How To Do Well In Basic Training - 5 Top Tips
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2021
- How To Do Well In Basic Training - 5 Top Tips
5 tips to help you pass and do well in Army basic training.
As an instructor I have seen people succeed and fail at various points in training. These tips will help you prepare, manage your expectations and succeed when you arrive on day one of your basic training journey.
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I just recently passed my phase 1 training and one thing I would recommend is always be respectful.
Yep!
@Rick Payet good luck mate respect people like you 🇬🇧
@AM 2 sounds decent enough lad! Pretty awesome actually. Time yourself for a best effort 2km before you apply though cos then they can swing you through to selection quicker
Cheers for the tip as well @Hey You
Hopefully going to selection really soon again and respect is always a good one for anywhere in life lol
@OLD2NEW did u join bro?
djrxp: dont be jack
me: you want me to change my name?
Did my phase 1 three years ago, unfortunately I was medically discharged right at the end of training, but it’s the best thing I’ve ever done
How come you were medically discharged?
It's good to know that I can train, work hard and get more fit because I thought you needed to be already extremely fit before.
Back to back bangers!!!
What a superb video! I f I'd have had this excellent advice before joining the RN in the 1990s, I'd have done better in training. I can't emphasise enough - the points made in this video are spot on. Follow this advice and your military training will be so much better.
Sweet Video! Appreciate the information.
Spot on mate, solid video 🤙
Head down best foot forward listen to what's being said realise your going to be pushed to your limit you have realise the training staff dnt want you to fail but it's their job to turn out the best soldiers they can your the ones that this country relies on if the shit hits the fan from an ex rgj respect to all who are in training and the best of luck in your careers
Try to get a pair of issue boots and break them in by walking and then running in them so when you join up, you don’t have to worry about blisters, shin splints etc.
There was a lad called Martel in my phase 1 and he was jack af, he never did block jobs or take the bins out and every time before an inspection he would take a shit right before the toilets were inspected. Also my section commander found Harribos in his boots after tac ex 3 on a locker inspection. Don’t be that guy.
Every troop has a Martel in phase 1 😂
Yep. We had one the calld him Kwig. God know why he got back squaded so meny times. But ended in our platoon and the last exercise in phase one as we were changin over to take wach. He let a full clip go. Then u. All know were he ended up
You basically described my entire in take.
Hahaha jack as fuck
I thought at first you said he was strong and shit lmaoooo
Cheers for the great vid
Thanks for your videos mate glad your channel is growing keep it up 💪
Appreciate it!
Awesome vid pal, can you possibly do an AOSB/Sandhurst prep/survival guide
Awesome video 👏🏻 🔥, thank you for the tips !
No problem!!
Another banger!!
yeah, please could you do more of the fitness side in detail? thanks for posting this video!
Sure thing!
Thank you Captain sincerely i fine this advice encouraging since it cuts across board whether one chooses the inf or any other corps top bloke💪
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video, this is by far the best way to communicate to future Soldiers, the careers office is probably ok but not as good as this! My lad is well into Mua Thai boxing, is this something he could do in the army? He's not convinced about the military yet, but i think he may be in the future! A sensible comment from me, normally i take the piss, i'm an ex Sailor!!!! Keep em coming pal, great stuff!!
Cheers Dave!
Thanks djrxp is is brilliant stuff i. Just waiting for my selection date to come through. I wont be that guy!!! STRONGER TOGETHER!!! BE THE BEST !!!
Best of luck!
@@djrxp thanks
Great video 👏
Thanks mate really enjoy it 👍🏾
Glad to hear it
Wow I’m applying to the AOSS at the moment and was watching a video about briefing and you were in it that’s crazy!
Haha yeah that was a while ago now!
Can you send me the link to it?
Work hard and never give up.
Agreed!
If you're in the UK do they let you put in extra hours for things like gun aim training etc. Because i want to put in so many hours into practising weapons
Another great video!
Definitely some great tips there to take forward.
