Should You Join The British Army in 2024?

In this Should You Join The British Army in 2024 video I go through 5 reasons why you should and 5 reasons why you should not.
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[@carlb4741]

Always remember , there's no danger . It's a professional career . It could be arranged with just a word in Mr Churchill's ear.

[@MilitaryFitness]

You got it

[@benkelly2190]

😂 got ya

[@RazorThat]

I was just watching your 2023 video about this and got notified of this one 😅

[@MilitaryFitness]

I try to one every year

[@Old-English-ENZO]

Alright boyo. Good video, my son is interested in joining the military, not sure which service tho, I'm going to show him his video and your others for tips/guidance, thank you for your service.

[@MilitaryFitness]

I hope he finds the videos helpful

[@Stanly-Stud]

Don't let him join. Go to college or University

[@musarratbhatti3669]

It’s def not for me however I’m fascinated to see how u guys pull it off in the army all I can say is keep the good work I still enjoy watching your videos

[@MilitaryFitness]

🫡

[@wisdomlettu]

Great job

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks

[@wisdomlettu]

@MilitaryFitness currently in the Uk for my assessment to join the army. Wisme luck mate

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@wisdomlettu best of luck🫡🫡

[@SHADOWFRENZY92]

Been considering joining for a while now but the biggest issue is consistently exercising, longest I have gone so far is a month. I am basically starting from zero since my stamina is quite poor, to say the least. That is really the only negative I would say applies to me on this video.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Just don’t start off too hard core and do just a couple of days per week

[@SHADOWFRENZY92]

@@MilitaryFitness Got it, cheers.

[@Josh-nu8be]

​@@SHADOWFRENZY92once you get into basic training then you no longer need to self-motivates to do fitness, the army will make sure you do it. All you need is to be fit enough to start and then the army will take over. Once you've been doing regular exercise for months because you've been told to it becomes a habit and motivating yourself becomes easier. As you get fitter you will even start enjoying it, particularly sports. The easiest way to increase motivation to get fit is to get a gym buddy, someone who will hold you to account and make you go. In the army you'll have loads of them but before you join you'll need to find one.

[@SHADOWFRENZY92]

@@Josh-nu8be Thanks for the advice, I will look into that.

[@unknown-eo8dm]

hello mate are you able to do a video on information about the RMP that people may not know about

[@MilitaryFitness]

I will look into it mate

[@ayo_zacc]

hey can you give an update on if citizens of commonwealth can join the british army?

[@LambClone]

Thanks for the video, been watching a lot of yours recently preparing to join. I was wondering if the fitness test to join regular officer was the 20m beep test level 8.07, or the 10 minute 2km run, as I see it change on the army jobs website every now and then?

[@MilitaryFitness]

It will probably be the bleep test but just prep for both

[@LambClone]

@@MilitaryFitness Thank you, I will try and prepare for both

[@TamzinSpencer]

I've finally started my application to join as a reservist; do we still get the same education as the regulars? (Such as redoing our A-Levels/GCSE)

[@MilitaryFitness]

I think so

[@Stephanie.101]

I have sickle cell disease but I manage my condition well, can’t remember the last I got sick, will I get a deferred even if I’m physically fit?

[@MilitaryFitness]

I think so

[@JakeBWFC]

Should be at Basic by March, just need to get 3 testimonials saying I don't have anger issues, time keeping problems, drug use or alcohol abuse etc. Long task but getting it done

[@MilitaryFitness]

That’s the way mate. Best of luck

[@wodens-hitman1552]

When I joined in 86 the army sorted any issues out their way

[@user-wt1jx2tr2u]

Hi sir, i apply from commonwealth last 2 years and this year the army move on with my application. I already got a call from the army and i was given a role to choose. But saddlery i got a message on my portal that they can't move on with my application because i have been living outside my country for more than 6 month. But is not like that because i only apply when i was in different countries but have been live in my country for the pass 1 year 3 month. What do you supposed i do now because the army has been my career since day one.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Reapply

[@JorDonJordy_.]

I appreciate this upload and it's instructive. Henceforth, since I'm from a Commonwealth Member State (Country); I was wondering if you know if the British Army and or Armed Forces are taking people from Commonwealth Member States?

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yes they are but it is taking a very long time

[@JorDonJordy_.]

@@MilitaryFitness I appreciate the feedback 🙂🤝🏾

[@JorDonJordy_.]

There's another section of the application that I believe might be posting an issue for some or most and that is the ' Visa Type ' section.

