So you want to join the British Army in 2024

[@xkeyscore1120]

I finished my 22 years in January. I'd recommend the Army. Great video pal.

[@Rangermedia]

Congratulations mate that’s a class achievement. A lot of hard work and sacrifice in those years 🇬🇧

[@OMT988]

I'll back this up, I left the Army after 24 years in 2022, decent pension paying out for the rest of my life. Walked straight into a really well paying job, life is good and ive got no doubt its my military time that has allowed me to be where I am.

[@ghenny69420]

if you don’t mind me asking, did you do any combat tours?

[@OMT988]

@@ghenny69420 I got a notification, so not sure if its for me. but yes, I think it was 15 all together.

[@xkeyscore1120]

@@ghenny69420 Yep, I was in 'Nam. Served under Col. James "Tough-as-Nails" Braddock and Col. Samuel "No-Nonsense" Trautman. My platoon commander? None other than John "Don’t-Mess-With-Me" Rambo himself. My OC was Col. Kirby, and his second-in-command was John "Muscle-Mountain" Matrix. We even did some secret missions in South America back in '87. A cabinet minister and his aide vanished, so naturally, we got the call. Our rescue team was led by Ssgt. Dillon, with Dutch as the head honcho. Dutch and I were the only ones who made it out. That's all I can say - gotta keep some mystery alive, right?

[@Tokyodisco1]

really inspiring, Luke, thank you, i have applied as I really want to serve, so far in the process and aas a british muslim born in london, i have found the recruitment process so welcoming and supportive.

[@snapper993]

What ethnicity are you? I’m a Muslim and want to join aswell

[@ZarrarOneNiner]

Me too. The process is slow but I'm determined. I don't particularly care about being different from everyone else, nor do I want it drawn attention to as I just feel like it's unnecessary, so celebrating diversity isn't quite my thing, but servitude is.

[@blessorji6577]

Hello bro I am from a common wealth nation, please how can I get a referral so I can apply as well

[@SelectiveStreets]

Tbh as long as you have no major health conditions, you’re good to go.

[@pf2558]

Thank you, Luke inspirational and sincere. My lad is 16, is in the CCF and definitely wishes to join the British Army. Im letting him find his own way, although i do forward your videos 📹 for insights & inspiration.

[@Rangermedia]

No problems at all. That’s definitely the best way, making the decision on their own terms always sets the conditions for success in basic.

[@TheNotBadNorthernLad]

You said this was for someone who’s already put their application in then your first point is around deciding what direction you’re headed… If you’ve submitted an application I’m sure you have an idea. Good advice for me though, haven’t put in an application yet 😂

[@TommyBahama84]

18 years in. Joining was the best idea I had, but I wish I'd left at the 8-12 year mark. As you get older, it can't compete with civilian careers. Make sure you get a trade!

[@SodaPrezsing]

Do most after the 12 year mark just stay for the pension? Is that why u wish u left earlier?

[@daniellee2343]

@@SodaPrezsing Lifers tend to be there for the pension unless they're senior NCOs.

[@Soucka74]

What is the pension? My uncle was injured in a Heli crash and was retired after 17 with 100% disability pension. 3k US a month

[@wungarmstrong4643]

uk army commonwealth recruitment 2024 is going on now and I'm looking for a referral any one who is an army can referral me

[@blessorji6577]

Hello sir I'm looking for a referral,I want to join the British army,I am from a common wealth nation

[@timbo9200]

Was in the RIR cadets. Trained to the max. Spent many wknds at Ballymena. Did courses in Aldershot, did camp in Gibralter and Berlin. Fantastic experience. When i went to join at Pa😂lace Baracks, they put me in the Signals. Did seven years, then PVRd as it was pants. Tried twice to transfer, but they wouldnt let me as i had a "trade". Their loss. Still gutted at 57 years old. Love your videos Luke. Keep er lit!

[@Rangermedia]

Sorry to hear that mate. In the time we are living now, everyone has their own online login to an area were soldiers can check their payslips and see other parts of admin around their career. One of them being able to submit a transfer. They can search all jobs in the Army and see if they meet the requirements/qualifications of transfer. So cutting out the ability for anyone to “lose paperwork” etc

[@israelkolly8565]

Good day sir. Please can you recommend me, I am a common wealth national. I need a serving soldier to recommend me to qualify. Thanks I anticipate your response

[@dongyenk]

Thanks for the good, calm and informative video 👍

[@Rangermedia]

That’s for watching and for the feedback, much appreciated.

