You earn ranks as you complete tasks books and they see you ready for the next level. The highest non commisioned rank is a warrant officer1. after that you have to have 180 ucas points ( a levels ), then you will have to enroll into officer training. Only Officers or higher get saluted as they have been commisioned by the queen.
You earn ranks as you complete tasks books and they see you ready for the next level. The highest non commisioned rank is a warrant officer1. after that you have to have 180 ucas points ( a levels ), then you will have to enroll into officer training. Only Officers or higher get saluted as they have been commisioned by the queen.
Just a thought but have you considered RFA rather than the navy, some claim that they give you more all-round training / qualifications which make it easier to move on to other jobs?
You earn ranks as you complete tasks books and they see you ready for the next level. The highest non commisioned rank is a warrant officer1. after that you have to have 180 ucas points ( a levels ), then you will have to enroll into officer training. Only Officers or higher get saluted as they have been commisioned by the queen.
Just a thought but have you considered RFA rather than the navy, some claim that they give you more all-round training / qualifications which make it easier to move on to other jobs?
even if i wanted to there not recruiting at the moment and iv been waiting 2 years so far 2 and a half when i finally get in so no going back now.
my best mate is about to serve his second deploy for the US Navy. His first deployment was 2 years based in various Pacific Island Asian countries (phillipines/korea/japan) etc... most of his time was at sea.
This second deployment will be in Afghanistan. Double the salary and only a one year stint.
My nephew is a Royal Marine and he loves it. When posted in Afghan he was very lucky, the vehicle he was travelling in was hit by a rocket and the driver next to him lost part of his leg he held off the Taliban and administered first aid until help arrived. Very proud auntie!! Being in the forces has transformed him into a 21 year old that anyone would be proud of.
Good luck CafcCrazy, keep safe!
very similar story happened to my cousin, currently serving within the US Army in Afghanistan. His vehicle was hit by a Taliban RPG, which caused his vehicle to topple over 20 times down a mountainside. They were pinned down for hours into the nightfall. 3 of the 4 soldiers within that vehicle survived. My cousin is currently stationed in Germany on medical leave and we have yet to discuss details.
What a fantastic send off my team have given me, Thank you Charlton i will sorely miss being at most games next year but will try and catch as many (if any) games as possible !
I work in the Base, and live in Gosport - keep in touch, might be able to help you with travel etc. if you are looking to get to The Valley next season.
seeing as i do my phase 2 in Collingwood and will be my permanent base for sometime being a warfare spec that would be great we should definitely keep in touch !
I'll be living on base in Collingwood October onwards pretty much before that I have to do my basic 10 week training down Plymouth way! But i will get in touch with you as soon as i'm down there!
Good luck mate. My dad was in the RAF from age 15 - (the classic "lied about his age to join up") he joined on the eve of WW2, turned down a commission at the end of the war and became a warrant officer a few years later. It was his home and his family when he was posted abroad (and sometimes even when he wasn't, I suspect). I dunno how old you are mate, but I'll say what I would say to any young man leaving home, have fun AFTER you've done your work, and be guided by people who seem grounded and to know what they are talking about, not who shout loudest.
Good luck mate. My dad was in the RAF from age 15 - (the classic "lied about his age to join up") he joined on the eve of WW2, turned down a commission at the end of the war and became a warrant officer a few years later. It was his home and his family when he was posted abroad (and sometimes even when he wasn't, I suspect). I dunno how old you are mate, but I'll say what I would say to any young man leaving home, have fun AFTER you've done your work, and be guided by people who seem grounded and to know what they are talking about, not who shout loudest.
Good luck mate. My dad was in the RAF from age 15 - (the classic "lied about his age to join up") he joined on the eve of WW2, turned down a commission at the end of the war and became a warrant officer a few years later. It was his home and his family when he was posted abroad (and sometimes even when he wasn't, I suspect). I dunno how old you are mate, but I'll say what I would say to any young man leaving home, have fun AFTER you've done your work, and be guided by people who seem grounded and to know what they are talking about, not who shout loudest.
That's a very profound and sensible bit of advice.
BTW, you the chap who lives in Cornwall and was talking of coming back to London? Your thread sticks in my mind as I couldn't believe you'd chuck in Cornwall for good old SE London! You ever decide what you were going to do?
Good luck mate. My dad was in the RAF from age 15 - (the classic "lied about his age to join up") he joined on the eve of WW2, turned down a commission at the end of the war and became a warrant officer a few years later. It was his home and his family when he was posted abroad (and sometimes even when he wasn't, I suspect). I dunno how old you are mate, but I'll say what I would say to any young man leaving home, have fun AFTER you've done your work, and be guided by people who seem grounded and to know what they are talking about, not who shout loudest.
That's a very profound and sensible bit of advice.
BTW, you the chap who lives in Cornwall and was talking of coming back to London? Your thread sticks in my mind as I couldn't believe you'd chuck in Cornwall for good old SE London! You ever decide what you were going to do?
Came VERY close - got offered a post, then my current employer offered me a senior post and all that goes with it and I decided that London could wait another year. It wasn't even a bluff, but it worked a dream!
