Phase 2 training is an initial specialist training programme which prepares service. I had been a lorry driver in civilian life and went to an raf. Training with the british army reme corps at mod lyneham. Driver royal air force raf london, england, united kingdom 4 days ago be among the first 25. Additionally, dtw is responsible for providing training for all those phase 3 trainees who require driver training, whether they are royal marines, army or raf.
Theyre undertaking an intensive nineweek training course at raf halton in buckinghamshire. News the reme team rescue mechanics train at mod lyneham. Ptsu has a longestablished relationship with the raf s no 1 parachute training school. I am craftsman luke littler and i am part of 10 trg bn reme. On completion of the phase 1 course recruits undertake trade specific training referred to as phase 2. Egsy, formerly known as raf st athan, is a large ministry of defence unit near the village of st athan in the vale of glamorgan, southern wales. There are different types and levels of training within the army, from the moment you join and carry out basic training to learning a trade during initial trade training, to ongoing professional development undertaken through subsequent trade training.
After four weeks of general service training, mostly classroombased, the recruits move on to basic military skills with raf regiment instructors, including learning how to stay safe under. Ministry of defence st athan or mod st athan welsh. Raf phase 2 training trade training the student room. The primary role of gtw tradesmen is the manufacture and repair of aircraft components and associated equipment. Your generic phase 2 training will give you driving and the gunner command systems qualification. Military aviation rebranching before phase two training raf officer originally posted by lima juliet there is a holdee in our hq that starts eft. Hi all, im actually trying to find out as much info about phase two chef training as i possibly can. The raf is contributing to road safety and youth employment through a program to build a cadre of young professional drivers for the freight and public transport industry in sa. Artillery training phase 2 is carried out at the royal school of artillery rsa at larkhill in wiltshire. We invite youth of all races and gender to apply for acceptance into the 201718 intake. Step 2 then, you do the initial police and driver training course at the defence school of policing and guarding. Infantry infantry recruits do all of their recruit training phase 1 and phase 2 at the infantry training centre at catterick.
Phase 2 in car for teen drivers street smart driving. Five years ago, mod lyneham was home to the rafs c hercules before they were moved to raf brize norton. Raf halton was the only station to be granted the dignity of two queens colours. This happens where there is a delay between graduating from halton and starting the next phase of training and is fairly common. International defence training army catalogue british. All training for lgv licence acquisition and module 1 of the sdc course is the same. Hi, i am basically looking for some guidance on the financial state i will be in during phase 1 and 2 from people in similar boats. British army recruiting selection and training phase 2. Ive been out of the raf for 12 years and going back in hopefully as a parttime reservist. This pre training course is also given by the raf to allow potential recruits to take various physical fitness tests, to brief recruits about healthy living and fitness, to issue footwear, and to dispel rumours about the basic training process.
After youve completed phase 1 or 150 hours of driving with a trainer, you will move on to phase 2 where you will train with a partner who has also completed phase 1. Gtws are usually employed within station workshops at front line flying stations. Rebranching before phase two training raf officer im hoping somebody with experience may be able to offer some advice. Do you go there within a day or two, or do you get a. Phase 2 training is an initial specialist training programme which prepares service personnel for their first employment. Phase 2 training in the raf is based at raf halton, raf cosford and raf honnington combined phase 1 and 2 training for the raf regiment. From the gym to the pool stage two of the raf regiment pre gunners selection course sees candidates tackle the swim.
The wearing of beards during phase 1 and phase 2 training is currently under consideration and details will be advised when available if you dont have any of the above, you might still be able to apply. The course is designed to help you adjust to a military environment. During the training course, youll need to take the following tests. The college is a ministry of defence agency that provides phase 2 training for medical personnel for all three armed forces combat medical technicians cmts and medical assistants mas, excluding that for medical doctors from university medical schools. The defence school of transport dst, based at normandy barracks, leconfield, east yorkshire, was formed in 1996 as the centre of excellence for providing driver and transport management training to personnel from the army, royal air force and royal marines. Phase 2 training for the major arms and services of the british army is carried out as follows. Lets take a look back to some of the highlights from the last course and wish them all the best in their training. If you intend to go wsop asap, extended trade training would add little at the interview phase at oasc board. Nov 24, 20 phase two training is likely in the short term to be the same as armoured cavalry, the main exception being that you will not drive cvrt. As an raf logistics officer, you will manage the movement of the people, transport and equipment necessary to keep aircraft flying in the uk and overseas. The more practice the student receives at home, the quicker the student will progress. When you finish at raleigh, how soon after do you go on to start phase 2 training. Raf cosford world class military aerospace engineering.
