The Infantry Course | Rejoining, Transferring & Fitness

The Infantry Course
How to rejoin, transfer and prepare.
What is the Infantry Assessment Course?
It is a three week course that you complete if you have previous experience. On completion you will either move to your unit or start Phase 2 Infantry training.
Listen to the soldiers that give their take on what it's like, how to prepare and why they decided to give it a go.
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[@chrissmith6801]

Fantastic video, perfect kind of content for those looking to join and waiting for a start date. Love hearing more info from the lads that have been through it focused by your questions.

[@AnonyMoose.]

Great video as usual. Thank you for posting these!

[@bp9854]

The ex engineer didn't wanna go back to gib barracks so badly he joined infantry 🤣🤣

[@ToddHoward.]

😂😂😂😂

[@jerrythirdnsrowuo4157]

Wow never a dull moment with you Capt another insightful and great video full of experienced thoughts from soldiers who have been there before thanks Sir🔥💪💯

[@flatmoon6359]

I left 32 years ago,missed it for 6 months,but kept remembering how boring it was,BAOR IN 80s.Never went out or did anything.Painted my wagon so many times,it was bulletproof,watch out for boredom it creeps up on you.Then time to get out,get some qualifications at anything,it all helps.Though about this,no RPG proof.

[@FM-wj2jd]

Thankyou for your advice!

[@DeanL94.]

Great video mate!! I left the army 3 years ago and I miss the lifestyle so much!

[@a1zzz294]

Honestly bro love your content !❤️

[@Jorn-gy3yc]

Honestly a great watch for pre entrys

[@devonhaist8031]

Looking forward to when they re open rejoiner applications and I can finally go back!

[@chalzegro]

Could you potentially do a video running over your advice for people going the officer route? A breakdown of the application process and training itself would be mega appreciated, I've got my telephone interview in a month or so and any deeper insight than what you can find on the army website would be awesome. Top vids as well mate - keep it up

[@James-C24]

Your a royal anglian!!! Im currently joining the 3rd battalion.

[@sitdownshutup8813]

I knew fusilier Thomas at catterick, he told me he failed a CDT in his first two weeks in the guards and got kicked out. He ended up spending months in a rehab platoon

[@kevinadamson5768]

In other words he couldn't hack it.

[@MattyHDX]

Another class video :)

[@bethreynolds4748]

If you haven’t already, can you make a video on how to smash through army assignment centre?

[@lablackzed]

I am old school army my training was hard as hell but I loved every second of it I am nearly 70 and disabled through service but I would join up again tomorrow.😅😅😅

[@corbz00]

Thank you for your service 😁😁😁

[@lablackzed]

@Jamie Hawke There ain't no gain with out pain its all in the mind don't let it beat you once you get through basic its just plain sailing you're choice I hope you succeeded the day you pass out will be you're greatest day why because you have done something very few people have done I wish you a happy successful career 👍🍻

[@ToddHoward.]

😂😂😂😂

[@rohankiely8116]

Great video👍🏻

[@TomJamesBarker]

Thank you for this video, I'm in the process of rejoining after being out for 5 years and I was in the engineers so thankfully I'm not in the dark about what I will be doing👍

[@kevinadamson5768]

I left the army 30 years ago and for first couple of years I missed the lads and cammeradery and nearly rejoined but pleased I didn't.

[@jix9898]

Why?

[@kevinadamson5768]

@@jix9898 because I'd moved on and my family was settled.

[@ToddHoward.]

I'm rejoining infantry at 39.... I think I'm 🤪

[@imranzazai7404]

Nice video.

[@gozewstuffnthings5837]

Wish I could rejoin (was a combat med tech). Medically barred since I left.. ace.

[@travisbickle0526]

6:20 so you were working in a fast food restaurant for a few weeks then decided it wasn't for you, so you then applied for a role in another fast food restaurant. Brilliant idea 🤔

[@DH-ol9ob]

ahh mr house

[@edwardjaycocks5497]

Seems like most dont have very good civilian qualifications...that what you get at the Lower rank....so thay come back ..don't blame them... Military is good...more support is need for these men for that future civilian careers

[@hoohaa559]

Everyone seems to get back in for 1 of 2 reasons. Financial difficulty with civi jobs due to being under underqualified. Or miss being told what to do day to day, there's order in your life that way. You can now make more money in aldi than a private infantry soldier

[@jackhenry7061]

Can the guys keep their rank or what way does that work for transfers or rejoiners?

[@BobGnarly420]

2:50 imagine being in war and seeing this terminator in the battlefield, id run the other way😂

[@YeNZeC]

He can Medivac people on his own.

