i'm joining the British Army... (reserves to regulars)

[@milliefb]

Hi Cheslie, I started watching your vids when you did your first assessment day for the army! Its weird and somewhat comforting to see someone else have the same mindset and the same feeling to join the army!! I'm a 17 girl and i have been thinking about it for a while now so hearing someone else describe my exact thoughts is so nice. I never really saw myself going to uni and I'm also very unsure on what i want to do for a career, the army appealed to me and i am constantly watching shows, videos etc on army life and i love it (even the not so nice bits!). I'm definitely not the fittest person out there, nor the bravest but something about the sense of a family/group I have always loved watching. I also don't know anybody in the army so these videos are really helpful for insight on what its like and every single one makes me want to hit that apply button. I am so happy and proud of you that you decided to become a regular, hopefully I can do what you are doing too. Would love to see more of your experiences. Thanks :)

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Hey Millie, so glad to hear you're enjoying the videos! If you're thinking about the Army and want to apply, I'd say go for it! Best of luck for your career & of course more content coming!

[@lukecutts6667]

If the Army is something you really want to do then go for it! Never let someone else’s opinion or negative experience hinder your perception of something you’ve always felt like you’ve wanted to do. The army is the same as any other job, some people love it, some people don’t. You don’t need to be super fit before joining the army, just make sure you’re a decent level where you can near enough keep up with the level they’re expecting of you. No one turns up to basic training like Mo Farah! Good luck with whatever you choose to do. And by the way, you don’t have to be brave or confident, they’re all personal qualities you’ll improve on in training.

[@ctothel2071]

Did you join? I’m 18 and I’d love to hear more about the experience of other young girls in the army

[@sophieb244]

Congrats! I'm kind of sad we won't see med school vlogs, but it's so nice that you've found the route you want to take :D

[@ChelsieAngeles]

thank you!

[@eliselawless5410]

She could join army medical corps

[@TheJEMster70]

As someone who works closely with the military, and having now watched many of your videos, I would recommend you give serious consideration towards joining as an officer. You might well enjoy being a CMT for a while, but the options available to you as an officer to build a more fulfilling career long term might better suit your attributes and personality (as much as I can glean them from your YT persona). I would also not discount becoming an officer in either the RAF or RN. Either way, Officer or Other Rank, I’m sure you’ll succeed and I wish you the very best of luck in this new venture.

[@ChelsieAngeles]

i'd love to join as an officer in the future for sure!

[@TheJEMster70]

If Officer is something already on your possible future list, there is (I suggest) not much to gain from spending time as a private/corporal first. Everyone joining Sandhurst is treated the same regardless of previous mil experience. Ask to speak to the RAO at your reserve unit or, if you have any family friends who are officers, sound them out about the pros and cons of joining as an officer after being an OR first. Also, there are Officer webinars advertised on the Army careers website which might be of help.

[@rob5694]

Seriously, join as an officer. You'll experience a greater quality of life, job satisfaction, and career prospects after. Your education, which you've worked so hard for (and spent money on), will be seriously underused as a private soldier.

[@TheJEMster70]

Sorry, one more thing. If you were to join first as a soldier and then try for officer later then that process is outlined in a document which you should be able to access via Defence Connect here: jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/docs/DOC-529605

[@Dazzy2343]

Tbh I’ll agree , if you have the degree and more importantly life skills and experience , give sandhurst a go , or at least get yourself on a pre officer look at life course that’s run out of worthy down

[@hazelscarlett7299]

Your gonna love the army! Basic training is the most challenging thing I ever did ..but one of the best and most memorable. What’s good is that you already have reserve experience which will give you a head start. All the best! 💯❤️

[@Rangermedia]

Congrats on making the decision on making the jump to the Regulars you will not regret it. Transfer is pretty straight forward

[@rebeccatrinityj]

I remember us speaking a few weeks ago and us talking about why you didn’t join as a regular in the army! It’s so crazy to hear your decision now... I am so happy for you!!! And so glad you’ve figured out what you want to do and what will make you happy 😁🤍

[@ChelsieAngeles]

I know. I was thinking I wanted to delay it for a year or two but now I just want to jump right in! Thanks so much!

