So you want to join the British Army in 2024
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Thinking about joining the British Army in 2024? In this informative video, I walk you through everything you need to know about the training requirements, and career opportunities in the British Army. From fitness tests to specialized roles, I will provide you with valuable insights and tips to help you prepare for your journey. Whether you're interested in becoming an infantry soldier, an engineer, or a medic, this video will give you a comprehensive overview of what it takes to join the British Army in 2024. Don't miss out on this essential guide to kickstart your military career!
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I finished my 22 years in January. I'd recommend the Army. Great video pal.
Congratulations mate that’s a class achievement. A lot of hard work and sacrifice in those years 🇬🇧
I'll back this up, I left the Army after 24 years in 2022, decent pension paying out for the rest of my life. Walked straight into a really well paying job, life is good and ive got no doubt its my military time that has allowed me to be where I am.
if you don’t mind me asking, did you do any combat tours?
@@ghenny69420 I got a notification, so not sure if its for me.
but yes, I think it was 15 all together.
@@ghenny69420
Yep, I was in 'Nam. Served under Col. James "Tough-as-Nails" Braddock and Col. Samuel "No-Nonsense" Trautman. My platoon commander? None other than John "Don’t-Mess-With-Me" Rambo himself. My OC was Col. Kirby, and his second-in-command was John "Muscle-Mountain" Matrix. We even did some secret missions in South America back in '87.
A cabinet minister and his aide vanished, so naturally, we got the call. Our rescue team was led by Ssgt. Dillon, with Dutch as the head honcho. Dutch and I were the only ones who made it out. That's all I can say - gotta keep some mystery alive, right?
Thanks for the good, calm and informative video 👍
That’s for watching and for the feedback, much appreciated.
really inspiring, Luke, thank you, i have applied as I really want to serve, so far in the process and aas a british muslim born in london, i have found the recruitment process so welcoming and supportive.
What ethnicity are you? I’m a Muslim and want to join aswell
Thank you, Luke inspirational and sincere. My lad is 16, is in the CCF and definitely wishes to join the British Army. Im letting him find his own way, although i do forward your videos 📹 for insights & inspiration.
No problems at all. That’s definitely the best way, making the decision on their own terms always sets the conditions for success in basic.
thanks for the video mate 1st of yours ive seen i appreciate you the video helped...look after yourself💙
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. I’ve got plenty on here in the different playlists. Checkout the Oman vlog or Ranger cadre vlog.
Daily series which will give you abit of a raw feel for life on a course or deploy overseas training.
Was in the RIR cadets. Trained to the max. Spent many wknds at Ballymena. Did courses in Aldershot, did camp in Gibralter and Berlin. Fantastic experience. When i went to join at Pa😂lace Baracks, they put me in the Signals. Did seven years, then PVRd as it was pants. Tried twice to transfer, but they wouldnt let me as i had a "trade". Their loss. Still gutted at 57 years old. Love your videos Luke. Keep er lit!
Sorry to hear that mate. In the time we are living now, everyone has their own online login to an area were soldiers can check their payslips and see other parts of admin around their career. One of them being able to submit a transfer. They can search all jobs in the Army and see if they meet the requirements/qualifications of transfer. So cutting out the ability for anyone to “lose paperwork” etc
I am going to join in a few years, not sure what I want to do in the military yet, but this was a great video, really interesting and helpful. I really know what you mean about wanting to serve the country, I hope that does dissapear as an idea.
Yeah it’s important to take time and do the research to work out what you want. You will find it much easier committing to something difficult if you’re in it for the right reasons.
I was proud to serve the county from Day one and 18 years in I’m still proud to serve the county and be British. No matter how society is and reacts, it’s important to stick to your morals.
It’s more difficult to serve when society doesn’t appreciate you but when it’s more difficult it’s more rewarding. You’ll find a motivated community 💪🇬🇧
Excellent piece Luke.⚔️👍
Thanks glad you liked it. Can be a lot of negativity heard at the moment around service. It’s not great listening to some commentators talk in this way. There’s plenty of people serving who think it’s great. 🇬🇧
@@Rangermedia I served 6 years with the Green Jackets and 5 with the Legion. I would have done longer if I wasn't carrying so many injuries.
