

Yep, point taken!

Louis Garrett Catterick

Louis Garrett but it is still basic training. If you join infantry depending on where you are in the country you will either do phase 1&2 at Catterick or Pirbright. If you’re 16 phase 1 will be at AFC Harrogate and later phase 2 at Catterick which is 14 weeks as phase 1 is 49 weeks

Hi Lewis. Let me clear it up. If you want to join the Infantry then you will now do phase 1 & 2 training at Catterick. If you are 16 then you do phase 1 at Harrogate and phase 2 at Catterick.

Batista the Menace it’s called the track plan, helps you navigate the harbour area in the dark which means you won’t need a light and therefore not giving the harbour areas position to nearby/patrolling enemy

Pretty much bang on

Experiences vary! Due to COVID it might be a bit longer, but start the application process and speak with you candidate support manager

my app is almost complete. fingers crossed its fast hey

Yes absolutely you can still join!

Got a lad in training with me who is 33

These aren't para recruits so they won't be doing p coy

Correct. This series won't cover P Coy. Maybe in the future

Mate this isn't the parachute regiment. Their training is considerably different and more difficult. There are several videos online about P-Coy if you want to see that.

Wicked! Good luck💪

@@djrxp thanks bro

Yeah, you can also bend one leg to open your diaphragm

It is indeed. A comfortable and stable position will enable you to hit the target

@@djrxp Ah thank you!

Work hard and good luck! Must be buzzing

Everyone learns to use the weapon the same way. If someone requires additional support for whatever reason then they will get it so that they are fully competent in their weapon handling skills

Good luck when you arrive!💪

djrxp thank you, can’t wait, I noticed on the kit list you don’t have to take a ironing board, am I still ok to take one if I bought it ?

Still as busy as ever.

Exactly mate...US are much better.

Yung Sandwich have you seen their training? I spent more time in training than them and I’m not infantry

There is a lot that goes into training that you only understand when you go through it!😂

I've never reloaded a gun but it looks like it could be fidgety and irritating sometimes

Good man. Keep watching the videos as it will show you the type of fitness training we do. Running and strength training is always good. Don't be too concerned as the course is progressive and we will train you to the standard required. But arriving fit will definitely help

djrxp thanks mate, I’m hoping to return to the gym as soon as my collar bone has 100% healed

Noted.

Not long now! Good luck!

djrxp ty bro

The Army is. There has just been a temporary halt due to COVID. Keep checking the British Army website for info! Good luck👌

I’m 16 and this is what I’m doing now

Great stuff. Fingers crossed for uni, have a look at Officer careers after?

Good man

Depends on the amount of intakes at your AFCO (Armed Forces Careers Office). If there is low amount of applications in your area then the process will be a bit quicker. Also depending on a few other factors, such as physical fitness and the medical section, they can delay or speed up your application. It depends person to person.

You don't need to do that when you're breaking from cover and then patrolling.

I’m hoping to join the British Army and my goal is to become an instructor but I’m really shy atm have have no fitness at all so I’m gonna have to train hard but not to hard

@@eliselawless3246 I want to find a civilian job with british army in afghanistan but how I can?

Thanks for the comments. Keep working hard and watch the videos/do some research online for fitness standards. Remember that the course is progressive. We will train you to the required standard!

@@eliselawless3246 Just to clear some things up, if you aren't training to the best of your ability as much as you can then you won't pass or get the right standards. For an instructor you have to be even better than your comrades, you must lead by example. Train, train and train some more.

Good joke.

😂 - fair one. *There are other Infantry regiments available*😂

Yes you can. However, due to covid 19, the UK is not accepting any intakes from abroad at this time.

Hi Anuj, yes you can. Have a look at the British Army website for details

ur a jedi, u are peacekeeper, not a soldier😂

clone wars stop motion haha

Obi-Wan Kenobi 😂😂

Sounds great! Tips for exercise: work hard, do the right thing not the easy thing, and work as a team!

djrxp thanks sir!

What regiment did you join?

Hi there, thanks for the comment. Sandhurst differs as it is training and developing leaders (hence the commissioning course being 44 weeks). So you will be expected to perform at a higher standard and you will be exposed to different challenges. I'll give one example: At Catterick, you train to be a soldier and the main job is a rifleman within a rifle platoon. At Sandhurst you train to be a platoon commander. So you will do all roles within a platoon to understand the responsibilities of each role and how to best use them. Good luck with it mate!

Thanks!

Yes, absolutely. Really enjoyed my training there so I imagine being an instructor is even better.

Yep will do!

Traditionally yes, after usually week 4 you’re given some small freedoms. With covid I imagine it’s now restricted for the welfare of ITC

Pretty much spot on from Callam. But you will still get leave in the course. It is scheduled in the programme

Depends on what role you are searching for. For a lot of combat based roles there is no qualifications required. Have a look on the website at different roles and if you are applicable to apply. There is also the option of retaking your maths GCSE, as if the army doesn't work out, then basic GCSES in maths and english is required for 99% of jobs.. Hope this helps.

TGFrenchman I’ll happily do a combat role,I just don’t think I’ll pass my GCSE’s and the army has always interested me ( and thanks)

@@somalichild4209 if a combat role is defintely what you are searching for then you will not need a maths GCSE. However, if you are younger than 18 years old you will not be doing the exact same training displayed in the video. Instead you wlll do almost 50 weeks of training alongside education lessons at harrogate.

TGFrenchman so if I join at 17 I’ll be doing lessons and then I turn 18 I’ll actually start doing proper training

@@somalichild4209 no, you will still be doing the training if you applied at 17, but alongside the training you would have lessons. This would last for 49 weeks at harrogate. Even if you turn 18, during the training you will still be required to complete the rest of the 49 weeks of training+lessons. You don't just transfer from harrogate to catterick because you turned 18. Hope this makes sense

Watch the channel called Ranger Media for info on the different jobs

Cyres_ Braid thanks 😊

There are many. You will learn the trade of a rifleman no matter what. But absolutely check out Ranger Media - he explains all!

Royal Anglian👌

Haha it has definitely got better!

Basic training. Infantry training starts in week 12

I use the garmin fenix 3. There are lots of new models out, so mine is a bit dated. But it does the job

Or lizards 😂😂

I don't know what you're talking about Williamson... And *Sgt😉

Where are you from?

@@djrxp england sir but originally from Philippines

How do you mean?

@@djrxp im left handed can i fire with my left hand? Thanks

Neil's photography no or the cocking handle will hit you in the chin. Left handed usually get used to it fairly quickly though

@@tomstravels520 thanks mate

what a weird question

@@tgfrenchman3258 yes but somewhere die have to ask

If you are joining the Infantry then you will be trained by Infantry personnel

it depends on what role they do, if they aren't a combat role why would they require having to do more training. For Army Infantry the training is 28 weeks long.

Hi Paul - I do know know of any basic training that is just 5 weeks long. This video is about the recruits being IN week 5 of training. They still have a long way to go. As I know it, all basic training (phase 1) in the Army is at least 12 weeks. Then you move on to phase 2 training and specialise in your chosen career path.

I guess we have different taste in music😂 Hopefully you'll like the next one!

@@djrxp maybe