[@harrietread2284]

Hi Chelsie, it would be great to hear your reasons for joining the army full time and not going down the med school route! I’m still working out career things and it’s always useful to hear other’s perspectives on their career choices. Thanks for the videos.

[@ChelsieAngeles]

Definitely! Video coming soon!

[@andrewward2010]

EXCELLENT!!! Looking forward to seeing your army vids as I always enjoy your content. Glad you know what you want to do :)

[@JP-xq2bn]

Such a good video well done making the decision for yourself !!! You’ll smash it 🙌

[@ameliapierce5325]

Really refreshing to see someone change their plans to put their happiness first!! really inspiring:) I'm exciting to see any/all future content x

[@camillasecchi5626]

I’m so excited for you! Really happy you found out something you like and enjoy doing. Can’t wait to get on this journey together through KZbin 🥰

[@KingSloth]

When you are making videos that you love making then the videos perform well. I stick to two videos a week and that gives me time to destress with day to day life aswell as still getting out content. Congratulations on deciding to go regular army instead of the reserves. Would love to get a video together with you so we could answer some questions.

[@ChelsieAngeles]

exactly! that's what i'll be going back to. thank you & let's do it one day!

[@JP-xq2bn]

Some guys that are in the army that do KZbin is Craig Holman and fabziy you making content like that for the future would be great 🙌

[@KingSloth]

1 day my name will be on your list 🤣

[@Liam1991]

We all know Matimus is the OG though 🤪

[@JP-xq2bn]

@@KingSloth ahh mate! I’ll give you a subscribe !

[@JP-xq2bn]

@@Liam1991 ah mate I haven’t heard of him 😅

[@KingSloth]

@@Liam1991 Matsimus is a god amongst men

[@JP-xq2bn]

Congrats just from the title! I’m either going army or navy hopefully soon with assessment centre etc coming up. keep making the vids can’t wait for this release 🙌

[@lewysphillips4652]

Hi! I have done exactly the same. Finished the BA and MA and have gone straight from Reserve soldier to regular. Hope you enjoy and think you've made the right decision (y)

[@jamde9420]

I was treading on the idea of joining the army full time, as a 17 year old girl it’s a big commitment, but then I thought what am I actually go do as a reserve outside of the army and I just jumped into it and now I’m set on the idea of a full time army career

[@ChelsieAngeles]

that's exactly my thoughts - best to go for it! good luck with your career!

[@jamde9420]

@@ChelsieAngeles thank you! Your videos have really helped me finalise my decision I’m going

[@alexsmith1800]

Congratulations! Can’t wait to see videos on how you progress through the army! Xx

[@13enJ4min]

What's the full process for switching from reserves to regular once reserve training is complete?

[@annacocchiara2916]

so excitedddd!! congrats it’s a big step:) x

[@ChelsieAngeles]

🎉

[@EllieJean]

I’m so excited for you!! Can’t wait I see more vlogs about this and learning more about the army etc - this is amazing! ☺️❤️❤️

[@ChelsieAngeles]

💖 likewise, looking forward to the new wildlife vids!

[@LaHayeSaint]

Chelsie -- If you're going Regular, you need Sandhurst. One route might be for you to Commission first, then ask the Army to sponsor you to do a Nursing degree, and then you could return as an Army nurse, probably at least a full Lieutenant or even a Captain. Ask around. Without the Nursing degree, I'm not too sure how you would fit in as an Officer in the Medical Corps without some sort of professional medical training.

[@AhhDubya69]

I cant stand that the reserve and regulars has become a place for vloggers. Take me back 10 years please.

[@jadehall3745]

Hi I just thought I’d comment as your video popped up! I’m currently a student nurse in the army and I would really recommend that. A lot of CMT find that when they reach a certain point it’s kind of a dead end and it doesnt give you anything for the civvie world. CMT is just basic life support , it’s good for experience first however. A lot of CMTs have now transferred to nursing and there’s loads currently now in my intake who wished they started out as one

[@heinrichkleist3473]

Congratulations! What a great move.