Good luck mate. My dad was in the RAF from age 15 - (the classic "lied about his age to join up") he joined on the eve of WW2, turned down a commission at the end of the war and became a warrant officer a few years later. It was his home and his family when he was posted abroad (and sometimes even when he wasn't, I suspect). I dunno how old you are mate, but I'll say what I would say to any young man leaving home, have fun AFTER you've done your work, and be guided by people who seem grounded and to know what they are talking about, not who shout loudest.
And don't pick the soap up!
(Yeh, obviously, don't pick the soap up, goes without saying.)
Good luck mate. My dad was in the RAF from age 15 - (the classic "lied about his age to join up") he joined on the eve of WW2, turned down a commission at the end of the war and became a warrant officer a few years later. It was his home and his family when he was posted abroad (and sometimes even when he wasn't, I suspect). I dunno how old you are mate, but I'll say what I would say to any young man leaving home, have fun AFTER you've done your work, and be guided by people who seem grounded and to know what they are talking about, not who shout loudest.
That's a very profound and sensible bit of advice.
BTW, you the chap who lives in Cornwall and was talking of coming back to London? Your thread sticks in my mind as I couldn't believe you'd chuck in Cornwall for good old SE London! You ever decide what you were going to do?
Came VERY close - got offered a post, then my current employer offered me a senior post and all that goes with it and I decided that London could wait another year. It wasn't even a bluff, but it worked a dream!
It should wait another 50 years! Hope the sun comes out and you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery and beaches down there some time this summer!
Good luck fella!! No need to be sh*****g yourself either. I have just completed my 27th year in the RAF and am still going strong! Just got back from 6 months away in a joint service environment and worked closely with the RN. As you serve your time, you will find that we are much more of a 'joint entity' rather than individual services. Yes, we all have our unique roles (and ways - what you get up to on board can stay on board!) but in essence we are all in it together.
Just remember that the basic training at Raleigh is all about bulls*** really ( as well as turning you into a serviceman). There will be times during that training where you will wonder what the f*** you have done!! When that's the case, just remind yourself that you are in training and it is not like that all the time. Once you complete the training the world really is your oyster my friend. Good luck fella!
Did 6 years in armoured recce. Learnt a lot about myself which stands me in good stead today. Fired really big weapons, had great laughs and have mates for life. Best of luck to you. Keep your head down.
The first two weeks have been a challange, the first week arriving and being greeted with a big grown bag full of kit is the point where it all became a major reality, but the next day i signed the contract. After that we was greeted by the PTI's who i can only describe as wankers but the best form of fitness you will ever do is IMF ( initial military fitness ). The food is much to be desired, but that was expected to say the least. Alot of powerpoint presentations aswell. On the first sunday we want to church which is manditory religious or not you have to go, but the hymm of the day was 'If your happy and you know it!'
Week Two This is when you realise the honeymoon period of week one is over and the fitness becomes even more intense which at the time you think isn't physically possible, but it wouldn't be the military if you weren't pushing your limits. The build up of kit and washing, ironing etc.. is already expected to be at a high standard, which is easy to achieve aslong as you pay attention to detail and never catch yourself being lazy!
Overall it has so far been a great expirence and can't wait to face the challanges ahead of me, this week it will all be MTU ( military training unit ), which will be a challange but also great fun to hold a weapon for the first time and go out camping with the marines and do routine patrols. I will try and type my expierences on here as often as i can to give you all a general idea of what the training involves.
Thanks for reading lifers, i will be back in August for summer leave anyway, after next friday so will get to catch the start of the season!!!
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His first deployment was 2 years based in various Pacific Island Asian countries (phillipines/korea/japan) etc... most of his time was at sea.
This second deployment will be in Afghanistan. Double the salary and only a one year stint.
god bless
The army is a young, single mans game.
BTW, you the chap who lives in Cornwall and was talking of coming back to London? Your thread sticks in my mind as I couldn't believe you'd chuck in Cornwall for good old SE London! You ever decide what you were going to do?
Just remember that the basic training at Raleigh is all about bulls*** really ( as well as turning you into a serviceman). There will be times during that training where you will wonder what the f*** you have done!! When that's the case, just remind yourself that you are in training and it is not like that all the time. Once you complete the training the world really is your oyster my friend. Good luck fella!
Best of luck to you.
Keep your head down.
Week Two
This is when you realise the honeymoon period of week one is over and the fitness becomes even more intense which at the time you think isn't physically possible, but it wouldn't be the military if you weren't pushing your limits. The build up of kit and washing, ironing etc.. is already expected to be at a high standard, which is easy to achieve aslong as you pay attention to detail and never catch yourself being lazy!
Overall it has so far been a great expirence and can't wait to face the challanges ahead of me, this week it will all be MTU ( military training unit ), which will be a challange but also great fun to hold a weapon for the first time and go out camping with the marines and do routine patrols. I will try and type my expierences on here as often as i can to give you all a general idea of what the training involves.
Thanks for reading lifers, i will be back in August for summer leave anyway, after next friday so will get to catch the start of the season!!!
Speak to you all soon.