Took me back to my basic training, I was on 4 flight back in 1994 and the second intake after moving to RAF Halton from RAF Swinderby. The reason for watching this video is I'm currently writing a book about my RAF basic and trade training. While on basic training and trade training I kept a diary which I now refer too, the training looks similar to mine. Good luck if your waiting to go in- life changing.
When you did your phase 1 or even during your phase 2 did you have to go adventurous training in small caves that you can barely fit in or is that just army?
Hello mate no I didn't take anything extra,although I didn't get to use most of the things I took with me. But you can take few spare hangers if you wish too.
@@peterchiokereke5227 Ah okay thanks, also panicking about fitness. I'm relatively fit and can run 5k in about 30 minutes comfortably. Do you think that level would be okay or would I need to improve. Thanks
@@michaelhill9419 Don't panic mate,thats a good pace 👌. Just keep on ur fitness 💪 and include press up and sit up too becos you will have to do 20 press and 35 sit up in a min depending on ur age
That's great news mate,am glad to hear it. Well the most important thing will be getting a good iron like wthing the range of (£50-60) ,it will make ur life easier there plus just enjoy it aswell 👍😊
Hey man, didn’t even know you made this video, will be very useful if I pass my fitness 😂 congrats on the brtc, hope you enjoy it 👍 wait... are you on phase 2 now??
Peter chi Okereke wow times passed hasn’t it, I thought you were still waiting for your Halton start date and now your on phase 2 😂 how’s phase 2 treating you?
Hi Peter and thanks for the upload, I'm due to do my PGSC on the 23rd November and just wondering if all the kit you brought with you was needed? It seems like an awful lot. I'm only saying this because I was only given a small list of items to bring. 1. Running shoes 2. 2 x Shorts and a t-shirt 3. Swimming trunks 4. A suitable amount of smart clothing 5. Casual clothing 6. Comfortable pair of walking boots with ankle protection. 7. Soap or shower gel, towel and shaving kit 8. Pen/pencil and notepad. 9. Padlock and key(s). 10. Personal medical kit (including blister kit). 11. Cash - although standard meals are provided at no cost, extra can be purchased if required. 12. Spare socks and pants. 13. Towels 2 minimum. 15. Note taking equipment (pen/pencil and notepad) 16. A few forms
That kit list is meant for Basic training mate not pgsc,but do take whatever kit you have been asked to take because as the regiment normal say better to have it and not need it,than to need it and not have it mate. Good luck with ur pgsc mate 👍🏿😊
@@peterchiokereke5227 Duuur I should have read the title properly sorry :)mate and good luck to you in whatever phase you are at. Thanks for the advice.
Hi peter, few quick questions, how hard is phase 2 start soon and I’ve heard nothing about it so I don’t know what to expect, what kinda weight do you carry around, the Bergen’s at halton weren’t the lightest 😂
@Graham hall hey mate,at the moment we dont get weekend leave home due to the Covid 19 pandemic going on at the moment. But you still get weekend off on base though.
Hello mate ,it's been over 3 years since I did my basic training so am guessing the kit list would have changed a bit. Just follow what you have presently and you won't go wrong
Hey mate, I start my basic on Tuesday. I've been told to bring a minimum of 12 hangars each for civilian and military kit. Was 5 hangars enough for you?
Hey man, I have my face to face medical tomorrow, what is the next stage after that now? I’ve heard it’s all changed due to the pandemic but now things are at an end covid wise, what should I expect if I pass the medical tomorrow? Would it be a fitness test and then basic training?
Hello mate its been a while now,since I went through the process so not sure how much has changed since the pandemic. But after your medicals I suppose its your interview before fitness test and then basic training
I skipped my interview due to covid but had a few questions on a phone call with the AFCO, with regards to your question if you passed your medical you will next have a fitness test at a local test centre and then that’s it I’m just waiting for a date now
Hi, do you have to shave your hair for basic training? Because on my BRTC invite it just says to keep you hair tidy and nothing about having your hair shaved. I don’t know if they assume we know or the policy has changed along with facial hair?
Hi mate! Congratulations on passing out etc, I have my physical medical test booked next month, how long after the medical is it til the next stage? Which I believe is the fitness test, then the interview, and how long after that is it until you receive a start date? I’d just like an idea of when my basic training could begin.
I appear to be at the same stage as yourself - just had my medical assessment yesterday morning. (Due to childhood asthma, now have to complete a weeks worth of peak flow readings at home before my application can progress. Other than that, I passed the medical). On the next steps however. Under normal circumstances there would be a fitness test & trade interview, but as far as I’ve been told, neither are happening due to the pandemic. I don’t even think the 3 day trial at Halton is even happening as it stands... you just get a proper start date. That’s what I’ve been told anyway.
