British Army Phase Two Training Explained | What Is Phase 2 Training Like In The Army?

In this video I explain what Phase 2 Training is and what to expect when you get there.
I focus on topics ranging from leave to how to change your trade if you think you have made a mistake with your initial choice.
If there are questions that you have that I have not covered, please leave them in the comments section below and I will get back to them as soon as I can. If there are a lot of the same questions I will make another video on it soon.
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[@diet-water]

Awesome,thanks for all the insight of what phase 2 might be like. Haven't even started basic yet but thought it'd be a good idea to see what's coming up. Cheers for all the great informative vidoes!

[@MilitaryFitness]

No probs mate. Glad it all helps👍🏻

[@swampmonkey19]

currently in the process of getting my fitness up to be able to join the REME as a vehicle mechanic. With your other videos helping with workouts and videos such as these helping to explain some of the unknown factors of the army it has helped massively. Keep up the awesome work and cheers

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks mate and best of luck

[@Matt-tt5qg]

Just passed my assesment yesterday. Thanks for the workouts and help over the last few months 👊

[@MilitaryFitness]

Really well done buddy, congrats.

[@norb0254]

Interesting how it as changed since my days ,Went to sunny Bordon for phase 2 Jan 85 left end of Sept 85 ..Day started about 7 if i remember ,parade in front of the accomodation ,then we had to march all the way to the class in the training area ..At the end of the day unless you had duties ie guard ,or there was an inspection the following day your time was for you to do what you want ,.no military training ...Accomodation was 4 man rooms..so easier to keep clean ..Again weekends unless on duty was your's to do as you wish...Back in my day ,i was a VMB ,if you failed your 1st exam Maths / Science ,there was no resit ,you where binned as a VM and asked to choose something else ie Driver as R.E.M.E . had theri own drivers back then...In my 12 years every unit i was at did block leave,with a rear party...

[@azadkashmirvillage9086]

Excellent beautiful and super info dear keep it up stay safe and stay in touch

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks for the kind words👏👏

[@poshboi1967]

I’m currently a year 10 in army cadets. I’m joining Harrogate next year (2025) September. I’m hoping to join REME and your videos are a massive help with preparing and information we need to know that’s not very obvious. Keep up the great work

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks very much. I hope you have a great time in the REME

[@TomTheGamer913]

Great video. First day of phase one today in my room now lol

[@MilitaryFitness]

Good luck buddy💪🏻💪🏻

[@freddyk1293]

How are you finding it so far??

[@raylewis2008]

Thanks for the video! Great to hear about what we can expect. I did have a question, is it ever possible to live off camp during phase two if you are in a long term relationship? Other channels suggest surplus married quarters could be an option if available?

[@MilitaryFitness]

Unless you are married it would be very difficult to get a surplus married quarter. If you spoke to welfare though, they would certainly try and help you out.

[@SounMusic]

Awesome 🔥🔥

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks Soun

[@SounMusic]

@@MilitaryFitness hug u 💝💝💝

[@jaynavunicagi2196]

Amazing content!!. Been glued to this channel for months. I apologise if this isn't relevant to the topic but in your personal opinion would an old knee injury hinder your progression in phase 1 training?due to how physically demanding it can be?

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks for the kind words buddy. I wouldn’t let it stop you at least trying that’s for sure.

[@nathanbrindley-kingswood9314]

@@MilitaryFitnessHello Sam, you should make a video about the different cap badges/berets, and if two berets look the same, like the RMC and SBS, what makes them different. And keep up the good work.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@nathanbrindley-kingswood9314 that’s a really good idea mate, I will look into it💪🏻💪🏻

[@krisprikitilnanaerrol4747]

Starting phase 2 this sunday. Thank u for the information

[@MilitaryFitness]

No probs buddy, good luck👍🏻👍🏻

[@grantdavies4282]

Good day Awsum channel. Can you give an overview on the Army Reserve training and what each consists of, Mod 1, Mod 2 and Mod 3? Thanks in advance.

[@MilitaryFitness]

I will have a look into it for you mate.

[@grantdavies4282]

@@MilitaryFitness I really do appreciate it. Keep up the awsum content.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@grantdavies4282 thanks buddy💪🏻💪🏻

[@Pubg_Abbas_T61a5]

Can you do one on the medical appeal process of small things like mild eczema etc?

