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Like Craig said dont be put of by the Infantry in terms of trade. You can get level2 telecoms and work for BT, you can get Truck licence, if you become an NCO you can get level3 management all civvy qualifications by doing an infantry job. You also got RAF and Navy with good jobs. Good luck with your choices
I’m so glad I watched this , I got no more doubts about joining infantry . Thanks Craig !
No problem, I'm half it has helped 👍
What regiment?
good luck!
koku koku thank you !
Completely agree everyone always says I won’t have anything to fall back on when I’m out the infantry so this was so so useful cheers!!!
Starting training for the Mercian regiment on Sunday. I’m joining this regiment honestly because at the time it was soonest infantry regiment I could join. I’m joining the army not to build a career but to build myself as a person. To build confidence, not that I’m shy or anything like that but from what I’ve witnessed the infantry is probably the best job on the planet for building confidence in yourself just because of its dangerous nature. The confidence you build not only helps you in any future career you might have but it improves virtually every aspect of your life including your social life and family life just due to the self discipline, hard work ethic, teamwork and people skills that you pick up from spending time both on deployment and in training.
I’m 18. I can’t see myself having a long term career in the army but I won’t truly know until later on in life. It’s hard to say what I will want in 5+ years because it’s likely I’ll have a completely differing outlook on this subject.
How is it so far
Hope you're doing okay pal, whatever happens.
Got my assessment soon this helped thank you
Huge eye opener, quality video 👍🇬🇧
Thanks mate 👍
let's start off by saying loving the shirt ;) perfect color and font
that is GREAT advice you just gave and the best one should receive before even going in. have a plan B -after you are done your military career. so many are lost after they leave.
Thanks mate glad you liked the video and top 👍👍
Great insight mate. Hopefully helps people considering this career
Thanks mate, yes I hope so. 👍
This couldn’t have come at a better time !!So glad I stumbled across your channel ,thank you 🙏🏽
thank you, Great to know it has helped
Thank you! Great video and very eye opening. I'm in the process of joining the army with the assessment centre hopfully soon. Got my 3 choices and your video has really helped me solidify my choices!
Awesome, glad the video has helped. Good luck with it all.
Got my start date the 23rd of August going in as an infantryman wanting to join the royal fusiliers
Congrats! Enjoy it mate
Hah you're literally then a few days enjoy man :)))
there*
Finally!! someone else joining the fusiliers, been looking everywhere, joining them aswell
This kind of insightful discussion is what I personally have been looking forward to hear from an experienced soldier to finally decide since family and friends prefer trade roles than the rest thank you@Craig Hollman
No worries glad I could help
Went to Sutton Coldfield July 1989 for 3 days did a fitness test , few tests in a classroom had a sergeant from royal anglians show us a short film on northern Ireland , after the 3 day selection had a interview with a officer then got his recommendation sent back to careers office , got back and the staff sergeant back then had 3 booklets , green was infantry , light beige was corps and blue was other roles like pay corps , in the end I joined up October 89 I was only 16 wish I got a trade now I was lucky to get my hgv being in the infantry fast forward 31 years later I wish I could join up again
Cheers mate , was deciding weather to join infantry because of the trade but I didn’t realise all this , you got a like and anew sub mate
Thanks mate
Great Stuff, thank you !
Great video mate! I hope more people watch this! 👌
Thanks mate 👍
Such a good video bro I was unsure which role I should go for but now I’m sure, even though it’s not the one a lot of people like or want to do it’s what’s right for me 👍🏽
Which one?
Good to hear, glad I could help. Hope all goes well. What you going for?
Craig Hollman I sent a message on insta asking about it, but I’m going for household cavalry as my first and controversial military police as a backup 🙃
Grateful for the info🙏🏼
No problem 👍🙏
This really helps. Great video👍
Royal Signals - no question. You get technical qualifications that are suitable for civvy street. Plus, you have the opportunity to work with all sorts of known and not-so-known units at home and abroad.
Excellent advice Craig...... Get as many transferable qualifications whilst in the Army. They are good for promotion and for the time when you leave, even if its 20 years down the line.
I wish I’d have joined when I was younger. My nephew is currently in, and about to be sent to cypress.
