I went to our recruitment office had my aptitude test, maths English etc, and then the same day off for a medical, passed no problem, and that was it, I was offered various positions I opted for an Infantry Regiment The Sherwood Foresters Regt that was at age 15 1/2 I went in Sept 1969, left in 1983 great days. Now it takes forever because it's mainly a civilian company doing it, there are some military advisors but it takes far, far too long. high time it was given back to our own military and sack the civvies.
Passed my selection back in august , start in feb , most worried about medical but passed with no problems , I recommend you do the technical text even if you aren’t sure what job you want to do as it opens a few more options for you 👍🤙 good luck to all !
I made the mistake of being TOO honest on the medical, I am waiting for my GP to write me up a clean bill of health letter so I can continue, I've worked so hard to get to this point so I was heartbroken to see the red box saying no, because of a past medical issue. Fingers crossed my letter will get me back in
I pass my selection around 2 weeks ago buzzing for phase 1 training the staff at pirbright were amazing can't for the training good luck to everyone who has there selection
@@KyleSmithFIT I am going into infantry 1st battalion royal Anglian the Vikings but I was also defffard aswell cus I was born with one kidney never taken any medication or had any problems just got wait for them to give me the greenlight for phase 1 but the doctor said I could do Pt I got level 9 on the beep test 4.1 on ball throw and 108 kg on mid thigh pull
@@KyleSmithFIT I know you not a doctor but would you say having one kidney would get rejected like I never had problems with it or taken any medication etc like that and I have lived a healthy life would I be fine
Hi Kyle, I recently signed up and honestly, I’m very nervous about this because I’m not if I’m honest physically very fit but I’m starting to train myself up, starting with walking and running. That’s the most of my worries because I am overweight (I’m not gonna beat around the bush). As well as having Mild Aspergers as well which I feel might fail me if I’m not careful, and whilst it doesn’t affect me a lot, it has affected me job wise. Having a look at the video has given me some piece of mind because it gives me a good idea what to expect honestly. I’m still nervous and frankly frightened but I’m glad there’s someone here to explain how everything is going to work, because most of this I could probably do, even if I’m not extremely strong or very fast. I feel like the army can really help me in confidence, discipline and weight issues. Thank you so much for this video, it means a lot to hear what people who have been there have to say, and I can assure you that I will certainly give it my all no matter what.
Awesome mate, glad this video has helped you. Time to work hard on your fitness now 💪🏻 I wish you the best of luck and if you get stuck along the way just drop me a comment on a video 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT Hiya, There is one thing I did get stuck with. After watching your video, you mentioned that I should make sure I have proof/certificates of my GCSEs. However the problem is that for all of my education, I was never given a certificate for my GCSEs even though I passed English, Maths, Science and Art. I was given a piece of paper (now lost after 6 years) with the grades on. How do I go about getting certification of my grades?
@@GamingFurriesOfficialYT ok, how old are you? You will need to gain proof some how if you want to go certain job roles, I would try contacting your school you sat them at, they will be able to help or send you on to the awarding body which has the results.
I have my assessment start tomorrow it ends Wednesday this was so helpful I feel so much more confident and I’m really excited thanks so much for the information
I've got my assessment for the 9th of May (3 days from now) at Lichfield! Pretty excited, just hoping I peform good for the 2KM run or BLEEP test as well as the interview.
Huge thank you to you mate! All your videos on assessment have really helped, and I smashed it! I got 10.8 on beep and 66 on cognitive, I start at Catterick on 9th Jan
@@chargedclown85 yes, at least a shirt and tie. Doesn’t have to be a full suit. Remember this is an assessment and it’s your opportunity to show you mean business
I grew up in the military, my dad served 34 years! Did my selection in 98, Lichfield. Basic training ATR Winchester! This guy is younger then me, this weight lift shizzle never 😂 respect to the lad tho!
Great video am Richard from Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 am done with my application process and it has been a successful am currently waiting for my date to start my phase one training
In my interview at my assessment centre the officer didn’t ask me any questions it was great it was just a informal chat about the army and if your excited and things like that
do not try remembering the eye chart, like we use to, those days are gone, they will now change the eye chart every time, to stop flight crews from cheating.
I’m going to the assessment centre on the 7th of June and feeling confident about everything apart from the medical because as you’ve said it’s out of our hands and I have already had to appeal my application from past history with asthma but I’ve been medically cleared of it now and it’s off my medical records. Still nervous if they find anything wrong with my respiratory system
got my assessment centre on the 11th of May at Lichfield so 4 days from now, just trying to look for people with the same day so atleast I've talked to someone
Wouldn’t worry about that mate, you will either meet people on the train or when you get there. First night you normally get a chance to meet people before you start the assessments the next day. Good luck 👊🏻
armed forces medical have saved many people lives, even though they where rejected for service, the selection centre saved there lives, and you can always apply to the civilian contractors.remember there is 24000 civilians working for the armed forces. and i was told the other day, even civilians can stay on camp. never seen it, so have to check with your local camp and companies.
yeah that is true, not the same though is it. Very frustrating the medical process but, it is there for a reason and i can see why some of it has to be so strict. I just don't understand why people get be penalised for something that has happened when they are 12, they should atleast get a shot if they no longer suffer with medical conditions.
@@KyleSmithFIT what are the naafi clubs called now, cause i believe naafi lost the contract, that i find very hard to believe, we waited the naafi wagon to come while on exercise, for a water bottle mug of tea after 5 days in the field, with one 24 hour ration pack.
single people use to have a naafi club, naafi shop for boot polish , dusters etc, disco floor for dancing, film night on 5 foot tv, stage, i was part of the naafi committee so booked many famous groups. snooker room.
@@onebillionfoodparcels212 yeah we still used to call it the naffi, the actually shops are Londis in most locations. It will still aways have the nickname “naffi” the though.
@@KyleSmithFIT it is really bad, cause they have destroyed not only buildings, but years of history. most the camps i was at , have been bulldozed, cause of the defence review including the world famous tower block aldershot.