Fair one mate. 💪 I think it’s a great community both while you’re serving and once you move on to other things. It’s a niche community and anyone who serves for however long has achieved something big.
100% agree-do your research on the different trades and regiments, speak to serving ppl when you can- it’s a great life and I would recommend it 👍.
Embrace it when you go, stay positive as wel and it’ll be a blast!!
Put my application in to go to Sandhurst last month to be a signals officer. Thanks for the video :)
Thanks for the encouragement. I've applied to join the local infantry reserve unit. Medical paperwork is taking too long, apparently they have a backlog at the moment.
Good luck with the process and well done for stepping forward.
Regards to that initial process, your right and it’s also well known that people are finding most of the issues with the out sourced company at the beginning of the process.
Stick at it and you will get through, unfortunately there is no other actionable advice I can give you to get through any quicker.
start my basic traning at caterick in 4 days and this was really helpful thank you luke
No problems mate, glad you got something from it. Keep your head down and get after it. Take it 1 week at a time and keep a positive mindset and you’ll enjoy and be on the parade square passing off in no time 🇬🇧
4 days later, how was your first day, my guy?
@@Dangelboydthey take your phone off you
@DJRAJEE Oh really?? Basic training for me was different
Guess we'll find out when he's done!
can you do a vid on your senior Brecon badge in green for number 2s - cool looking and hard to get and sniper badge cool in green can you wear on pti jacket ?
Close my eyes and I see soldiers on patrol in various terrains, light infantry types; sleeping rough and lots of walking. Dream life :)
18 years in. Joining was the best idea I had, but I wish I'd left at the 8-12 year mark. As you get older, it can't compete with civilian careers. Make sure you get a trade!
Do most after the 12 year mark just stay for the pension? Is that why u wish u left earlier?
@@SodaPrezsing Lifers tend to be there for the pension unless they're senior NCOs.
Thanks for this, a great video, I'm going to uni in september and then hoping to apply to be an officer during the autumn/ winter term, wondering if you had any advice, especially in terms of running as that seems to be where i struggle the most? Thanks for all your videos they are great and definitely motivating.
I'm joining this September to Harrogate, I love the atmosphere of the military since I'm a LCpl in the ACF (yes I know its a heavily watered down version of the real thing) and doing something different from day to day life is so exciting, so can't wait to join in September
Great video, on point advice. Nearly 49, served 12.5yrs, wish I could go back and do it all again, although I just heard my knees telling me to wind my neck in! New to the channel and just finished watching the Cadre course videos, really good insight and transparency to what goes on. I think you are doing a great job keep up the great work!
Incidentally, I watched the video from about 4years ago where you announced your selection to go to RMAS as DS, did this happen? I can't find any follow on vids for it.
Hey luke love the videos the missus is concerned about how family life would look like after training and I don't know what to necessarily say as I'm not experienced yet and don't want to lead her on I've always looked at your videos for guidance as to what to expect but can't find a solid video talking about family life advice what's that gonna look like and if you have kids all factoring deployments and just general daily life and stresses tips and tricks to navigate, honestly would be a heck of a video your a pro at this stuff and would help others too thanks for being an inspiration I start basic very very soon!👊🏾
Thanks for watching, glad you like them mate.
Yes roger that, it’s probably one of the major things that gos unseen “family life/relationships”.
Im on it, just put it in my notes to the top of the list. I’ll created next.
In short, it is such a different set up to what your civilian counterparts will have “family life”. When you step forward to serve they “your family” technically serve with you in a way.
We are married 11 years this year and together about 13/14. So pretty much the just shy of the length of my career so far. It can be tough at times but still going strong. So very possible when both parties are committed.
I’ll get something more detailed knocked up into a video. Like I said it’s in the top of my list now. I do have some pre-recorded fitness ones that just need editing but the family one will be the next for shooting 🎥
Sick stuff man I genuinely do appreciate it your videos have honestly helped me more than you think so looking forward to what your dropping regardless, joining infantry by the way ,and separate question do you know if the rangers jump out of aeroplanes like paras or SAS? @@Rangermedia
I'm starting at Pirbright (SDC) on the 26th of May, cant wait to start and move on to phase 1.