[@AstonPiras]

Thanks for the video. I want to join as a reservist but I'm worried a bad credit score will affect my application.. any idea if they consider it included in the background check ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

No they won’t check that

[@AstonPiras]

@MilitaryFitness thanks for the reply, mate. Enjoying the channel

[@Stanly-Stud]

What's this credit score cr@p? FFS...in the early 80s you just went to the nice Sgt in the Careers Office, he smoked your fags & waffled. They did check people more thoroughly if going RMP or Intelligence Corps but Infantry..etc I doubt it was so thoroughly done. Just drugs was a definite..no, no

[@abishuajack7108]

Right now I wanna join from commonwealth of Trinidad 🇹🇹 but Jesus it’s taking so long to accept applications.

[@MilitaryFitness]

It really is taking a long time

[@markj.a351]

Question / concern about age. I've been looking at a role in the engineers for a while and it says 36 is the cut off. I'm in my early 30s so I'm below the cut off, but realistically (assuming I passed selection) would there be any prospects for me? I want to join before my age makes the choice for me. However I also want to be realistic.

[@MilitaryFitness]

If you are still fit and healthy you should go for it. You will never know if you don’t at least give it a shot

[@baileygaffney1032]

I have an old school tribal tattoo on the back of my right hand, is that not allowed as its the saluting hand ? or will that be okay ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

That’s fine

[@empoweredtv5180]

Hello Big bro. Please I've received medicals form to fill but there is a particular test (Heaf test) I've gone to Korlebu hospital and other facilities they said it's no more done in Ghana, they've stopped like 15 years ago and they can't put anything as a result I'm so confused please can I leave that test

[@MilitaryFitness]

It could be with emailing to say the problem you are having

[@mariosingh6972]

Join the army is all I need and want:).. but I have no qualification plus I’m from commonwealth country…. I would like try give Uk army a try but I have no one to sponsor me.. I have no friends nor family there…. Is there any other way for me to join SIR.?😎 plz

[@MilitaryFitness]

I don’t think there is

[@orombinoah9320]

Greatings i saw a message on my portal reading regular soldier deferred and i was sent the optometrist report to refill for my application to proceed but i haven't had from them its now 4 weeks what should i do

[@MilitaryFitness]

It will take a while

[@RushRiverside]

Do your medical correct and carefully when filling the medical form. Usually most we don't have to get a optometrist report cause we didn't say that we have weak eyes. Cause obviously the real test will be during the assessment day.

[@appiahedmond9116]

I love this work l know God will help me get in❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MilitaryFitness]

Best of luck

[@SpiritBled99]

The British army?

[@Koli2kx1x]

Can members of commonwealth country that are serving in the army study to get a degree as well??

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yes they can

[@Block_7wrld]

I would like to join the british army it was always my dream how can I join from kenya

[@josephofosuhene8635]

I'm a commonwealth citizen and i've applied to join the British Army but i've been put on hold for about 5 months now. How long do i have to wait?

[@MilitaryFitness]

It’s taking around a year

[@josephofosuhene8635]

@@MilitaryFitness wow🤨

[@darkojonathan6025]

I am from Ghana I've submitted my medical forms waiting for the next response

[@MilitaryFitness]

Good luck buddy

[@Space_manns]

When are they opening for common wealth countries

[@MilitaryFitness]

It’s taking a long time just keep trying

[@bobyouel7674]

we need to go back to the 60's [when i joined]

[@Koli2kx1x]

Can commonwealth members apply for the royal marine, and if they get the same benefits the army are getting ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

The Royal Marines are navy so I am not sure

[@archiebald4717]

Yes, if you can fulfill the standard entry criteria. They do enjoy the same salary and benefits as UK citizens. You can find the salary online.

[@DJRAJEE]

Yes I know many commonwealth that have gone marines

[@gates2x854]

when do the british army starts looking into applications and starts recruiting individuals for 2024.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Right now

[@dave_hedgehog4738]

Accommodation is shit, and i was told that you can get fined or your pay docked for many reasons is that part true?

[@MilitaryFitness]

You can if you trash the house

[@dave_hedgehog4738]

@@MilitaryFitness more reasons than that but if some arse does that then yeah they don't deserve the cash

[@noahb2009]

I have applied but the results said the army is no longer accepting applications from common wealth countries who have not resided in UK for more than 5 years.. i need a help

[@MilitaryFitness]

You may just have to wait and try the application again

[@noahb2009]

@@MilitaryFitness thank you sir.

[@RushRiverside]

Once it's opened for Commonwealth. You can still dodge that question at the initial stage. Just put in a date that you're in the UK. Cause you need your application rolling and not stopping at the early stage.