Do instructors mind being asked by recruits for extra help if they're struggling in a particular portion (for example map navigation) or would it just be expected after the lessons recruits would just self-teach one another?
Thanks!
The instructors are here to teach you and make sure you learn. I encourage questions so if you are unsure about something like that then the best people to ask are the instructors
Great video! Starting my phase 1 for the paras march 14th🔥🔥
Good luck!!
Good luck lad
Got my PGSC for RAF next month, been slowly getting better running at the gym, started at 12 mins last week, i'm up to 22 mins continuous running now
Hi mate how did it go
Another class video
Thanks!
Great video, top advice 👍
Thanks 👍
Good advice I join 23.04.06 at itc Catterick yes I was infantry so no I'm not dictionary or therasrurs lol I was in 2 royal Welsh and left the army in 2017 I looked for this for my misses daughter who is in the army cadets simple knowledge but honest she wants to join soon thanks mate
Hey man your content has been amazing I have a question. How and what is training like to get into the infantry as an officer/what is officer training like in general I'm defo applying after Uni and some guidance would be amazing.
Get in touch with your local UOTC - every Uni has one! (if you're at uni)
There are some fantastic videos about Sandhurst on RUclips, one is a 3 parter I think that covers basically everything.
When I joined the Scots guards in the 80,s I didn't have time to prepare, I did the army selection at Sutton Coldfield one week got attested and sworn in on the Saturday then early train down Monday morning to Pirbright guards depot. I was 23 so older than most and a bit more streetwise however it was a massive shock to the system. I had the mindset that I was in prison for something I didn't do so whatever happened I couldn't get out. Basic was really hard in those days because your feet didn't touch the ground, kit and room inspections, fitness trading and drill nonstop. I was quite fit been working on building sites but didn't do any running but you don't have to be fit the pti, s will get you fit. My best advice to anyone joining is listen to your instructors, don't try to be clever even if you know a bit about the equipment (the instructors don't like know it all recruits trying to undermine them) apply yourself 100% to everything and don't be jack. You will get all kinds of people joining up from different backgrounds so try and integrate, it's a lonely place if you don't, you're all in the same boat so pull together. When I was in the drop out rate was about 75% but I don't think it's as harsh now. Try and be the grey man and don't bring attention to yourself for the wrong reasons and remember not everyone is cut out to be a soldier so if it isn't for you at least you give it a go. I've never heard anyone say they couldn't hack the training but in reality a lot of them couldn't. It's tough for a reason and that is to sort the wheat from the chaff because it's a tough life being a soldier and the job demands a lot of you.
Can u make a video on regiments details n working ...❤️
I’m trying to prepare myself to join but I want to go into the grenadier guards, how do I go about that? Quality vid mate keep it up👍🏻
You’ll be able to select your desired regiment during interview at a recruitment centre (I think atleast, not too sure. best to research)
could you do a video on the fitness side in more detail, like what should we be doing to get prepared
Run run run
Push ups pull ups and sit ups
Go running a few times a week without any weight and practice Press ups, sit ups and pull ups. Thats all you really need to do just the basics. Once you have the basics and you're fit enough the Army will take care of the rest
I’m no expert but best thing to do is google it,my tips run atleast 3 times a week with a long slow run,whatever the test is(bleep test or 2k) and then another run either a few miles or some sprints.Work your way up in body weight excercises Press ups sit ups Pull ups squats and get to your right weight
Heavy interval training.
keep an open mind, listen, respect your instructors, enjoy the challenge and remember it wont last forever
Still useful info for myself, im aus so ill be going next month to kapooka.
Awesome mate - best of luck!
Presuming I get into uni (fairly sure I'll at least be considered) I'll have 3 years to prepare for this, started yesterday with a supposedly military workout I found online and shit I am not ready right now
Great video. Are you training another intake before you leave back to your battalion?
Not anymore! I was meant to be taking a course that starts on 14 Feb, but now I am heading back to my Bn early
@@djrxp I start my training on the 14th!
