chances are you could still get stationed up in london or near, especially if you join the household cavalry (queens gaurds on horses) or one of the other queens guards regiments (typical guys with red coats)
I have a family member who's a medical officer in the army (so making about 60-70k), and he said that, with how low his monthly outgoings are, he'd have to be making in excess of six figures to be in the same financial situation as a civilian in a city like London.
Lucky gits in the late 80s at Robert barracks larkhill it was 4 and 2 man rooms and wee paid abput same for food and room my council rent now in Hythe South kent £280 a month 1 bedroom bungalow with garden
Love this video. Mad how cheap it is for serving soldiers! Too right though. Got my assessment soon, so excited for the future! REME Armorer here I come!
This is really good advice I’m a civilian but my boyfriends is in the army and we are talking about moving in together and this would help a lot and thanks for the help I’m from Scotland and it’s a big move xx
Wow the singlies accom has changed since the 90s. I had a posting in tidworth I was paying 30p a day as it was classed as substandard. 4 man rooms that had 2 in. Ablutions that were disgusting and didn’t matter how much cleaning you did, showers that gave lukewarm water and 1 washer drier between around 20-25 lads. It was first class accommodation back in ww1 when it was built. Food was great to at £3 a day.
The only thing I couldn't deal with is the awful beds/mattresses that the rooms come with... and sometimes the other furniture is really bulky too 🥲. But im not sure if you're allowed to put your own bed frame or anything like that because presumably they'd then have to store their furniture elsewhere and I don't know that they'd do that ? . I've seen some photos where people have their own furniture in their rooms so who knows
Very interesting video. I remember the accommodations being absolutely disgusting in 91 - 05. I’d be interested to see what sort of resettlement support the troops get, hopefully it’s good enough to enable standards in pay moving into civilian life when the time comes.
A lot of it still is disgusting, Kendrew Barracks for a start, absolute sh**hole. He only showed the sort of accommodation the MOD would like you to see.
Maybe you could a video about some of the charities/organisations etc which can provide help/support to service and ex-service personnel. The charges for married quarters are incredible! I pay around than that for a 1 bedroom social housing flat.
Living in the block paying £80 a month, you could save a LOT of money, combined with the full army pension you could end up pretty comfortable. Although now with covid the world is changing and private ownership of property is going to be phased out
I am going in to the RAF (yes I know!) and I believe the accommodation regs are the same. I have done some research but struggling to find anything concrete. I have a daughter who I would be having every weekend when I am in, however I would be otherwise unaccompanied. Do you know if I can apply for surplus SFA so I have somewhere to have my daughter or would I have to live in the block? It's not a deal breaker but would definitely be more comfortable!
Can someone who migrated from Hong Kong to the UK join the British army? I want to emigrate but I find that starting afresh in the UK without a job and house stability would be hard and I might end up going back to Hong Kong where it’s becoming Orwellian day by day due to china’s stranglehold
My fiancé and I are in the process of applying for housing (we got approval for a LTR). We don’t have any kids, what kind of size housing would we anticipate to get accepted for? And can you have dogs? Thanks!!
Out of interest, what happens about catering when you're in the singles block! Do you get charged a monthly fee for all meals, or is it a pay as you go set up?
Hi, in your video you mention proof is required to evidence you have been in a relationship for one year plus. Would you be able to clarify what would pass for evidence? Thanks in advance!
I mean it's a good place for a guy that joins the army to stay if he has no family or wants to keep himself to himself when he's not on deployment instead of going home
How much is the house worth. I was wondering because am joining the army in a couple of months. And how much do you pay a month towards ur mortgage because I know there's no interest added
I have an unrelated question that you might be able tonhelo me with. I'm really confused about bursaries and what the army does/pays for. The website wasn't any help and I want to be a Dr then enlist. Any help is appreciated.
@@MarkJMonaghan officer. I don't really want to enlist in the medical Corp, I'd would like to have more of a combat role. I don't know a lot about the different roles but I don't mind enlisting in the medical corp.
2nd Battalion Royal Anglians (The Poachers) are based at Kendrew Barracks where the accommodation is absolutely shocking from what I've seen and heard. MOD should be ashamed, prisons have better accommodation and facilities
Question for anyone that knows. I pass out of ITC in May to 1st battalion royal anglian regiment, and shortly after the whole battalion is moving out the Cyprus. Its been hard being away from my girlfriend during training, especially with coronavirus and restrictions becusse we can't go back home at weekends. I'm wondering if there's a way she can come with me. I know we don't qualify for married quarters but is there any way I can rent my own place out in Cyprus? Or any similar options?