[@arlokootz3545]

100% agree-do your research on the different trades and regiments, speak to serving ppl when you can- it’s a great life and I would recommend it 👍. Embrace it when you go, stay positive as wel and it’ll be a blast!!

[@kody4azahri490]

start my basic traning at caterick in 4 days and this was really helpful thank you luke

[@Rangermedia]

No problems mate, glad you got something from it. Keep your head down and get after it. Take it 1 week at a time and keep a positive mindset and you’ll enjoy and be on the parade square passing off in no time 🇬🇧

[@Dangelboyd]

4 days later, how was your first day, my guy?

[@DJRAJEE]

@@Dangelboydthey take your phone off you

[@Dangelboyd]

@DJRAJEE Oh really?? Basic training for me was different Guess we'll find out when he's done!

[@hecticbarz]

If you stayed in you must be close to passing out? I hope so anyway bro! If you did welcome.

[@holdentj_]

I’ve got medically deferred last year, been waiting a month to hear back from the medical team, I’m hoping with my life to get in !

[@slowsatsuma3214]

What was the reason for medical deferral? I’m also worried about medical stuff because it’s out of my control.

[@baldcuts5977]

@@slowsatsuma3214 no point in worrying then, just focus on what u can

[@johvow7190]

Put my application in to go to Sandhurst last month to be a signals officer. Thanks for the video :)

[@blessorji6577]

Hello sir I'm looking for a referral,I want to join the British army,I am from a common wealth nation

[@Uni_Iris_1]

I recently did my application, im just waiting for my GP to send off my nedical records. I'm joining because i really do want to serve my country and the people in it, but as well ifnim being selfish it's because it will enable me to be the best version of myself I can possibly be

[@Rangermedia]

They are two very strong motivators. Stick with them and you'll do well!

[@fionagallagher984]

Would love to see a video of you talking about your experiences of the UK Special Forces and why you chose not to go down that path.

[@Rangermedia]

I can give basic advice on getting ready to go on selection. I’ve seen a lot of people over the years passing & not getting the grade. Myself I failed twice in various stages of my 20s. I’ve never went back due to building a family etc

[@fionagallagher984]

Thanks for your response, that’s so interesting! If you don’t mind me asking, why do you think you didn’t pass? Is there anything you could have done differently to increase your chances?

[@Rangermedia]

@@fionagallagher984 no problems. My first attempt was back around 2013, I was young and naive. My training regime before hand wasn’t structured or focusing on the correct components of fitness. My second attempt was 2016 I think of the top of my head. That attempt I put down to nerves/resilience. Completely zapped me of energy during a pass/fail fitness test. I also just had my second kid, so that played apart in it as-well.

[@AveSPQR]

I am going to join in a few years, not sure what I want to do in the military yet, but this was a great video, really interesting and helpful. I really know what you mean about wanting to serve the country, I hope that does dissapear as an idea.

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah it’s important to take time and do the research to work out what you want. You will find it much easier committing to something difficult if you’re in it for the right reasons. I was proud to serve the county from Day one and 18 years in I’m still proud to serve the county and be British. No matter how society is and reacts, it’s important to stick to your morals. It’s more difficult to serve when society doesn’t appreciate you but when it’s more difficult it’s more rewarding. You’ll find a motivated community 💪🇬🇧

[@terenceballands1374]

Excellent piece Luke.⚔️👍

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks glad you liked it. Can be a lot of negativity heard at the moment around service. It’s not great listening to some commentators talk in this way. There’s plenty of people serving who think it’s great. 🇬🇧

[@terenceballands1374]

@@Rangermedia I served 6 years with the Green Jackets and 5 with the Legion. I would have done longer if I wasn't carrying so many injuries.

[@Rangermedia]

Fair one mate. 💪 I think it’s a great community both while you’re serving and once you move on to other things. It’s a niche community and anyone who serves for however long has achieved something big.

[@israelkolly8565]

Good day sir. Please can you recommend me, I am a common wealth national. I need a serving soldier to recommend me to qualify. Thanks I anticipate your response

[@garagenigel]

Join as a chef! Its the hardest course in the entire British forces!

