I hear you. When in Garrison, especially around holidays, there's not much for the junior officers to do. Our Sergeants and Soldiers don't want us hanging around, lol. You know what I mean. It's like having Dad drive you on a 1st date. The sooner he leaves the better. I get it. If you hang around at Battalion HQ, and are not looking busy, the Majors will put you to work (got me twice). So, I'd hang out at the post library half the time prepping for Grad School Entrance Exams. LOL, American tax dollar at work. What?! The rest of the Lieutenants were at the nuddy-bar or golfing.
I was a U.S. Army Artillery Officer 20 years ago, but was always attached to Armored Cavalry units. If you're structured like we are, that vehicle following the Company Commander around will have a Lieutenant in it coordinating your Battalion's fire missions and Company level too. That's the job I use do, back when I was a soldier once, and young. Glad to see there are still bad-ass like you Cadets out their to carry the torch. I too was an Officer Cadet, training in those lovely Texas summers. Remember to keep your humor while going through these basic-training type camps. When you're wet and cold and miserable you have to be the leader and somehow get everyone laughing about it. Lots to learn about leadership, hope you enjoy the subject if your an Officer Cadet. LOL, it will be coming up again and again. Good luck guys. Also, don't play Delta-Force over there and get yourself hurt trying to score a few more points. A career in the Army is like a professional sports player. If you get hurt bad enough, they will fire you and send you packing with a heath-disability payment. But you're the one limping around the rest of your life. Keep it safe in training. You're no good to your unit injured.
I'm glad I found you British Cadet guys. I want to pass something along they don't tell you when you're an Officer Cadet (in the U.S. Army anyway). If you wish to serve as an Officer in certain other Armies (i.e. U.S. Army, my personal favorite) there were ways to get 4-year stints, 20 years ago. I bet you a British Pound they still exist, probably have expanded the program. Here's how I found out about it: My first supervisor as a U.S. Army Artillery Lieutenant was a Marine Corps Captain [God hates me; not important to the story]. My second supervisor was a Major in the Melanesian Army. My third supervisor was a Captain in the Canadian Artillery. LOL, I'm not making this up. I damned near made 1st LT before I had a U.S. Army Officer in charge of me [I'll tell Dad's story in a minute, weirder than mine]. Anyhow, that's how I found out about this. If you want to juice-up your career in the British Cavalry, nothing will pop-out at the promotion boards like Served in "United States Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment 20xx to 20yy." One can not pass up that promotion packet; one is compelled to read more, if one is a British Officer reading that. With all the joint ops we do around the world, you could track your mid-career as a Liaison Officer, when you get tired of being shot at in front-line units. We've got lots of bases around the world, and in most states (remember, Hawaii... Colorado, really nice places). Disclaimer: Also Afghanistan, Iraq, soon to be Iran, maybe North Korea, Canada, you never know. Yes, this could also horribly back-fire on you, as you will be going to war in a U.S. unit, because you will have trained your U.S. Lieutenants or Captains and many other U.S. soldiers for just that purpose, lol. And if you want to get all G.I. Joe, and do Ranger School to tag yourself qualified for Special Forces missions, you would join several Army Officers I've know who were Special Forces, Still Lieutenants, but not infantry, hell, not even combat arms! Who do you think is planning supply missions for Special Forces operations? Special Forces-qualified Supply Officers. I graduated with one. I'm guessing you have better odds of picking up gee-wiz schools over here (airborne, air-assault, path-finders, etc.). Not many British Cavalry Officers are walking around with U.S. Army school patches on. If that doesn't get you laid, you're not doing this right. Dad's story: Back in Vietnam, when Dad was a young Lieutenant, his first Platoon Sergeant (right-hand man) had been a Colonel. Yes, you read it correctly. The Colonel was being forced out due to draw-downs in forces, and need 1 more year for full retirement, so they let him stay on as an E-8/Master Sargent. Then he retired with full Colonel pay. Also note, Dad started Air Defense Artillery, but ended up Commanding Chemical Corps units. Sometimes your military career will take you places you would of never guessed. I spent most of my time with Tanks, Infantry, and Cavalry. I forgot what the Howitzers looked like. Anyhow, hope this helps someone, some kind of way. Now mount up, charge on, and stab the enemy in the ass for me.
