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Hello Please how was the maths?

@@andrewaizehinomo9447 Hey! The maths was some what ok and not as bad as what I thought it was. I would defiantly take Vivek's advice on what to practice on. I would recommend doing the practice tests on the RAF site to as I'd say that is one of the best resoruces to get a rough idea of what it's like,it's literally the closest thing apart from alot more questions lol. Even if you have to take maths back to basics that's what I did as I've been out of school for a looooong time (I'm mid 30's). You applied/appyling ?

Thank you bro..yes I applied just got my recruiter today on my portal and was told to upload some documents because And some questions like tattoos…so I’m getting ready for the aptitude test because I applied for the regiment gunner as well

Clearly he didn’t pass as his channels been dead for months

You still looking for information?

Hi sir, I have applied for the same job problem Can you help me with the selection process. I don't know where to start. Is the physical test is the first stage of selection process

​@@ajaybaby7696sir? Haha quality. But it looks like they've chinned everyone off.

Hi I’m waiting for my daa have u got your interview booked yet ?

I’ve got it booked in 2 weeks time! Took a week after my daa to be contacted about it and Christmas/ new year delayed it a bit

Which test come first. Is it fitness test or aptitude test

@@ajaybaby7696the aptitude test comes way before the fitness, im about to do my interview and the fitness test won’t be till after

Apitude​@@ajaybaby7696

Yes, I passed the Selection Interview if that's what your referring to. Unfortunately, my application has been put on held until mid December due to a previous foot injury. I'll be posting the medical video very soon.

@@viveksapphire sorry to hear that and good luck with your next steps

@@viveksapphirelook forward to the medical video bro, hope your foot is much better now

As far as I'm aware, you may not be allowed to. I've seen people mention that they've had to miss funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc. However, I'd get this confirmed with your AFCO.

I know this is a late reply, but for anyone else wondering, this was asked at my presentation thing. He said you will most likely be able to leave if it is urgent and depending on how important it is, so for example someone died or your family member was in hospital, you would be able to leave. But you would have to stay back a couple weeks or even be placed in a different group meaning you could be waiting months to do your training again. He said it’s not advised that you leave but if you have to you have to, you will just have to sort it with your leader or whoever is in charge.

Good luck! Let me know how you do.

Thank you, I appreciate that!

Thank you!

Once you finish your phase 2 (specialist) training, they will give you a sheet to pick 3 bases that you'd like to go to. However, the RAF have the final say in where you go, so you could be posted to a base you didn't even select. Yes, there are people of all types of genders, religions and races in the RAF. You may find this webpage helpful. recruitment.raf.mod.uk/diversity-and-inclusion

@@viveksapphire okay thanks. Also I graduated university in business. I want to go the supplier route in the RAF. Since I have a degree would it be better for me to apply for the logistics officer role or supplier. I’m 22 btw. Also do we have to cut our hair?

@@aceboogie5054 I would personally join as an officer if I had a degree. Compare the differences between those roles, and see which one is more appealing for you. Think about what you will enjoy the most. It depends really. You need to keep your hair short and tidy, but you don't need a buzz cut. There are exemptions for religious reasons. Also, for some unknown reason, skin fades are banned...

@@viveksapphire okay. Thank you for giving your time to respond. I appreciate it

I'm sorry, the video should have been uploaded by now but I've been really busy with work and not had time to edit the video. I'll definitely get that uploaded early next week!

​@viveksapphire thanks bro, will be waiting for that 👍🏾

Thank you. I'm at the PJFT (fitness) stage. Everyone's timeline will differ depending on what happens during the medical stage. They suspected that I had hearing loss and made me TMU for 4 months. If everything goes well, you can expect each stage to take place within a few weeks, to around a month on average.

That's not a problem, glad you found it helpful.

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that!

You're welcome and appreciate the feedback. CBAT stands for Computer Based Aptitude Test and DAA stands for Defence Aptitude Assessment. Good luck with it all.

Thank you and same to you.

Ah, that must have been gutting but at least you have an opportunity to attempt it again, better prepared. I hope you the best of luck!

@Daisy-wg4gn what were the questions that tripped you up?

@@BartholomewConstantine well it was the location of bases, ethos core values, how long my contract is as i never did this research before hand- a mistake of my own.

For certain roles, you can apply at 16. Regardless of when you join, being in the cadets will help as you learn some of the essential skills required to be in the Armed Forces/RAF. Best of luck!

Enjoy your youth. Start getting fit and healthy now.

I truly appreciate that, thank you. And thank you for your service too.

You're welcome and thank you, I appreciate it. I hope you the best of luck when it's your time! Let me know how you get on.

Still got time for many roles I believe👍🏼

I'm going through training at the minute pal and there's a bloke a few years older than you with us so 👍

Thank you, I appreciate it! As others have mentioned you can still apply for many roles in RAF, and you'll certainly train with people around your age too. If it's truly what you want, don't let your age defer you from joining.

You should do it now mate before you truly become too old if it’s something you really want to do

Good evening Mr Sapphire, If I do not get the results for the role I wanted, would I be allowed to choose a role that I did qualify for or would I have to still wait a year? Thank you

Hello, yes you would still be able to choose a role that you qualified for.

@@viveksapphire Thank you 👍

Hi Vivek, I’m currently going for the Royal Navy DAA and you can still resit after 28 days

Thanks for sharing that.

@@viveksapphire any more info on the medial stage? Wondering how strict it is and how it’s conducted ie do I need to go to a station or is it just a letter from GP saying I’m fit for service

I'm in the process of creating the medical video and will be posting it very soon. Essentially, it will be done at a local private health clinic/centre and they will conduct various tests and checks. They are strict as they take the medical stage seriously.

Hi, thank you, I appreciate it! You're not allowed to have any documents/notes so you will need to remember the information.