Mint video
Cheers!
Any tips for Sandhurst in terms of the academic side? Is it hard? Thanks
Turn up.
Thank you, really helpful. I hope you get to see this, but I'm really struggling mentally. I train vigorously, like 5/10miles 6 days a week, bodyweight compounds and Revision daily but I fucking suck with pressure, tests. Never struggle before, school, college, paid private education, winning county athlete, county football. just I recently been hit hard in life personally for various reasons and now I got like a mental block. I just fold for weird reasons and dont know how to deal with it but only when it matters. Never had it before and all just before my application for military, failed my royal marines tests even tho I've achieved the score required in a stress free environment and now my plan b the army is soon approaching..
Any tips on mental resilience and fortitude? And rebuilding it?
Thank and keep up good work, appreciated! 👊
Just breathe mate, don't put more pressure on yourself than is already there
@@wesleyshafe3027 cheers man. 👊🏻
Can you make a video how to make sure we pass the medical test please thanks
Was over 20 years ago I was In training, but one comment that I still use today “never ever assume “
I would be interested to know how many on average join a group at the start and how many finish to pass out.
You have any advice on if you want to join reserves because I love the Army but also like stuff I do I’m my normal life
I’m a 12yr old about to join army cadets and I’m obsessed with the army at the moment
Did you make a RUclips account when you were 5?
@@nova260q7i wouldn’t be surprised
Any tips for inter X 3
Hi bro i got my interview on the 21 st wish me luck is the interview hard
What webbing do you use please and can you please do a video on what you pack in it
Go on MKRs channel
what's your experience with recruits from Australia/NZ? How uncommon are they?
Is this applicable for Initial Officer Training?
Hi mate, do you know what would happen if I dislocated my shoulder in training? Would I be binned?
I joined 10 Para, a TA unit in 1960s. My occupation was a telecoms engineer. We had 24 weekends training (plus drill nights). Complete 'P' company in a weekend (no sissy helmets for the Milling) and just two weeks to do the Para course irrespective of wind speed. In that time the 'instructors', in my case a couple of thugs in uniform, have to knock the civilian values out of you!
MY TIPS:
*Keep your mouth shut.
*Do not claim knowledge of anything - knowing it all - big trouble!
*Never be the 'last one'.
*Blend in. Be the grey man.
*Do not get 'noticed'. If the order is "You, you, & you" ok. Once they know your name you become the first man
they call for some irksome duty.
* Always fall in at the front of the squad when going for a run. The ranks behind you have to run faster
to keep up, fall to the back and you have had it.
*Try not to get lumbered running with a GPMG (Jim-Pea) on a battle March.
*When doing a Log race don't get on either end, the guys in the middle relax and you end up carrying all the
weight.
*Maintain a sense of Humour - try and cheer people up when the shit comes down. "See you all at the bottom"
*as you are first to jump from the Balloon.
Good luck.
Love the video's, I'm starting basic in Catterick March 7th cant wait👌
Hey, good luck to ya
Good luck mate 🇬🇧
What can we expect as a reserve on alpha?
Start at catterick 28th March just passed the fitness tests 👊🏽
March 28th for me as well mate, good luck!
@@connormccarthy5449 me too lads
@@jix9898 good luck bro!!
@@connormccarthy5449 cheers fella
@@jix9898 what reg you joining mate?
Sir I’m currently serving at the moment in the RLC and I’m hoping to to re trade to infantry I was just wondering if you could help me I was wondering if I would go back to phase 1 or would I start infantry training and go straight to phase 2
You'd just do Phase 2. The next video that will be up on Sunday will explain all of this👌
I just got back troop for bc2 😮💨
Hi mate, great video. I'm really torn between going in as an officer or soldier. I'm 27, would I be out of place at basic training?
You won't be out of place at that age. The jobs for officers and soldiers differ greatly, particularly depending on your chosen cap badge. Feel free to message me.