Craig, worth pointing out the actual bias by the Army recruiting office staff. I initially had RMP followed by Paras. I ended up in the Guards as they told me as a gullible 16 year old, oh 9 month wait for RMP and you can do parachuting in the Guards! This was based purely on them being in the Guards and also due to location within their recruitment area. Naturally they try and recruit into their regiment but I do think they should be a bit more neutral in that process. I'm not saying they lied but they did stretch the truth. Their role is to assist you in making that informed decision in conjunction with your test results etc. One to watch out for to be fair.
i had rmp and they said 15 months!
18 months now for RMP
What is rmp
@@kayamac3 Royal Military Police
@@garethhughes2498 so if I want to only try for paras think they will try force me to try otherev
16, bout to go and get my forms at some point. I'm thinking on joining the medical core because I've always loved the medical side of things but if that doesn't go to plan I have no idea what to do. Probably combat driving 🤷♂️
amazing video mate, helped a lot. Thank you.
Good to know it has helped
Great video; super helpful pal!!! Just outta curiosity, could u ever do a video on AOSB and going in as an officer? Ive never really thought about being an officer because all my friends who’ve signed up are all squaddies and I don’t know any officer but I’m really interested now!
Again great video pal! Keep it up :)!!!
It is something I can look at doing yes
Same, I'm going off to uni this year, planning on doing uotc and hopefully then off to sandhurst after uni, but that's still 4 years off.
Amazing words of inspirations mate..
Super useful thanks!
Good to hear what useful
Joined Infantry in 80s. If I could do it all again I'd probably join The Cavalry, as my knees, hips and back are now properly buggered. 😆
Great video, wish it had been about when I first signed up aha but good video lad
Haha thanks mate 👍
34 and watching this.... passed adsc for inf in 2009.... got kept waiting over a year and jacked it in. Im either having a mid life crisis or I'm bored off my tits as a civilian, or both.
These vids are really helpful, thank you.
I'll be moving to the UK once my citizenship comes through, then I am going to apply for the army. In the meantime, I am trying to research possible roles.
I am joining the army mostly for self development, it's something that I have my heart set on even though/especially bcs it's out of my comfort zone. I also think that it'll be a good step to take as an immigrant.
I am looking for something that will help me develop a well rounded set of skills (self defence, fitness, fire arm training, vital survival skills, 1st aid etc...) while supporting me doing additional courses (including getting my driving license). I am thinking of pursuing mortuary technology at some point, so I'm keeping anything that helps in that realm in mind.
It seems that infantry is a good sort of catch-all for people who aren't entirely sure which direction they're going in yet, but have a basic idea. I am also interested in the paratroopers and intelligence.
Any recommendations would be appreciated. Be well. 🍄
Did you succeed?
No doubt I'm goin to be a lmg gunner
Going to assessment centre soon but still not 100% sure what I want to do but leaning towards the light cavalry crew in the royal armoured corps
Good video Craig do you think you could make a video about the royel marines please?
I can look into this yes mate and thank you
@@combatreadyhq thanks
@@combatreadyhq just saying I love your videos it inspires me to be in the army even more
Remember you will leave at some point, the army has lots of roles that have civvy qualifications so plan for leaving from day 1 so pick something that we serve you when you leave. Everyone plans to do 22 years but not many do. It is great when you are there, you get to lots of amazing things, go around the world, make friends for life but there are also times when it is dull, very boring and may not be for you. I went in as a 17 yr old, left 8 years later as an engineer, HVAC technician and Army Diver and was offered jobs even before I had left. I don't regret a minute of it but glad I left when I did.
In Indonesia, recruits who join as enlisted or non commisioned officer ranks can choose what unit they want to be part of in the military. But cadets who join as officers will be chosen based on their Psychological test in which unit they are suitable for leading. My cousin whos father was Infantry was chosen to be commisioned in Artillery, sadly he didnt make it to become infantry, but it still made him proud, maybe hes father and him had different traits
Great vid mate 👌 just wondering how much action would a combat medical technician get compared to other infantry roles? Thx
Right now about as much. None.