This couldnt have come out at any better timing, ive put my application in 2 days ago
Happy days stick at it. Clearly you might pick it up from some of the comments but that initial process “online application & assessment centre” etc will be a battlefield in itself. Ride the waves and once your on your way to basic, it will be worth it.
@@Rangermedia Facts, Crapita are beyond useless. At this point dealing with them is harder than the AC
@@ParrishStrongman in what sense have they been useless? So I can be prepared for that, I've found them switched on and extremely supportive through the process.
amazing videos I just finished watching your irish ranger cadre series as well and I loved it. wanted to ask you a question though, with no army experience myself I wanted to ask I noticed you guys use two patches - one that a green/black square and one with a shamrock I honestly got curious because I noticed it change from pictures and videos and with more interest in the regiment now just out of curiosity when do you the patches?
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. It was an enjoyable one to create!
So patch’s. The green and black one you see me wearing is the DZ and we wear it whilst serving in Battalion (1st) in 16 Brigade. It comes from the world war 2.
The shamrock is worn by 2 Royal Irish (reserves) and also 1 Royal Irish Soldiers/Officers who are posted out of Battalion, to training establishments etc. In my case, moving to Sandhurst this summer I will change my DZ to the green shamrock for the two years that I’m posted out from Battalion.
i put my application in last November and was told i needed to send a doctors letter in because of a broken leg saying they were happy for me to join and that id be fine to do the job and training. i still haven't heard anything back and ive tried calling to get some updates but ive just been told i basically have to just wait. i still want to join but im not sure the army is the best way go about it judging by my current experience. do you have any advice for me to be able to speed the process up or is there nothing i can do about it?
I tired when I was 19 but I didn’t know what I wanted then I got to week 6 and chose to DAOR. Now I’m 26 and have a small family I have the absolute urge to join back up and compete basic training as I do very much regret it. Is this a good idea or should I just stick to my decision?
Could you do a wee video for the army cadets and explain some of the royal irish’s uniform rules as some of us get issued no.2s and we dont know which shoes or how to modernly shape our caubeens , Would really help us alot cause most of our lessons are from the 1990s about how a caubeen should look.
Certainly will, all soldiers/cadets for 2s would be in the standard num 2s shoes bulled.
Caubeens are a touchy subject but as long as the headband isn’t visible you should be fine.
Would love to see a video of you talking about your experiences of the UK Special Forces and why you chose not to go down that path.
I can give basic advice on getting ready to go on selection. I’ve seen a lot of people over the years passing & not getting the grade. Myself I failed twice in various stages of my 20s. I’ve never went back due to building a family etc
Thanks for your response, that’s so interesting! If you don’t mind me asking, why do you think you didn’t pass? Is there anything you could have done differently to increase your chances?
@@fionagallagher984 no problems. My first attempt was back around 2013, I was young and naive. My training regime before hand wasn’t structured or focusing on the correct components of fitness. My second attempt was 2016 I think of the top of my head. That attempt I put down to nerves/resilience. Completely zapped me of energy during a pass/fail fitness test. I also just had my second kid, so that played apart in it as-well.
got my service number last week, cant wait
Get amgonst it mate. That’s going to become the most important and well remembered set of digits in your life from now and moving forwards. Unique to you 👌
I did my application but didn't go through is it because they ain't Recruiting or the portal is closed.
Wise words - what many good recruiting Sgts did in the days of local recruiting offices.
They were better days, I still remember sitting in the office of an Irish Guards Sgt in Palace barracks beside my dad. Getting all the paperwork sorted and looking at all his pictures etc hung up and around the office.
I am really struggling with my situation. I applied when I turned 18 and have been rejected for usage of oral steroids when I was 5 years old for asthma. I plan on appealing and am trying to get evidence to support my appeal but my doctor refuses to right me a note because I have asthma. I have done every test that is required to be pass to get a chance in the army and I passed them all according to the army pass scores. My rejection letter says for my appeal i need that letter off the doctor. Any advice would be much appreciated thank you?
