Hi everyone , I applied for the army via website but I decided to wait for few months before I start the application process . Can I withdraw my application is any way or will it affect my application if I apply again after few months ?

Anybody who had a history of lower back pain in their medical managed to get in the army without any trouble?

What is the number, please can someone tell me ASAP!

Good Afternoon, just wanted to know it's possible to make the switch from URNU to UAS lately I've noticed my swimming has been really poor and honestly I won't pass the swim entrance exam just wanted to know if it's possible to make the switch?

I'm kind of stuck in a pickle regarding joining as a reserve. I want to, and I’m determined to do so. I was invited to try out for a night drill that was closer to my uni, but the only problem was I got lost since I don’t know much about the area where I’m staying for uni. I did email about it, but I don’t know if I should call or just wait.

To the point that my dad and mom don’t agree with me doing this. They say they’ll be worried sick that I’ll die and that I’m just a body to the army, like they don’t care if I die. I’ve tried explaining my reasons, but it’s like talking to a brick wall. My main worry is that my dad has skin cancer, and he’s stressed about it, and I want to help ease his stress.

I’ve been dealing with being called selfish for stressing them out more, but I haven’t joined yet. I told them I want to dip my toes in and see if this is for me. I plan to wait until I finish uni, and if I keep volunteering and find it’s for me, I will join. I just don’t know how to handle unsupportive family members because I feel like if I join, I’m going to be seen as the bad guy and that I’m being selfish.

I recently attended an army leadership day and liked the idea of joining the reserves. I have cycstic fibrosis (a respiratory condition) but Im not on oxygen or wheelchair bound or anything, I can run 5k in 25 mins. Would I be elligible or are the medical requirements pretty much the same as the regular army?

Hey there folks. I'm from NI and considering joining the forces as an officer. In sixth form, planning to do uni and potentially joining after I graduate. My question is, do you end up staying there? I'm just thinking, if I'm 21/22yo when I leave after uni, there could be a good chance I meet my other half whilst serving. I wouldn't have a problem with ending up staying there, just wanting to know any stories or experiences that are similar. Cheers, God bless

Did anyone watch it? I did Telic 10 and Herrick 7 as a TA infantry soldier attached to 1Royal Welsh They were pretty quiet by the WG standards but it was a really hard watch for me. The emotional interviews I find the hardest to watch.

A wild yank falcon screech has appeared in your local subreddit! He needs help identifying a unit from the patch on the left sleeve!

I bought this surplus piece to finish a recreation of that sick photo op of the SAS wearing PVS-7s with shemaghs and full desert DPM. I got lucky with a patch.

Also Shirley sorry mate you’re not getting this back.

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. I originally signed up for the infantry reserves, went through assessment centre and got 10.8 on my bleep test. (Good enough for my trade) it’s now been a long while and I haven’t yet been attested or visited my unit due to staffing issues - I won’t go into the details. My options were Infantry or Paras. I don’t want to wait any longer to be attested and get started so my two questions are; Because I didn’t meet the standard for paras is there any way I can get re-assessed, and also my local para unit is in Romford. I live around 50 mile away. Are they aware that people will be coming from far so don’t expect to make every drill night?

Applied for the Medical Bursary as a post-grad second year medic and I know it’s competitive but thought I’d at least get to main board?

Even before my medical and the video interview, my application got rejected at the CV stage and I don’t get it. I’ve requested for feedback. Is anyone in the same boat? How many applicants are there every year?

Some background: I did my first degree in Medical Science because it’s broad and I didn’t know what I’d want to do aside from knowing it’ll be something medical related. Ended up being interest in engineering and worked as a R&D Medical Device Design Engineer for an American company where I’d be the subject matter expert, helping lead international projects before deciding to join Medicine because I wanted to leave the corporate field and be more hands on where I’d actually make direct difference rather than working for a corporation that only cares about profit. My CV is stacked and while I know there’ll be some graduates applying with me, most would be 19 year olds in their first degree. I thought if I fail, it’ll be at main board not now. I’m feeling so disheartened and confused.

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When transferring between reserve units as a solider, do you need to hand in everything? (Including socks, shirts, trousers, etc.) or just the PLCE kit?

Hello Everyone.

I’m off to basic training phase 1 on the 1st of December so not long now at all.

Having passed the AC with a grade B

Just wanting to get an insight for anybody who has completed this soldier academy basic training or anyone currently in it so far.

