Information on joining/Advice

**elovabloke** · 03-06-2009, 07:24

Originally Posted by scarletto

Originally Posted by Surfer_Smithy

Really? I thought it was only the Recce Sqn's being deployed in CRVT's, such as FALCON and EGYPT sqn. This is what I've gathered from my reading on the interwebs.

oops mong alert EGYPT is on the Challenger 2.

So what makes you think, your not going to a Recce Squadron?

Or deployed in other roles which is not unusual.

However keep responces within the bounds of opsec please.

**Surfer_Smithy** · 03-06-2009, 07:34

Originally Posted by scarletto

So what makes you think, your not going to a Recce Squadron?

I was under the impression you had the ability to choose either recce or heavy armour, if this is untrue then that's no problem with me, i also understand at the moment if a challenger 2 spn deployed they would on mastiffs or other vehicles, all i was asking was whether or not challenger 2 sqn's are deployed frequently.

However keep responces within the bounds of opsec please.

Understood.

**scarletto** · 03-06-2009, 12:23

Depends on what you class as frequently

Which may not be in line with what the MOD class as frequently. Also whilst you can 'pick' for a better word, you'll find that being a soldier means just that.

Good luck with your chosen career.

**Surfer_Smithy** · 03-06-2009, 21:12

I suppose preference is the right word. Cheers for the info.

**Hayden** · 09-07-2009, 01:23

Just about to turn 18 and I'm hoping to join up as a tank crewman. Being from Merseyside I take it the 1RTR is the regiment for me? Lately a few people have been giving me negative views on joining the RAC, was wondering if I'm doing the right thing?

**elovabloke** · 09-07-2009, 07:13

Originally Posted by Hayden

Just about to turn 18 and I'm hoping to join up as a tank crewman. Being from Merseyside I take it the 1RTR is the regiment for me? Lately a few people have been giving me negative views on joining the RAC, was wondering if I'm doing the right thing?

Explain the negative views

**Hayden** · 09-07-2009, 14:44

A lad I spoke to whos in the RAC had been in Iraq for 6 months and hadn't been near a Challenger 2 and said he just hated it in general and was transferring out. I have took on board the fact this is one person but I haven't exactly spoke to many people in the RAC.

**Smiler_1985** · 08-08-2009, 09:58

Do RAC Applicants do the TST? And if so what is the required score??

**SomeBloke** · 11-09-2009, 21:15

I was at ADSC on Monday/Tuesday (going for LDs) and you don't do a TST for RAC. I believe it's only for REME, RE, RLC and Intel-Corps.

**Foitin_Irish** · 07-10-2009, 18:15

Evening all

After convincing the wife its a good idea for me to join the army! I have put my papers in deciding i want to join KRH.
I have spoken to staff from LD, 9/12 and KRH and from the chats i've had, KRH stood out. Yes i'm aware of the crimson trousers but i think their quite dapper in their own way.
Although i have Irish heritage (the small clue being, to the left of this post)! i've ended up living in Thames Valley area and the wife don't want to move to Catterick, fair 'nuff i guess!
If any one who is currently serving or has served in last few years with KRH could PM me for a bit more info/insight i would be very grateful.

Thanks in advance and to all serving member of all cap badges stay safe and God Bless

F.I

**idepAlali** · 20-06-2011, 11:10

Hello.
I am having the same problem. All DVD's work fine when i back them up with XP but I can't do it with Vista or on my new laptop using Windows 7. Always use DVD Shrink with Any DVD and Nero.I downloaded ImgBurn. How do I get the files into a format that I can use for ImgBurn and will the quality be the same?SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!!!!!

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**scottch92** · 20-06-2011, 16:29

Originally Posted by idepAlali

Hello.
I am having the same problem. All DVD's work fine when i back them up with XP but I can't do it with Vista or on my new laptop using Windows 7. Always use DVD Shrink with Any DVD and Nero.I downloaded ImgBurn. How do I get the files into a format that I can use for ImgBurn and will the quality be the same?SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!!!!!

solar radio

And this is a recruiting question for the RAC how ?

**norms** · 03-11-2011, 21:33

Hi im joining the rac as a tank crewman main battle tank got selection end of the month, Im from the somerset which means my local rac regiment is 2rtr will this mean i will join them after basic or doesnt it matter what regiment you join and will be the regiment that needs men the most for things such as afghanistan
thanks for any replies

**elovabloke** · 07-11-2011, 18:03

Originally Posted by norms

Hi im joining the rac as a tank crewman main battle tank got selection end of the month, Im from the somerset which means my local rac regiment is 2rtr will this mean i will join them after basic or doesnt it matter what regiment you join and will be the regiment that needs men the most for things such as afghanistan
thanks for any replies

If you are joining 2RTR stick with it -there are many W Country guys in 2 and its good for sharing transport on leave etc.