I did 14 years in the Army left in 2013. Had a good time recommend it for the skills you can't be thought in the civilian world but are sought after in the civilian sector time management self discpline etc.. Also an Irish man form the south Co. Offaly. Left as an Instructor at 24 Irish Battery (Phase 2 Royal Artillery) fanastic video well put together and well thoughtout. with fair an honest information. although I am a bit dated this days in current goings on.
I'm thinking about joining as well and I'm Irish. Did your family judge you for joining the British army?
@@IsabelS767 No they where cool
I’m soon to begin my application process and was wondering with a not great attendance and low to medium spread of GCSEs and Alevels will this hold me back from joining. From what I’ve seen I don’t think it will but would love to know ?
What expenses are they in the army/ what do you spend personal money on in the army and how do you contact friends and family
On Jan British army recruited ,are they going to recruit on August as well 2024
Just curious if u might know the minimum age to apply for army as a commonwealth applicant as can’t find info anywhere saying if it’s different for commonwealth applicants.
Going through the rejoining process for Irish guards, was grenadier but going Irish guards now and not going through training again has got me flapping
How long have you been out for and how long did you serve initially?
@@Rangermedia done 2 years and been out 3 years in june
@@connorlee5873 roger. I genuinely wouldn’t worry about it mate. 3 years in time is just over a posting length. Genuinely a few days in and it will be like you never left.
Please how long does it take to get an assessment invite after submitting my police clearance and I passed the Army corgnitive test?
Thank you
I’m a big lad I’m 6 foot 1 and around 16 stone, I want to get fitted and lose weight before joining, should I just join or lose a few pounds first ?
Im looking at joining my local reserve unit which happens to be a field hospital, how often do you reckon that kind of unit deploys?
I can’t give you a specific answer as I don’t have eyes on every units operational cycle. I’m sure but don’t quote me, that as a reservist you can get on other units deployments if they haven’t filled the their spaces. So if you weren’t getting the deployments you wanted, as in frequency. You can search out units who are.
I applied a last year June just waiting on to be booked for a SCT blood test dont know how long that is..hope its soon
I'm starting at Pirbright in 2 weeks, can't wait to get into it 🤙🏻
Best of luck with it mate, great time of year to start basic training as well. You might get 2 days without of rain anyway 😂
Haha thanks. If it's not raining we're not training 😂
Heyo! I'm a Canadian citizen, I re-opened my military application nearly 2 YEARS ago
I've been hounding them, I paid all of my paperwork and stuff but it just is taking too long
How would I go about joining y'all as a non-Brit? Haha
Is there any information about if you can join a regiment not in your county or if you can join if you live across the country?
You can join any unit regiment or role anywhere within the Army as long as you meet the perquisites. For example GCSEs for certain trades or a certain fitness level for Infantry roles. Location is not a restricted factor.
ITC Catterick has gone to shit I hear, pass out anyone because of the need for numbers. More of an attendance course now then send dross off to battalion for them to bring them up to speed 🤷♂️
Always been the case, Green Army basic training is what it is. It’s in unit where you advance further and gain more resilience etc. Tougher deployments, tougher fitness events and all the rest of it.
I really want to join the British Army but I’m slightly overweight and can barely do push-ups yet.
If I am able to join is it possible to get your drivers license and HGV license through the army?
Yeah absolutely and most job roles within the Army offer a HGV license.
What I would say though as some advice. If it’s just the HGV license your after I would highly recommend getting it outside of the Army.
Military service is hard, especially in the Army. You have to be in it for the right reasons.
If your goal (motivation) is just to get an HGV license, as soon as you encounter a difficult mental or physical task your chances of success will be slim.
Stepping up to serve for the right reasons will lead to success and in turn result in you actually enjoying the experience and community that comes along with military service. Driving licenses, medical care and accommodation etc are all great byproducts but shouldn’t be the motivators.
