Hi guys. I have a few questions.

Firstly, I believe it's September '10 or February '11 (?) I can start attending Harrogate (being I get accepted and what-not) and I was wondering who is eligible to go here. I mean, do you go here and then chose what regiment you wish to join or is it only specific regiments that go here?

I came here whilst I was on an Army Look at Life course with school in Ripon and I fancy attending...

Thanks, Nogga.

Originally Posted by Trigonometry

as of August the AFC will be taking Infantry, RAC, Artillery and elements of the RLC.

Hi again Nogga. Harrogate AFC, as I understand, is changing. In the past REME JS, for example, would also do their basic training there. I'm unsure where they will be going now but as Trig pointed out the above regiments are still open for JS at Harrogate.

On application you'll be asked which Regiment or Corps you are interested in and you'll then, on acceptance, enter into AFC to do your basic training with that regiment. That's not to say you wont be mixing with others and on occasion there is the option to change (although again this may be changing with the reshuffle).

Have you got any ideas which regiment you're interested in? Because of the changes your best source of information will come from your army recruitment. We always found them very helpful and very accommodating. No matter how trivial our questions may have seemed they would always find the time to make things clear to us. If you are aiming to get in for September you'll need to get your application in soon as places do fill up quick.

Best of luck x

Hey im 16 and in the process of joing ,obviuosly im junior entry ive heard of two types short and long? Can someone explain the diffrence and why or how you get put on the diffrent ones?

thanks

Originally Posted by Chris1994

Hey im 16 and in the process of joing ,obviuosly im junior entry ive heard of two types short and long? Can someone explain the diffrence and why or how you get put on the diffrent ones?

thanks

Not entirely sure mate but as far as I know the phase 1 at harrogate is much longer than at winchester?

depends on what you go in as i think.

Originally Posted by Chris1994

Hey im 16 and in the process of joing ,obviuosly im junior entry ive heard of two types short and long? Can someone explain the diffrence and why or how you get put on the diffrent ones?

thanks

will depend on what you wish to join on whether you go short or long term, long is 42 weeks long and is at Harrogate depending on cap badge choice

I have passed my BARB and waiting for doc to send of medical forms, is it too late to get a space at september intake, the doc forms will be sent off next week back to ACO
Help please

Hi Ashleydodds, My son is hoping to go in Sept intake and so are a couple of his mates. I also have another son at Harrogate already who passes out in Aug!!! My son has done his barb test and waiting for confirmation regarding medical forms, it's still not too late!! My son who is there already did not go to selection until July last year, he still got in in Sept09 intake. It does depend on what Regiment you want to join and if they have spaces for that particular choice you have made. Good Luck. My son who is waiting would like to join Army Air Corp!!

Hi Tracemac, thanks for your reply! you never know i could maybe doing selection with your son if we are both waiting for doc forms to be sent back! I want to join the rifles, and i know this is a popular regiment so maybe places will be a lot more wanted? Im not too sure though. Also good luck to your son

Originally Posted by Chris1994

Hey im 16 and in the process of joing ,obviuosly im junior entry ive heard of two types short and long? Can someone explain the diffrence and why or how you get put on the diffrent ones?

thanks

I did some reasearch and aparently people who got over 46 on their barb go AFC Harrogate(40+ Weeks ¬.¬) and i go 50 so..

I might try and ask to go winchester if possible as i was also told its depends on places which ever college has the most places or if any places free. You'd think the long course would be for people of low intelligence/BARB score and thus need longer to learn the basics?(no offence )

Winchester looks better anyway, and is only 20 + weeks

Originally Posted by Chris1994

You'd think the long course would be for people of low intelligence/BARB score and thus need longer to learn the basics?(no offence )

Chris the courses at Harrogate and Winchester in the past have been very different. Yes they both have taken JS through their basic training but in addition to that they have offered very different courses and qualifications throughout their training.

BARB scores are no reflection on how quickly or slowly an individual is able to pick up military skills. My experience of AFC, and some of the young men and women that have gone there, has highlighted this time and time again. They have an excellent reputation for bringing out abilities and qualities that maybe were not so evident at school. Whilst my son left school with fabulous grades he was also with people who had very few yet in some areas those young men far outshone my son in their military skills. Be careful not to equate BARB tests with an individuals ability to be a good soldier. This isn't always the case!!

As you are aware there is a restructure in the location of where different Regiments and Corps are being trained. Your main focus at this point should be where you can get your BMC for your chosen regiment.

Hope that helps x