AFC Harrogate | Ex-British Army Reacts and Gives Advice

[@trashboytbc]

My daughter is in this video. She joined as a musician and is now in The Grenadier Guards Band

[@gilesfarmer5953]

Things have changed a bit since I was an army apprentice, joining the RAMC Apprentice College not long after my 16th birthday in 1976. Like these guys, the emphasis was on education, and we all left there after 18 months with a trade (medical assistant, or CMT today) and extra GCSEs. As ex apprenti, we were always regarded as the future leaders for our corps, or so we were led to believe. I had no regrets on joining. I continued for 9 years or so. I made plenty of lifelong friends and many good experiences. I've often thought if I could have my life again, would I have done the same thing or would I have taken a different direction? I wasn't that crash hot at school, so university was out of the question for me, so I probably would have ended up staying in my home town in a mediocre job. I think the army gave me an opportunity for a decent future, with some travel, adventure, a decent profession, and a solid background with strong life skills and personal discipline. These guys are on the right track. They have a good attitude, good training and good mentorship. Good luck to them all.

[@xx_nobel744]

Hey mate just want to say thank you for all the videos. Been watching for a while now, you’ve got some really good videos on good topics, really helped me out. Just now getting to the end of a 6 month long application process, got my basic training date on the 24th of July in catterick. All the best pal 🤙

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Thanks for watching mate, glad to be able to help. Good luck with your training, that's a good date to start, you will be completed for Christmas! 👊

[@hnery.]

Going off to Basic Training this September. Honestly can't wait. Great video!

[@deanmartin2191]

How did it go buddy my lad is joining and starts Harrogate in September 😊

[@ENFIRNIO]

When he does could you ask him about his experience ​@deanmartin2191

[@zequoskullz2441]

Just passed assessment centre didn't get the required score on bleep test wanted infantry ended up going for royal artillery just found you channel going to research alot of your videos before going to Harrogate in march

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Congratulations mate, if you want an a infantry type role I suggest forward observers. Very much an infantry type role just in the artillery.

[@zequoskullz2441]

@@KyleSmithFIT thanks for the suggestion mate will look it up and read about it!

[@colettecolette4802]

Excellent... Very informative.. Thank you!

[@romanflynn4473]

i am in the army cadets and currently a lance corporal and im thinking of joinging. just wanted to say thank you for this nice informational video

[@KyleSmithFIT]

No worries

[@h.nry007]

joining this September looks amazing and definitely the place for me

[@deanmartin2191]

So is my lad Buddy he starts 15th September Harrogate

[@h.nry007]

@@deanmartin2191 sounds good mate he doing short course? i start on the 22nd i’ll see him there anyways

[@deanmartin2191]

@@h.nry007 short buddy going into the cyber engineering… so we believe he will end up in Dorset. Olly Martin his name tell him his dad said to introduce himself … he is a character for sure 🙏🏽😂

[@archiespring8678]

@@deanmartin2191I start 15 September also

[@thejoiner2225]

​@h.nry007 Joining on the 22nd as well mate. See you there.

[@rileybutler5306]

Honestly pal made me more and more exited for Harrogate I’m joining the artillery aswell haha

[@ethanbarnaby465]

Bent

[@paulwilly4203]

You starting September?

[@dominika3356]

thanks for the video. looking forward to more videos like this

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Thanks, one coming tomorrow morning 👊🏻

[@stuartreevephotography2587]

My Son is currently going through the process of applying for Harrogate..I'm Ex Artillery too - 1st RHA and also served with 40th Field Regiment as part of 7th Armoured Brigade - The Desert Rats in Iraq.. I'm hoping he chooses the same but to be honest I'm happy with whatever he chooses.

[@thescotishclonetrooperecho7773]

Very helpful mate, planning to join summer next year(16) Edit: just got to the bit on sleeping schedules, I'm watching this at 03:50 yeah that'll be hard to get used too

[@KyleSmithFIT]

It is for a lot of people mate but you’ll adapt as you go. Good luck with it all 👍🏻

[@thescotishclonetrooperecho7773]

@@KyleSmithFIT thanks man!

