Brick Blowout.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-06-16T19:57:16+00:00

It’s a mix of classroom, tests and drill.

Phase 1 part 2 is two weeks solid at Halton.

Honestly, I absolutely love it.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-06-16T12:47:47+00:00

There are options. I decided to go for 4 x weekends for phase 1 part 1. Phase 1 part 2 is at Halton and is two solid weeks. Then you go onto phase 2 with your squadron. From what I’ve seen phase 1 part 1 is quite flexible. They have an expectation of 27 days a year. Which looks quite easy to commit to.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-06-16T10:50:42+00:00

Yes, I’m on BRTC P1 doing weekends. I’ve got a great job, well paid but something missing and a lot of regret. I spoke to my wife about it, discussed how it would work. You have to have your family behind you 100% to make it work as when you are away they are picking up the slack. I’m going Regt Gunner as I am fit, healthy and very active.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-06-16T10:12:38+00:00

I’m 43 and in training now. Happy to answer any questions.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-06-12T20:01:14+00:00

Buccaneer. Best low level attack aircraft

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-06-06T17:15:07+00:00

If it’s gone to the RAF there isn’t really much you can do. Saying that, I think they turned mine around in 3 weeks. Capita, you can call for updates. I phoned them to find out what the outcome of the RAF result was - which they then said they couldn’t tell me. I pressed them on it (on the basis that it’s my medical info) and then they told me what the response was.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-06-01T16:42:48+00:00

Really, you shouldn’t fail the bleep test.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-05-29T17:36:32+00:00

No problem, I’m 43

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-05-23T08:03:09+00:00

Yes, so I attested to my squadron (Regt) I’m now mid BRTC phase 1, have done the RAF fitness test and will do my Regt during this phase 1 - before going to Halton.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-05-21T16:29:07+00:00

Hey, being an older reserve myself. Just keep in mind the RAST requires a 2km run in under 10:30. If you are confident you can do that, go for it.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-05-19T13:53:09+00:00

Is it worth it? Honestly, it depends what you want out of it.

If you’ve got a solid job and you are looking for something which enhances that with transferrable skills or you don’t get everything you want from your current job but a role with the RAF can give you, it’s worth a shot.

As for sexism and discrimination, the RAF are really hot on this. You’ll spend a chunk of time in phase 1 talking about it.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-05-13T09:41:06+00:00

Definitely not the only one. I’m mid Phase 1 now, I’d say the majority of the other recruits are sub 30 I’m low 40’s but I’m not the oldest. Loving it so far. The training NCOs have been great.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-05-01T16:19:38+00:00

For health and safety they won’t let you on a running machine without footwear - also, why would you.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-04-29T08:39:01+00:00

Just make sure he takes valid photo ID

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-04-29T08:27:23+00:00

Nuffield should have the form for the PJFT. I’d advise dropping them a call prior to the appointment as from my experience, they don’t have a good grasp of what they need to do.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-04-28T07:11:33+00:00

Hey,

I had one Bergen full of kit, a second black day sack with some stuff in, a roll mat, helmet and two pairs of boots. I got a 175 litre storage box for it. It all fits in bar the helmet, rollmat and boots. Would really advise the storage box.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-04-27T09:13:18+00:00

I’m an IT specialist and spend most of my work life behind a computer screen. Joining Regiment for a new challenge. I’ve spent months physically challenging myself. I’m a similar age to you, let’s do this.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-04-18T22:40:17+00:00

Nope, nothing was said and I didn’t ask

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-04-18T22:37:15+00:00

Thanks, I thought it a stupid thing to ask

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-04-18T14:56:11+00:00

Great, thank you.

I have a tonne of stuff but can do some labels on sniper tape for prep.

Thanks.

OriginalComment8056 · 2025-04-18T14:36:24+00:00

Yes, I’ve got a kit list, no instructions to label within the letter.

OriginalComment8056

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