Don’t worry about your weight and push-up quality now, start training keep moving and progress will get you to where you want to be. 🇬🇧💪
Got basic training on the 12th absolutely buzzing
Best of luck with your journey. Also best time of year to be starting basic 🌅. Where are you heading to ?
@@Rangermedia Winchester for 13 weeks
Happy days you enjoy it. Feels abit strange at first but once your in and settled with your Plattoon/Troop the time will fly by.
I've also got basic training starting on the 12th. I'm going to Catterick, though
Good video mate. I'm looking to join the army when I'm older as I'm only 15. Have you got any tips to get fitter since my fitness is pretty bad lol 😂
Look at the Royal Marines fitness plan online. It's a 12 week plan that starts "easy" and get progressively harder, it's what I'm doing. Try to follow it as closely as possible.
So I’d say get active. Get a hobby that involves you being active. That way you’re getting fitter and enjoying something. Outside of that, get in the gym and out running. Go for functional training and not “bodybuilding stuff”.
CrossFit , Hyrox, decafit are a few fitness areas to look at and potentially get involved in, that will get you Army fit at the same time.
Ok cheers
can i join the british army even if im from morocco ? i really want o serve in the british army for applying to the SAS
Can applicant From overseas country join in BA?
My BMI Is 36 and putting me off applying but should I wait till I’m sorted or ?
It depends, make your own assumptions. Is your BMI high due to muscle mass or excess fat. If you can achieve a pass on the fitness assessments then I wouldn’t worry about bmi numbers.
I've applied for officer reserve role, how long should I work out before the assessment centre in order to maximise my chance of success
Right now, go crack phys today.
We need to make physical training a routine that’s done in some shape or form daily.
Clearly don’t run a marathon the day before your assessment centre but generally train as normal then put in a rest day before the centre.
That rest day still looks like out for a walk or mobility/flexibility work.
Just always have it in your mind, what have I done today to positively impact my body.
PS thank you very much, I really appreciate the to the point guidance. insha'Allah I get am successful
Join as a chef! Its the hardest course in the entire British forces!
Hi mate, can you do a video on joining the reserves later in life when you have a young family/kids etc please
I can give you a video on joining up later in life in general. I can touch slightly on the reserves as I used to deliver their phase 2 Infantry training at Catterick. When it comes to life in the reserves, that’s something I’m unfortunately not fully clued up on and can just give my opinion on.
Family life, I’m working on a regular service route video on this topic. I’ll either slide the “reserve side” into it or leave it for the reserve video.
@LukedJohnston thanks a lot mate👍🏼 I joined the regs back in 2009 but left and I've regretted it ever since. As I've got older I've always wondered what would have been and due to family commitments, work and age I can't go back into the regs so I'm just looking for advice on how hard it'll be to juggle family life with the reserves.
@@jlf4698I’m currently a reservist, if you have any easy q’s you can give me a shout if you want. But doing reservist stuff is good craic
@jlf4698 It all just depends how much you want to show up for. Reserves work pretty much 1 weekend a month, 1800 - 2130 tuesday nights and a 2 week camp once a year, now there are also various courses you can do aswell. As far as commitments go most units don't care just show up to what you can, from the csm to the oc to the newest pte everyone has there own civilian life which should go first.
Hardest thing about reserve training is getting time of for basic training. Your mod 1 and 2 takes 2 weeks mod 3 is 2 weeks and cic is 2 weeks.
It’s good but fuck me is the army going soft just rejoined and it’s getting abit ridiculous I understand the mental health push and making it a priority with troops welfare but being pushed to the top but don’t forget the job you joined🤷🏼♂️would be nice to see training ramped up abit harder don’t think I have even seen green phys since being back in (not that I’ll complain)
How are the Rangers doing in the NATO exercise?
I want to join
But I'm from Australia, how would I go about that process?
im gutted tried to join and got rejected for medical i have eczema asthma and a egg allergy but im gonna go to a recruitment centre and try get in by talking to someone
I send in my application form today. Lets see whats it like
Update us on how it goes
What if I’m a American? Willing to move…
Also is it the same requirements like high school diploma?
im from morocco and i want to join british army and my goal is joining the SAS , is it possible as a moroccan ?