[@815thengineers8]

Is Harrogate what was once called the Junior Leaders Regiment?

[@AnimatedRocky12]

9:15 does everyone have to do the log things

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Yeah 😀

[@funix4909]

I have a question. I’m wanting to join AFC to get into the Royal Tank Regiment, but I’m not sure what the requirements are to be able to pass.

[@harvey6766]

I’m going to Harrogate on 18th September in just over a month I have a few questions but I want to know what happens on weekends I’ve been told that u can go home/ off site but I won’t be able to go home does that mean I will just do nothing on the weekends or do I still do stuff in the collage thanks 👍

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Normally you have to stay for the first 4-6 weeks then has you go through training you will find you will have more spare time on the weekends to go home extra. You will find the first few weeks are very busy but if you get past them Harrogate can be really fun. 👍🏻

[@harvey6766]

@@KyleSmithFIT thank I bought everything on the kit list except the iron and ironing and running shoes can u recommend and good ones I can buy ?

[@harvey6766]

@@KyleSmithFIT thank I bought everything on the kit list except the iron and ironing and running shoes can u recommend and good ones I can buy ?

[@KyleSmithFIT]

I’m not sure what your budget is but I have put some recommendations below, I would definitely recommend a trail shoes as most of the running will be on different terrains you won’t always be on road or paths. Expensive: amzn.to/3P2G9wB Budget: amzn.to/3P0r52A Iron: amzn.to/3de0LVB Not sure you asked for this but thought I’d throw one on, it’s best to get a decent iron in my opinion, your gonna be doing a lot of it haha. *disclaimer, I will get a small affiliate commission if you buy from these Amazon links which will help support the channel, just a heads up and a thanks in advance.

[@harvey6766]

@@KyleSmithFIT thank u so much this helped a lot my budget isn’t the best as I bought a lot of stuff the other day I’ll probably go the budget shoes and the iron and I’ll use the links so u can get the commission you helped me out I’ll help u out 👍

[@jackducker3259]

Do you do p company at 16 in harrogate? Applied for paras few month ago need to put 3kg on and I’m going to assessment centre when I’ve put the waight on

[@Kaydenktm]

Do they have jiu jitsu at harrogate i want to continue it when i go

[@seltaeb3302]

Cant believe that the Foundation College trainees get paid cash in their hands £1000 each month. My time as ACC Harrogate 1968, got £7 a week.

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Different world my friend

[@janrenton2418]

Hi watched your video a few weeks ago. My son is currently training for the Assessment centre. What were the trainers you suggested to someone?

[@marksmithson8845]

Do a video of military training in the infantry back in the 70's.This lot wouldn't have lasted 2 minutes. Beaten up by your NCO, dogs set on you while stood at attention, bed blocks every morning that had to be perfect, no carpets the lino had to be gleaming and this is what has happened to the British army. Do you really think this lot would have taken back the Falklands?

[@lewiscapaIdi]

keep in mind that this is still a college, regardless if its an army one or not

[@seltaeb3302]

I joined 1968 & these soldiers who fought in Iraq, Afghanistan deserve very well done. I done 2 tours in N.Ireland & all the Cold War shenanigans. These lads done their country proud, though their Army drill isn't the best to my day. Trooping the Colour is not a patch from the 20th Century.

[@Millz06]

I have an interview coming up on the 18th of October is there anything I should mention to give me a higher chance of getting in ?

[@user-jf8rv5iu1k]

When you tell them about yourself and your self prior work anything like that achievements and also they’ll take anyone at this point 😂

[@Millz06]

@@user-jf8rv5iu1k that’s good lollll they’ve rescheduled the interview 🤦🏻‍♀️so I have to wait till next week lmao

[@user-jf8rv5iu1k]

@@Millz06 dw about it I waited a yr for mine piss take like honestly though wait and do the pet right or Winchester adult one 100 percent

[@Millz06]

@@user-jf8rv5iu1k oh godd loll thank you for your help appreciate it loadsss

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Hope it all went well, sorry for late reply 👊🏻