I will have one up next week. Here is a little bit of information to put your mind at ease hopefully. Deferred: If you get deferred that means you have to wait a certain period of time before you can go back to selection. This process can be appealed and if you appeal is successful it can either shorten the time of your deferred or totally cancel it out meaning, you can go back to selection again. Medical rejected: this is more serious and it basically means you cannot join the army but you can appeal this process as well and possibly get it dismissed. I will go into more detail in the video, try not to worry about it to much 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT Nice one mate. You've cleared up a lot of stuff. With the medical, I think the uncertainty around it compounds the anxiety people feel. Thanks for the reply and for the help in prepping for assessment.
@@coreymeshampritchard581 ok, there is a lot of factors that come into play with mental health, far to much for me to write but, any mental health condition gets looked at on a case by case basis... if it’s on your medical records there is a good chance you will get deferred and will be required to provide further medical evidence.
@@KyleSmithFIT On my records, a diagnosis is not listed, but it is said that I've had some traits in the past in my teenage years. Do you reckon this will bar me entry? Also, out of interest, do you know if a bruised toenail will get me a deferral?
Really?? have you tried to contact the recruiting team that are dealing with your application ? Also check your portal ? If you have done all of this and heard nothing i would suggest calling them. 2 years is a very long time and normally an application gets removed after one year. The only other thing i can think of is, if you are commonwealth they have stopped recruiting from there at the moment.
@@KyleSmithFIT I spoke with the recruitment team and I was told that I have to wait because they are waiting for the portal to reopen and I'll have to do over my medical and police record because it was only valid for a certain period and personally it's a bit disappointing since everything cost money.
@@shakadablake8501 yeah that is frustrating, they do take their time to get things sorted sometimes. Keep on trying and keep harassing them is the best way to get your application moving.
I have my assessment centre next Wednesday and when I got my medical back before it stated (Ihave identified in your past medical history the following health problem which would usually result in your application being rejected on medical grounds: “Missing documentation (hospital letters /attachments) from your Health Care Records” They stated my primary health care record does not indicate that this problem has been resolved
Great video. Got my assessment centre in a couple days and am most worried about my interview, any examples of good answers you could give to the most common questions?
I said I wanted to try something different, travel the world and challenge myself. I also told them I wasn’t keen on going to university I thought this was a better path for me.
Im slightly underweight with abit of muscle im worried about the mid thigh pull the most everything else ive smashed ive been training on my bleep test and got 12.8 im pretty worried about this abit
I think it will do, but that will be weather depend as well. I will be speaking with the careers office soon so I will find out the correct answer for you on that. Thanks for the support.
@@jaywright89 I’m not completely sure, but what I’ve head from multiple guys, the 17th of this month the assessment will go back to normal including the 2 day periods and back to 2k run! But I’m doing the same, the bleep test is great for cardio and can never do too much preparation! Good luck on the 20th pal
Thanks for this looking to join rmp reserves (yes I am unloved and bullied (ps this is sarcasm)) just hate the fact I’m going to have to absolutely smash the cognitive test. Is there any tips on this or how to make sure your score is of a really high level?
Finally passed RGMD. Trying to book assessment but since the back log. They only have midweek. I'm a bit worried this isn't going to work around my job. My understanding is it should work round my civvy life. Am I being paranoid?
Well they normally just give you a date for the next available one. You can ask to change it to a weekend assessment centre if you cannot get time off work.
I'm shitting bricks, applied for the army about 3 months ago now, sent off for all my medical, all came back fine but I wasn't doing my training as much as I should, I'm a smoker and I'm 22 been smoking for a good 5 years and I've been running every day for the past 2 weeks, first time was something shit like 15:40, I've got it down to 13 minutes, told my recruiter I'll be fit enough for assessment by next month, really not sure if I am, do you recommend running everyday and will it help if I use running shoes/running gear, in joggers and basic trainers atm running round a gravel field, good video btw 👍
Adrenaline you have when you are there about to do it is unreal that keeps you going and have the army mindset do not stop running at all until your body is literally about to shut down
I would try not to worry to much you still have a month left keep on pushing, check out my other videos on how to improve your 2km run. You need to be honest with yourself, are you pushing yourself hard enough on some of these runs, can you do more runs throughout the week? I wouldn’t recommend running everyday as you will need to recover, maybe 4-5 times a week, 3 at the very least. Running gear does help as it allows you to feel comfortable, it’s not a necessity though 😊
@@logangodson9100 yeah I had this feeling that would happen, I would probably overall have a better time when it comes to actually going there than just normally training
@@KyleSmithFIT yeah viewed a few other videos and im running everyday which is leading to alot of aches so I will cut down and work on other things instead 👍
Great choice, I used to be in the Royal Artillery. Check out this video mate I go through how to improve your scores. 09:25 is still a pass so well done 👍🏻 ua-cam.com/video/1n0-mgqsZFs/v-deo.html
Hello Kyle you see if you do the 2km run I want to join the para which is 8:15 what if I put maximum effort and are 15 seconds late would they give leniency or is it 8:15 on the dot or new job role, thanks.
Hey, can someone in here refer me? I'm applying from the commonwealth and we're only allowed to apply if a serving officer recommends the applicant. Then you get a bonus of some kind. I have a sponsor/host in the UK already. I just need someone in the army to refer me.
Hi Kyle, watched your video on appeal process. Can you still appeal if it was a deferral from assessment centre then another appt at their centre and a colonels decision. Because we disagree with a decision about hearing ? Ever come across it before ? Thanks
Yeah you can appeal this decision. Same way you would appeal any medical decision, gather evidence from your Dr/specialist/physio etc.. send it off to the address on the bottom of your deferral letter which can be found on your portal. I would also send a backing letter with a personal statement on.
@@hughmungus4739 it says on the army website if you don’t have A-C (9-4) in Literacy or numeracy (English & maths) then you have to take a test for them and I only I have level 1 in both literacy and numeracy which is equivalent to around a D along with my grade g in GCSEs.