[@deankelz29]

thanks for the video mate 1st of yours ive seen i appreciate you the video helped...look after yourself💙

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. I’ve got plenty on here in the different playlists. Checkout the Oman vlog or Ranger cadre vlog. Daily series which will give you abit of a raw feel for life on a course or deploy overseas training.

[@sameerjoshi515]

Thanks for the encouragement. I've applied to join the local infantry reserve unit. Medical paperwork is taking too long, apparently they have a backlog at the moment.

[@Rangermedia]

Good luck with the process and well done for stepping forward. Regards to that initial process, your right and it’s also well known that people are finding most of the issues with the out sourced company at the beginning of the process. Stick at it and you will get through, unfortunately there is no other actionable advice I can give you to get through any quicker.

[@Minecrafter6818]

I'm joining this September to Harrogate, I love the atmosphere of the military since I'm a LCpl in the ACF (yes I know its a heavily watered down version of the real thing) and doing something different from day to day life is so exciting, so can't wait to join in September

[@connorlee5873]

Going through the rejoining process for Irish guards, was grenadier but going Irish guards now and not going through training again has got me flapping

[@Rangermedia]

How long have you been out for and how long did you serve initially?

[@connorlee5873]

@@Rangermedia done 2 years and been out 3 years in june

[@Rangermedia]

@@connorlee5873 roger. I genuinely wouldn’t worry about it mate. 3 years in time is just over a posting length. Genuinely a few days in and it will be like you never left.

[@soldier2297]

@connorlee5873 so explain how you got out after 2 years? Sound like a Walt to me

[@connorlee5873]

@soldier2297 through the welfare officer and it was a temporary discharge, I ain't no Walt, I ain't no veteran and I haven't done anything special or worth talking about wish I stayed in but too much was going on and it was through covid but I'm hopefully rejoining and having a fresh start with everything sorted and my partner and children backing me. I'm not the sort to sit down the pub and chat shit about shit I didn't see or didn't do I'm quite ashamed tbh so hopefully can make a better guardsman snd a better man as ive matured snd grown up since then. If you have a problem with that then I am sorry

[@ямногокурю]

I’m going to join up. thank you for this video

[@brianfreeman8290]

There WILL be tough times, but, if I had my time over, I'd rejoin in a heartbeat.

[@waughy9103]

Applied yesterday 👍🏼

[@Osama-Bon-Jovi-01]

I'm starting at Pirbright in 2 weeks, can't wait to get into it 🤙🏻

[@Rangermedia]

Best of luck with it mate, great time of year to start basic training as well. You might get 2 days without of rain anyway 😂

[@Osama-Bon-Jovi-01]

Haha thanks. If it's not raining we're not training 😂

[@blessorji6577]

Hello sir I'm looking for a referral,I want to join the British army,I am from a common wealth nation

[@israelkolly8565]

Good day sir. Please can you recommend me to any serving armo? I am a common wealth national. I need a serving soldier to recommend/refer me to qualify. British army also promised to compensate such army for the task/effort. Thanks I anticipate your response.

[@bigjohn697791]

I did 14 years in the Army left in 2013. Had a good time recommend it for the skills you can't be thought in the civilian world but are sought after in the civilian sector time management self discpline etc.. Also an Irish man form the south Co. Offaly. Left as an Instructor at 24 Irish Battery (Phase 2 Royal Artillery) fanastic video well put together and well thoughtout. with fair an honest information. although I am a bit dated this days in current goings on.

[@IsabelS767]

I'm thinking about joining as well and I'm Irish. Did your family judge you for joining the British army?

[@bigjohn697791]

@@IsabelS767 No they where cool

[@Marz-qj2hd]

Hey luke love the videos the missus is concerned about how family life would look like after training and I don't know what to necessarily say as I'm not experienced yet and don't want to lead her on I've always looked at your videos for guidance as to what to expect but can't find a solid video talking about family life advice what's that gonna look like and if you have kids all factoring deployments and just general daily life and stresses tips and tricks to navigate, honestly would be a heck of a video your a pro at this stuff and would help others too thanks for being an inspiration I start basic very very soon!👊🏾