[@derekmensah2640]

I've filled and submitted medical consent form in November as a Commonwealth applicant, but havent heard from them. Does it take that long to be booked for medicals and assessment?

[@MilitaryFitness]

Big time, it takes ages

[@derekmensah2640]

@@MilitaryFitness Ok. Fingers crossed then. Thanks, Sam.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@derekmensah2640 it will happen, don’t lose faith

[@derekmensah2640]

@MilitaryFitness OK, sir. I'll keep up the faith whiles adhering to my weekly callisthenics regime.

[@rajeshkatepaga7016]

Hello sir , I’m a commonwealth citizen and I’m studying masters at ARU university, I moved to uk in September 2023 , can I join British army or royal navy ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yeah, just apply online

[@rajeshkatepaga7016]

@@MilitaryFitnessthank you very much sir .

[@js5189]

How long roughly does the application process take for reserves?

[@MilitaryFitness]

It won’t take too long. Perhaps a month or two

[@js5189]

@@MilitaryFitness thank you

[@gunnisgoodxd1332]

My son is trying to get in with the royal engineers

[@MilitaryFitness]

Best of luck to him

[@jacobrowe5044]

Will the army pay for a degree for infanteers? What kinds of subjects are available?

[@MilitaryFitness]

They sure will. Any degree from a uni that the army is affiliated with

[@MukamiMwiti22]

I need help how can I join the British army am from Kenya from East Africa in Africa Nairobi kenya

[@MilitaryFitness]

You will need to go onto the British army website

[@floisynyangau1188]

Hello mate please i was to inquire from you what's means when they send a message to telling that your application is no longer active please help me to understand and what a my supposed to do next

[@MilitaryFitness]

It looks like they have denied your application. You could try again though

[@floisynyangau1188]

@@MilitaryFitness they sent me a letter telling my application it as been unsuccessful due they are not taking commonwealth for now but by the time i went to reapply they sent me a letter telling to reapply by next year since my fast application its on process please what does that mean

[@Jarvo02]

Can’t book holidays when you want,

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@Jarvo02 that is one thing

[@patrickboateng9766]

I applied as a commonwealth member,application was put on hold, i got to UK on skilled worker visa, application was opened after my entry to UK ,Can i join the army on skilled worker visa?i have been in uk for only 1yr.

[@MilitaryFitness]

I am not sure. Try and go into a careers office

[@leandrodelmistro2238]

Can you rent of base after basic?

[@MilitaryFitness]

You can, but I wouldn’t bother

[@leandrodelmistro2238]

@@MilitaryFitness cause I’m applying at the moment just wondering about that.

[@ebenjoe3278]

Can my Assessment date be changed if I request it?

[@MilitaryFitness]

More than likely

[@ebenjoe3278]

Thanks

[@survay9423]

Do you have any fitness tips for joining the reserves ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

Check out my workout playlists

[@js5189]

Just run 2km twice a week. Aim to do 30 press ups everyday and 30 sit ups.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@js5189 perfect

[@DJ-JAY-Q]

Can you join at 30 as a driver what’s the max age to join the army as a driver please ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

I think its 34

[@DJ-JAY-Q]

@@MilitaryFitness Thank you , I left college with 3 A levels in public services now am 28 am not sure if this is a good age to join the British army.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@DJ-JAY-Q lots of people are joining older. I bet you wouldn’t be the oldest if you joined now

[@DJ-JAY-Q]

@@MilitaryFitness so there’s no age that’s fine thank you

[@MS-pu1mu]

Would you stay it’s a stable career? For example infantry I don’t want to join just to be made redundant 8 years later

[@MilitaryFitness]

Generally it’s only under performers that get made redundant

[@100temps]

Need to join the cavalry for stables.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@100temps 😂😂😂

[@liammurphy4465]

Away from my family for up to 6 months at a time? Sign me up right now😂

[@MilitaryFitness]

😂😂

[@user-ey8ox3uu2s]

Hi. Can you join the British Army when you're currently on charity visa?....