Hi mate! I have one question about the medical which regards to eye sight. My sight is decent I am able to drive fine and can very easily read the boards with the letters at the opticians, however I have 2% vision in my left eye so if my eyes get tested separately it is obviously very poor in my left eye, I was wondering if this would be the case during the medical therefore would I be rejected? Glasses will not help as it is scar in my eye and damaged. Thanks mate!
@@MsBlueboy11 hi mate, yeah you will normally have both eyes test separately if my memory serves me right. The good thing is it is not your shooting eye so that may help the situation. The only way to find out is to go through the process unfortunately 👍🏻 Sorry I can’t be more help.
@@KyleSmithFIT No worries mate and thank you for the quick reply I know its a hard one I was searching elsewhere couldn't find much on it. Just found your channel its helpful, keep up the videos!
They check your BMI? Which is completely ridiculous 😂 According to the NHS I’m considered obese, but have been bodybuilding for 2 years with 10-15% body fat. Lovely 😂 Hopefully that doesn’t screw me over
They have recently changed to only doing the bleep test now. Yes you will fail, you just meet the standards otherwise you will be asked to go back at a later date. This includes injuries, if they find out you have shin splints you will be deferred for a year.
Hi m8, my son is 15y7m on Feb 19th so old enough to apply for Harrogate, when he goes to assessment centre does everything stay the same for him as in what's required for those older going for regular
@@ytzeditz_ ok so mate, providing you didn't go today (hopefully) I will tell you what myself and others wore. and it may sound stupid and obvious. I went to Edinburgh for my AC and everybody wore casual clothes - joggers, t shirt. Even during the fitness activities on the second and final day, people still wore the same set of clothes, if not a pair of shorts instead. Nobody wore smart clothes to the interview, it lasts 5 mins. If you have any questions, ask, i will respond as soon as i possibly can.
@@ytzeditz_ Yeah no worries, maybe bring a pair of shorts as well, it helps when running. You are going to do a bleep test as well, there will be no freerunning.
Do you know if it’s the bleep test of the 2km run ? Have my assessment in two weeks time and not quite fit the 2km run because my whole application process was so swift
Yes mate 100%, i would just ask him to push it back a month (or whenever you feel ready). It’s up to you if you tell him your injured, maybe make up some other excuse. I would just say I’m not ready yet I need to push it back.
Good luck to you pal your fitness seems on point already! but for bleep test I’ve measured out 22.5 meters on bumpy terrain, so If there still running it it will be a breeze
Well as far as I’m aware it was just the bleep, but I’m no longer working a long time the military so it may have changed, I would ask your candidate manager if you have started your application or just call the careers office.
I believe you can join if your are an Indian citizen as it is part of the commonwealth. There is very limited spaces for commonwealth soldiers so you best of trying to apply and seeing what they reply to you with.
I have my assessment on the 5th July and I’m fine with everything but the bmi. I’m 16 years old and am on the bmi of 27.2-27.8 and the max bmi is 28. I’m worried whether they’ll make me fail due to being near the limit?
I failed my ac so badly and I really wanna do inftratry but my fitness was unbelievably bad what should I do I only have 1 last chance in Agust ? !! 😭😭😭
Firstly go and watch my video on how to pass the army assessment centre fitness tests. I am also going to put out a video next week with a fitness plan for basic training but this will be also beneficial for you. The main thing you need to do now is think positive, sometimes people need more time than others to get to the required standard. Make sure you work hard over the next couple of months, if you want it badly you will get the job done 👍🏻
I have my assessment centre in 10 days. I’m really worried about the medical. When my medical records where processed I had to appeal something due to some minor back pain on my records from when I was 13 which I haven’t experienced since now I’m 18. I WON the appeal but I’m just worried now going to the assessment centre that they will reject me on this even though I won the first medical appeal and there is nothing wrong with my back ! Please advise me on this 🙈
No mate. As you are 16 you will go to AFC Harrogate, spend a year there before you go to Catterick to contact the rest of your training. I would advice applying for the army late this year/ January next year if you want a spot at Harrogate. It takes a long time to get through the application process and Harrogate fills up quickly because all people leaving school want a spot.
@@robynwalker4940 yeah just get the ball rolling, you won’t be able to go to selection till your 16 but you might as well get the medical process out the way.
Pls,I am an African who wish to serve in your military, I wanted to ask if I got citizenship by registry or marriage will I still be accepted to enrol for s.a.s?
@@KyleSmithFIT yes mate it’s at the careers office I’ve been once now I’m on my second interview, would there be anything I should be prepared for? But with the booklet he emailed me over to revise for the weekend has everything I need to learn C drills, ect shows modules and about phase-training
@@Conndo88 oh that’s strange, normally that interview I don’t when you finish the assessment centre. Maybe they are doing it at the careers office for COVID reasons. I would just revise the booklet you have been given and your job choice (where you will go training and for how long etc). I would dress smart as well to give off a good impression.
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks for the reply mate, I was told to revise for maths and English by my recruiter? Not to sure why but at least I've improved my English aha
No problem, it’s because the cognitive test includes Math and English elements mate. If you go to the army website below you can click on ACT practise test it will give you some examples of what you be required to do. apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/joining-process/soldier-recruitment-steps/soldier-assessment
Yes, but it’s more of an icebreaker on the person you sit next to. Normally they tell you speak to the person next to you on the bus and then you have to tell everyone about that person. Just a quick confidence exercise to get everyone feeling a little more comfortable, nothing to worry about mate.
I got deferred 3 year ago and I’ve got selection in 2 days great video
Claimed my nerves hearing that is basically the same as when I did it
I went to our recruitment office had my aptitude test, maths English etc, and then the same day off for a medical, passed no problem, and that was it, I was offered various positions I opted for an Infantry Regiment The Sherwood Foresters Regt that was at age 15 1/2 I went in Sept 1969, left in 1983 great days. Now it takes forever because it's mainly a civilian company doing it, there are some military advisors but it takes far, far too long. high time it was given back to our own military and sack the civvies.
