ARmy Rumour SErvice

**machie** · 07-05-2012, 19:10

Right... I went down AFCO last week as I have pre selection on Weds and ADSC on Monday. On the booklet I was given it says Phase 1 - 14 weeks. Then Phase 2 in Minley 10 weeks.

When I spoke to the recruiter he said about phase 2a and phase 2b which made me slightly worried as I never heard about this until then and worrying about the interviews in ADSC now, I'm doing my research online and can see

What training will I receive to become a Royal Engineer?
Firstly you will conduct basic military training (known as Phase 1) at one of the Army Training Regiments before moving to Gibraltar Barracks at Minley, Surrey where you will undertake a 9-week combat engineering course (Phase 2a). This training is common to all Royal Engineers and provides you with a foundation level of engineering knowledge. You will then undertake specialist training (Phase 2b) for your specific trade which can take between 16 and 53 weeks. Depending on your trade this will take place at Minley, Deepcut, Leconfield, Bovington or Chatham.

Just wondering how long phase 2b will be for C3S, any help is much appreciated as I don't want to look like a fool which hasn't done his revision in ADSC.

thanks.

**Annabelc** · 07-05-2012, 19:22

I had my selection last month, and they didn't really ask me any questions about training or what not, they just give you a brief formal interview at the end telling you how you did, I too chose royal engineers to do command, communications and informations systems specialist, which only lasts 10 weeks, as for c3s have you tried google? Or maybe give your recruiting officer a ring they'll always know the answer, better than getting there and not knowing your stuff. Hope this helps

**Annabelc** · 07-05-2012, 19:25

http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/RE-C3S.pdf

Just googled 'c3s army training' is that any help?

**machie** · 07-05-2012, 19:26

Originally Posted by Annabelc

I had my selection last month, and they didn't really ask me any questions about training or what not, they just give you a brief formal interview at the end telling you how you did, I too chose royal engineers to do command, communications and informations systems specialist, which only lasts 10 weeks, as for c3s have you tried google? Or maybe give your recruiting officer a ring they'll always know the answer, better than getting there and not knowing your stuff. Hope this helps

I thought communications and informations systems specialist was a C3S? How'd it go mate you pass? They're the ones driving us down to pre-selection on weds so I'll double check with him. Thanks for reply.

**machie** · 07-05-2012, 19:27

Originally Posted by Annabelc

http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/RE-C3S.pdf

Just googled 'c3s army training' is that any help?

Thanks man, funny enough I was looking at this last week. Sorry for my lazyness lol. Will have a good read now

**Annabelc** · 07-05-2012, 19:30

I think it is my bad, I've heard so many abbreviations I forget what it is to be honest. Yeah got an A thanks mate, don't get babied like you do at your pap and pre selection, on your pre selection it's the exact same as your pap to be honest. No worries hope it was some help, and good luck.

**machie** · 07-05-2012, 19:30

army Jobs just replied to me on Facebook, I'll post comment here so that it may help others.

Phase 1: Adult 14 weeks Winchester or Pirbright and Juniors 23 weeks at Harrogate

Phase 2A: All Royal Engineers go onto Minley near Camberley to under take a 9 weeks Combat Engineering Course, where they learn:

1. Water Supply
2. Force Engineering
3. Watermanship
4. Force Protection
5. Mine Warfare
6. Equipment Bridging
7. Non-Equipment Bridging
8. Demolitions

Phase 2B:

Royal School of Military Survey Hermatage:

Geographic Technician course lasts 44 wks

Royal School of Military Engineering Chatham:

Electrician* course last 33 wks
Equipment Mechanic (Fitter)** course last 35 wks
Air Con & Refrigeration Engineer* course lasts 42 wks
Heating & Plumbing Engineer course lasts 28 wks
Design Draughtsman* course lasts 39 wks
Design Draughtsman (Ele & Mec)* course lasts 32 wks
Surveyor* course lasts 27 wks
Carpenter & Joiner course lasts 22 wks
Bricklayer & Concretor course lasts 32 wks
Building Finisher course lasts 25 wks
Fabricator course lasts 32 wks
Plant Operator Mechanic** course lasts 18 wks
Construction Material Tech** course lasts 20 wks

RE Warfare Wing Minley:

Communication & Information Specialist** course lasts 10 wks

Armour Centre Bovington:

Armoured Engineer* course lasts 17 wks

Defence School of Supply Deepcut:

Engineer Logistic Specialist course lasts 10 wks

Defence School of Transport Leaconsfield:

Driver Specialist** course lasts 12 wks

* Includes Cat B Driving Licence
** Includes Cat C+E Driving Licence