Me from India can I join the training course of British reserve forces
Just got declined for mental health difficulties in 2016, 2012 and 2009. Thought those times wouldn't matter coz it was a long time ago but ah well
Just tell them you're a non binary minority you'll get in no problem.
3 years and Afghan then 3 years headley court healing from gsw wounds. Just it can happen to you if your infantry like me. It’s hurts. Don’t abuse the medication which was quite heavy as drs didn’t say no. But service was mint in Afghan rotation. I dno now as that’s 2009-2012.
I can go on about the medical system if anyone ever wants. As it’s amazing
Give it a shot, the regret I had was not soon enough. So now I joined up but as a Reservist you learn a great deal about yourself, then you just fit in, more like minded people to yourself than you think, what Trade just have a look any unit will want to help you, not mould you. They want to help progress your interests to competitive sports. Don't regret leaving it late or never trying.
i wanted to join since 2022 but commonwealth issues still trying
Can I do natural bodybuilding in the military?
No the army hates anyone who does anything natural in the military especially bodybuilding
Yes, as long as you can meet all the pass marks on your annual fitness assessments and be functional enough to operate in your chosen role.
If wanna join the Ranger Regiment, do i need to do infantry before that? Or i can sign up when i do the recruitment phrase
The ranger regiment is specifically the army’s new baby. You would need to do basic training first and after 2 years you can specialise in a role. Your superior would review your notice and recommend you for the ranger regiment. To which you would have to pass several more aptitude and training tests.
Yeah the comment below has pretty much nailed it. You also don’t need to be Infantry you can come from anywhere. 2 years then apply to go on the RAC. Ranger Assessment Cadre.
@@Rangermedia Does it means i need work for two years of any sort of role, then i can get a notice from my superior recommending me to join RAC ?
@simeontam2434 join the army first, then contemplate specialising. Take it from experience that the Rangers are not what the sexy videos and adverts say they are.
@@Chubby_T0511 i pretty much want to get deploy to Middle East and i aim to get the new rifle KS-1 that's why
Got my assment center this month
And GCSEs and cadet camps I'm gonna die
Big 2024 for you then! 😂 best of luck with everything. That’s a lot of key events coming up, stay focused and trust in your studies and training.
@@Rangermedia thank you
The only issue currently is capita shafting everyone. My medical records havent changed since I was last in and now I've been deferred... Wasnt an issue last time haha
I applied in March and got deferred for a mole behind my ear
Theres no way they actually deffered you for that
@@mike2958my teacher has a mole on his head and was told if it were to change it could be cancerous so that may be why
Clearly I can’t comment on the potential experiences with the civilian company being used to handle new candidates. If it’s just because of a mole that’s mental.
Melanoma
Bro, get rid of it .
I met some good men in the Royal Engineers, but the good men were few. I still suffer, well over 30 years after leaving, from the abuse of authority I experienced as a Sapper.
Joining up in this day and age is tantamount to foolishness, a guarantee to be sent to an unjust war, for an unjust cause and return home in a body bag, or maimed and suffering with PTSD.
We are on the verge of WW3. The most courageous thing anyone can do is say "NO!" regardless of the consequences.
Trust me and this is across the board, apply for a role that you will get something out of it from signals with communications to engineering and get promoted as quick as you can although the army promotion scheme is god awful, get far as you can in a short space then get out. It’s good from a young age as you gain confidence, some quals and get fit once you reach a point get out and get a better job you stay in long enough and you’ll end up in a shit job civvie side don’t stay long term its not worth it.
I agree with all that, especially on the qualifications front. I know some lads from my unit who went on to work in the coms world for F1.
Yes for the majority stepping forward to serve they should do as much as they can whilst positive and get out if it’s not for them anymore.
I also do think there is a route for the long term people who just love service life, Late entry commissioning. So essentially completing the solider path and moving onto the officer ladder.
@@Rangermedia Righly so a few mates went to F1 and big firms afterwards after 6 years of service it’s what you make of it. But it’s the people you work with that keeps you going in the job never met so many lads that can drink a bath dry and want more 😂
Nailed it.