@@sausag3onthefloor cheers matt. Yeah I understand they are really different. I find myself leaning towards the soldier route as the corps I would be most interested in joining would be the Int Corps. I would love to engage in the analysis itself, perhaps even taking up the close operational support role. I'm still in uni studying a phd in biochemistry. I am torn though because, although is a bit shallow, the prestige and better external perception of the officer role as well as the privilege of leading some proper clever and switched on people would be amazing. Then there's the salary and lifestyle perks. Tough decisions
I would assume that if you apply with a phd, the recruitment team will probably push you towards the Officer route. Saying that, it is still completely your choice
@@djrxp Cheers; yes I feel like they would too; but despite the undoubted attraction of being able to lead soldiers, I would quite like to do some 'green' roles. I would really love to join the Int Corps, however such roles in this corps are limited to the LCpl with Int Officers being stationed in HQ. Still a fascinating job. Finally, How much harder is RMAS compared to Pirbright/Winchester/Catterick?
I need tips on how can a commonwealth citizen get a sponsor to the UK so they can join up. 😆😆 any help with that ?
The Indian army would surely be a better fit .
What type of watches would you recommend?
Get a cheap and simple one that if it breaks you can just get another one.
Afternoon Sir, I'd like to see you do a snap inspection on your recruits and record it I think it would make a good video and give a good insight for future recruits as to what Army Admin life is like and what to expect in an inspection during basic training.
Haha! Adam you're brutal! Throwing the recruits under the bus😂
@@djrxp yes sir brutal you could argue but it would make a great video.
Hi I am joining Catterick infantry training on the 7th of March looking to join the rifles and i was wondering during phase one or two do you do a driving test for ALL licenses to drive all classes or is that after training ?.
Hi bud I'm ex rgj you wont learn to drive whilst training but when you pass and join your battalion you will find plenty of opportunities to learn whilst I was in there I put my name forward for every course that came up even if they were irrelevant I went into anti tank then recce where I learnt to drive before those in rifle companies but it may be different now best of luck in your career bud cet et audaux
@@swifty8538 thank you :)
@@nickrussell9292 that's no problem bud maybe you should look at joining one of the mechanised battalions they may have more opportunities for driving than a rifle battalion you will have to look into it
@@swifty8538 thanks ill keep that in mind.
when you rejoin do you keep your army number
29 of may for me
do u have k9 department in the army
"dont be jack"
*jack sweats nervously*
is there a specific amount of pushups i need or cardio?
atm im on 13 in bleep test but im worried its not enough
Try to get about 50 push-ups in 2 mins. 13 on the bleep test is more than enough for the new fitness assessment. It’s not really a test any more, it’s more of an assessment to figure out what you might struggle with and tailor a plan for you from that. Unless you are really really bad you can’t fail it
in Civilian To Soldier there only seems to be 19 weeks but i though infantry training was 28 weeks ?
It's usually 26 weeks. However the course I was on was slightly condensed due to COVID, so it was actually 22 weeks. So you're right, I missed a few weeks but it still gives a detailed insight into what you'll be doing.
The extra 2 weeks at the end of the course is for driver training or functional skills (maths & english)
@@djrxp and for guards 2 weeks of drill
I just finished basic training a few days ago, if you want to ask me questions, as im fresh out go ahead
What regiment ?
@@vutic3732 i was in 1 ATR
How long does it take you to do ironing polishing ect ?
@@dogbackwards.1 So all of that together was admin time,, that was say from the end of scoff (we got back around 18:15) to 21:00 for me personally. I took my time though choosing what music to play, ect. Other people did theirs quicker others did it slower
When you get your washing back then you'd take longer so id go untill 21:30. I did take small 5 min breaks and chilled out abit
I need tips on how to pass the medical 😂
I’m in Harrogate in March and a veteran I know said don’t drink or in any way consume sugar products because it will give you an irregular heartbeat and they will think u have a heart mermer rand you’ll have to start your process all over again
@@joshlake8810 cheers mate
I wouldn’t consume any protein before you do it as loads of lads at my AC got held up for hours until it was out their system
@@callum2042 oh wow. Thanks lad
@@kaiwalker8340 do NOT tell the doctor you have any ancestral blood outside of the UK they will medically differ you until your blood is tested for sickle cell
Are they still doing there training during covid? as I’ve applied online and not sure if they are still doing it?