I’m off to start my phase one for the RAC at the start of next year. From what I understand at phase one I’ll not know what role I’ll be going into till phase two, is that correct?I’d like to be light cavalry and attached to the QDG. but from what Iv read you have to put options down but might not get what you put down. Any knowledge of what happens in these phases about job choices would be much appreciated.
MCDigital when you pass out of phase 1 and turn up to bovington for phase 2 you select your top 3 choices then if they have spaces in your selected regiment you’ll be cap badged to them and will be allowed to wear your regimental kit on your last week down there
For the RAC you will pick your preferences on phase 2 and will get a your cap badge there but if you choose household cavalry you are cap badge a blue or life guard from phase one
@@CombatReadyHQ household cavalry!? I would slap you with my Cavalry sword if you called me that. LOL, don't utter those words at Fort Benning, Georgia if they run you through for Airborne School. I'm just funning, but it does sound like an insult to me at first glance. Like accusing someone in a line unit of having an office job. I'm going look it up and see what you're talking about.
Connor Walker if you join phase 1 wanting to join the household cavalry then you’ll get cap badged to them in phase 1 so you’ll get in the cavalry if you want it
I’ve applied for light cavalry crewman and have my assessment Soon I can run 2k in 9.30 so I just about can pass I want to be a gunner what is life like on a day to day basis as a gunner ? Thanks guys
Hey Craig I’m 17 living in the states as a British citizen and I’m heavily considering coming back to join the household cavalry and serve my country, and your videos help greatly! Do you have a say in becoming a blues and royal or a lifeguard or is that not in your control. Thanks!
Right one of the boy told us that you have trained him on old Tank which never been used on roads and when he went to give his driving test, twice he was failed because the Tanks used on the road is different then the tanks given training on???
When I am old enough, I would love to join the Queen's Dragoon Guards but I live like 2 and a half hours away. Is this a problem or is it fine? Thank you to anyone who can help👍
@@CombatReadyHQ I was a ex guardsman I am rejoining after 7 years out I was really looking into joining the household cavalry there is only one thing putting me off and that's them moving out of Windsor want to stay around London as I have a baby 10 months old and I ain't married. It's a hard one for me because the household cavalry looks a awsome regiment and I have rivers of blue red blue flowing though my veins lol
@@all4games825 haha. I've one mate and fair enough, I have heard of guys transferring in and staying in Knightsbridge but not sure how that works to be honest but that means you wont go armoured
@@CombatReadyHQ Ah alright thanks! Got my assesment centre in a few days was debating wether to go for blues and royals or light dragoons just not to keen on the mounted side
I never done it because I transferred in, but you get London pay show there, share a flat in the middle.of London and get some great pictures etc..sounds pretty good. I'm a blue, go blue!
Hello I’m going into the household cav in January really excited for it can you maybe do a video on what uniforms they have like I can’t seem to find out what colour beret they where can what there number 2s are any info on this will be great ? 👍🏻
Craig Hollman Great thank you !! yes just want a bit more info on the role an the types of uniforms they where as I think it’s one of the best roles in the army because of the different types of uniforms
@@connormasters2723 You know what's better than a dead Iranian Officer? Answer: Not much. Anyhow, I'd like your thoughts on Iran, and what to do with them before they hand a nuclear bomb to ISIS. Thanks.
I was a Chieftain tank gunner and I used to help the driver down the tank park, only so much a gunner can do in a day to keep busy.
I hear you. When in Garrison, especially around holidays, there's not much for the junior officers to do. Our Sergeants and Soldiers don't want us hanging around, lol. You know what I mean. It's like having Dad drive you on a 1st date. The sooner he leaves the better. I get it. If you hang around at Battalion HQ, and are not looking busy, the Majors will put you to work (got me twice). So, I'd hang out at the post library half the time prepping for Grad School Entrance Exams. LOL, American tax dollar at work. What?! The rest of the Lieutenants were at the nuddy-bar or golfing.