Depends on medical history etc. Took them fucking months to get me through, applied feb 2020. Selection interview may 2020, AST august 2020, medical November 2020, physical may 2021. Security check June 2021, start date September 2021
Hello mate well my tip would be to get a book off Amazon called Raf airman test,I think that's what its called to help you have an ideal of the style or sort of questions you will be attempting. For the score I cant remember right now but just aim to pass the test and you can have more choice of the career path you want. Good luck
It all depends on when the next gunner course is starting mate. For me I graduated Halton on Friday and had to go straight to Honington on the following Monday for 2 weeks before my course started
Hiya mate. Set to do my 10 weeks brtc on March 10th. The kit list is a lot and it says I need minimum 12 hangars for kit, 12 for civilian clothes and 5 trouser hangars. I’ve got 15 total 5 trouser ones and don’t really want to over flow my case. Is it really necessary to take so many. Also, what’s the fitness side of things like.
Hello mate firstly congrats on getting ur date for basics. In my opinion stick to the minimum requirements becos you will have opportunity to get more things if you require.
@@peterchiokereke5227 Thank you mate. And for the reply as well, I appreciate it. Any chance of a heads up about what the fitness/PT sessions are like?
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Took me back to my basic training, I was on 4 flight back in 1994 and the second intake after moving to RAF Halton from RAF Swinderby. The reason for watching this video is I'm currently writing a book about my RAF basic and trade training. While on basic training and trade training I kept a diary which I now refer too, the training looks similar to mine. Good luck if your waiting to go in- life changing.
When you did your phase 1 or even during your phase 2 did you have to go adventurous training in small caves that you can barely fit in or is that just army?
No we didn't do adventure training due to Covid,but I think it's only in the Army you go into caves mate
Peter chi Okereke oh ok, those caves look lethal anyways so that’s good, how far are you into phase 2 now?
Thanks for the video helped alot, I start brtc on 25th August. Any extra (non listed) items you wish you had taken?
Hello mate no I didn't take anything extra,although I didn't get to use most of the things I took with me. But you can take few spare hangers if you wish too.
@@peterchiokereke5227 Ah okay thanks, also panicking about fitness. I'm relatively fit and can run 5k in about 30 minutes comfortably. Do you think that level would be okay or would I need to improve. Thanks
@@michaelhill9419 Don't panic mate,thats a good pace 👌. Just keep on ur fitness 💪 and include press up and sit up too becos you will have to do 20 press and 35 sit up in a min depending on ur age
Hey peter, passed my pgsc thanks for all the help over the past 6-7 months now 😂 would you have any tips for Halton? Thanks
That's great news mate,am glad to hear it. Well the most important thing will be getting a good iron like wthing the range of (£50-60) ,it will make ur life easier there plus just enjoy it aswell 👍😊
Peter chi Okereke Thanks, will try to enjoy Halton as much, the pgsc staff said it gets a lot harder In phase 2 so can’t wait to rise to the challenge
Hey man, didn’t even know you made this video, will be very useful if I pass my fitness 😂 congrats on the brtc, hope you enjoy it 👍 wait... are you on phase 2 now??
Thanks,yes am on phase 2
Peter chi Okereke wow times passed hasn’t it, I thought you were still waiting for your Halton start date and now your on phase 2 😂 how’s phase 2 treating you?
My kitlist says to bring 12 hangers and 5 trouser hangers and 12 civilian hangers. feel like I have way too many
Hi Peter and thanks for the upload, I'm due to do my PGSC on the 23rd November and just wondering if all the kit you brought with you was needed? It seems like an awful lot. I'm only saying this because I was only given a small list of items to bring.
1. Running shoes
2. 2 x Shorts and a t-shirt
3. Swimming trunks
4. A suitable amount of smart clothing
5. Casual clothing
6. Comfortable pair of walking boots with ankle protection.
7. Soap or shower gel, towel and shaving kit
8. Pen/pencil and notepad.
9. Padlock and key(s).
10. Personal medical kit (including blister kit).
11. Cash - although standard meals are provided at no cost, extra can be purchased
if required.
12. Spare socks and pants.
13. Towels 2 minimum.
15. Note taking equipment (pen/pencil and notepad)
16. A few forms
That kit list is meant for Basic training mate not pgsc,but do take whatever kit you have been asked to take because as the regiment normal say better to have it and not need it,than to need it and not have it mate. Good luck with ur pgsc mate 👍🏿😊
@@peterchiokereke5227 Duuur I should have read the title properly sorry :)mate and good luck to you in whatever phase you are at. Thanks for the advice.
@@biohazard9003 nah mate pls dont apologise. If you have any more questions am happy to help
Hi peter, few quick questions, how hard is phase 2 start soon and I’ve heard nothing about it so I don’t know what to expect, what kinda weight do you carry around, the Bergen’s at halton weren’t the lightest 😂
Do you get any weekend leave when you are doing phase 1 training?
@Graham hall hey mate,at the moment we dont get weekend leave home due to the Covid 19 pandemic going on at the moment. But you still get weekend off on base though.
Normally yes! I had 2 home leaves and a couple local leaves as well.
Hi Peter, I'm starting my BRTC in a couple of months and some of the things you showed aren't on my kit list. Did you take any extra items with you?
Hello mate ,it's been over 3 years since I did my basic training so am guessing the kit list would have changed a bit. Just follow what you have presently and you won't go wrong
How is it going?