Following a reorganisation in 2007, the structure was changed again and the defence school of intelligence dsi was set up with air intelligence wing as a suborganisation as the phase 2 training unit professional specialist training for all raf intelligence analyst airmen, raf intelligence officers, plus as a phase 3 training unit. Ultimately, the raf wants to prepare the recruits for phase one training and to have them complete. I am not looking for exact figure just rough estimates based on similar circumstances. Not what the course entails and what ill learn but more things like the level of discipline and fitness etc. I was having a discussion with my friend and we could only think of rmp and intelligence corps. You can join the raf reserve to get some experience of what life is like in the air force and to learn new skills youll need to. During phase 2 intensive training is given in gunnery, air defence, surveillance or signals. It normally follows on from phase 1 training, which is initial training in the basic military skills required by all service personnel. You learn about police duties, investigations, handling evidence, military law and other areas of policing. The wearing of beards during phase 1 and phase 2 training is currently under consideration and details will be advised when available. You will be trained in other trades,not just a driver. Royal air force raf hiring driver in london, england.
The royal air force officer and aircrew selection centre, located at adastral hall, raf cranwell, is the centre through which every potential raf officer must go to be selected for initial officer training iot and through which potential noncommissioned aircrew must go to be selected for the noncommissioned aircrew initial training course ncaitc. At my 3rd interview i was told i need to brush up on my knowledge of the job choices i. At the royal air force we train everyone to the same highest standards and offer support for you to continue to learn and develop throughout your career with us. We provide support for students of all ranks, and support raf instructors to enable courses to be conducted smoothly. It was the designated site for the united kingdoms new defence training academy, but the programme was cancelled on 19 october 2010. Raf logistics officer phase 2 training raf uniform dropping out of college for raf raf avionics technician mechanical apprenticeship questions about the raf living accommodation in raf raf recuitment interview logistics driver and ict aerial erector.
As its phase 2, you may have working weekends, so dont expect to have a lot of. Raf recruitment training and development royal air force. Appreciate any feedback from those on the course late 2019, before i agree to do it. Training will continue during an officers first assignment as a detachment commander where they will be expected to complete a number of training objectives as part of a work training booklet. Soldiers also undergo driver training on a variety of different vehicles. British army recruiting selection and training phase 2 special to. Have a uk dvla provisional driving licence with no penalty points or driving bans see full details below. The student is required to have a permit before starting phase 2 incar. They are committed to developing successful truck drivers and provide direction about the options available to professional drivers. Leave time is programmed into your phase 2 trade training where possible and there are some other opportunities at various times to take leave ensuring you do not miss any critical course instruction or examinations. You will be assessed against your age and your gender. Basic training for royal air force regiment gunners has recently been relocated to raf halton and out of 62 airmen graduating on douglas intake last week, 17 of them were destined for raf honington phase 2 training. Phase 2 is composed of 7 hours behindthewheel training and 7 hours of observation.
You will be taught how to operate and use weapons in a professional manner and learn how to survive and fight in all environmental conditions. What jobs can you get promoted to lance corporal at the end of phase 2 training. Phase one which is basically basic training is a general soldier, which is fitness, field craft, first aid, map reading, drill, weapon handling etc. We cant find any apprenticeship vacancies in england for an raf airman or airwoman right now. Your career will start with a 10week basic recruit training course at raf halton in buckinghamshire. Hi guys, not sure if im in the right area for this post, but here goes. You start by training to be a soldier with your reserve unit. Weve been following the stories of three young people hoping for careers in the raf. Also, the state requires the parent to practice and record an additional 30 hours with student. You will go to your regt and get further training in the area youll work in.
Here you will complete your specialist gunner training course phase 2 which will last for approximately 20 weeks. Nov 17, 2016 raf regiment basic training relocates to raf halton. Rebranching before phase two training raf officer page. The final phase of training is conducted within tcf. Phase two training is likely in the short term to be the same as armoured cavalry, the main exception being that you will not drive cvrt. Mar 31, 2017 the army relies on a wide range of vehicles to transport soldiers as well as supplies like fuel, ammunition, rations and spare parts. Phase 2 training in the raf is based at raf halton, raf cosford and. If you join as a junior soldier under 17 years 5 months, youll do a 49week basic military training course at harrogate. Step 2 then, you get your lgv category c licence with a local driver training school. Following their initial officer training at the raf college cranwell and the requirement by all three armed services for them to learn basis military skills, in the case of the royal air force future engineer officers move on to raf cosford in order to receive phase 2 specialist training. Phase 2 trainingis an initial specialist training programme which prepares service personnel for their first employment. Either your son will go straight to his phase 2 training unit or he will be placed onto the servicemenwomen awaiting trade training satt flight at raf halton. The find an apprenticeship service can help you with your search, send alerts when new apprenticeships become available and has advice on how to apply. If you join as a regular soldier over 17 years 1 month, youll do the regular 14week adult basic training.
The reme team rescue mechanics train at mod lyneham. As well as fitness and military training, youll also learn about the raf lifestyle. As an raf driver, you will operate many vehicle types, from cars and minibuses to cranes, articulated trucks, coaches and specialist vehicles such as aircraft refuellers to ensure raf personnel, equipment and commodities are in the right place at the right time. The parachute training support unit ptsu is based at royal air force raf brize norton in oxfordshire. Basically im a rejoin with a new trade chef obviously and i am trying.