What’s involved or do you get you’re weekends free just a whole rundown would be insightful and what the pass for fitness tests will be as I got an 8.3 on my bleep at AC

Thanks

Hey people, I'm currently considering a part-time position as a reserve soldier. I am also doing BSc Economics at a university in London. I am pretty physically capable (can do ~40 strict pushups, 3 pullups, and can run a mile in ok-ish time) so I'm confident I can pass physical tests.

What I wanted to ask is what life as a reserve soldier is like. Does it fit around your day job/university? What type of tasks do you complete in a day at work when you finish training? Feel free to just dump a wall of text if you want, I'll read through it!

I saw this on FB, and had to ask my brother, who is Royal Irish, about the badges on their arms: apparently they're class 1 badges, and they all get them for their 2's.

Granted, I'm not infantry, but it's something I'd genuinely never heard of before. He doesn't know what the gen is for other regiments, so what is the craic? Is this a bit of a RIRISH thing that nobody else does? Or is it universal, and I've just never encountered it before?

Shamelessly stolen from r/therfa.

I'm doing a degree in Geography BsC with a focus on data and mapping GIS skills along with other skills and am wondering what branch or role suits these as im thinking of becoming an officer post degree.

In an Ideal world I would join to just become a pilot like my grandpa who flew harriers in the 70s and 80s but like my dad my eyesight is not up to scratch I don't think so that's not a possibility.

Not sure what exactly I would want to do in the military but am just interested at the moment

Hello, I am joining the army (infantry) and I was wondering the specifics on eyesight? And if mine is acceptable.

So I’m looking at joining the UK Army for a year through their internship program, mainly to get some training and life experience. I’m not planning on a full career, just curious to see what it’s like and pick up some skills along the way.

Have any of you done this or something similar? What was it like? I’m trying to get an idea of what I’ll be doing day-to-day, especially during the training part. Is it all physical stuff, or do they mix it up with other skills?

I am interested in joining the Grenadier Guards as an officer but am unable to find any way in which I can apply for this. The BA website only has applications for non commission.

Just a sanity check before I mong it and mount my medals wrong. I got awarded the KCM before the QPJM due to the new QPJM award criteria. My understanding is that they are mounted in date order of award? The info in the Gazette is outdated, and the award information in the QPJM criteria advises date order; but it looks weird so just want to check before I get questioned on parade 😂. Anyone know for sure?

I’ve been looking to join the reserves however, the decision to join as either an officer or a soldier is one I’ve been debating over.

What are the benefits from those who have done so of joining as an officer (short and long term)? The main reasons for joining are both being able to undertake army exercises as well as learning about tactics etc.

I am assuming that longer term, being an officer probably becomes more interesting.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Hi, I'm currently in Year 13 and considering the intelligence corps after uni. I enjoy learning languages and presenting/reporting, so I think I'd be reasonable for the role. Of course, it's a bit early to know anything for certain since this is all a few years down the line. I would, however, like to consider whether it might be a possible career option.

The only problem is that I was born an Indian citizen and still have family over there. I naturalised as a British citizen as a child. Would this be a significant roadblock?

Hi everyone,

I have a close family member who was in 2sqn RAF Regiment during the late 90s- early afghan days, and thus know quite a lot of ex 2sqn guys. I’ve read a lot of memes and jokes about raf regiment, which surprised me as all of the guys I know of 2sqn either went on to do SF/SFSG or had successful careers in close protection. So my question is, is 2sqn in terms of capability anywhere close to the parachute regiment or any other infantry regiment, or are the memes deserved? My relative told me about the pre-para course on the Breacon hills, is this still a thing?

Many thanks!

I had some family members serve in the RN in the Mediterranean during WW2, and would like to find which ships they were on - sadly no living relative knows. But everyone knows the family story where great-uncle's ship fired a single round at an Italian vessel and made it surrender instantly...

I've found I'm able to search online records which reach up until about WW1, but I can't seem to find my places to research lists of sailors in WW2. Does anyone have any pointers?

I am starting basic training for aircraft technician in several days time. For this role, I require English, maths and science GCSE’s. I have misplaced my GCSE exam certificates (I know, I’m an idiot). It says on the packing list to bring these, but I don’t have time to order replacements. Will they defo ask to see these at Pirbright? Is there any work around for this?