I'm a Filipino and I want to serve in the British military. Is that possible? Is there an organization that accepts or sponsors for Filipinos who wants to become a British Army?
I am starting phase 1 training soon but would be doing my phase 2 training in blanford as a cyber engineer after are you in the same role If its not to rude to ask mate? Do most people in the signals down there get married quarters during phase 2?
@@cg8442 hey mate! I’m doing EWSI so a simpler role and yeah I know a few lads that do get it but I’m not sure on your course my course is 56-60 weeks so just over a year that’s why we can apply may be the same for you
At what point can you apply for separate or single accommodation just cuz I’ve got phase 1 in a couple weeks and wondered if you can apply straight after phase 2
Speaking as a former serviceman I am pleased to see that the government are looking after you guys. You are all doing a tremendous job protecting our country.
I'm a Filipino and I want to serve in the British military. Is that possible? Is there an organization that accepts or sponsors for Filipinos who wants to become a British Army?
I'm a Filipino and I want to serve in the British military. Is that possible? Is there an organization that accepts or sponsors for Filipinos who wants to become a British Army?
I’m joining the Royal Marines as a Filipino , passed my interview and initial physical exam ...if you loive her in the uk and have full British citizenship you definitely can however if you’re not you might have an issue as I don’t think Philippines is part of the commonwealth of the uk.
I pay £950 per month here in London for one-bedroom plus £150 for Council Tax, Electricity £200 = Total £1,300. I think I should join the Army.
Yes you should
chances are you could still get stationed up in london or near, especially if you join the household cavalry (queens gaurds on horses) or one of the other queens guards regiments (typical guys with red coats)
Join the army and be depressed
@@boblong3838 Be quiet
I have a family member who's a medical officer in the army (so making about 60-70k), and he said that, with how low his monthly outgoings are, he'd have to be making in excess of six figures to be in the same financial situation as a civilian in a city like London.
Ive been in the Forces for 30 years and I learned stuff here. Brilliant video.
Thank you
Can’t wait to get out this house, doing catterick on March the 4th as my original date got pushed back because of COVID in my area...
I’m hoping to apply for the reserves to be a chef this year maybe in summer
Good luck
Lucky gits in the late 80s at Robert barracks larkhill it was 4 and 2 man rooms and wee paid abput same for food and room my council rent now in Hythe South kent £280 a month 1 bedroom bungalow with garden
very informative well-done mate, keep up the good work! :)
Thank you mate
Thank you for the info mate, going to be applying in the next month or two, your videos have taught me alot so far. Much appreciated my friend. 👍
No worries mate good luck
Love this video. Mad how cheap it is for serving soldiers! Too right though. Got my assessment soon, so excited for the future! REME Armorer here I come!
Thanks mate and good luck
@@banku3708 mines in March too pal
@@banku3708 it probably is but my recruiter hasn’t given me an exact date, he also said mine could be may
@@banku3708 yeah man good luck
I’ve joined as an armourer too mate, you’re the first I’ve seen applying for the same role! Good luck at the AC 👍
This is really good advice I’m a civilian but my boyfriends is in the army and we are talking about moving in together and this would help a lot and thanks for the help I’m from Scotland and it’s a big move xx
Glad it could help
Wow the singlies accom has changed since the 90s. I had a posting in tidworth I was paying 30p a day as it was classed as substandard. 4 man rooms that had 2 in. Ablutions that were disgusting and didn’t matter how much cleaning you did, showers that gave lukewarm water and 1 washer drier between around 20-25 lads. It was first class accommodation back in ww1 when it was built. Food was great to at £3 a day.
It sure has changed, when I remember rooms, ablutions and food like that back in 2006 onwards but it has definitely changed now.
The only thing I couldn't deal with is the awful beds/mattresses that the rooms come with... and sometimes the other furniture is really bulky too 🥲. But im not sure if you're allowed to put your own bed frame or anything like that because presumably they'd then have to store their furniture elsewhere and I don't know that they'd do that ? . I've seen some photos where people have their own furniture in their rooms so who knows
Thanks a bunch for this, it's put my mind to rest!
Very interesting video. I remember the accommodations being absolutely disgusting in 91 - 05. I’d be interested to see what sort of resettlement support the troops get, hopefully it’s good enough to enable standards in pay moving into civilian life when the time comes.