Yes mate, all training is going ahead. Obviously there are covid precautions in place, so some elements are slightly different. But it’s still full-steam ahead. Good luck!
@@0smuzz0 awesome mate cheers!
Here's a comment from an ex squad die, who was in the TA and failed basic training due to ankle injury and never returned to the Army 21 years ago.
My advice
1/ train with an ex royal marine doing military fitness if you can find an ex PTI.
2/ be prepared more mentally.
Do your own room inspection in your bedroom then trash and destroy it.
Then redo it again. As NCOS will do that to you during training to break you.
3/ watch RUclips videos on drill.
4/ learn about British Army kit and what they use.
5/ learn navigation compass map reading and orienteering etc.
6/ the stuff you can learn in theory SA80 rifle drill from soldiers pocket book.But not for real until you get to training.
7/ NBC drill have to do that for real.
Can learn about GSR mask etc and NBC kit.
This is my advice. 👍🏻 🇬🇧 💂♀️
Be mentally more tough than physically tough as you can work on your physical exercise. It's the mental side that was more challenging for me. Basically Fucking you about.
The equipment has changed, the people have changed come and gone, but the traditions, training hasn't much, timeless really. Society changes faster.
I asked this in the comments on another video, but I am interested in joining the army (i am thinking royal military police or infantry). I want to get a degree, my parents want me to go to university, but I am not certain that uni life is for me, but I want to get a degree at some point, am I able to get a degree whilst serving in the army? (That is, if I pass the application process and basic training).
Yes, I left school with 4 GCSE’s, joined the army, and after my minimum service (4 years) the army education wing paid for me to do a part time degree in astrophysics and planetary science. So yes, you can gain a degree whilst serving.
@@JodyHallUK thanks!
I did 50 sit ups. Felt like the ends of my 2 thigh bones, were grinding. Afterwards, walking felt a bit different. Im afraid if i carry on doing sit ups, my thigh bones, ends, will break. What do you think?
Your bones won’t break from doing sit ups, even if you did 10,000. However, your muscles on the other hand will get sore or even tear if you do too many of the same exercise
Good evening. I am really determined to join the army however I am currently taking antidepressants. The condition is stable and well managed. Is this likely to be a disqualifying issue.
That’s a list of factors that may defer or disqualify you but it’s vague so you’re probably best speaking to a recruiter, good luck
@@desirefusion532 cheers yeah it is very vague; hopefully with a letter from my GP they should deem this satisfactory.
@@oatypeddler264 not sure you’d get cleared if you’re still on anti-depressants, you may need to be off them for a certain amount of years but I’d speak to a recruiter and just tell them your situation, all the best
@@desirefusion532 I have been stable for several years and have come off them a few weeks ago. It was a repeat prescription and I just never actively requested discharge.
@@oatypeddler264 I’d just speak to a recruiter they’ll tell you more than I can
I want to join as common wealth
Is height is necessary for join the British army? I am a commonwealth women and height around 4.9 ft. Am I eligible for soilder ??
I really really wanted to join in and I preparing for so long to join in the British army. But in the British army website haven't mentioned any information about the height criteria so that's why I really need to know.
Please please reply sir🙏 🙏
Doesn’t matter cheers
My one tip for Catterick is get decent tent pegs, all the lads using the cheap shit from the naafi won't be laughing when their basha collapses on them when some mong steps on it at night
Is a year enough time to go from unfit to soldier fit?
Depends how hard you train!