[@williambedford2147]

Can you join the paratrooper regiment through army foundation college harrogate

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Yes mate

[@nikitamisko7296]

I’m going infantry on March because I’m late

[@TattooedLuna]

Hey, my son just failed his pre med and we can’t work out why as he hasn’t had any major issues over the years. Any clue how we can appeal this and get him to the place he really wants to go to. Thank you so much

[@KyleSmithFIT]

He should have received a message on his army portal stating the reason why he has been rejected or deferred. Once you know what it is reply to me I can give you a bit more help. Failing this you can contact the careers office and speak to his candidate manager he will be able to give you some direction to finding out the problem.

[@MessianicChristianFollowship86]

He's better off at home, WW3 will kick off soon, don't lose a loved one

[@jonapple2325]

@@MessianicChristianFollowship86 it's not the place for it mate, I don't mean to be a cock but if you're a civvy reading the news thinking you know what's up then you can fuck off

[@MessianicChristianFollowship86]

@@jonapple2325 here, ok. I was 8years with the black watch (3 scots) then 4 yrs with the SBS who are you to judge my opinion on whats going to happen, civvies shite

[@MessianicChristianFollowship86]

@@jonapple2325 your a civvy and haven't got a mile clue, get the fuck off, im trying to protect his mother of letting him go.

[@jackbaxter5536]

Are there any fitness requirements to join Harrogate?

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Yes mate. Different ones for different roles.

[@jackbaxter5536]

@@KyleSmithFIT so the infantry requirements for a junior soldier is the same as the adults?

[@KyleSmithFIT]

@@jackbaxter5536 yes mate

[@jackbaxter5536]

@@KyleSmithFIT cheers mate

[@simplytech2854]

How can you get a level 3 qualification that takes 2 years in 6 months alongside full time training? I don't think it's level 3 you'd get

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Not too sure if I’m honest mate, this was all new to me. Maybe they start it in Harrogate and it is finished as you go through your phase two as well or they just smash you through it in Harrogate.

[@nicolesmith5662]

I’m in Harrogate right now and I nearly got it you only get it if your on the long course

[@simplytech2854]

@@nicolesmith5662 ah thank you, that makes sense. Did you get level 2 then? Or what do you get if you've good gcses already? Hope it's going well

[@nicolesmith5662]

@@simplytech2854 I got level 3 and u do the btec only if u have your gcse and then ict but everyone does ict

[@FONTODBZ]

Not only were we allowed diney/pixar bed covers.. we were forced to have them haha god knows the reasoning

[@LaHayeSaint]

Hang on Kyle -- £600 to £700 on chocolates "rinsed down the NAFFI." Are you trying to corrupt these young men and women (lol)? Seriously though, are they allowed any alcohol at all in the NAFFI, or is it strictly off limits?

[@KyleSmithFIT]

No alcohol allowed haha they are minors 🤣

[@LaHayeSaint]

@@KyleSmithFIT Kyle -- It seems to me that the British Army is running a monastery/nunnery with no alcohol for soldiers who can engage an enemy at 400 m. How about a drink at Christmas for the trainees?

[@deanmartin2191]

@@LaHayeSaintmate he just told you … how can minors be seen to drink when also drugs are zero tolerance. Remember the army are responsible for people’s kids for 6-12 months. What they do on leave well that’s up to them but in the Harrogate centre you can’t have that buddy imagine the carnage😮

[@LaHayeSaint]

@@deanmartin2191 Dean -- I agree. Just checking!

[@Methodzcentral]

This is jokes I know everyone in that advert

[@Mrhanky159]

Thought women couldnt join the infantry???

[@Mrhanky159]

@@lou.moorey I served from 2009 to 2016 and only men could join infantry regiments. Womej could be attached to regiment doing there own job but still not infantry

[@MessianicChristianFollowship86]

I joined in 2004, spent 8 years, black watch 3 tours and now an alcoholic, reply to that, no hate, #PTSD awareness government

[@KyleSmithFIT]

Sorry to hear that mate ❤️

[@5732noel]

Harrogate is an attendance course and should be sacked.