Passed my selection back in august , start in feb , most worried about medical but passed with no problems , I recommend you do the technical text even if you aren’t sure what job you want to do as it opens a few more options for you 👍🤙 good luck to all !
What did you do to train for ac?
Hi mate I didn’t prepare as much as I’d of liked of but I made sure I did the MSFT three times a week and I was fine 🤙
Hi mate what do they ask you for medical? And do they go by what medical history you've given them?
I made the mistake of being TOO honest on the medical, I am waiting for my GP to write me up a clean bill of health letter so I can continue, I've worked so hard to get to this point so I was heartbroken to see the red box saying no, because of a past medical issue. Fingers crossed my letter will get me back in
Do you mind sharing what the issue was mate? Just trying to gauge what they consider a big enough issue to cross you off for.
@@regarded9702 anything to do with ur back is a big red flag
Don't be honest what you got to lose
@@blackghost6796 ta mate
@@blackghost6796 what abt knee injury
Great video mate. Recently started my own UA-cam channel to do with the army and your videos are giving me some real good inspiration. Thank you!
Well this went down like a lead balloon what happened big man?
I pass my selection around 2 weeks ago buzzing for phase 1 training the staff at pirbright were amazing can't for the training good luck to everyone who has there selection
Well done mate that’s awesome, what you job role have you gone for?
@@KyleSmithFIT I am going into infantry 1st battalion royal Anglian the Vikings but I was also defffard aswell cus I was born with one kidney never taken any medication or had any problems just got wait for them to give me the greenlight for phase 1 but the doctor said I could do Pt I got level 9 on the beep test 4.1 on ball throw and 108 kg on mid thigh pull
@@alexmason2609 that’s great mate, smashed it. Good luck with your training mate, it’s a wild ride.
@@KyleSmithFIT I know you not a doctor but would you say having one kidney would get rejected like I never had problems with it or taken any medication etc like that and I have lived a healthy life would I be fine
@@alexmason2609 Ermm I don’t see why it would if you require no medication and it causes no impact on your lifestyle. Hopefully you should be ok 🤞
Hi Kyle,
I recently signed up and honestly, I’m very nervous about this because I’m not if I’m honest physically very fit but I’m starting to train myself up, starting with walking and running.
That’s the most of my worries because I am overweight (I’m not gonna beat around the bush). As well as having Mild Aspergers as well which I feel might fail me if I’m not careful, and whilst it doesn’t affect me a lot, it has affected me job wise.
Having a look at the video has given me some piece of mind because it gives me a good idea what to expect honestly.
I’m still nervous and frankly frightened but I’m glad there’s someone here to explain how everything is going to work, because most of this I could probably do, even if I’m not extremely strong or very fast.
I feel like the army can really help me in confidence, discipline and weight issues.
Thank you so much for this video, it means a lot to hear what people who have been there have to say, and I can assure you that I will certainly give it my all no matter what.
Awesome mate, glad this video has helped you. Time to work hard on your fitness now 💪🏻
I wish you the best of luck and if you get stuck along the way just drop me a comment on a video 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT Hiya,
There is one thing I did get stuck with. After watching your video, you mentioned that I should make sure I have proof/certificates of my GCSEs.
However the problem is that for all of my education, I was never given a certificate for my GCSEs even though I passed English, Maths, Science and Art. I was given a piece of paper (now lost after 6 years) with the grades on.
How do I go about getting certification of my grades?
@@GamingFurriesOfficialYT ok, how old are you?
You will need to gain proof some how if you want to go certain job roles, I would try contacting your school you sat them at, they will be able to help or send you on to the awarding body which has the results.
how'd it go?
@@BreakingWhite Hey walter have you done your assessment centre yet?
I have my assessment start tomorrow it ends Wednesday this was so helpful I feel so much more confident and I’m really excited thanks so much for the information
Awesome mate, good luck to you! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Watching your videos has given me much more confidence
I have my assessment on the 31st of May
how'd it go?
I've got my assessment for the 9th of May (3 days from now) at Lichfield! Pretty excited, just hoping I peform good for the 2KM run or BLEEP test as well as the interview.
Did you do the bleep test or 2KM Run? Cheers
@@GrizzyBearGaming Should be the bleep test only and medical ball
Huge thank you to you mate! All your videos on assessment have really helped, and I smashed it! I got 10.8 on beep and 66 on cognitive, I start at Catterick on 9th Jan
That’s awesome man well done! Good luck with your training. Hope you enjoy it 👊
@@KyleSmithFIT thank you! I know I will
I start Catterick that day aswel!!
@@13enJ4min good stuff mate, where you trying to join
@@FM-qg1im SCOTS, what about yourself ?
Got my assessment centre on the 9th of July! Looking forward to it.
Awesome mate good luck 💪🏻
Pirbright?
@@jakepage9600 Nah Litchfield.
@@KyleSmithFIT do I need a suit for the interview?
@@chargedclown85 yes, at least a shirt and tie. Doesn’t have to be a full suit. Remember this is an assessment and it’s your opportunity to show you mean business
I grew up in the military, my dad served 34 years! Did my selection in 98, Lichfield. Basic training ATR Winchester! This guy is younger then me, this weight lift shizzle never 😂 respect to the lad tho!
Going up to Edinburgh next month for my assessment glad to know what I'm gonna be doing
Awesome, good luck!
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks Kyle:)
Great video am Richard from Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 am done with my application process and it has been a successful am currently waiting for my date to start my phase one training
That’s awesome man, well done! What job role have you chosen ?
@@KyleSmithFIT Royal Navy ( engineering technician marine engineering )
@@richardadane3421 Great choice, I’m sure you will receive some amazing qualifications from
that role, along with the 💵
@@KyleSmithFIT looking forward bro ready to serve
@@richardadane3421 good man, I am sure you will enjoy it 👍🏻
Hello! I passed my assessment the day before yesterday. Really excited for Harrogate. I start in March. I'm going for REME. I start in 6th March.
