WEEK 7 | Civilian To Soldier | What happens in British Army Basic Training - TEST EXERCISE 

Having served a full 22 years i had the opportunity to see many changes being introduced into the training syllabus and importantly the standard of kit being raised each time ., i commend this series and its content which has the right balance to capture its audience in You tube which in my mind, not only honestly informs its viewers who may be considering a career in the British Army , but also those like my self who have served and who are keeping up with the times...well done.

The one thing I always tell soldiers in my units and it’s even in the SA80 training pamphlet is you’re not supposed to fully clean the weapon in the field and make it look shiny and clean. You’re not even supposed to take the working parts out in the field unless they’re rusting. Just remove excess carbon and rust, oil and that’s it

That’s one thing I don’t miss from training was the admin test, never been so anxious getting a rifle inspected in my life, glad I passed it.

2:13 What a dive!

Loving this series

Update from Last Video: Got my assesment day finally on the 25th at Lichfield cant wait to finally get the ball rolling, anyone else there on that date ?

Crazy how fast the weeks are going bet it feels like a massive weight off their chest passing halfway

Love these, great insight into what Catterick will be like

No Better Job in the Infantry than a Training Full Screw, Cracking Video and Series, Cracking bit of work from SHINF Staff

I loved going through this.. would recommend to anyone

I've only just come across this video series as I'm considering starting my journey in the Army, very informative and a great insight

4 weeks to go can’t wait and I’m finally here

The nicest platoon commander ever

Actual stretchers?! Living the dream!

I remember one of my fijian mate cooked one of them green and red packet biscuits from the ration box,and he was waiting for about an hour solid to get cooked,until sgt came and ask him what you having for dinner and he was like no sgt im just waiting for it to get cooked,and this haxi cooker is pissing me off,and when sgt looked in the mashtin,he burst out laughing and tell all the commanders what trauma he had seen😂😂😂😂 FIJIANS FIRST TIME IN ENGLAND,everyone was calling him biscuit hahahahahah mental😂😂😂😂😂😂he even used all the haxi block hahahahah,a bit of morale,hes funny as well and when sgt ask him why you cooking a packet of biscuit,he said no sgt its a fijian thing you wont understand,and that time inbetweeners was very popular so everyone gives a double thumps up to him shouting BISCUIT FRIEEEENNDSS👍👍😂😂and he was like fuck off,laughing away fijian stereotype,hahaha when everytime i bring back that story to him he was like EXCUSE MY SOLIDNESS PAL😂😂😂😂his out now working as a close protection in iraq

Assesment day Confirmed on the 5th October at Palace Barracks, Belfast! Can’t wait to get over to Catterick ASAP! 💪🏼

Hello sir 👋 I’ve just finished watching ur videos from week 1 to 7 and I’m loving it 😊.Ive got 2 questions in my mind. 1)Do Gurkhas train with you guys or do they train separately and are the physical test the same? 2)Can we record a video of the training if we are a recruit? Love this series from nepal 🇳🇵 ❤️ Hope to become a Gurkha soon 😀 Keep Making more series till the pass out parade!

Brings back old memories

I know it's going to be a good day when I see you've uploaded a new video

I'm a 14 Yr old boy and I'm in army cadets but I love watching these videos so so so much p.s I. Going to the the army and im going to chose infantry

Good morning routine that up and get switched on and get it done bags of enthusiasm because that's the job you wanted to do. Good skills and drills after 7 weeks

Such a good insight , starting pirbright September 👍

I am 14 and been in the army cadets for 3 years I can't wait to be in the army I'm in the artillery but when I go in the army I want to go into logistics. Can't wait for the next week.

Love this series!

Good job 👏 UK 🇬🇧

Best one yet mate, gleaming content 👌🏻🤙🏻

Can't wait, lovin the series!

One thing I picked up on contact drills is that some recruits are not checking their pouches and crawling out of cover before they manoeuvre.

Been watching these vids just waiting on a date myself for the assessment in Edinburgh really nervous but really excited at the same time, cant wait fingers crossed to get through to basic training and meet a top set of lads to grind through this trading with can't wait

Loving it so far I'm on episode 7 now I enjoy watching this so I know what to expect. I applied about 2 hours ago so I'm doing my research

Can't wait to get involved.... still waiting on my medical! Turns out the posties must've lost it soo I had to resubmit another one today

Great video, good effort from the lads! Keep it coming 👌

fantastic motivation by the soldiers themselves to keep going

I was just about to go to glencose to do the assessment centre and I got an email saying the strength of the glass in my glasses was to strong. I was meant to be going to AFC Harrogate in September, but now I have to wait until I’m 18 get laser eye surgery then re apply when I’m 19 in 2023. I’m wanting to join the royal regiment of fusiliers. Till then I am going to attend mpct Newcastle to make sure I’m ready. The next 3 years need to hurry along.

Another great little vid,👌,brings back good memories.....that said,i wouldn't fancy going through it again,😄👍

Im putting my application in on october the 16th, and I hope I get in looks great fun!