I'm 19 year old Sri Lankan, joining military and Become a special op is dream of my life. Old days as a kid I waited till I waited till i turn 18 but after turning 18 I tried to get help through the process, But because of I'm sri lankan its hard to get, so I tried to get help from foreigner's because nobody here can help me. Please help me I can devote my life for this nothing I love more than becoming a soldier. I tried whole year to get some help but nobody here can do it. Please help me to join 🙏
looking to join the army but im thinking i most likely will get denied due to hypothyroidism though i have a long time to go before applying
If you’ve got time until you can start that will go in your favour. I hope you get the news you want when the time comes 🇬🇧
@@Rangermedia I've been on medication for over 2 years now, I hope to join when I'm 19 and i'm 16 currently and I know I have it in my fitness wise and I'm looking to join the Artillery but the daily medication is what's not making me optimistic
@@logmuster yeah roger I get you now and totally understand. Clearly you need to put your health first. Probably not what you want to hear but I know plenty of people who have joined in their mid to late 20s and went on to do great things with their careers. I think sometimes people can think if they can’t get into service in their late teens, they’ve then missed the chance. Which isn’t the case at all.
@@Rangermedia Cheers for the response mate, honestly we'll see what happens if I get denied, I get denied and it's for a reason
@@logmuster as cliche as it is mate. Positive mental attitude, all you can do is try and if it not meant to be, then it’s not the right time yet.
With a history of mental health can you still sign up?
Honestly mate I’m not completely sure on the past medical requirements for the initial recruitment stage. So I don’t want to tell you something that could be wrong and lead you in the wrong direction. Best advice is to get in touch with the assessment centres etc
No
I start at pirbright in 19 days bit nervous 😅
Completely natural to be feeling that way. It’s new and something different to what you’ve ever experienced. Feeling nerves means you actually care. You’ll find your rythm in the first week.
Pirbright is a great location, I’m currently In the camp now typing this from an education course. Good training facilities and functional fitness set up. Best of luck on your journey 💪🇬🇧
@@Rangermedia I’ve gotta do maths n English for a month before I start actual basic training and I’m as thick as a wall only reason why I’m nervous 🤣
@PapaSmurf153 you’ll be fine mate I had to go through all mine in my late 20s. Getting it nipped at the earlier stages of your career will work out far better for you. Takes another worry away from you when the times comes to promote etc
Will I earn 100k minimum and get to drive a drone ,,,
You can fly a drone but not earning a minimum of 100k. Like I said at the start of the video, service life and the package that comes with it, isn’t for everyone.
It’s good people are trying to motivate people to join, tho as we can fit our army inside a stadium, something is clearly wrong, the pay... the fact you can make more at home from a restaurant/shop ect, with flexible hours.. is totally wrong, and only the people and the army can do something about it, or the army will stay a shadow of its formal self forever
Been going through the appeal process for almost a year now. Letter should be sent over this week hopefully it all goes well.
That is a long time, honestly it’s a pain and I feel for people like yourself who just want to get amgonst it. Stay focused on your goal and use this as a time to prepare and I hope you get the news that you want.
@@Rangermedia fingers crossed, I appreciate the reply.
I’m waiting to get my British citizenship then I’ll join in British army🙏🏻
army careers are good for athletes
Mental and physical fitness needs to be at the core foundations for everyone. It’s free medicine and absolutely provides the ability to succeed in other areas of life, whatever they might be.
raise the pay.
Everyone would love more money. Lol
To be fair the money isn’t that bad though it should be raised, the pay received is almost entirely disposable. If you are not an idiot you should not be running out of cash.
You're guaranteed entry if you tell them you are transitioning
Still have a 2km run and a few other things to complete before hand.
@D96MANluke he means turning trans, he is trying to be clever by making anti woke points, so immature ,
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@@Tokyodisco1it seems you can't take a joke, I'm sure squaddies will love you
@@yolanda8563cringe and how original of a response by you. I do have the bantz but you don't. And the creator didn't get it either so stop trying to sound clever.