A lot of it still is disgusting, Kendrew Barracks for a start, absolute sh**hole. He only showed the sort of accommodation the MOD would like you to see.
I'm an Army Brat and we never had houses like this growing up! Well jealous haha
A bit different than old duffers like me had when I joined up. 16 to a room, sometimes more. The least number of bed to a room I experienced was six!
Yeah a lot different nowadays
Maybe you could a video about some of the charities/organisations etc which can provide help/support to service and ex-service personnel.
The charges for married quarters are incredible! I pay around than that for a 1 bedroom social housing flat.
Yes I can look into this 👍 yes it's crazy
Living in the block paying £80 a month, you could save a LOT of money, combined with the full army pension you could end up pretty comfortable. Although now with covid the world is changing and private ownership of property is going to be phased out
I am going in to the RAF (yes I know!) and I believe the accommodation regs are the same. I have done some research but struggling to find anything concrete. I have a daughter who I would be having every weekend when I am in, however I would be otherwise unaccompanied. Do you know if I can apply for surplus SFA so I have somewhere to have my daughter or would I have to live in the block? It's not a deal breaker but would definitely be more comfortable!
Thank you for this!!
Great video, I like how detailed you give the information. Do you know when they'll be resuming recruitment for commonwealth citizens?
Thank you and I've heard they've opened it, check the website
They haven't open it
Just a one question who pays for the moving and do the army help with that ?
They pay for it and they sort it
Can someone who migrated from Hong Kong to the UK join the British army?
I want to emigrate but I find that starting afresh in the UK without a job and house stability would be hard and I might end up going back to Hong Kong where it’s becoming Orwellian day by day due to china’s stranglehold
My fiancé and I are in the process of applying for housing (we got approval for a LTR). We don’t have any kids, what kind of size housing would we anticipate to get accepted for? And can you have dogs? Thanks!!
I've heard there's some mad parties in single Living accommodation 😂
No comment 😂😂😂😂
@@combatreadyhq 😂😂😂 I'm going to Harrogate in September can't wait
@@globalnews6748 what’s ur snap pal?
@@globalnews6748 so am I bro!!
@@morganhockley2693 which course you doing mate?
Out of interest, what happens about catering when you're in the singles block! Do you get charged a monthly fee for all meals, or is it a pay as you go set up?
I’m currently in married quarters with my husband and we’re in the tidworth area and it’s so cheap
It's very cheap isn't it, really helps families out
Is this the same for officers what’s that like ?
Literally looks the same as Uni Halls
Yeah I bet
Can I have my girlfriend visit in single quarters? I know its all changed so not sure what's what. Thanks for a great video!
Can I apply for the army while outside the UK before applying for the visa to participate in the recruitment process?
Hi, in your video you mention proof is required to evidence you have been in a relationship for one year plus. Would you be able to clarify what would pass for evidence? Thanks in advance!
I've applied a week or so ago. My meeting about it is on the 15th March 😬😅
What are the rules on keeping reptiles in the army?
Is housing for Army officers (after Sandhurst) basically the same?
It's good accommodation for a guy with no family who has somewhere nice safe and clean to go when he isn't deployed
What guy with no family gets that?
I mean it's a good place for a guy that joins the army to stay if he has no family or wants to keep himself to himself when he's not on deployment instead of going home
You you are eligible for housing but it's highly unlikely a single person will get a house
In the 14 week basic training is it free and can you choose who you can live with ?
In single blocks are you allowed to bring people back to your room
How much is the house worth.
I was wondering because am joining the army in a couple of months. And how much do you pay a month towards ur mortgage because I know there's no interest added
Could you do a video on British Army divorce ? What are the procedures and if the spouse gets any help or benefit?
What about officers?
Im from the commonwealth...how soon can i apply for marriage quarters after training?
Helloooo??????
What are the internet options in the one bedroom barracks? Can you get it at all and is it free or do you need to pay for your own to get installed?
I have an unrelated question that you might be able tonhelo me with. I'm really confused about bursaries and what the army does/pays for. The website wasn't any help and I want to be a Dr then enlist. Any help is appreciated.
So do you want to enlist as a soldier or officer, also if you want to be medical join the royal army medical Corps
@@MarkJMonaghan officer. I don't really want to enlist in the medical Corp, I'd would like to have more of a combat role. I don't know a lot about the different roles but I don't mind enlisting in the medical corp.
Hello does anyone in the know, know about the accomadation in either the rifles reg or royal anglian ?