That’s great mate, well done! I am sure you will enjoy it, great job role as well.
@@KyleSmithFIT Yeah mate! Any advice for Harrogate or did you do the senior entry route?
I’m going to harrogate in March too !!
In my interview at my assessment centre the officer didn’t ask me any questions it was great it was just a informal chat about the army and if your excited and things like that
do not try remembering the eye chart, like we use to, those days are gone, they will now change the eye chart every time, to stop flight crews from cheating.
I’m going to the assessment centre on the 7th of June and feeling confident about everything apart from the medical because as you’ve said it’s out of our hands and I have already had to appeal my application from past history with asthma but I’ve been medically cleared of it now and it’s off my medical records. Still nervous if they find anything wrong with my respiratory system
You should be good mate, think positive 👍🏻 All you can do is turn up and do your best.
I’m going to glencourse this Tuesday for my assessment, could you tell me how it went for you mate
great video helped alot mate thank you🙏🏼
got my assessment centre on the 11th of May at Lichfield so 4 days from now, just trying to look for people with the same day so atleast I've talked to someone
Wouldn’t worry about that mate, you will either meet people on the train or when you get there. First night you normally get a chance to meet people before you start the assessments the next day.
Good luck 👊🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT oh ok thank you
Just passed mine glencorse 👍
How soon after passing did you get your start date was it after the interview or did your recruiter call a few days later
armed forces medical have saved many people lives, even though they where rejected for service, the selection centre saved there lives, and you can always apply to the civilian contractors.remember there is 24000 civilians working for the armed forces. and i was told the other day, even civilians can stay on camp. never seen it, so have to check with your local camp and companies.
yeah that is true, not the same though is it. Very frustrating the medical process but, it is there for a reason and i can see why some of it has to be so strict. I just don't understand why people get be penalised for something that has happened when they are 12, they should atleast get a shot if they no longer suffer with medical conditions.
@@KyleSmithFIT what are the naafi clubs called now, cause i believe naafi lost the contract, that i find very hard to believe, we waited the naafi wagon to come while on exercise, for a water bottle mug of tea after 5 days in the field, with one 24 hour ration pack.
single people use to have a naafi club, naafi shop for boot polish , dusters etc, disco floor for dancing, film night on 5 foot tv, stage, i was part of the naafi committee so booked many famous groups. snooker room.
@@onebillionfoodparcels212 yeah we still used to call it the naffi, the actually shops are Londis in most locations. It will still aways have the nickname “naffi” the though.
@@KyleSmithFIT it is really bad, cause they have destroyed not only buildings, but years of history. most the camps i was at , have been bulldozed, cause of the defence review including the world famous tower block aldershot.
I am a bit worried about the medical. I'd love it if you could make a video on the appeal process.
I will have one up next week.
Here is a little bit of information to put your mind at ease hopefully.
Deferred: If you get deferred that means you have to wait a certain period of time before you can go back to selection. This process can be appealed and if you appeal is successful it can either shorten the time of your deferred or totally cancel it out meaning, you can go back to selection again.
Medical rejected: this is more serious and it basically means you cannot join the army but you can appeal this process as well and possibly get it dismissed.
I will go into more detail in the video, try not to worry about it to much 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT Nice one mate. You've cleared up a lot of stuff. With the medical, I think the uncertainty around it compounds the anxiety people feel. Thanks for the reply and for the help in prepping for assessment.
@@coreymeshampritchard581 ok, there is a lot of factors that come into play with mental health, far to much for me to write but, any mental health condition gets looked at on a case by case basis... if it’s on your medical records there is a good chance you will get deferred and will be required to provide further medical evidence.
@@KyleSmithFIT On my records, a diagnosis is not listed, but it is said that I've had some traits in the past in my teenage years. Do you reckon this will bar me entry? Also, out of interest, do you know if a bruised toenail will get me a deferral?
@@coreymeshampritchard581 🤣🤣 kudos on the bruised toe nail... as long as it is not listed on your electrical medical records you will
Be find 👍🏻
is the 2km run on a running track or somewhere else? thank you, great video.
going to the assessment centre today : )
Good luck, 👊
How are things?
Just came across your page, I've been waiting 2 years now for an assessment date
Really?? have you tried to contact the recruiting team that are dealing with your application ?
Also check your portal ?
If you have done all of this and heard nothing i would suggest calling them. 2 years is a very long time and normally an application gets removed after one year. The only other thing i can think of is, if you are commonwealth they have stopped recruiting from there at the moment.
@@KyleSmithFIT I spoke with the recruitment team and I was told that I have to wait because they are waiting for the portal to reopen and I'll have to do over my medical and police record because it was only valid for a certain period and personally it's a bit disappointing since everything cost money.
@@shakadablake8501 yeah that is frustrating, they do take their time to get things sorted sometimes.
Keep on trying and keep harassing them is the best way to get your application moving.
@@KyleSmithFIT okay thank you
@@shakadablake8501 anytime, good luck 👍🏻💪🏻
Thanks you are a big help
I have my assessment centre next Wednesday and when I got my medical back before it stated
(Ihave identified in your past medical history the following health problem which would usually result in your application being rejected on medical grounds:
“Missing documentation (hospital letters /attachments) from your Health Care Records”
They stated my primary health care record does not indicate that this problem has been resolved
Great video. Got my assessment centre in a couple days and am most worried about my interview, any examples of good answers you could give to the most common questions?
Probably just ask you why you want to join the army, the core values, a bit about your training. All stuff you can finish the answer to online.
Do you think the British army should boost the number of full time soldiers to 150,000 and major invested in
Can I get a personal mentor cause I’m aspiring for the UK army
What did you answer to… why you want to be in the army ?
I said I wanted to try something different, travel the world and challenge myself. I also told them I wasn’t keen on going to university I thought this was a better path for me.
I’ve got my assessment on 9th of September :)
awesome good luck!
@@KyleSmithFIT I passed !!
@@shaunagarbutt2594 awesome!!! Well done 👏🏻 how did you find it ?