[@paulthurman5517]

I left after serving 8 year. Worst mistake I ever made but I couldn’t admit it to myself and family. Wish I’d have rejoined when I had the chance.

[@nevs8997]

Do not miss that scoff house at vimy barracks. Some bad scran in there 🤣

[@nooneknowssecret6374]

And also bad chipy crows als😏😂

[@alvindurochermtl]

Good video mate though the way you've cut out one side of your beret's leather band was weird and I haven't seen anything like that in all my years. Was that absolutely necessary to form a beret into a decent shape.

[@garethhughes2498]

I did 9 years and best thing I ever did was leave. Fair play on rejoining, especially after being out for nearly 6. The thought of it alone gives me the shivers, stuff that! The chap who left the guards to be a fusilier, not for me, you mean couldn't hack it!

[@uk5g262]

Theyve got snooker tables at catterick... im 100% joining 😂

[@captainhindsight8779]

Join the RAF and you’ll get at least 5 snooker tables per hotel

[@exrfn]

If i had the chance to rejoin it certainly wouldn't be for the money!!,it would be because i would want to..Tbh done my bit,been there got the tshirt...Enough for me but good luck to all the re enlisters....

[@kingkong893]

Could this course be applicable if you have got end of phase 2 royal marines training?

[@Cous1nJack]

2:20 he’s talking about type two fun

[@joshuaearnshaw588]

Could you do a video specifically on the officer process? Can’t seem to find any regarding Sandhurst specifically as well as the PCBC. Would be great to understand more 👊👊cheers

[@hptwnreppin]

Have you begun the joining process? I’ve just had my medical at Westbury and would love to create a group with potential officers as there isn’t much out there for us.

[@stokesy887]

@@hptwnreppin How long after sending off your RGMD were you then invited for the medical assessment?

[@theorampere6917]

@@stokesy887 took like 2 months for me

[@hptwnreppin]

@@stokesy887 looks like a theme as I was also invited to my medical 2 months after passing RGMD

[@stokesy887]

Okay brilliant, thanks you two. I passed my RGMD but still waiting to hear on a date for my medical assessment.

[@rcn9910]

RLC transfer lad, where's he from? Burnley?

[@louisgribben2933]

Good to see Bakkies Botha in camo lol

[@ProFreemanTheDeamon48]

Any inside info on joining as an officer? Tips etc. I appreciate this might not be a question you can answer. Cheers 👍

[@keenymeeny2]

Make sure your fit , make sure you have good knowledge of current affairs, Have a good knowledge of spatial awareness and that you can integrate into a team. Problem solving is a big part of selection , well it was in my day ie how to cross a scaffold using rope tyre etc. Then hopefully you will be ready for **RCB, well it was like that for me in the 80's might be different now . *** Regular Commision Board , hope this helps

[@Jimmyboy1674]

Make aure your capbadge isnt on the side of your head!🙄🤣

[@lewishardiman7628]

@@Jimmyboy1674 the amount of people with it above their ear 😂

[@Jimmyboy1674]

@@lewishardiman7628 😂😂😂

[@notmenotme614]

Be confident and assertive when giving briefs or leading tasks. The Army wants the type of personality who guys will follow to the edge of the world. The best Officer I had, had a natural charisma when he walked into a room. Its probably easier for confident extroverts. Also you need to be mature and setting the standard.

[@LaHayeSaint]

Riveting all the way! I'd like to know if NCOs can retain their previous rank on discharge.

[@callummighton2251]

As long as they can pass the tests again then yes they can

[@bigginge6527]

I’ve been back in 6 months now after being out for 10 years and lost my rank. Think it depends on how long you’ve be out

[@LaHayeSaint]

@Lionel Rich Tea Lionel -- A refresher course is a good idea, as even after 1 year away, details start to become less clear.

[@LaHayeSaint]

@@bigginge6527 Bigging -- You could request a refresher course. If you've had rank, it's not nice to re-join at a junior level. A corporal who has attended and passed course after course, can expect better pay than a subaltern.

[@abhdd4352]

👍

[@bigl1108]

How long is a re-Joiner course? 3 weeks?

[@glynmorrison5331]

Can you make a Video on how to wear a Beret Correctly lol

[@samglover840]

I signed up at 27. Not infantry but CIE with the Signals. Best thing I ever did. Job security. Guaranteed food, accommodation and I can do ANY course I want WHEN I want. You even get paid to do sports 😂 the grass LOOKS greener on the other side but trust me, especially with Covid the Army (Or any armed forces) is the place to be

[@bradleypearce9571]

I'm in the reme, great video sir

[@jacobcoleman5277]

Can you do a video on how to shape your beret like yours??