Combat medical tech isn't infantry
I want to be a para I’ve got the assessment centre tomorrow then PRAC then I think Harrogate in october.. hope I pass 😂 your fitness tips videos helped me a lot I’ve been running 2 miles a day for about 3 months now (apart from Sunday’s) but I’m still scared of the bleep test 🤦♂️😂🇬🇧
Tyler Cheetham I’m mercians, starting Harrogate in October, you get in paras? had one lad who wanted it and got in. Did my ac at glencourse on 24th Ju
Harvey Webb well slight problem the bleep test fucked me because I wasn’t used to it you can run all you like but the bleep test is something different 😂 so I failed it by 1 level I got to 10.6 I was gutted mate but I’m joining the royal welsh now I’m gonna do P coy later on down the line 👍🏼 hope to see you in Harrogate mate I actually did my ac in Litchfield which correct me if I’m wrong but I think that’s where the mercians are based or were when they were the staffs.
Years back I thought about joining the RLC as a driver but I shat the bed when it all kicked off vehicle ied's etc worst decision I ever made not following it through.
👍 good man
Very interesting video mate 👍
Could I use this video when joining any military unit or just the army.
My opinion is could be used for any really, ultimately it's always your choice. It's your life
@@combatreadyhq thanks man I'll defo use this when joining
I applied for the infantry and vehicle engineer
I tried to join the reserves back last year but I was medically deferred for 12 months and when I tried to sign up again in March I was told the maximum age for joining had changed totally gutted 😞
How annoying! Sorry to hear that mate
I was really gutted but I followed some of your fitness videos and tips and got into the best shape possible just need to keep it up for me now thanks for your help keep up the great work your doing mate.
Shane Grant Ever thought of becoming a CadetForces Adult volunteer?
Army Cadet Instructor.
Air Training Corps Instructor.
Sea Cadet Corp Instructor.
Maybe join local Lowland Search Rescue Team ( do not have to live in a mountain area)
@@skylongskylong1982 I've been thinking about it just waiting for the lock down to end so I can look into it properly.
wow..lovely...when is the next recruitment if I may ask?
Hi what/how about intelligence cops?
When you apply for the army you get to choose 3 different roles you would like to do. Would you be able to change that?
I think I'm going to be a medic
Can u please do a video on choosing your corps and Barocks
What job in the army has the most training and what jobs has the least training ?
Hey Craig, came across your videos a few days ago whilst researching roles. At the moment I'm kinda torn between light cav and household but struggling to find any definitive information on either in regards to what to expect as majority of vids are orientated more towards infantry.
Any chance of a heads up on what life would be like after passing basic?
Message me on Instagram mate
Thanks for the video it helped me decide to join the artillery. Have you got any advice for training for the assessment centre?
This is just the video I want, I was thinking about armoured engineers?
Ah brilliant, glad it could help
Great so you know your role, now good luck getting the AFCO to answer the phone.
Is it hard to get through and get on assessment then?
@@combatreadyhq I think it differs mate, most people have already been and gone haha - Been training 5-6 days every week since November, averaging 7:10 on the 2km as I'm going for paras and just really working on nailing that fitness. Feels like I'm chasing up my AFCO rather than the other way round haha
I heard about having to pick 3 job roles in the interview, but for me i only want to join infantry. Would I have to pick another 2 job roles alongside and just pray and pray I get the role I want in infantry?
You pick 3 job roles you want to join and then when you go to selection, if you pass for your chosen regiment i.e infantry, you will be accepted onto infantry
i want to join the RAC but not sure what to do like tank crewman light Calvary or armoured Calvary
I'm hoping to start my application in November but I'm not sure what role. My parents don't want me to join something like the Infantry because I won't have any skills when I leave, but could I join the infantry and still do like a mechanics course?
I want to join the royal welsh to become one of there signallers
Hi Craig, I am awaiting selection for 3PWRR (Reserves) I have my 2km run down from 11mins I'm now doing it on average around 10min 30sec any advice on running tips or pace etc? I seem to get so tired so quick! I'm 6ft 3 & 100kg.
Message me on Instagram mate
Im waiting for my basic training date for the rifles
yeah what reason and personality for both site fine help
What about the nurse position. Any information on that role.
I am an Army Cadet instructor can I use this video to help them with there choses
Ive applied for army , and if i pass i will be joining royal engineers, only to learn a trade. Realistically i think id rather join an infantry regiment. What u think?
Can you use those credits for licences aswell? Or is it just for courses?