@@KyleSmithFIT yes it was good a lot better than what I expected to do. so pleased I passed !!
@@shaunagarbutt2594 that’s great, should receive a start date soon 🙂
I am so nervous I need to go to the assignments canter soon
I have just been watching loads off your videos never noticed you lived in the same town as me 🤣
Really, what town is that then 🤨😂
@@KyleSmithFIT newton aycliffe🤣
@@ITsAdam23746 haha correct 😂
Just started the process. Unfit as fuck at the moment but it isn’t gonna take me long to get back to standard. Wish me luck in my ripe age of 26 😂😂
🤣 it’s never too late mate, good luck!! 😅
@@KyleSmithFIT my senior man was 36
Greetings Sir, I'm about to enter this year's Commonwealth recruitment.
I need your help as a referral bounty scheme.
Best regards.
I can deadlift good amount so i think lll pas that one
How to fill up comnweath from india .I am indian so plz sent
Im slightly underweight with abit of muscle im worried about the mid thigh pull the most everything else ive smashed ive been training on my bleep test and got 12.8 im pretty worried about this abit
Litterally mate it’s not something you should worry about, hardly anyone fails it
I don't think I would pass the maths or English exams how hard is it?
Hey Kyle I know ur all about army but do you know anything about RAF regt PGSC if you do can you give me some advice
I have my assessment centre tomorrow! I’m shitting it
Good luck 🙏
@@KyleSmithFIT thank you mate
Am gonna cry I have 1 last chance
What level did you got up to on ur beep test
you can do this!!
Although i dont think rhey do the run anymore im getting 8:40 run time so almost to Para level time
What’s does the medical consist of? Is there a blood test?
Great video mate, Appreciate it! Am I right that it is going back to the 2k from the 17th aslong as COVID is still progressing
I think it will do, but that will be weather depend as well.
I will be speaking with the careers office soon so I will find out the correct answer for you on that. Thanks for the support.
@@KyleSmithFIT didn’t think the army cared about a little rain 😉😂 but good stuff mate appreciate it keep up the good content
@@FM-wj2jd haha, it’s more if it’s snows or the route is water logged. Thanks mate 👍🏻
Is there any development in this? I have selection on the 20th of this month, next Thursday! I am smashing both just to be sure.
@@jaywright89 I’m not completely sure, but what I’ve head from multiple guys, the 17th of this month the assessment will go back to normal including the 2 day periods and back to 2k run! But I’m doing the same, the bleep test is great for cardio and can never do too much preparation! Good luck on the 20th pal
Thanks for this looking to join rmp reserves (yes I am unloved and bullied (ps this is sarcasm)) just hate the fact I’m going to have to absolutely smash the cognitive test. Is there any tips on this or how to make sure your score is of a really high level?
Can the beep test alone fail you the assessment at the assessment center?
What should I do I falied my fitness terribly?
Just answered on your previous comment, thanks for the support 👍🏻
Seen Bro I will be going to assessment center on the 31st of March 2023...Give me some advise please
@Kieron ZX hey how did it go
Hey got the same date
What's sup mate how did the assesment went down?
@@oneikabarbour976 hey how was it?
@Kieron ZX I’m going 20th march , how was the bleep test?
Finally passed RGMD. Trying to book assessment but since the back log. They only have midweek. I'm a bit worried this isn't going to work around my job. My understanding is it should work round my civvy life. Am I being paranoid?
Well they normally just give you a date for the next available one. You can ask to change it to a weekend assessment centre if you cannot get time off work.
I'm shitting bricks, applied for the army about 3 months ago now, sent off for all my medical, all came back fine but I wasn't doing my training as much as I should, I'm a smoker and I'm 22 been smoking for a good 5 years and I've been running every day for the past 2 weeks, first time was something shit like 15:40, I've got it down to 13 minutes, told my recruiter I'll be fit enough for assessment by next month, really not sure if I am, do you recommend running everyday and will it help if I use running shoes/running gear, in joggers and basic trainers atm running round a gravel field, good video btw 👍
Adrenaline you have when you are there about to do it is unreal that keeps you going and have the army mindset do not stop running at all until your body is literally about to shut down
I would try not to worry to much you still have a month left keep on pushing, check out my other videos on how to improve your 2km run.
You need to be honest with yourself, are you pushing yourself hard enough on some of these runs, can you do more runs throughout the week? I wouldn’t recommend running everyday as you will need to recover, maybe 4-5 times a week, 3 at the very least.
Running gear does help as it allows you to feel comfortable, it’s not a necessity though 😊
@@logangodson9100 yeah I had this feeling that would happen, I would probably overall have a better time when it comes to actually going there than just normally training
@@KyleSmithFIT yeah viewed a few other videos and im running everyday which is leading to alot of aches so I will cut down and work on other things instead 👍
@@Brandonyves quality over quantity my friend. Let me know how you get on closer to the time!👊
I have my ac on the 22nd of June for Harrogate can't wait I want to join the royal artillery and my 2k is 9:25 any tips to get it down
Great choice, I used to be in the Royal Artillery. Check out this video mate I go through how to improve your scores. 09:25 is still a pass so well done 👍🏻
ua-cam.com/video/1n0-mgqsZFs/v-deo.html
@@KyleSmithFIT cheers mate is it a good career to promote and for opportunities?
@@aidenjacques9797 yes of course, there is opportunities in every job role. You just have to work had and ask to do things you want to do.
Hello Kyle you see if you do the 2km run I want to join the para which is 8:15 what if I put maximum effort and are 15 seconds late would they give leniency or is it 8:15 on the dot or new job role, thanks.
Hey, can someone in here refer me?
I'm applying from the commonwealth and we're only allowed to apply if a serving officer recommends the applicant. Then you get a bonus of some kind.
I have a sponsor/host in the UK already. I just need someone in the army to refer me.