@@djrxp oh😂, say I do like 2k 5 times a week for a year is that enough? (With some other exercises too)
Get yourself a personal trainer if you can afford it or there some good vids on you tube about army fitness look I'm going to be straight with you a year is plenty of time bit the onus is on you it depends on how much you want to join reward only comes with hard work both mentally and physically good luck with your training
@@swifty8538 thanks for your help I’ll definitely see what I can do, means a lot
A year is loads of time.i did it in 2 months. Didnt have any problems with fitness in basic
My phase 1 starts in 27days at ATC Pirbright any last minute bits i should buy ?
Passed out of Pirbright a few weeks ago. Some small essentials which are very useful to take. Make sure you have a watch, will help you with lesson timings throughout the day. Stationary stuff like Pens are a must buy a big pack to last you. Baby wipes are extremely useful especially on exercise wiping cam cream off your face and cleaning mud off stuff. Last thing i massively reccommend is a shoe polishing kit. On/off brush, few cloths and some Kiwi Dark Tan polish as thats what everyone uses on their boots.
@@instak9011 cheers mate really appreciate it 👊🏼 I have most of that apart from the wipes I’ll go buy some I appreciate the help tho !!
@@danielstephens1395 No worries. Just remember the first few weeks at Basic are quite shit and a bit boring. You're settling in, everything is new, you might feel home sick as many people do and you're likely to get beasted but just stick it out. It gets so much better as time goes on. Just keep your head down, do everything you're asked and you cant go wrong. It's all a game and you just gotta play the game. Good luck
@@instak9011 100% mate thanks for the pointers I’ve been waiting for this for years now and still can wait jsut hope it all I hoped it would be 👊🏼👊🏼
Banging advice from Instak90 right there! 💪🏼👍🏻👌🏻
why british army don’t fold trouser?
Don't be jack.
Offer Haribo.
Do block jobs.
Take spare gloves and socks.
Label your clothes.
Keep on top of your washing.
Iron clothes when damp.
How thick should the gloves be 😂
@@dogbackwards.1 depends on the weather.
Well said
Probably wouldn't pass me even tho I want to go in I probably won't be able to cos I'll just give up like always
how many sit ups and press ups are you excepted to do and do you have to do it in a time frame?
This is not part of the entry test anymore. But I strongly recommend that you still do them. The old test used to be:
44 Press Ups in 2 mins
55 Sit Ups in 2 mins
A relatively good benchmark. I'd say just do max reps in 2 mins and see where you're at
@@djrxp thank you so much.
@@lukenayasi9765 No worries mate
I wish you hadn't said don't be jack, my nephew is joining the army and he's called jack but I didn't hear that until I'd sent this to him 😔
I realise it's just a saying but I wish I hadn't sent it to him now.
Is anyone joining Catterick on the 14th
It's basic training the same if you don't want to be an infantry soldier
How to pass basic training.
Turn up
Is it true that there is a swimming test at basic training? Army website is very wishy washy with a lot of details, makes it very confusing on knowing what to train for.
Only a basic one and they'll help you if you're a weak swimmer. It's like..2 mins treading water and then 4 lengths of the pool without touching the sides
I shit you not it’s like the arctic in the pool for the swim test, unless it was just mine but I failed on the fact that my body couldn’t handle the shock I was going through so they made me get out even though I’m normally a strong swimmer
I want to be a sniper in the royal marines, how good do I have to be to be accepted for this?
if ur asking these questions ur in the wrong mindset already look online and you’ll find ur answer bud, best of luck!
You don't apply to be a sniper as such you would have to joing as a general duties marines and hope that you are an exceptional shot and if you are good enough they will ask if you would like to try out and do the snipers course
Better than you are now.
You need a KD on Call of Duty of at least 5.0... 🤦♂️
Don’t be a jack, do the block jobs lol
Simple but effective
Can I join the British army with asthma
depends on the severity
Do yourselves a favour, don't join the Infantry. If you must join the Army, make sure you get a trade, even driving HGVs will give you something when you leave. Infantry gives you nothing. I thought I knew better when I joined up, big mistake. Better still forget the military and get into Wind Farm work.
What did u train to get into infantry cause I’m weak and i wanna join