[@JammyDodger45]

🤣😂🤣

[@james7477]

yer right, 10seconds in I was like, WTF...he`s butchered the leather band around his beret and you can clearly see it. Looks like absolute shit. :-)

[@MASTERXMYLES]

This was a great video very useful! but wanted more questions about the rejoining process so for example I was infantry for 4 years left in 2019 and I am thinking of rejoining what would be the process for me rejoining .cheers

[@butch1293]

You would move straight back to unit.

[@MASTERXMYLES]

@@butch1293 even if it was a different reg ?

[@butch1293]

@@MASTERXMYLES Yes as long as Inf. 36 months out an you need to do the IA. FYI I run the IA.

[@MASTERXMYLES]

@@butch1293 great stuff cheers for the info much appreciated

[@kevinadamson5768]

Master x I was told when I left 30 years I could re enlist within 2 years without loss of rank.

[@williampage4623]

does anyone know how much harder it is to be a para (maybe if you were infantry but rejoined as a para) I want to join the army when I'm 21 and I don't know what to join marines, paras infantry etc.

[@scottruthven9282]

Join the Royal Engineers, you can do all arms Commando and P Company, same for the RLC.

[@chrisisweird7463]

Jesus the 2nd guy sound like a proper afrikaans man 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@meamachne]

Can someone get through to the Royal Anglian regiment if they're dyslexic

[@lewishardiman7628]

Mate you wouldn’t believe the retards that go though training. As long as you remember you skills and drills and acronyms then you literally will be fine. I’d say if you wanna join do it and you’ll have no regrets

[@samglover840]

Yes mate. I know a lad who was Royal Anglian, dyslexic but now one his own building company. Dyslexia doesn’t make you less than others, so go for it 100%

[@nicktombs1876]

Good spelling, for someone who's dyslexic.

[@TheVWMadness]

Can you confirm what are the differences in training in terms of the guards and infantry? I know the guards do an additional few weeks for drill but does their fitness training go on par with the paras?

[@Cichdufreak]

Guards are infantry and no it’s not in par with the reg, as much as the course syllabus is the same, it’s the training teams that change the dynamic of it

[@JammyDodger45]

@@Cichdufreak - "it's the training teams that change the dynamic of it" ... is the most polite way I've ever heard someone describe the Sect Cpls as Turbo Hard Bastards!

[@Cichdufreak]

@@JammyDodger45 haha you know it mate

[@nukenade4623]

Been waiting for the last 3 months. sent the letter they task you on the army log in page and heard nothing back.

[@nukenade4623]

@Lionel Rich Tea yeah i emailed my regt HQ. been keeping an eye on the place as well as i literally live down the road from it and not seen anyone go in for ages. as for the AFCO. dont even know if i have one if im honest. im hoping it all clears up soon

[@callamtitan5458]

Got a cat C theory and joined the infantry 😂😂😂😂 something went wrong here

[@BobGnarly420]

Could i become a driver, go through training an then transfer to infantry straight after getting my driving license? Would i have to redo training at 15k? Or will it take a couple months longer then usual?

[@callamtitan5458]

You get driving quals a lot in the infantry as your use if you can drive diverse vehicles for all purposes. If you want the infantry You’ll get to drive and get licences song the way

[@Cichdufreak]

Basically that’s an unwritten rule not to do

[@nathanjames4064]

@Lionel Rich Tea Don’t call the RLC shit, fucking try and do your job without the RLC delivering.

[@BellogsTheChicken]

What is it with cap badges the side of the head these days?My CSM would have us in jail for a mornings beasting with the wombat drill rounds off the provost sergeant,solid oak with brass heads weighing 26 pound each lol. Cap badge above the left eye.

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Lol don't I've just seen this , that is taking the lash it's over his ear hole 😂,

[@BellogsTheChicken]

@@MICHAEL-wg2lh seems to be the norm these days.Like said my day in 80s id be in the jail lol.

[@rebel1052k]

Spin me an SLR dit whilst you're at it you roaster

[@JammyDodger45]

It's a sign of weak leadership to let standards slip like that. Or maybe they're just embarrassed by the 💩 Regiment they joined and they're trying to hide the evidence. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@flatmoon6359]

I believe that cap badge on side is going back is historical.Some badges being so big also,there is no room on front.R Sigs narrow,the Rifles pretty wide,I'm "think" that Rifles badge is bigger than old Light Infantry badge?.What colour does beret does Infantry wear now.