Hi Kyle, watched your video on appeal process. Can you still appeal if it was a deferral from assessment centre then another appt at their centre and a colonels decision. Because we disagree with a decision about hearing ? Ever come across it before ? Thanks
Yeah you can appeal this decision. Same way you would appeal any medical decision, gather evidence from your Dr/specialist/physio etc.. send it off to the address on the bottom of your deferral letter which can be found on your portal. I would also send a backing letter with a personal statement on.
Good video cal
Do you know what the literacy and numeracy test are like. What sort of questions do you get asked as that’s what I’m most worried about?
do you not have your GCSEs? If you take in certificates if you have them you don't have to do that
@@hughmungus4739 it says on the army website if you don’t have A-C (9-4) in Literacy or numeracy (English & maths) then you have to take a test for them and I only I have level 1 in both literacy and numeracy which is equivalent to around a D along with my grade g in GCSEs.
Hi mate!
I have one question about the medical which regards to eye sight. My sight is decent I am able to drive fine and can very easily read the boards with the letters at the opticians, however I have 2% vision in my left eye so if my eyes get tested separately it is obviously very poor in my left eye, I was wondering if this would be the case during the medical therefore would I be rejected? Glasses will not help as it is scar in my eye and damaged.
Thanks mate!
Just to add on it really does not affect me in my everyday life at all, I'm just worried if my eyes are tested separately!
@@MsBlueboy11 hi mate, yeah you will normally have both eyes test separately if my memory serves me right. The good thing is it is not your shooting eye so that may help the situation. The only way to find out is to go through the process unfortunately 👍🏻
Sorry I can’t be more help.
@@KyleSmithFIT No worries mate and thank you for the quick reply
I know its a hard one I was searching elsewhere couldn't find much on it.
Just found your channel its helpful, keep up the videos!
@@MsBlueboy11 thank man good luck 👍🏻
hi buddy can you help to apply for this am really kin to join the paratrooper train
What is everything that I need to bring with my for my assessment ??
They check your BMI? Which is completely ridiculous 😂
According to the NHS I’m considered obese, but have been bodybuilding for 2 years with 10-15% body fat.
Lovely 😂
Hopefully that doesn’t screw me over
Also today i found out I would go to either Pirbright or Winchester. And I've hear "amazing" things about pirbright and the assault course.
Can you fail a a 2km run if you can't run if you have shin splints or do you have to pass all tests 100%?
They have recently changed to only doing the bleep test now.
Yes you will fail, you just meet the standards otherwise you will be asked to go back at a later date. This includes injuries, if they find out you have shin splints you will be deferred for a year.
@@KyleSmithFIT thank you
Hi mate, i know this is a older video now but i'm looking at going into reme and ive been told that im going to do the bleep test and not the 2km run
This correct need 6.6
Don't you know what the pass time is for 2 kms?
I think they have changed the 2km run to a bleep test now mate and there is different pass marks for different jobs
I’m going to assessment on 25th of April until the 27th how should I dress to go
Smart casual, and take a shirt and tie for your interview 👍🏻
I'm unfit at the moment, do you think I should apply and start training? Or shall I do some training before applying?
Yeah of course. It normally takes 2-4 months to even get a selection date
@@KyleSmithFIT and the rest. I've been in the loop for just under 9 months before I got my date and it's still not here 😂
@@PerringtonBear yeah it’s a long old process! Worth the wait though.
Great video!
Thanks 👊
Hi m8, my son is 15y7m on Feb 19th so old enough to apply for Harrogate, when he goes to assessment centre does everything stay the same for him as in what's required for those older going for regular
1st of September anyone?
What did you wear to selection mate I have no idea what I need to wear
@@ytzeditz_ ok so mate, providing you didn't go today (hopefully) I will tell you what myself and others wore. and it may sound stupid and obvious.
I went to Edinburgh for my AC and everybody wore casual clothes - joggers, t shirt. Even during the fitness activities on the second and final day, people still wore the same set of clothes, if not a pair of shorts instead. Nobody wore smart clothes to the interview, it lasts 5 mins.
If you have any questions, ask, i will respond as soon as i possibly can.
@@michealk5136 brilliant mate thanks a lot I have a clear understand now perfect I’m just gunna wear a bike tech fleece tracksuit then
@@michealk5136 also my AC is on Monday coming up
@@ytzeditz_ Yeah no worries, maybe bring a pair of shorts as well, it helps when running. You are going to do a bleep test as well, there will be no freerunning.
Do you still need to do the TST (Technical Selection Test) If you have passed GCSEs?
Do you know if it’s the bleep test of the 2km run ? Have my assessment in two weeks time and not quite fit the 2km run because my whole application process was so swift
Kyle plz answer this
If your injured sayy 4 days before the assessment could i i form my recruiter and re schedule the AC?
Yes mate 100%, i would just ask him to push it back a month (or whenever you feel ready). It’s up to you if you tell him your injured, maybe make up some other excuse. I would just say I’m not ready yet I need to push it back.
If you previously smoked before medical, but no longer do, would you be rejected?
@Kieron ZX cheers
What with trouble recruiting Didn’t think they were that fussy
They have lowered the recruiting numbers, yes they can be very fussy.
Still treat the recruits like shit though
@@JohnSmith-dn6fk some instructors do but they are the bad ones. There is a difference between disciplining someone and being a bad teacher
Glad things have changed since the 80s,used to be in the 2 nd battalion the queens regiment but they got disbanded
goin assessment centre 23 june for paras and my 2k run is 7:44 but my bleep test the last time i did it 2 weeks ago was only 11 any tips ?
I made a video on this a couple of weeks ago mate. Have a look through my videos.
How to PASS Army assessment centre: 2km Run or Bleep Test
Good luck to you pal your fitness seems on point already! but for bleep test I’ve measured out 22.5 meters on bumpy terrain, so If there still running it it will be a breeze
@@FM-wj2jd cheers mate
I want to practice the maths test but have no idea way to find it can I plz get the link
Hello Kyle do you know if they have scrapped the bleep test yet and if its just a 2k Thanks Mate.