I was a U.S. Army Artillery Officer 20 years ago, but was always attached to Armored Cavalry units. If you're structured like we are, that vehicle following the Company Commander around will have a Lieutenant in it coordinating your Battalion's fire missions and Company level too. That's the job I use do, back when I was a soldier once, and young. Glad to see there are still bad-ass like you Cadets out their to carry the torch. I too was an Officer Cadet, training in those lovely Texas summers. Remember to keep your humor while going through these basic-training type camps. When you're wet and cold and miserable you have to be the leader and somehow get everyone laughing about it. Lots to learn about leadership, hope you enjoy the subject if your an Officer Cadet. LOL, it will be coming up again and again. Good luck guys. Also, don't play Delta-Force over there and get yourself hurt trying to score a few more points. A career in the Army is like a professional sports player. If you get hurt bad enough, they will fire you and send you packing with a heath-disability payment. But you're the one limping around the rest of your life. Keep it safe in training. You're no good to your unit injured.
Very helpful, Just transferred in myself 🤙🏻
Where from? To Knightsbridge?
@@CombatReadyHQ from Royal Signals, coming to Bulford in Jan!
Decent see you in Jan 👍
I'm glad I found you British Cadet guys. I want to pass something along they don't tell you when you're an Officer Cadet (in the U.S. Army anyway). If you wish to serve as an Officer in certain other Armies (i.e. U.S. Army, my personal favorite) there were ways to get 4-year stints, 20 years ago. I bet you a British Pound they still exist, probably have expanded the program. Here's how I found out about it:
My first supervisor as a U.S. Army Artillery Lieutenant was a Marine Corps Captain [God hates me; not important to the story]. My second supervisor was a Major in the Melanesian Army. My third supervisor was a Captain in the Canadian Artillery. LOL, I'm not making this up. I damned near made 1st LT before I had a U.S. Army Officer in charge of me [I'll tell Dad's story in a minute, weirder than mine].
Anyhow, that's how I found out about this. If you want to juice-up your career in the British Cavalry, nothing will pop-out at the promotion boards like Served in "United States Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment 20xx to 20yy." One can not pass up that promotion packet; one is compelled to read more, if one is a British Officer reading that. With all the joint ops we do around the world, you could track your mid-career as a Liaison Officer, when you get tired of being shot at in front-line units.
We've got lots of bases around the world, and in most states (remember, Hawaii... Colorado, really nice places). Disclaimer: Also Afghanistan, Iraq, soon to be Iran, maybe North Korea, Canada, you never know. Yes, this could also horribly back-fire on you, as you will be going to war in a U.S. unit, because you will have trained your U.S. Lieutenants or Captains and many other U.S. soldiers for just that purpose, lol.
And if you want to get all G.I. Joe, and do Ranger School to tag yourself qualified for Special Forces missions, you would join several Army Officers I've know who were Special Forces, Still Lieutenants, but not infantry, hell, not even combat arms! Who do you think is planning supply missions for Special Forces operations? Special Forces-qualified Supply Officers. I graduated with one. I'm guessing you have better odds of picking up gee-wiz schools over here (airborne, air-assault, path-finders, etc.). Not many British Cavalry Officers are walking around with U.S. Army school patches on. If that doesn't get you laid, you're not doing this right.
Dad's story: Back in Vietnam, when Dad was a young Lieutenant, his first Platoon Sergeant (right-hand man) had been a Colonel. Yes, you read it correctly. The Colonel was being forced out due to draw-downs in forces, and need 1 more year for full retirement, so they let him stay on as an E-8/Master Sargent. Then he retired with full Colonel pay. Also note, Dad started Air Defense Artillery, but ended up Commanding Chemical Corps units. Sometimes your military career will take you places you would of never guessed. I spent most of my time with Tanks, Infantry, and Cavalry. I forgot what the Howitzers looked like. Anyhow, hope this helps someone, some kind of way.
Now mount up, charge on, and stab the enemy in the ass for me.
you need a flag behind you, of maybe your unit etc. ;)
I’m off to start my phase one for the RAC at the start of next year. From what I understand at phase one I’ll not know what role I’ll be going into till phase two, is that correct?I’d like to be light cavalry and attached to the QDG. but from what Iv read you have to put options down but might not get what you put down.
Any knowledge of what happens in these phases about job choices would be much appreciated.