[@charlottebagshaw3834]

I'd love to see a video on how to improve your med ball throw (achieve 3.1m)

[@ChelsieAngeles]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@Dazzy2343]

Posture , that is the biggest failing for potential soldiers and young soldiers, you want to drive that explosive power from the shoulders , and fully extend the arms

[@charlottebagshaw3834]

@@Dazzy2343 thanks Daniel - finally managed to get 3.1 - just need to get the 2k run in 10 mins 15 secs before I start the application process 👊🏻

[@Dazzy2343]

@@charlottebagshaw3834 when I went through many moons ago it was the 1.5 mile run in 10:30 , 2km honestly is easy it’s just under a mile , all I can say is try not to worry and as crazy as it sounds enjoy it and think about something else

[@charlottebagshaw3834]

@@Dazzy2343 thanks again for your advice ☺️ Might not sound too bad to some but when you literally have zero running experience & your cardiovascular is no where near where it needs to be for Army standards it’s a little daunting, but I will do my best to smash it 👊🏻Can’t bloody wait to join! I really hope I love it so I can join full time 😊

[@rebeccatrinityj]

I am so excited for this!!!! 🤞🏽👏🏽

[@PEPEMUFAN]

Sounds like your heading to the right direction:) i do think like that a lot in the fact in really where do i or to follow my heart in becoming to since i'm still classed a under graduate student i do have plenty options in mind it's knowing what is really best in a certain sense.

[@jackharris5073]

Hello, I'm a reservist who will pass out in March. What is the process for joining regulars? Do you have to start from scratch or is it possible to go straight to phase 2 training after a certain period of time? Thanks for your help :)

[@EyeOfTheCat2002]

I think you start over again. I saw a video of infantry training back in 2011 one of the recruits was a reservist who had already done a tour of Afghanistan. He was transferred to the regulars and he was back at the start with all the other recruits. I don't know if it's like this now tho.

[@ezeekoku2483]

Any news on this?

[@Liam1991]

Good on you for deciding to go full-time! I've been thinking the same, but I don't think me or my girlfriend would cope with me being away for so long. I'm hoping to start alpha in June, then I'll see how I feel from there. I've been told by my Sergeant that we have a lot of opportunities to do other training courses and sports... Plus, we might have to opportunity to go on 6 month deployments to Cyprus over the next few years. So maybe I could use those opportunities to somehow make the army a full-time job. I know what you mean about doing PT adds on extra time for the reserves. I'm training 4 times a week at the moment. It sometimes feels like it takes up most of my day, as I'm cramming in strength training, running, and stretching into each session. I currently don't have a civilian job, so it gives me the flexibility to focus on my training. Not to sure how things would work doing my training alongside working, and training Krav Maga once that reopens. Plus, my Sergeant wants us to start tabbing over the weekends once things go back to normal. On the subject of you transferring from the reserves to the regulars, we had a guy who attempted to join the Grenadiers, but decided to come back to the reserves. He was basically told once he passed out, he would then have to do pre-deployment training and then go to Iraq for 9 mouths. He didn't want to be away from his family for that long, so he decided to come back to us. From what he told me how he transferred to the regulars, and then back again is, he had to do some paperwork with the Sergeant, then he had to hand his kit in, and got his start date. When he left the regulars, he had to hand the kit there back in, and had his contract terminated to reenlist for the reserves. Then he came back, had to some paperwork, got his kit reissued, and got his training date for the reserves.

[@ChelsieAngeles]

thank you! that's great that you've got some good opportunities lined up. i'd be looking at another year before i could most likely do things like that. yeah tabbing really eats into the day. it's a good 3/4 hours gone once a week. so feeling you when you say you basically do phys and feel like the day is gone 😂 good luck with Alphas!

[@rhysroberts9065]

GOOD LUCK 💞

[@Katmando007]

Good luck Cheslie. What Unit are you joining?

[@alistaircorstorphine7469]

I wanted to join ( when I was younger ) and then I saw the reserves and thought “ I’d go for that” but only to be told that I was too old ( 46 ) but fair play :)

[@tomlangford4069]

So excited to see all the videos to do with the army,I also want to be a full time combat medic,can’t wait,my plan is to join next year,so will you be going to pirbright to Winchester for training too?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

not sure yet but good luck with the journey! i'm excited to make all the new content too!!