Well as far as I’m aware it was just the bleep, but I’m no longer working a long time the military so it may have changed, I would ask your candidate manager if you have started your application or just call the careers office.
@@KyleSmithFIT Alright thanks mate.👍
Hello brother. I'm from India. Can I join British Army?. Please share information what ever you know about Indian candidates.🙏
I believe you can join if your are an Indian citizen as it is part of the commonwealth. There is very limited spaces for commonwealth soldiers so you best of trying to apply and seeing what they reply to you with.
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks brother. What about Visa?
@@ashiniprotim8761 yes mate unfortunately you will need to ensure you are able to work in the UK with a visa
@@KyleSmithFIT can you i get your email address?.
I have my assessment on the 7th
Hello sir im still wating for an assesment date ...can u help me
what do you need help with?
sorry for late reply i missed your comment
I have my assessment on the 5th July and I’m fine with everything but the bmi. I’m 16 years old and am on the bmi of 27.2-27.8 and the max bmi is 28. I’m worried whether they’ll make me fail due to being near the limit?
Did you make it?
I failed my ac so badly and I really wanna do inftratry but my fitness was unbelievably bad what should I do I only have 1 last chance in Agust ? !! 😭😭😭
Firstly go and watch my video on how to pass the army assessment centre fitness tests. I am also going to put out a video next week with a fitness plan for basic training but this will be also beneficial for you.
The main thing you need to do now is think positive, sometimes people need more time than others to get to the required standard. Make sure you work hard over the next couple of months, if you want it badly you will get the job done 👍🏻
@@KyleSmithFIT you just earnt a subscriber
@@taslimaumi9010 thanks , appreciate the support. ❤️
What happens if I fail the bleep test ? As I can run 2miles but not very good with bleep tests
You will get deferred mate and have to go back to resit it
@@KyleSmithFIT thank you so much I’m so nervous about it
@@williamduke8851 don’t be mate, it’s nothing to worry about
I have my assessment centre in 10 days. I’m really worried about the medical. When my medical records where processed I had to appeal something due to some minor back pain on my records from when I was 13 which I haven’t experienced since now I’m 18. I WON the appeal but I’m just worried now going to the assessment centre that they will reject me on this even though I won the first medical appeal and there is nothing wrong with my back ! Please advise me on this 🙈
What day?
@@kobeking963 Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th
Mines is the 7th
I wear glasses that’s the thing I’m worried about
Is there any special requirements to join the infantry at 16 because im wanting to join next year after i leave school
No mate. As you are 16 you will go to AFC Harrogate, spend a year there before you go to Catterick to contact the rest of your training.
I would advice applying for the army late this year/ January next year if you want a spot at Harrogate. It takes a long time to get through the application process and Harrogate fills up quickly because all people leaving school want a spot.
@@KyleSmithFIT ye thank you i turn 16 i december so should i aply before then or after?
@@robynwalker4940 yeah just get the ball rolling, you won’t be able to go to selection till your 16 but you might as well get the medical process out the way.
@@KyleSmithFIT ye will do thank you
I applied but I was told I’m not eligible but does it mean it’s the end for me or I should be hopeful for next year ?
But I had all the necessary requirements to pass the test
Why does it say your not eligible ?
Pls,I am an African who wish to serve in your military, I wanted to ask if I got citizenship by registry or marriage will I still be accepted to enrol for s.a.s?
😂
Hi I have my F2F interview tomorrow is this going to be a day doing medical and the rest of stuff?
Is it at the careers office ? If so then no. You have your interview at the assessment centre.
@@KyleSmithFIT yes mate it’s at the careers office I’ve been once now I’m on my second interview, would there be anything I should be prepared for? But with the booklet he emailed me over to revise for the weekend has everything I need to learn C drills, ect shows modules and about phase-training
@@Conndo88 oh that’s strange, normally that interview I don’t when you finish the assessment centre. Maybe they are doing it at the careers office for COVID reasons.
I would just revise the booklet you have been given and your job choice (where you will go training and for how long etc). I would dress smart as well to give off a good impression.
So I’m doing combat as a reservist and can’t find out what the battalion and regiment is there’s not much really about combat on the website
@@Conndo88 just do what you can mate, they will understand
Hello there. Do we have to do both the beep test and the 2K run?
No just bleep test :)
@@MeganKilbride Oh ok. Thank you.
The only thing I’m worried about is the bleep test :(
A lot of people do, make sure you prep for it and you will be fine 🙌
@@KyleSmithFIT thank you bro I really mean it! Earned urself a sub
@@nightmare3628 Appreciated mate, let me know how you get on 👍🏻👊🏻
can anyone tell me where the nearest army assessment centre is to Scarborough please and thank you very much in advance 😊
Glencorse
Will you be doing a maths and English test for a role that need no qualifications or will ot just be the cognitive test?
Just the cognitive test, you will only do an extra math test for the technical trades. There is no English test.
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks for the reply mate, I was told to revise for maths and English by my recruiter? Not to sure why but at least I've improved my English aha
No problem, it’s because the cognitive test includes Math and English elements mate.
If you go to the army website below you can click on ACT practise test it will give you some examples of what you be required to do.
apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/joining-process/soldier-recruitment-steps/soldier-assessment
@@KyleSmithFIT thanks mate, have my assessment on Wednesday/Thursday, going there Wednesday night then doing the assessment on Thursday
@@davidpae9063 cool mate good luck, need any help with anything give me a message on any of my videos.
You got this shit 💪🏻
Hi Kyle, is there a way to contact u on private ?
Instagram mate, should be in my recent description.
How long does it usually take for a start date
I’ve known people who have started roughly a couple months after
Got rejected in the medical. Fucking heartbreaking
Why did they reject you?
Do they still do the ice breaker?
Yes, but it’s more of an icebreaker on the person you sit next to. Normally they tell you speak to the person next to you on the bus and then you have to tell everyone about that person. Just a quick confidence exercise to get everyone feeling a little more comfortable, nothing to worry about mate.
@@KyleSmithFIT ohh ok yes I get you thanks man