[@MilitaryFitness]

I don’t think I so

[@user-ey8ox3uu2s]

@@MilitaryFitness oh ok. My friend applied for the British Army. And she's in the UK now with charity visa and her application has been cancelled. But she's saying the type of visa requirements to join is listed on the army page which includes charity visa

[@DR.VICTERSUNIL-yd5pw]

Me from India can I join British army? Me 43 years old physical fit and doctor of philosophy in physical education from government University India

[@MilitaryFitness]

I think you maybe too old now unfortunately

[@user-zf8zo7fm8o]

Can Nepalis join the army when they go to work in the Uk

[@MilitaryFitness]

Sure can

[@user-zf8zo7fm8o]

Uk army Age Recruitement Sir my age 20

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@user-zf8zo7fm8o you will be fine at your age

[@user-zf8zo7fm8o]

@@MilitaryFitness from how many years can you join uk army sir

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@user-zf8zo7fm8o I think straight away

[@J11b_]

Hello sir, Can i join the army from india?

[@MilitaryFitness]

I think you will have to have some sort of citizenship for the uk first

[@J11b_]

I have my cousin currently serving British Army. Is there anyway to join without citizenship?

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@J11b_ your cousin may be able to sponsor you

[@paulroche95]

Pretty misleading with alot of them good points quick Google searches will disprove alot of it such as accommodation standards for on camp and family accommodation pay rates are not attractive for most people unless fresh out of school with no responsibility most will take pay cut and quite a large pay cut adventurous training is a thing bit you'll hardly ever get released for it. Any good ops or exercises getting fewer and fewer and less time to enjoy it I agree with most the bad stuff and all you gotta do is look at the retention and wounder why we lost 16k troops to year ago and I think 12k last year when only 73k serving in regs Not all bad but definitely don't go belive everything about how good it is as comes with alot of crap too and most leave after 4 years now. Don't know anyone that wants to be in either stuck with retention, pension trapped or loaded with debt and won't take the risk to leave Education yea you get trained but alot of stuff now has lost its civilian certification until you do your class one that could be 5 6 years after you joined and 18 month retention after it finishes Education

[@stephenosei3760]

I'm fat will i be accepted in the army

[@MilitaryFitness]

If you pass the tests you will

[@stephenosei3760]

@@MilitaryFitness thanks I was really worried so I have been training so hard

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@stephenosei3760 that’s the way. Best of luck

[@stephenosei3760]

@@MilitaryFitness thanks I hope to see you soon 😊

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@stephenosei3760 🫡

[@reecedevon9846]

Accommodation = it's crap depending on rank. Paid = What the fuck ate you on about unless it's been funded by the regiment no it's not. Education = depending on what regiment you are in. Friendship = yeah that's true. Apart from that no not great to join up at all.

[@MilitaryFitness]

You are wrong on so many levels there. Education can be achieved by everyone in the army. The higher the rank does not mean the better the accommodation. I was a WO2 living next door to privates. Pay funded by the regiment…….what?

[@reecedevon9846]

@@MilitaryFitness not wrong at all didn't say you can't achieve education its depending on what regiment your with and what you are doing. You cannot willy nilly just go on courses that's BS. I was in military for 20 years and I know.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@reecedevon9846 you don’t have to go away or on courses for education. I did my degree in my house after work

[@austinshannon4197]

Yes. I believe you should join the British army. The British army is very powerful. They defeated the French army led by Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo and although they lost the British American territory in the American war of independence they still got there revenge when they burnt down the White House.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks for the support

[@austinshannon4197]

No problem. Yes I’m a U.S. Army veteran but I’m different from other U.S. veterans. I don’t frown upon British soldiers since they fought against us in the American war of independence. I just slipped it under the rug.

[@milesbrown8016]

Yes I grew up in the Airforce and worked with other arms of the service. Especially in combat zones. It did shape my life positively. If someone wants to join, I would encourage them. Thanks for your enlightenment regarding the MOD. 👏

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@milesbrown8016 no problem🫡

[@brillo86]

The British Army needs to move with the times like it has done in the past. Too many desk jockey crap soldiers dictating pointless rules like shaving is the backbone of the Army. Is it really..... I don't think so. Is that why all the best soldiers I've ever known at home and overseas all have beards on leave or on tour. The Navy historically set the standard, The RAF followed suit and the Army as usual are holdding off. Pathetic. You want good soldiers then give them the freedom to not shave every day of there lives, it takes away a big chunk of someone's identity. It also creates an us and them type of environment for soldiers that are allowed to grow one, for what ever reason that is. So would I recommend people join the Army.... I'm still on the fence with that answer tbh

[@MilitaryFitness]

The beards and shaving was down to the respirators not sealing if you had a beard etc. It’s not about taking away a persons beard growing freedom. I think it will come in soon though.

[@brillo86]

​@@MilitaryFitness Yes there was always an argument for that and it's a good argument, but we are not under a constant CBRN threat. If that were to change then you simply... shave it off.