2nd Battalion Royal Anglians (The Poachers) are based at Kendrew Barracks where the accommodation is absolutely shocking from what I've seen and heard. MOD should be ashamed, prisons have better accommodation and facilities
@@leehenderson9250 ahhhhh, alright thanks for the information
Question for anyone that knows. I pass out of ITC in May to 1st battalion royal anglian regiment, and shortly after the whole battalion is moving out the Cyprus. Its been hard being away from my girlfriend during training, especially with coronavirus and restrictions becusse we can't go back home at weekends. I'm wondering if there's a way she can come with me. I know we don't qualify for married quarters but is there any way I can rent my own place out in Cyprus? Or any similar options?
Assesment centre coming up gunna be watching your channel a lot till then 😂
@craig hollman what do you do in the army? Larkhill is right next to me so just curious as I’m not sure what I would like to do...
I can't believe what I'am hearing, Wow.
Just a quick one but when do you go into the single man rooms during training ?
Normally when you leave phase two and arrive at Regiment If that unit has single living accommodation
@@combatreadyhq ohh ok thank you love the videos one of the most informative I’ve seen
I'm a Filipino and I want to serve in the British military. Is that possible? Is there an organization that accepts or sponsors for Filipinos who wants to become a British Army?
As far as I know, the British Army only take commonwealth citizens or legal citizens in the UK.
I was told you wouldn't pay for council tax if you're a soldier???
You pay a lower version of council tax and water when living in married quarters
@@combatreadyhq ah ok, very informative btw cheers
What if I already have a mortgage, can I still travel home after work if it’s not too far?
Yes depending on the distance
Hi Craig, do you know if the RAF single accommodation is similar layout / pricing ? Cheers 👍
I believe it is yes as I've been in RAF accomodation but only at one camo, and I don't know the price but I'm guessing it'll be similar
@@combatreadyhq much appreciated 👍
Hi Craig I’m mildly colour blind and aspire to join the Reme do you think I will be accepted?
You can mate. I am colour blind myself and I’m joining the REME as an armourer 👍
@@Raastapanda ah ok mate best of luck
Can you live in the married quarters once you leave the army
No you can't
hi there, whats the accomodation during basic training
Yes it'll be 12 man rooms
I like your UA-cam channel
I get married accommodation in phase 2 in blandford 👍🏻
Decent
I am starting phase 1 training soon but would be doing my phase 2 training in blanford as a cyber engineer after are you in the same role If its not to rude to ask mate? Do most people in the signals down there get married quarters during phase 2?
@@cg8442 hey mate! I’m doing EWSI so a simpler role and yeah I know a few lads that do get it but I’m not sure on your course my course is 56-60 weeks so just over a year that’s why we can apply may be the same for you
At what point can you apply for separate or single accommodation just cuz I’ve got phase 1 in a couple weeks and wondered if you can apply straight after phase 2
You don't apply for single accomodation it will all get sorted and be ready for you when you leave training, you only need to apply for houses
@@combatreadyhq oh right nice, thanks!
Can you have pets in these accommodations like dogs?
Yes you can
I´m 55, married, two children and German. Can I join the Army?
Yes you can.
Speaking as a former serviceman I am pleased to see that the government are looking after you guys. You are all doing a tremendous job protecting our country.
“Looking after” let’s not go too far.
I’m ex RAF, better food, accommodation, treated better.
True they are all better but then you have to walk around saying you are in the RAF 😂😂🤙
💪🏽
🤙🤙
Probably a ridiculous question but can you like buy or rent a house near your camp instead of living in the block or married quarters ?
yeah of coarse but it will cost alot more
@@globalnews6748 👍🏼👍🏼
@@chloegb2682 you going to Harrogate September intake ?
@@globalnews6748 nah still in school just waiting atm
Hello sir, can I bring my parents (not living in the UK) to live in the army housing till I work??
Plz reply Sirrr
Can my girlfriend send time with me in battalion in my single accommodation??
I'm a Filipino and I want to serve in the British military. Is that possible? Is there an organization that accepts or sponsors for Filipinos who wants to become a British Army?
You will have to look on the British army website
I'm a Filipino and I want to serve in the British military. Is that possible? Is there an organization that accepts or sponsors for Filipinos who wants to become a British Army?
Apply for the army and your recruiting officer should tell you mate 👍
I’m joining the Royal Marines as a Filipino , passed my interview and initial physical exam ...if you loive her in the uk and have full British citizenship you definitely can however if you’re not you might have an issue as I don’t think Philippines is part of the commonwealth of the uk.
No. Stay in your country.