[@MilitaryFitness]

I will look into that one mate

[@Oggiesilverfitness]

I have passed this on to Grandsons who have 1 yr left at school. Not interested in the navy! Would love to get them to see what an army base looks like before they leave school! I started the navy equivalent in 1977!! Oh those were the days!! Here is a true story. Back then, if you were under 17, you got free chocolate bars every week!

[@MilitaryFitness]

Free chocolate bars, that is awesome 😂😂

[@rebuild100]

Nice

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@rachaelchyke9354]

This video was a real insight unto phase 2👏🏾 but could I ask how long the phase 2 training is for Cyber Engineers

[@MilitaryFitness]

I think it around 6 months.

[@rachaelchyke9354]

@@MilitaryFitness Oh thank you!

[@alpine1609]

If you go infantry long course at afc Harrogate is that 42 weeks your phase1, then say for para your phase 2 would be para depot at Catterick after that

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yes mate

[@ginge1394]

Im currently 145kg and 28, starting working out recently and the aim is to be ready within two years, thanks for the insights fella

[@MilitaryFitness]

All the best buddy 💪🏻💪🏻

[@horsesinmycar7179]

How's the progress coming along bud?

[@kevinporter3212]

I did phase 1 at Harrogate as a J/L and phase 2 at Catterick, before getting posted to Germany.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Germany was epic for me

[@kevinporter3212]

@@MilitaryFitness Yeah I enjoyed Germany. I was already fluent in German when I was posted to 28 Sigs, so I could make the most of that posting.

[@polla2256]

For all REME techs, phase 2 is (was) intense from an educational point of view - don't piss the time away. When you pass request an LAD (armoured infantry) not a REME battalion.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks for the comment and I hope the advice helps someone. Take care.

[@Namsui]

Whats a good workout to train for beep test. Havent worked out in 4 months gained 10kg haha... Ima start boxing and lifting again but wanna put more excersies in

[@MilitaryFitness]

Check out my bleep test playlists

[@chardonayrobinson]

Can a single soldier adopt a child & if so how would that work? If possible could you make a video about it in the future? Thank you and am really enjoying your content 🇬🇧👍

[@MilitaryFitness]

You probably could but it would be the adoption agency that would ultimately decide.

[@chardonayrobinson]

@@MilitaryFitness Okay, thank you for your response it is much appreciated.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@chardonayrobinson no problem

[@ltcmdrtobyfox3969]

"Enjoy your weekends off, let your hair down" *me just ironing clothes and polishing my No2 shoes for 12 hours straight*

[@MilitaryFitness]

😂😂😂 Life in green👏👏

[@Pubg_Abbas_T61a5]

Do I have to do a trade Sam or can I just learn to do something not technical and just be a sniper in the rifles etc?

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yeah you can

[@polla2256]

Yes, join an infantry regiment. I don't think you can request sniper training until you're in a unit but make it clear up front as part of your 5 year plan.

[@sxbrandoremixes5917]

yo sam will i be able to do motorcross and airsoft in the army and im joining the Royal Engineers carpentry and joinery trade

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yeah that will be no probs

[@polla2256]

Probably, and if your detachment doesn't have a club set one up, it'll help with a promotion.

[@heinobezuidenhout674]

Thank you very much. If I sign up for Paras do i do Paras Basic in Phase 1 ? And what can I expect in Phase 2 as a Paratrooper? What should I learn as it is a combat role, sir?

[@MilitaryFitness]

I haven’t forgotten about you buddy, I am just looking into your question so I can give you a thorough answer

[@heinobezuidenhout674]

@@MilitaryFitness you are the best. I really do appreciated. Thank you.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@heinobezuidenhout674 it looks like your phase 1 and 2 are almost combined into a 24 week package which includes basic soldiering and then P Coy selection

[@heinobezuidenhout674]

@@MilitaryFitness thank you so much for your effort and feedback. Really appreciated. 👌🏻🔥

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@heinobezuidenhout674 no probs mate

[@cameronporter7116]

Alright mate, can you get SFA on phase 2 at Blandford?

[@MilitaryFitness]

Generally you will have to have a welfare issue to get housing during phase 2 as it does not last that long.