MCDigital when you pass out of phase 1 and turn up to bovington for phase 2 you select your top 3 choices then if they have spaces in your selected regiment you’ll be cap badged to them and will be allowed to wear your regimental kit on your last week down there
Ethan Graham thank you
For the RAC you will pick your preferences on phase 2 and will get a your cap badge there but if you choose household cavalry you are cap badge a blue or life guard from phase one
Craig Hollman thank you for the help
@@CombatReadyHQ household cavalry!? I would slap you with my Cavalry sword if you called me that. LOL, don't utter those words at Fort Benning, Georgia if they run you through for Airborne School. I'm just funning, but it does sound like an insult to me at first glance. Like accusing someone in a line unit of having an office job. I'm going look it up and see what you're talking about.
Can you do a video on the process from Harrogate to a Cav trooper and what job roles there are? Thanks
What are my chances for joining household calvary if it's the only thing I like the look of ?
Connor Walker if you join phase 1 wanting to join the household cavalry then you’ll get cap badged to them in phase 1 so you’ll get in the cavalry if you want it
@@ethangraham2001 thank you!
I’ve applied for light cavalry crewman and have my assessment Soon I can run 2k in 9.30 so I just about can pass I want to be a gunner what is life like on a day to day basis as a gunner ? Thanks guys
Hey Craig I’m 17 living in the states as a British citizen and I’m heavily considering coming back to join the household cavalry and serve my country, and your videos help greatly! Do you have a say in becoming a blues and royal or a lifeguard or is that not in your control. Thanks!
Hi mate sounds good u
You should do it if that's what you want. You get to choose which one you want to join
Hi Craig I’m at the assessment centre this week I was wondering where I could find out who the commanding officer of the rac is? Thanks man
Right one of the boy told us that you have trained him on old Tank which never been used on roads and when he went to give his driving test, twice he was failed because the Tanks used on the road is different then the tanks given training on???
When I am old enough, I would love to join the Queen's Dragoon Guards but I live like 2 and a half hours away. Is this a problem or is it fine?
Thank you to anyone who can help👍
Doesn’t matter how far away you are, you live where the army tells you
So when you finished your household duties is that you away from public dutys? Or do you swap now and then
You can then go back as a JNCO or SNCO upon request or promotion but not always guaranteed
@@CombatReadyHQ and how many years you got to do there.?
Normally about 2
@@CombatReadyHQ I was a ex guardsman I am rejoining after 7 years out I was really looking into joining the household cavalry there is only one thing putting me off and that's them moving out of Windsor want to stay around London as I have a baby 10 months old and I ain't married. It's a hard one for me because the household cavalry looks a awsome regiment and I have rivers of blue red blue flowing though my veins lol
@@all4games825 haha. I've one mate and fair enough, I have heard of guys transferring in and staying in Knightsbridge but not sure how that works to be honest but that means you wont go armoured
Joined the Lifeguards in 75... Cvr(t)... Must have a few miles on the clock by now 🤔😅😅
Hahaha has just a few now 😂😂
How long do you have to do cerominoal duty? Before moving to armoured regiment?
Most people do 2 years
@@CombatReadyHQ Ah alright thanks! Got my assesment centre in a few days was debating wether to go for blues and royals or light dragoons just not to keen on the mounted side
I never done it because I transferred in, but you get London pay show there, share a flat in the middle.of London and get some great pictures etc..sounds pretty good. I'm a blue, go blue!
Hello I’m going into the household cav in January really excited for it can you maybe do a video on what uniforms they have like I can’t seem to find out what colour beret they where can what there number 2s are any info on this will be great ? 👍🏻
Ok yeah can do, do you start phase 1 training in .January?.
Craig Hollman Great thank you !! yes just want a bit more info on the role an the types of uniforms they where as I think it’s one of the best roles in the army because of the different types of uniforms
apply.army.mod.uk/roles/royal-armoured-corps/household-cavalry-soldier
@@connormasters2723 You know what's better than a dead Iranian Officer? Answer: Not much. Anyhow, I'd like your thoughts on Iran, and what to do with them before they hand a nuclear bomb to ISIS. Thanks.
Hi My name is Sam I'm 14 and for about two years now I have wanted to join the household cavalry. I'm hoping I can soon.
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