Hi mate idk if u still respond to older videos, but I wanted to know if those credits are the same for royal marines? Or is this only for army?
Was going to try for the rifles but was told there is a long waiting list. Gone for another now. Had it in my head I wanted to be light infantry as they are very active tour wise and spend alot of time on patrol. You being armoured infantry what sort of operations do you go on?
Same ops, just armoured are in a cvrt or bulldog. They'd be doing the same job as light role, but with fire support from the cvrts and insertion and exertion with them. Armoured inf still do light role stuff but they can also use the armour, they will dismount aswell.
Plus Craig isn't armoured inf he's cavalry which is similar but specialise in recce and fire support I believe
So would you be able to apply for W scaffolding or rigging course with enhanced learning and that?
I'm hoping to join in order to boost myself as a person as well as build upon my self esteem and confidence and hopefully discover things i never thought i would enjoy or have an interest in, would you think that's a suitable reason? its my hope to better myself in so many aspects and im ashamed to admit it took me till i was 22-23 to finally do it, and im coming up on 24 with this whole corona virus deference.
It is totally up to you but I do believe it can really help you grow as a person. It helped me
How much of the household cavalry training is engineering based? Obviously you learn about the maintenance of the specific vehicles but I would have thought anyone applying for it would have got an engineering trade course alongside
You can get a level 2 and sometimes a level 3 in engineering
I have applied and I really want this,but my only doubt is I'm engaged with a baby on the way and I really can't be doing these 9 to 5 jobs anymore with rubbish money especially being sacked due to corona so I sat down watched most of you're videos and definitely felt slightly confident with my decision. Any advice on this.
Message me on Instagram mate
@@combatreadyhq I have done mate.
What would you say is the best frontline role with a decent trade?
Hello Craig I'm thinking of joining from commonwealth nation Nigeria to be precise but my extended aunty living in the uk said to my mom that I should not join the British army that racism is practiced in the army and I might be killed. That if she allows me join she should be ready to mourn me soon.... I'm really devastated right now... what should I do as I'm discouraged
You should say to them, I know that I may die, but the chances are slim and I want to do this, tell them your reasons and maybe they will listen. Follow your heart, because no one can do that for you.
I’m joining the army soon but am only planning on being there for 4 yrs and idk what I’ll do after, my only other interest is childcare so was wondering if they do childcare courses? Thanks xx
Ok cool, I've never heard of anyone doing childcare course but it's something you can ask about when you join and I'm sure the education centre will do there best to help you find a course
Craig Hollman Ok thank you x
Hey Graig, Im very keen on the blues and royals, wondering how much they work with the foot guards or infantry?
You could get attached to guards para platoon with 3 Para if you pass P Coy other then that we don't really work with them as we are formation recce
@@combatreadyhqthankyou for the reply,your videos like this and others on household cavalry have been extremely helpful for me,has the recce role changed then?
I have a level 3 diploma in personal training, could the army put me through a level 4 qualification in strength and conditioning?
No but if you join the pt corps you may be able to get a degree through the army or you could use the army elcas to do the level 4 strength and conditioning course
Hi Criag I'm 15years old I have wanted to join the British army since I was 10 but what exercises should I practice to join thanks in advance and please reply soon
Start off with running and bodyweight exercises and then can work from there
Burpees x10 pressupsx20 squats x 20 sit-ups x 20 pullupsx5 repeat 5 times a day and I garuntee you’ll be fit in 30days. Throw in a 4mile run once a week and watch the results grow
Love ur videos mate ! Does anyone have any idea what phase 1 training is like ? I’m joining royal artillery my 2k time is only 10 mins as I’m not good at running how hard is phase 1 fitness ?
Have a look at other RUclips channels like Fabziy and Ranger Media, I found them very informative
Thanks mate, it all build up and gradual. I always say if you have passed selection you have hit the base level the army looking for. Continue to train until you arrive at phase one and the training will build you up to a standard ready to pass out
Craig Hollman thanks mate appreciate the response, yeah that sounds good just didn’t want to pass selection just to go to phase 1 and find out I’m not fit enough aha
I wanna join any thing computer related is their spots like that for my type cause I've been like searching and I'm not sure what to do
Search Cyber roles
Can you join the infantry and get I.T qualifications
Do reserves get the same? Can't seem to find anything online :/
Would I be able to change to a different branch of the military , for instance would I be able to join the marines commandos after joining the army
Ben Dover: The marines are part of the navy.
