ARmy Rumour SErvice

**bataz** · 12-06-2009, 08:29

Originally Posted by Lc63

Ah I see so im def joining the Yorkshire regiment
Which is part of the kings division (I think)
I must get more educated on this subject
As I have phase 1 in 10 weeks !

Yes mate they are 2 completely different regiments. Have a look on army.mod.uk , thats good for reading up on the different regiments.

**Lc63** · 12-06-2009, 11:54

I see I am joining the Yorkshire Regiment
Infantry from what I can see. Does anyone
Know why its taking people wanting to join the
Rifles longer to start Basic training ??

**007m88** · 12-06-2009, 12:20

Originally Posted by Lc63

I see I am joining the Yorkshire Regiment
Infantry from what I can see. Does anyone
Know why its taking people wanting to join the
Rifles longer to start Basic training ??

More applicants I reckon. When I went to careers office thats the direction I got pointed in-Rifles. Also the Paras are short on numbers at the moment so they willl have a high recruitment going through selection.

**bataz** · 12-06-2009, 12:51

Originally Posted by Lc63

I see I am joining the Yorkshire Regiment
Infantry from what I can see. Does anyone
Know why its taking people wanting to join the
Rifles longer to start Basic training ??

The Rifles is the largest infantry regiment and one of the most popular, at present they are the only infantry regiment that is not under-manned. Thats what i was told by a Captain in the rifles anyway.

**overpromoted** · 12-06-2009, 12:54

The Rifles is the largest infantry regiment

[pedantry] Actually they're the same size as the Royal Regiment of Scotland. [/pedantry]

**bataz** · 12-06-2009, 13:26

Originally Posted by overpromoted

The Rifles is the largest infantry regiment

[pedantry] Actually they're the same size as the Royal Regiment of Scotland. [/pedantry]

OK I stand corrected.

**Vips** · 16-06-2009, 11:14

Anyone else got selection on 28th july ?

**RustyH** · 16-06-2009, 11:30

Originally Posted by overpromoted

The Rifles is the largest infantry regiment

[pedantry] Actually they're the same size as the Royal Regiment of Scotland. [/pedantry]

Pedant mode active: Only on paper Pedant off.

**pete84** · 17-06-2009, 11:30

hi all, passed adsc yesterday and just waiting for dates for the rifles, i was just wondering when you get to itc catterick can you tell them which battalion you want to join too, cos in very intrested in the 1st battalion or do they put you in what they want too... thankyou.

**bataz** · 17-06-2009, 11:43

Originally Posted by pete84

hi all, passed adsc yesterday and just waiting for dates for the rifles, i was just wondering when you get to itc catterick can you tell them which battalion you want to join too, cos in very intrested in the 1st battalion or do they put you in what they want too... thankyou.

You state your preferences and they will try to accomodate them but ultimately you will be put where the Army requires you. Every two years you can request a change, I believe this is called a 'PPP'.