[@chasejones4189]

Can you rejoin if you were kicked out the last time you was in?

[@JammyDodger45]

Just let me grab a coffee and find a comfy chair while you explain this one ...

[@norticsnipez699]

Hi I’ve dislocated my knee twice before , does anyone know if I can still make the rifles regiment ( I’m 13 btw and wanting to join at 18 )

[@Bobbybulsara179]

Keep any medical issues quiet, if they arent on your medical records then they don't exist and don't go telling them anything they don't specifically ask about.

[@blucif6210]

@@Bobbybulsara179 literally, ive last year i developed adult onset asthma and it affects me mainly in cold weather paired with intense exercise, not been diagnosed but textbook symptoms and the fact a salamol inhaler clears it says it all, but im joining up soon and havent mentioned it because i never struggled with it when i was younger

[@Bobbybulsara179]

@@blucif6210 if you haven't been diagnosed then you don't have it. If you start milking it and go to the doctors, guess what? They won't let you in the army. Unless you have a real condition that is well documented on your medical records then they don't exist. The time you had that click on your knee? You didn't go to the doctors, its not affecting you, then it goes down the memory hole. Even if you are sat in the medical on selection and you're leg has fallen off, don't say anything about it and fucking hop. You get me?

[@davidevans8999]

Get that cap badge over the left eye and set the example you should be.

[@Chris-so4mq]

Bet you are fun at parties.

[@JammyDodger45]

If people are wearing berets at your parties you might want to broaden your social circle fella.

[@Surfinbadger]

If I wasn't 41 I'd rejoin.

[@abrentiefred9818]

How can i transfer from infantry to other job role or trade when I have some months to start my basic training in the infantry

[@djrxp]

You need to speak with the recruitment team or you platoon commander in training

[@abrentiefred9818]

@@djrxp Alright thank you very much

[@jacobhenderson6290]

Rejoining after two years on civvy street. Ex Engineers going to cavalry... been told that I’ll be on tac 2 and 3 course at ITC. How are these courses run, how long are they,are they relaxed and educational or 100% max effort thrashings for x months ahead? Do you get weekends off ,can I expect time off? Any info you or anyone can give would be appreciated

[@jacobhenderson6290]

Also, if I’m going straight onto a tac 2 course, will my phys need to be up to scratch or will I have a chance to “warm up” to the standard?

[@butch1293]

@@jacobhenderson6290 Are you on the IA course?

[@jacobhenderson6290]

@@butch1293 I’m assuming not as if not heard that be mentioned to me

[@jacobhenderson6290]

@@butch1293 I know the reason for doing the courses is to be education about the different weapon systems I will be using and different tactics, from section all the way up to battalion I believe

[@JammyDodger45]

Why would you go from being a Sapper to a Donkey Walloper? From being well respected and liked to laughed at and inconsequential? Mad decision but it's clearly your life not mine so I'll just 🤷🏻‍♂️ and move on.

[@M.M.M.81]

How long would it take to transfer from the infantry to the cavalry ?

[@sightdemon3267]

647 days mate

[@JammyDodger45]

Never mind how long ... Why the fuck would you? Cavalry is full of total knobbers.

[@alexanderrose1556]

I speak fluent english, but i am not from the UK and i must say when some of these scottish soldiers talk i understand like only half of what they are saying..

[@alexanderrose1556]

@Lionel Rich Tea I did, served in the Royal Danish army.

[@Jpye92]

What is the process of Reserves to Regulars? Any information kindly appreciated

[@Jorn-gy3yc]

I'm pre entry. Reserves is 10 and 15 days training. Phase 1&2 Regs go 12 weeks. You can do extra training entirely dependant on regiment and your chosen role you applied for. Apply,interview and career chat. Assemet,medical clearance, may be given offer for a assement.

[@Jpye92]

Just to rephrase it sorry, what is the process of leaving the reserves into the regulars?

[@Jorn-gy3yc]

Honest anwser I don't know But i can point you in the right direction,if you go british Army website between 8:30-6pm monday-friday Press get in touch button they have live chat option,advisors and recruitment staff . Hope that's of some use

[@butch1293]

@@Jorn-gy3yc Discuss with your RCMO and they can load you on the IA course. Any difficulties message me.

[@Jorn-gy3yc]

@@butch1293 I think you tagged the wrong person buddy I'm not involved in any way with armed forces

[@daorange7179]

Can I join the army while I'm studying in university or would I have to Finnish first?

[@JammyDodger45]

I don't know, are you thinking of joining a Scandinavian army?

