afc harrogate

I join the British Army in 5 days, and I’m scared that my fitness level isn’t high enough. I run 3 days a week, having an 8minute avg mile time. Is that okay as a starting point or am I totally screwed ?

I’m going to Harrogate in October this year but between selection and my leaving date I got a tattoo. It’s tiny and on the inside of my middle finger. It’s 3 in Roman numerals so not offensive in anyway and is easily hidden when my hand is closed. Will I still be allowed to stay in? Thanks.

Hello all, This is my first post. and I am just writing this really to confirm something so it doesn't eat away at me. So I have an Assessment center date booked for the 24th-25th of September and I am looking to be going to AFC Harrogate October 3rd I am just wondering if this will still be...

I’m 16 and going to AFC Harrogate in September, and I’ve always wanted to be in the parachute regiment. when I went To the assessment centre I was fit and got 9:15 run time but I’ve been training since then and I’m a lot more fit now. Unfortunately my run time didn’t qualify for the paras at the...

When your passing out on your parade what do you do with the suits do you take them home to wash or do you leave them?

Hello I might be joining AFC Harrogate in September I just need my GP to give the army the ok. Can people please tell me what it is like and give me an overview of how it is?

Hi all, my first thread on here so excuse my lack of knowledge. I recently had a talk with a corporal in the army (through the cadets) and got to ask many questions, which kind of cemented my want to join the army. I initially wanted to join as an officer straight out of college but then I...

Hello, I'm am about to go to Harrogate but didn't get a say in my job choice as there was only one place left, in the artillery. (I did this to get my foot in the door as I didn't want to enter adult training at 17.) I want to do a mechanical job because that's what interests me but I also...

Hello, just a quick question. Does anyone know if I can bring my guitar to Harrogate? Cheers, Dan.

Can I send a letter to a junior soldier at AFC Harrogate? Its so much more personal and something to always keep. If i can, how do I go about doing this??? Cheers

Ok, this is my first post so sorry if it is written dodgy. I am 14, and plan to join the paras, going to AFC Harrogate in September 2021. I know that is still quite a while, but I’d rather be ready for it. I exercise regularly anyway, and love running and fitness in general, but I want to know...

During AFC Harrogate, how important is being able to swim? Additionally, is a backstroke acceptable?

Although the Army has been very helpful in attempting to give me an answer, I’m still not entirely certain. I’ve always wanted to join the Army since I was a child, there was always a feeling I had to become a soldier to see what I’m capable of. However, obviously, as I got older it became much...

hello, I am currently at school doing GCSEs and have already sent in my application for Harrogate. i'm waiting to hear back about my interview and selection day but have a question about tattoos. I love tattoos, and i've wanted them since i was really young. Last year i thought "what's the...

Hi I'm 16 and set to start at Harrogate for the long course on the 1st of October. I recently weighed myself and realised that I will be over the limit of 27 and won't have enough time to loose enough weight before I start. The reason I put on weight is that I let myself go a bit as it was my...

New to this forum so sorry if I do anything wrong but here goes: I went to army selection a few months back in Pirbright, with hopes of going to AFC Harrogate in September for an infantry role. I made it through all of selection and I got to the interview, my overall result was I got deferred...

Im 16 and currently doing my GCSE's. At the moment you need a minimum of a C in English and Maths or you have to redo them. If I fail them will I be able to retake at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate?

Hello I'm currently at AFC Harrogate and I wish to DAOR but I dont ive been told about leave as an unhappy soilder I'm not sure the difference between the two is and if they have any effect on me joining later on in life ? Any help would be a great help

Basically I've passed my selection and everything, and I'm just waiting to go to Harrogate on 25th September, but about 3 weeks back almost a month I fractured my foot nothing serious and it should be healed fully ten days before start date, but should I ring them up to tell them or just leave...

I am hopefully joining afc harogate to be a tank crewmen, I am doing my assesment at purbrite soon and I have looked everywhere for how long the phase 2 training is and I can't find it does anyone know how long it is?

I've heard about the rifles having a big waiting list, can someone explain this to me. Also, why have u never heard of rifles JS at Harrogate. Appreciated help

Im currently in my applicaton process for the army, its something ive been wanting to do all my life and my interview to go to AFC Harrogate is next week. However, i cannot decide between joining the Royal Engineers or the Royal Artillery. Im aware if i go down the RA route i will have to do a...