What if you and your best friend had planned it for years. You two finally apply but he takes his life shortly after the first exam.. What then my guy? No one ever talks about that.
Does anyone have any info on being a veterinary technitian apart from on the army website i haven't herd anyone's personal experience
Apparently from what I've read, Veterinary Technicians aren't just soldiers or Veterinary Techs but are likely to work as a Dog Handler on Ops (deployment)....I'd looked at joining as VT as well but previous experience and qualifications are needed. It's a great job if you like animals and particularly like Horses and Dogs.
Is it possible to get another job within the army? For example I joined as a driver communications specialist, but I want to join an infantry job such as infantry soldier or paratrooper.
Sometimes you can transfer yes, it can be possible if you they accept you
So if I wanted to do a software engineering remote bootcamp which costs £8000 what’s the best way to go about that? To add context I’m joining the army as a officer but five years down the line I may choose to go back into a civil role
Speak to the education centre and they look at how they can help possibly find that with your Elcas, £8000 you will still have to fund some of that, and it needs to fit the criteria but that's what they are there for
Craig Hollman thanks mate
I’m 15 at the moment and I want to be in the infantry but I don’t have any clue about regiments/battalions/roles etc. Do I have to choose what I want to join or is it just assigned to me? Also what is the difference?
Mate do some research of all regiments and find the job role that you think will fit with you. Yh keep in mind who you want to join because i had a phone call interview and they asked if i had any in mind but if you don't yet, don't worry about it because they'll help you find a regiment
@@danielcolyer9091 Thank you 🙏
@@VoopChoxzy you found any regiments you want to join yet mate?
Join the RAF. Better food and accommodation, better treated. If you want to be shouted at 24/7, 365 days a year join the Army.
😂😂
Anyone have any information on Light Cavalry Crewmen?
Search it on RUclips and quite a bit comes up, light dragoon guards will have some information
im joining the cav whats day to day life
Hard to explain just through a comment on here, as a lot can be going on. No day is the normally the same
@@combatreadyhq fe lad thanks for replying
I'm Neplai citizen so I just wanted to know the process of intake for Gurkha engineers age physical etc
And I'm suffering from vericocele so can I join after surgery ??
Go on the army website
To do a medical role will the army pay for the university fees if you work for them after it ?
It depends on the role, and I believe you join do phase one training and then go to university
Sir please iam Alvin Kereri from Kenya iam 23 years of age now working in qatar I have tried my best to join uk army but unsuccessfully because I don't know any one who can host me and give his details in apprication please help me sir it's my dream to be army officer
Do you have any contacts who deals with the medical side of things I just need to speak regarding my past I don't want to make an application and waste my time and there's I only want to join the reserves
No you would have to speak to someone on the website or I would just start the process, as then you will know for sure
Craig Hollman I'm just going to apply because I can't get answer out of them. If I get in I get in if I don't I don't worth a try I guess
Hi have a question. What do HCAV mean for the job roles?
Household Cavalry - The Household Cavalry is made up of the two most senior regiments of the British Army, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals
@@dazlow213 thank you for the information.
which job roles are the hardest to get into
I couldn't say sorry
Paras and infantry in terms of fitness
@@combatreadyhq ah okay tars anyways fingers crossed they are recuiting dog handlers in 2 years betch needs to finish this degree
how would you become a royal Marine sniper
Join up and go into general duties and then you specialise I think
Do you know if the 2k run has been changed to the beep test?
Beep test is for officers. Soldiers do the 2k
It's still 2k run I did mine in February.
It’s been changed to beep because of covid so I’ve been told
I've heard rumours that during the covid situation it is the beep test but I can't say for 100% it is. Speak to your careers advisor for that information
It is the bleep test. 2k has been scrapped for the time being, certainly in Lichfield anyway.
Nice british army.
I might join the Grenadier Guards, any other Regiment I should keep in mind?
Scots guards and 29 commando
Why do dog handlers get paid less than infantry soldiers?
I can't answer that but infantry do a lot and it's risky!
Please I can’t see you on IG please