@@viveksapphire Ok great, did you have it face to face? Apparently, mine will be over the phone.

I personally had mine over the phone too, but I have heard that some people have the interview face-to-face and through MS Teams.

@@viveksapphire Ok great well I pray everything will go well for you and good luck in your fitness test :)

Thank you, and you too!

Hi, I've not applied for an officer role, so Cranwell isn't a part of my process. However, unless you have the opportunity to change, which I'm assuming you won't, I'd recommend wearing a suit. You may be uncomfortable, but first impressions matter, especially for officer roles. I hope that helps and good luck!

Hi, I was wondering what role you applied for@@viveksapphire

@@user-gt5me3nf6b Hi, I've applied for the Regiment Gunner role.

@@viveksapphire when you first applied for it on the website how long did it take for them to process your application and send you an invite to the Aptitude test?

No worries, I'm glad to hear that the video helped! How did it go?

@@viveksapphire i passed with a way higher score than necessary for the role 😀

That's great news, congratulations! Good luck with your selection interview.

Ah, that must have been gutting! If you're going to attempt it again, then at least you've got an idea of what to expect and you can prepare better this time around. Good luck!

@@viveksapphire yeah got a month to prepare, it’s odd because i was previously in the army and i never had todo any of those kind of tests, apart from a cognitive test

Yes, the assessment definitely needs revising for as some of the topics are somewhat difficult. I hope you the best and let me know how get on!

I'm actually at the PJFT stage, so I've completed my medical. I'll be uploading a video about the medical stage before mid-August, so I hope it helps. Best of luck!

@@viveksapphire ah ok cool. There is something really random I want to ask. With regards to bending over and touching your toes and also heel raises. Did you have to be able to touch your toes or get your leg all the way up for the heel raise? Did you have to be able to do both legs together at the same time for the heel raise?

No, you don't need to be able to touch your toes, and neither do you need able to lift your leg all the way up for the heel raises. You will lift each leg independently. They purely just want to see that you are able to do that range of movement and ensure that you don't have any joint/bone/muscle issues.

@@viveksapphire oh ok thanks. I read somewhere they ideally want you to get to your toes up if you can’t reach your ankles it’s a fail. But cheers for the reply

No worries. Apologies, I thought you were referring to leg raises. Yeah so with the heel raises, you will need to be able to raise your toes up. I did both feet at the same time. I couldn't touch my toes and the doctor didn't say anything.

You're welcome, glad you found the video helpful! The questions will appear on the iPad, and you will answer them on the iPad too. Essentially, it's all done on the iPad. I hope you the best of luck if you have your DAA soon!

​@@viveksapphire Much appreciated Mr Sapphire, I just wanted to also ask will the answers have to be answered with an electronic pen that writes or circles things or would you just press an option? Thank you

No worries. They are all multi-choice answers that you would simply press.

​@@viveksapphire👍

I'm glad you found it helpful, and thank you for your support! I've applied for the Reg Gunner role. How about you?

@@viveksapphire I applied for pilot as lots of people have recently. I thought it was worth a shot as its really what I want to do and know I have enough motivation to put in the work required. Good luck on your application that looks like a good choice :]

Yes, if that's where your heart is set, then definitely go for it! Thank you, and I hope you the best with your application too.

Hi Vivek I have also applied for RAF, I have done the CBAT and DAA, I have passed both. I have been offered the Regiment Gunner role, I now will have my selection interview in the next few weeks. Have you actually started the role. I’m quite keen to know about how it is. Thanks so much

Hi, I'm currently at the PJFT stage of the application process, so couldn't answer that, apologies. I hope you the best with your interview!

Thank you Luke, I truly appreciate the support and your feedback! Glad to hear that the videos are/will be helpful. I'll be posting the Selection Interview video tomorrow.

Yes, there were 5 other applicants at my DAA, and they were all wearing a suit/formal shirt and trousers. You don't need to, but I'd strongly recommend wearing formal/smart attire. I've heard of people wearing tracksuits and football t-shirts to their DAA, but I'd personally never wear anything like that during a military application process. First impressions do matter, but at the end of the day, it's passing the test that truly matters. Good luck with your DAA, let me know how you get on!

Hi, that's not a problem. Happy to hear that the video helped! Of course. When it comes to numerical reasoning, this channel really helped me: www.youtube.com/@tecmath. Click to view their most popular videos and watch the videos which mention "fast way" and "shortcut". If you want examples of the type of questions asked throughout the DAA, then this video is helpful: czcams.com/video/gNHgrxVFqZM/video.html. I found the BBC Bitesize website the best for topics, electrical and mechanical comprehension: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zsc9rdm, www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z82j97h. I hope that helps, and good luck with your assessment. Let me know how you get on!

@@viveksapphire Thank you so much. Subscribed and liked

You're welcome. Thank you for your support, I really do appreciate it.

@@viveksapphire I managed to pass for all roles today thanks to your help. I will be looking out for your interview video :]...

That is genuinely amazing to hear, congratulations! I'm glad to hear that you found this video helpful, and I'll be uploading the Selection Interview video tomorrow. Once again, well done.

Mine was about a weekish, I got asked to attend my DAA and that was within the next 2 weeks I started in October and off in to basic in the coming weeks (merch tech)

@ThompsonPlayzhd so we looking around 8 months in total before starting. I guess that's not too bad. Thanks mate 👍

It took around a week or two, for them to get back to me. In all, your application can take 6 - 9 months on average. If anything does get flagged during your medical stage, then this can delay it by a few weeks/months as it has done with mine. I hope you the best with your application and let me know if you have any other questions!

Congratulations, I hope you best with your training!

@viveksapphire Thank you very much for the advice 👍

You're welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to ask away.