Originally Posted by Deakster

When can I be expected to get to Bassingbourn (providing i pass selection on monday)? Apparently I might have to wait until april - going in as avionics tech. I've also heard that you may be able to get on earlier intakes if someone drops out?

Alright mate, I passed selection on the 22nd of july and my recruiter originally said november, now he's saying next april......
I keep asking hmi about my dates and he keeps saying he doesn't know anything.
Something about the financial year like april to april.
Can anybody clarify why I have to wait 9 months after passing selection to start phase 1?

thanks.

ps I'm going into the RE as a air con fitter.

It can take a while to get to phase1.


I got accepted in Feburary and I start phase1 this Sunday.. So its been abit of a wait.

Originally Posted by gdm.bizkit

It can take a while to get to phase1.


I got accepted in Feburary and I start phase1 this Sunday.. So its been abit of a wait.

aye. well good luck to you mate.

Fed up already of all this waiting tbh lol. It'll be worth it in the end though ay.

Originally Posted by Le_Cunningham

Can anybody clarify why I have to wait 9 months after passing selection to start phase 1?

There's been a big increase in the number of people applying to join up so there can be a bit of a waiting list to get started on Phase 1. Which capbadge you want to join can affect start dates cos they try and tie in the dates of your Phase 1 and Phase 2 training so that there isn't a big gap in between. You get a bit of a break after finishing Phase 1....but the Army don't want you to be waiting around for months to start on Phase 2.

It's a pain waiting...but sit tight, there are people who get a call earlier to offer places on earlier intakes if someone drops out. Make sure you let them know that if a place comes up at short notice - you'd want to be offered it.

ye the engineers on my intake had 3 weeks off. and we (reme) only got 2 weeks, rac got like 10 days. but u shud get some time off.
Memphis Belle is awesome. thanks for makin my 14 weeks not sooo long. lol! they r redecorating atm.

oh and teck's mite have a verry long time inbertween.

my son is a third way through his phase 1 at bassinbourne and really enjoying it. he waited a whole year after selection but it was worth the wait. he was offered to go in with a different trade but stuck to his guns, so to speak, and is now glad he waited. his recruitment seargant was very vague about starting dates but once he got his date it was only a matter of weeks before he went. just make sure you get all your kit ready. good luck boys. hope this helps.

im going in as a plant operator. passed selection on 2nd sept 09 and my recruiters still trying to find a placement, he said it could be anytime around April or after, so it is a long wait really. He said people drop out all the time due to being arrested or broken bones and that so hes told me to be ready.

I passed my selection back on July 1st and have been given a Phase 1 date of Feb 7th 2010 so a 7 month wait for me! I'm joining the RE as a Design Draughtsmen so I'm thinking it should be worth the wait! Anybody else have the same Phase 1 date?

Me as you know bud! and another guy from my recruiting office!

i passed my selection over a week ago on the 14th now and got a call yesterday for 15th november! got my oath of alleigance on the 9th. go over my terms of service on thursday. anyone else bassingbourne on the 15th? im going HCav