[@daorange7179]

No British army

[@JammyDodger45]

@@daorange7179 - WHOOSH!

[@mickm234]

I didn’t know Belize was still a thing...

[@mangata4244]

Still exists mick ye

[@sharkwolf7788]

Got turned off during herrick, to save money I believe. Back on now for training

[@lewishardiman7628]

I did phase 1 and then was med discharged 1 day before pass out. I was gutted. They still said that on paper it will say that I completed phase 1. Can’t wait to get to Catterick. I’m reapplying in october.

[@ird3625]

What was the med discharge

[@lewishardiman7628]

@@ird3625 for my kidneys, IGA Nethropathy, basically my kidneys were swollen and were leaking traces of blood and protein. I had a urine test 4 months ago and they said that it’s .12 something and it was .18, .11 is whats classed as normal so by October I should be in the all clear.

[@JammyDodger45]

@@lewishardiman7628 - I have no idea what that is but it sounds bloody horrible! 🤞🏻 for your re-application.

[@lewishardiman7628]

@@JammyDodger45 it was, a side affect of it is swollen legs and ofc my luck drew the short straw and I couldn’t bend my legs... are you ps at Catterick or admin? Or civi

[@JammyDodger45]

@@lewishardiman7628 - I'm none of the above! I was a Bootneck for a long time and now I'm a RAF Reservist (it keeps my security clearance in date 😁) my son went through Para Depot 2 yrs ago (I'm still not talking to him for going Para 😂).

[@mileskelly7745]

What’s the pay like ?

[@JammyDodger45]

www.armedforces.co.uk/armypayscales.php#.YDNp7GTfWEc That took me 5 secs to find. If you struggled with that I think the Army might be beyond your current ability.

[@TheWhiteWallPod]

What reg is going Cyprus on that two year positing? 👀

[@TheRugbyClubHQ]

2yorks

[@TheWhiteWallPod]

Thanks buddy 👍🏻

[@Dingo-1]

Rule britannia !!! 🇬🇧

[@charlietucker214]

what rank are you

[@JammyDodger45]

His rank slide indicates he's a Captain but his beret suggests he's a Para Reg Private.

[@kiecheaton9027]

Can I rejoin if i got UFAS on Personal reasons

[@kiecheaton9027]

Just wondering as wanting to get back in at ITC

[@JammyDodger45]

Do you remember what UFAS stands for and what your papers said? Some discharge papers say 'UFAS at this time' others say 'permanently UFAS'. Have your circumstances changed? How much time has passed? Has anyhing else happened in that time to prevent you serving? The AFCO will ask you all those questions to determine if you can progress or not. So that's your next move pal.

[@kiecheaton9027]

@@JammyDodger45 Unfit for Army Service and I did get told to te join and I asked if in able to rejoin soon as possible they said yeah but depends on my papers but on my papers only says family issues

[@JammyDodger45]

@@kiecheaton9027 - you need to be able to demonstrate the points I made above. If you can't then you'll need to wait a while longer until you can. Get your discharge papers, read them, consider your answers, then call the AFCO. Then get ready to be fucked about for ages until the system decides what to do with you.

[@G4x5da]

Something epically failed if you wanna rejoin the infantry

[@ryanjenkins5976]

Underrated comment

[@G4x5da]

@@ryanjenkins5976 only (ex) infantry soldiers know

[@rebel1052k]

Nothing wrong with wanting to provide a stable income for yourself and your family, and the Army provides that. I say off hats off to them for having the balls to rejoin even though people like you judge.

[@G4x5da]

@@rebel1052k I completely agree but I didn’t say that. I was in the infantry for 4 years and I never saw one soul return to it. Yes many returned to the army as a signaler, engineer, medic, or SF. But why would you return to Infantry? That’s what I’m saying -

[@rebel1052k]

@@G4x5da Maybe they fancied the sharp end of the stick this time around. I was in the Artillery and often think if I did rejoin I'd go for the Infantry this time

[@xlprop6687]

EX RMP hahahaha wish you luck mate LOL

[@paulreeves1787]

Fucking desperation 😅😅😅

[@notmenotme614]

If you had 32 jobs and couldn't stay in one of them, maybe you're doing something wrong.

[@xlprop6687]

Wow, all sad reasons to rejoin the army. Joining the army for money is a sad choice but fair play.

[@jimmymchugh8305]

Do you honestly expect that life ? I guess your limited - the worlds changing and your not....

[@jordanstewart6012]

People enjoy the army... country’s need them innit

[@dancharles9249]

some shocking hairlines in this video