Step 2 then youll begin the specialist training you need to become a driver. Phase 2 training is the special to arm training that is required to prepare. If youre between and 18 years old, you can join the air cadets youll visit raf bases and develop some of the key skills that the raf will be looking for in. I went first to cardington for kitting out and then to yarmouth for basic raf training. Phase 2 training is the special to arm training that is required to prepare soldiers who have recently completed their basic phase 1 training, to enable them to take their place in field force units of their regiment or corps.
Youll also train as an army driver at the defence school of transport which lasts 17 weeks. This phase of training has no fixed period and courses vary considerably in length. As well as fitness and military training, youll also learn about the raf lifestyle and gain your functional skill in mathematics and english. Raf logistics driver the trucknet uk drivers roundtable. Last year, 79 young people successfully completed the program. First, you become a highly skilled soldier with 14 weeks basic training. Then you go to raf brize norton for a fourday air despatch. They include those courses delivered today within the defence colleges of aeronautical engineering, electromechanical engineering and communications and information systems. I will be leaving a partner and baby at home i say baby hes a few years. Training is a vital part of every soldiers and officers professional development in the army. Also, there is no intention to do rw or fj crossovers for rpas drivers. This article provides the reader with information on the royal air forces rafs phase 2 specialist training and phase 3 career training. You will see the world and may be sent to hostile areas.
Specialists in ground combat operations, the raf regiment contributes to the defence of raf airfields in the uk and overseas, forward air controlling, ceremonial duties and support to special forces operations. Second world war flying training taking flight in september 1939 trained pilots were urgently needed if the royal air force raf was to meet its operational commitments. Rss, and the provision of royal navy and royal air force signals training. In 1945 the command moved from shinfield park, reading in berkshire, where it had been established, to brampton grange in cambridgeshire. The raf regiment is a highlyspecialised force with responsibility for providing force protection to enable and support air operations. General technician workshops gtw is the title of a ground trade within the royal air force. Essentially this is communications and for an op ack, no comms no bombs. As a royal air force regiment gunner, youll perform a pivotal role. The main effort for mdts is the delivery of military driver training to itt and stt.
Further opportunities also exist as a raf medic in raf akrotiri cyprus, and, when there is a service requirement and you meet the criteria, you can apply for paramedic training. Lance corporal after phase 2 training army rumour service. Only mexo are expected and current rpas candidates are tested for rpas. The length of acceptable beards is between grade 1 2. For the reservists who will undergo officer training, on completion of the course at raf halton, training continues at raf college cranwell which consists of four weekends and a two week residential course. On sat 18 may 19, raf police reserves from 605 county of warwick, 614 county of glamorgan and number 3 tactical police squadron, start their raf police reserves phase 2 training at raf honington. For most trades, this means artisan trade training at the rsme site at chatham in kent. The defence school of transport dst has a northern satellite location at the itc catterick providing car license acquisition to infantry. Jun 06, 2014 after four weeks of general service training, mostly classroombased, the recruits move on to basic military skills with raf regiment instructors, including learning how to stay safe under. Army drivers are trained to maintain, service and drive these.
In my training you pay nothing to go hiking in california or river rafting in the ardeche valley in the south of france. At the raf we offer outstanding training opportunities to all our recruits. Course lengths vary and can last up 53 weeks, at the end of which sappers will be posted to their first regiment. All soldiers are entitled to 4 free travel warrants to return home on leave and 38 working days of leave per year. Raf recruitment raf regiment gunner royal air force. About 30 different vehicle types feature in the training, from land. Reme training offers a pretty wideranging choice of trades, from vehicle recovery and mechanical engineering jobs, to aircraft maintenance engineer and electrical engineering jobs. Driver training for light cavalry vehicles will im sure move to bovington sooner rather than later. Upon successful completion of phase 1 you will move to raf honington, suffolk. Students undertake a 52week specialist training course at no. Raf phase 2 nonofficer training is designed to develop the skills of trainees for their chosen trade. I learned all this while climbing into a challenger 2 tank, checking the fit of the pilots seat in a lynx helicopter and peering down the sights of an sa80a2 rifle.
Technical training command was formed from the elements of training command which were responsible for delivering aircraft maintenance training and other nonflying training on 27 may 1940. Phase 2 and phase 3 trainees all train alongside each other. I pushed back on the full phase 1 training and looks like im being offered tarc. Army phase 1 training for nonofficer recruits takes place at five atra locations. I joined the army on 21st of august 2011 and completed my phase 1 training at atr bassingbourn on 25th of november 2011. I have accepted an offer to enter iot in the rpas branch, which is great. On completion of phase 2a, sappers start their phase 2b training. Posts about phase 2 training written by britisharmy. Officer training after completion of the 44week commissioning course at the rmas, sps officers will attend an 11week course specialising in administration, finance and it training.
This course prepares the students for their first tour at an operational unit, giving them skills and experiences ranging from radar and radio principles to network administration and cyber security. Afterwards, its off to the defence school of transport for 2 weeks to learn how to be an army driver. The struggle and success in achieving the required number of pilots is one of the overlooked battles of the war. It teaches driver and transport management training to personnel from the british army, royal air force and royal marines.