[@tomlangford4069]

@@ChelsieAngeles thank you:) you too

[@KingSloth]

Winchester make the best soldiers 👌 Not that im biased

[@EmilyEquine-ni9td]

I am in the same situation regarding uni and wanting to join, I am finishing my first at uni (equine veterinary nursing degree) and I want to join as a veterinary tech in the royal veterinary corps but I have to be a qualified vet nurse first but I just want to get stuck in with the army, but I have 3 more years of vet nursing degree xx

[@ChelsieAngeles]

It’s such a weird limbo period to be in, isn’t it?! 😩

[@MrMemo-nu8cw]

Hiii I'm currently 17 years old and at college studying animal care and will finish my college course in 2 years and then I'm wanting to go to university after to get a degree in animal care preferably entomology which will be 4 years in university. I'm currently at the army cadets and I'm wanting to join the army reserves at 18 and do my university course etc alongside doing the army reserves and get all my degree etc. And the dream goal with the army is to become a dog handler in the reserves or even possibly in the regulars. Do you think this is possible and something I can achieve? :))

[@k.o6715]

How many years of service in the army as an engineer?

[@Isabelle.x120]

What made you decide against Med school?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

not decided against it per se - just emotionally can't hack 5 years at uni right now. maybe in like 5 years or so time i'll go.

[@pradeepkrishantha2252]

I like your videos ..my english knowledge is not good .i have been learning an english for 2 years . I like your accent . is listening Your video lots of time..

[@olijacobs3347]

Do you think it’s possible to do reserves while completing a undergrad degree?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

yes for sure! i just had way too much going on to fit it in. but i'd say if you can commit to the training evening, odd weekends and doing fitness 3 times a week. then you'll be fine with fitting it in!

[@Ollie-dh9it]

If you didn't want to commit to reserves then you could join your local UOTC - they're scheduled around uni which'll make it easier to fit army around your degree

[@blueyognog]

The first 3 minutes of this video is not about joining the regulars

[@RJap23]

Hi Chelsie, that was nice video, just wanna ask what level to pass the beep test for CMT? i am also applied for a reserve and in 4weeks time is my assessment, Many thanks and hoping for your success👏👏👏

[@ChelsieAngeles]

it was 7.9 when i did it, but it's 6.6 now!

[@RJap23]

@@ChelsieAngeles many thanks thats very helpful👌👌👌

[@ALLOWITBRUV]

Hi , I recently left regulars after like the 7th week as it was too much and I had perinatal problems back home going on, I’m looking to reapply this year but to reserves as I can still have civilian life to deal with more easily , after joking the reserves id eventually want too transfer to regular full time in a couple years , when your transfer do u have to do basic training all from scratch? Or do u do training in reserves that makes u skip the 14 weeks basic you’d do full time? If that makes sense?

[@donaldrees1383]

Speak to your PSAO about transferring to the regs. Your reserve RCMO will contact the RCMO of the regular unit you are joining and take it from there. Good luck.

[@James-lu4en]

Hi, many people join the reserves at age 34?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

A good percentage of reservists are that age or older!

[@stephenparker8755]

Am am also joining

[@MrBottley]

don’t you want to be a lawyer now as you are joining the army full time to train in a different role?

[@brahimkamel8327]

Greeting from morrocco

[@richavarghis4603]

Why are you going to army leaving the law school. R u leaving law school?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

I’ve already graduated law school

[@bigshag2813]

@@ChelsieAngeles I have the opposite drama, I’m in the army (Cpl Royal Engineers) and I’m looking at doing a law degree. If you don’t mind me asking what’s the reasoning for joining after your degree since my plan was to study law, leave the army and live happily every after.. 😂

[@jacobs3031]

​@@bigshag2813knew a lad similar route did his time in navy they paid for his degree when he left he's a trained physio now.

[@alexrex8990]

Try Ur Best what you fascinate about...

[@rodeo9]

have you decided against going to grad entry med school then pqo route long term?

[@ChelsieAngeles]

no, i'd still love to do it. but mentally can't hack another 5 years at university right now. never say never!

[@clair233]

The British army can sponsor you for medicine too