I would, but my bills come to about 17/18k a year.. imagine earning 19k before tax for two years 🤣🤣 no chance... plus ive got to pay for choudary for the next 14 years as they didnt want to do the obvious thing as its "inhumane" 🙄... if war comes, you'll be paying for me to have 3 meals a day and kick my feet up 👌
Don't do it it's a con it destroys life's and then they throw you away when you are used up
All fun and games until the ptsd kicks in haha
Good point and I’m sorry if you had a negative experience but I disagree with elements of your comment. The throw you away part, when the time comes to finish it’s time to finish. To better make the transition into civilian life we need to be preparing from day one. Saving money, personal development, sorting out properties in the earlier stages.
What zodiac sign are you, i bet youre born in the middle of the year 😃
April for me.
Nato not British army .
😂
I would love to join the British Military... but I weigh 140kg thanks to poor parenting and a horrid childhood.
Bullied for 12+ years,
over fed for 8 years,
abused by some people (not relatives) for a few months.
Now, I'm 20, but I got no idea how tf I'm supposed to get my life together at this point. I got no idea how to face the music of socialising with people, losing weight, etc.
I've had a passion for our history for the last 4 years, and one of my friends joined the military at 17 (he's 23 now) and has resigned. But from his experience, the military just f*cked him around all the time.
Yeah mate but u need to re invent yourself the military might be your ticket
go to a grappling class monday to fridaay for 3 months
Like I said at the start of the video, service is not for everyone.
People will have varied experiences, as there are different units and roles throughout the Army with all different chains of command.
Leadership is a funny thing, there is no specific set way.
Some get it wrong and some get it right. Unfortunately it’s the ones at the bottom of the pyramid who are the ones mostly affected.
Yes it can go wrong at times but in my opinion and experience it has gone right more than it’s gone wrong. So yes, listen to other people’s experiences but don’t set up your own goals around 1 persons negative experience.
Regards to your performance currently, weight etc. Happy days, you’ve moved through the first step by acknowledging you have an issue and you need to sort it. It may seem like a simple step but that mental acknowledgment will now be your driving factor through your training regime.
If you don’t already run, start a couch to 5km. Don’t go running stupid miles on a heavier frame, we will just open the door to injuries which will lead to set backs.
A balance between gym work (resistance) and cardio is key to shedding weight. Highly recommend getting into functional training as it will set you up well for work in the Army, no matter what role you go for.
If you have some money, invest it into your self. With a membership, I recommend a cross fit box. (Gym). There is a sense of community and instructors there to help you and most importantly scale exercises back, to suit your experience. The advance it as you get better.
Your standard gym membership is also good but most of the machines arnt functional and your in there going it alone. So no one holding you to account and if you’re not sure how to train, it can be a nightmare.
20 is still young, so young. You don’t have to have life worked out by now! I turned 35 last year and I’m still working shit out lol
Start by taking control of your life and lose the excuses. Your past is your past and there's nothing you can do to change that. What you can do is shape your own future.
@@Rangermedia Thanks for the advise.
I've taken some basic steps already like reducing the amount I eat by a lot. As a kid, my parents would feed me all the time as a way to just get rid of me and keep me distracted, so I was eating around 4,000 to 5,000 calories a day. Plus, the 12 years of bullying from school never helped. But I've reduced the amount I eat to around 1,000 - 1,500 calories per day, and I am even trying to go a few days by only eating dinners (I know to not starve myself, as that doesn't help).
For exercise, it's going to be difficult for me as I've been inactive my entire life, and weighing in a 140kg I can't really move. I plan to begin going out on runs but I am incredibly self conscious about how I look in public. I know I wont have the feeling once I've lost the weight, it's just something that's there for now.
And ye, what you said about gym machines not being functional is so true in my area.
I already went to my local gym earlier, and almost every machine is broken, so people obviously swarm the weights. So I ended up just leaving.
I thank you for taking the time to reply to me, as it does mentally help knowing someone can give advise on how to fix this mess of a life I've been given. I've already had it out with my parents for the over feeding, but they couldn't care less.
So again, I thank you for your reply.