Amazing series got my assessment next week wish me luck lads 👌🏿😅

Great video did you have people fail the tests and what happens if they do fail the test in the field

One day i will be there❤️🇳🇵

Got assessment September 17th going for infantry can’t wait!

Congrats on the 5k

this is really good

I asked my mum if I could join the army when I turn 16, she said ‘as if you could survive in the army’ that hurt

Great videos, going in next month, looking forward to it

Intake on November 8th 2nd time round 💪should be good craic

5:28 how come he doesn’t have a cap over the end of his barrel like the others?

Start basic in 4 days

Great content.

Decent. Literally block behind the drill square with all the coniferous trees.

Informative series but I'd love to know and see more of what support/ process/ chances is given to the lads if they struggle?

Yes the boys ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great video

What ranking are you? And are you a ETS or are you in any other regiments then Education and Training Service.

Good editing, great job.

FRONTLINE 4 LIFE

When out on deployment, you obviously receive a bonus which I think is £10,000? But whilst on your deployment, do you still receive your monthly payment of I believe around £1,000 aswell as deployment bonus?

ITC Catterick. Home of the infantry. Made some really good memories with the lads here.

At 38 I’m to old now aren’t I? Is there anything else I could do in the force? I’m a truck driver for day job. I’m not fat

is that vimy barracks or helles barracks

Can you please do a video on what you pack in your webbing for exercise and ranges and what webbing you are using please

I am looking at joining harrogate at 16 as soon as I finish my exams. (Just under a year.) It makes me a bit nervous though seeing all these men and buff guys in the army while I am one of the smallest in my school year and look like a kid. Is it realistic to aim to be a paratrooper at 17? I am short but I do work out a lot.

Loving the series. Virtus in Recruit training? Personal issue to carry with you to BN or pool issue from Depot which must be handed back?

I’m planning on applying for an AOSS this September. Hopefully I’ll be able to join the AAC or an Infantry regiment. Could you give any advice for the process of going through initial interviews and then Westbury, hopefully if I make it that far. Cheers

Nice video.

Hii✋ I Love Your Videos gives brighter ideas to us whom are interested in joining, quick question is this training applies on a infantries only, and is their girls in the team as well!?

Images having to keep your rifle dry in the rain while getting assessed their rust on your rifle know fucking way I haven’t touched it in 30 mins and it’s raining 🤣

Big respect from Pakistan sir

To be fair not bad for there first long casevac

Could I join the army as a infantryman when I have got asthma

What happens in basic training if you are sick for a day? Are you forced to restart training from Day One?

Ahhh casevacs. One of the most hated things ever aha

When week 7 from FnF is updated 🤯🤯🤯

At 5:28 where was front mans bfa

Can’t wait to join from the commonwealth side 😭

When will the British Army's application for the Commonwealth begin? Please reply

During week 7 with all the Covid-19 going on are you still allowed home for your long weekend ?

When will the British Army's application for the Commonwealth begin?

When do you usually get the first long weekend off? Sometimes I hear 4,5,6 weeks in. Or has it changed because of Covid?

A few questions How much does the strechter weigh all together How far did they have to run with it How much weight was in the Burgans

I was meant to be booked in for my assessment centre but medical issue came up from the past but I don't have now, I now need to prove that I don't. went to my gp and never got a response after the third time they said if I need to prove this medical issue that I dont and it isn't in my medical history that I need to sort it privately they won't help me now I'm stuck don't know what to do any suggestions

Great set of videos so far! Quick question: Is the small mirror for shaving army issue or something we have to bring with us? Cheers.

my rifle, my kit, me

almost hit 5k❤️

What is going on at 3:18... Blokes cleaning rifles with boots and socks off?!

18th October start date at ITC anyone?

I have just signed up for the army and I have just done 1 mile in 10:37.74 I just wanted to know is that good

God I cant even shave and I'm 14 how will I survive In the army 😅 none the matter I'll overcome and adapt

Seing people flagging each other always gives me nerves.. is that not a big no no? feels like a bad habit to get into lol. good videos thanks.

So I'm planning on joining the army or even the RAF, mostly for life skills, training and potential future career paths. However one factor that's stopping me from applying is the danger and risk of life at missions. Any tips how to overcome that fear, or is it even possible to not be deployed on those high risk commissions?

When would the army be recruiting again?

Where they putting chalk on the feet?

Greatest information brother,,, its my dream wish to join brit Army i hope god come this true ,,,,keep it up bro nyc information,,, as well as i have one question can i join British army when i m studying in university uk actually i m from commonwealth countries and i know they can join u r army ,,my main question is can i give my trail when i m studying at international students in uk

Any chance I can still signup for the army?

Anyone starting at Pirbright on 27th September.

meal to tell me ill be cooking in a pan soon

Don't take those boots off, lads, or that's when we are going to attack. We know how much you need them...

Is this the same for Paras?

Mate love the series so far.. just 2 questions. 1.Can members of military from other countries join the army? 2. If yes, do they still need to go through the recruiting phase ? Thanks, and love the content..

Why no magazines fitted for the casualty evacuation ?

Were the hell is that bods BFA!