Did you get leave after the first 4 weeks in basic? How many weekends leave did you get?
Well i couldn't leave due to the pandemic at the time but it could all change depending on the government guidelines mate
Hey mate, I start my basic on Tuesday. I've been told to bring a minimum of 12 hangars each for civilian and military kit. Was 5 hangars enough for you?
I will suggest 10 minimum mate
Hey man, I have my face to face medical tomorrow, what is the next stage after that now? I’ve heard it’s all changed due to the pandemic but now things are at an end covid wise, what should I expect if I pass the medical tomorrow? Would it be a fitness test and then basic training?
Hello mate its been a while now,since I went through the process so not sure how much has changed since the pandemic. But after your medicals I suppose its your interview before fitness test and then basic training
I skipped my interview due to covid but had a few questions on a phone call with the AFCO, with regards to your question if you passed your medical you will next have a fitness test at a local test centre and then that’s it I’m just waiting for a date now
My kit list says I need a watch for timmings, do u recon I’ll be fine with my phone or will I need to buy a watch
Hello mate you will definitely need a wrist watch ⌚️,just get something cheap like a casio
Hi, do you have to shave your hair for basic training? Because on my BRTC invite it just says to keep you hair tidy and nothing about having your hair shaved. I don’t know if they assume we know or the policy has changed along with facial hair?
Nah you dont need to shave all ur hair mate,have a nice hair cut before going and you will be sound 👍
@@peterchiokereke5227 thank you, you have been very helpful throughout the last few months, thank you👍🏻
@@rph914 my pleasure mate 👍😉
Hi mate! Congratulations on passing out etc, I have my physical medical test booked next month, how long after the medical is it til the next stage? Which I believe is the fitness test, then the interview, and how long after that is it until you receive a start date? I’d just like an idea of when my basic training could begin.
I appear to be at the same stage as yourself - just had my medical assessment yesterday morning. (Due to childhood asthma, now have to complete a weeks worth of peak flow readings at home before my application can progress. Other than that, I passed the medical).
On the next steps however. Under normal circumstances there would be a fitness test & trade interview, but as far as I’ve been told, neither are happening due to the pandemic. I don’t even think the 3 day trial at Halton is even happening as it stands... you just get a proper start date. That’s what I’ve been told anyway.
Depends on medical history etc. Took them fucking months to get me through, applied feb 2020. Selection interview may 2020, AST august 2020, medical November 2020, physical may 2021. Security check June 2021, start date September 2021
i dont see any shoe polish on the list ?
Just take some black and brown polish mate,you are definitely gonna need them
Hi peter, how long was it after your PGSC did you find out about your basic training dates?
Hello mate,it took between 4-6 weeks if I can remember correctly before I got a call about my start date
@@peterchiokereke5227 ok thank you, I’ll probs be looking at jan/feb time for basic and then a summer course for 2nd phase thank god 😂
What's up Pete any tips on the ast test? And do you know the pass score for regiment gunner??
Hello mate well my tip would be to get a book off Amazon called Raf airman test,I think that's what its called to help you have an ideal of the style or sort of questions you will be attempting. For the score I cant remember right now but just aim to pass the test and you can have more choice of the career path you want. Good luck
@@peterchiokereke5227 got my test next Friday I'm gonna smash it through
Hi mate, how long did you have to wait after graduating from Halton to start your gunner course at honington?
It all depends on when the next gunner course is starting mate. For me I graduated Halton on Friday and had to go straight to Honington on the following Monday for 2 weeks before my course started
@@peterchiokereke5227 do you get weekends off in the 20 error course?
@@yashsongra235 yes you do weekends off
Are you going to do another video??
Maybe mate,am still away at the moment
Did u do swimming in training?
Yes we do have a couple of swimming lessons on training
Hi peter where are you doing your phase 1 training?
All basic training take place at Halton mate
Hiya mate. Set to do my 10 weeks brtc on March 10th. The kit list is a lot and it says I need minimum 12 hangars for kit, 12 for civilian clothes and 5 trouser hangars. I’ve got 15 total 5 trouser ones and don’t really want to over flow my case. Is it really necessary to take so many.
Also, what’s the fitness side of things like.
Hello mate firstly congrats on getting ur date for basics. In my opinion stick to the minimum requirements becos you will have opportunity to get more things if you require.
@@peterchiokereke5227
Thank you mate. And for the reply as well, I appreciate it. Any chance of a heads up about what the fitness/PT sessions are like?
@@stevenroblin3474 well the PT session's are disciplined and abit hard at first but you will soon get use it and enjoy it
@@peterchiokereke5227 well I appreciate the help. And congratulations on everything you have accomplished so far 👏🏻
@@stevenroblin3474 wish you all the best with basic training 👍😊
Hi peter hope all is well are you in phase 2 training now at raf honnington??
Hello Graham,yeah all well and yes am at Honington at the moment for my phase 2. How are you getting on urself??
What was the fitness test like on your first day at Halton ?
So it's a bleep test and you need to get to 9:10,then 20 press up and 20 sit up,that's it
@@peterchiokereke5227 so not too bad then, cheers