[@cameronporter7116]

@@MilitaryFitness EWSI is about a year or so no? Is that not considered long enough?

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@cameronporter7116 it is around a year of training. You may have to ask your recruiter what the requirements are for a phase 2 to have a quarter.

[@aidenjacques9797]

Whats your views on the modern army do you think fitness has dropped or is it different and are they still allowed to beast you or did people complain to much about it?

[@MilitaryFitness]

On average I would say fitness standards have dropped but I would say that injuries have as well

[@polla2256]

If you deploy you'll be fitter then you ever thought possible, if you're a camp rat you'll get fat.

[@austinshannon4197]

Hi Sam. I’m your number 16th fan. I’m in the U.S. Army but even though our armies fought against one another in the American war of independence and also the war of 1812 I still respect you as a man. I truly do. Let’s not let the American war of independence and also your army’s burning of my White House get in the way of our friendship. Please. It happened a long time ago. Anyways can I come visit you in Texas oh and by the way don’t be scared of fort bliss, fort Sam Houston and fort hood. Well maybe fort hood. It’s called fort hood for a reason. We have the greatest military in history so you may see advanced warfare and highly prestigous troops training to defeat a possible invasion of Great Britain to regain territory to get America back to the union of Great Britain.

[@MilitaryFitness]

😂🫡

[@user-pj6uk8zr7n]

after when you finish your basic training would you get your own room ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

If you are then going to trade training it will probably be after that

[@westay4924]

Amazing video! quick question, what do soldiers get kicked out for? as in; if they work hard but arent quite hitting the mark will they be given extra training or do they just get kicked?

[@MilitaryFitness]

You certainly won’t get kicked out for working hard. It’s generally drugs or a medical condition.

[@westay4924]

@@MilitaryFitness oh brilliant! Just making sure that if i take too long to adjust or etc. also sorry for the questions, but how does the qualifications work? do you get qualifications after phase 2? or stuff like degrees happen whilst you're working as a soldier? because im eager to be able to work hard and work towards a degree at the same time (if possible).

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@westay4924 you may get an apprenticeship in phase 2 but I would start a degree at your working unit. Also, don’t worry about the questions👍🏻👍🏻

[@westay4924]

@@MilitaryFitness brilliant. thanks so much for answering them! would the degree be whilst i work as a soldier or do i have to do them separately?

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@westay4924 whilst you work

[@extremevideos9713]

When do you get your own room in the army?

[@MilitaryFitness]

When you get to your working unit in most cases

[@maxbigavelli6586]

For all Engineers phase 2a is way more rigid than basic

[@MilitaryFitness]

Good to know. Thanks for the info mate

[@nathancondron3810]

Hi mate I have infintry as my first choice and RMP as second. Does your barb test score stay throughout your career, if I was to have a change of mind is it hard to transfer from infintry to RMP I met the required score to have RMP at assessment centre. Thanks

[@MilitaryFitness]

You can transfer but it can take a while

[@nathancondron3810]

@@MilitaryFitness thanks for the reply, would you also know if my barb test score would stay with me or would that have to be repeated. Thanks a million

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@nathancondron3810 you only do it the once just to get streamlined. If you want to change trades or cap badge and that trade requires a higher score you may have to do an entrants exam for it

[@nathancondron3810]

@@MilitaryFitness great stuff so my score would stick with me throughout. Apreciate the help

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@nathancondron3810 no not really. Once you have done your Barb they will then check your GCSE’s etc to make sure that you have enough grades to qualify for the trade that the Barb put you in. Once that is done and you are in the army it will then just go off your academics and not the Barb

[@philipshearer5286]

If I want to be an infantry officer, will I do Phase 2?

[@MilitaryFitness]

Probably not, you will go straight to a unit and conduct training from there.

[@philipshearer5286]

@@MilitaryFitness Do you know of what the fitness tests/role fitness tests at Sandhurst and afterwards are?

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@philipshearer5286 your rft will pretty much be 4km with about 34kg then a 2km best effort with about 20kg (it can differ dependent on cap badge etc.) then you will have a series of tasks to complete called RMT’s.

[@michaeltapp8695]

What’s your Instagram mate, the link isn’t working for me ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

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