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks for watching, glad you like them mate. Yes roger that, it’s probably one of the major things that gos unseen “family life/relationships”. Im on it, just put it in my notes to the top of the list. I’ll created next. In short, it is such a different set up to what your civilian counterparts will have “family life”. When you step forward to serve they “your family” technically serve with you in a way. We are married 11 years this year and together about 13/14. So pretty much the just shy of the length of my career so far. It can be tough at times but still going strong. So very possible when both parties are committed. I’ll get something more detailed knocked up into a video. Like I said it’s in the top of my list now. I do have some pre-recorded fitness ones that just need editing but the family one will be the next for shooting 🎥

[@Marz-qj2hd]

Sick stuff man I genuinely do appreciate it your videos have honestly helped me more than you think so looking forward to what your dropping regardless, joining infantr​y by the way ,and separate question do you know if the rangers jump out of aeroplanes like paras or SAS? @@Rangermedia

[@steveford4498]

Give it a shot, the regret I had was not soon enough. So now I joined up but as a Reservist you learn a great deal about yourself, then you just fit in, more like minded people to yourself than you think, what Trade just have a look any unit will want to help you, not mould you. They want to help progress your interests to competitive sports. Don't regret leaving it late or never trying.

[@AugustineIkenwa]

I'm starting at Pirbright (SDC) on the 26th of May, cant wait to start and move on to phase 1.

[@thetacticalmountaingoat]

Great video, on point advice. Nearly 49, served 12.5yrs, wish I could go back and do it all again, although I just heard my knees telling me to wind my neck in! New to the channel and just finished watching the Cadre course videos, really good insight and transparency to what goes on. I think you are doing a great job keep up the great work! Incidentally, I watched the video from about 4years ago where you announced your selection to go to RMAS as DS, did this happen? I can't find any follow on vids for it.

[@brianfreeman8290]

I remember the many, many times of LAUGHTER !

[@unknown-eo8dm]

Got basic training on the 12th absolutely buzzing

[@Rangermedia]

Best of luck with your journey. Also best time of year to be starting basic 🌅. Where are you heading to ?

[@unknown-eo8dm]

@@Rangermedia Winchester for 13 weeks

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days you enjoy it. Feels abit strange at first but once your in and settled with your Plattoon/Troop the time will fly by.

[@Mike-nd1oo]

I've also got basic training starting on the 12th. I'm going to Catterick, though

[@8TJ.H]

got my service number last week, cant wait

[@Rangermedia]

Get amgonst it mate. That’s going to become the most important and well remembered set of digits in your life from now and moving forwards. Unique to you 👌

[@brianfreeman8290]

What, out of interest, are the first four ? I want to know how old I am !

[@Captaln_Rex]

This couldnt have come out at any better timing, ive put my application in 2 days ago

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days stick at it. Clearly you might pick it up from some of the comments but that initial process “online application & assessment centre” etc will be a battlefield in itself. Ride the waves and once your on your way to basic, it will be worth it.

[@ParrishStrongman]

​@@Rangermedia Facts, Crapita are beyond useless. At this point dealing with them is harder than the AC

[@Tokyodisco1]

@@ParrishStrongman in what sense have they been useless? So I can be prepared for that, I've found them switched on and extremely supportive through the process.

[@blessorji6577]

Hello sir I'm looking for a referral,I want to join the British army,I am from a common wealth nation

[@alalder1533]

Wise words - what many good recruiting Sgts did in the days of local recruiting offices.

[@Rangermedia]

They were better days, I still remember sitting in the office of an Irish Guards Sgt in Palace barracks beside my dad. Getting all the paperwork sorted and looking at all his pictures etc hung up and around the office.

[@blessorji6577]

Hello sir I'm looking for a referral,I want to join the British army,I am from a common wealth nation

[@__Leland__]

Leaving in a week to basic training at catterick cant wait

[@Rangermedia]

It will certainly have its ups and downs but remember why you signed up in the first place and that will give you the motivation to see it out. Good luck! ⚔️🇬🇧

[@__Leland__]

@@Rangermedia thanks mate gonna do my best

[@hames302]

ITC Catterick has gone to shit I hear, pass out anyone because of the need for numbers. More of an attendance course now then send dross off to battalion for them to bring them up to speed 🤷‍♂️

[@Rangermedia]

Always been the case, Green Army basic training is what it is. It’s in unit where you advance further and gain more resilience etc. Tougher deployments, tougher fitness events and all the rest of it.

[@RyanMccreedy]

Been in the process 2 years, recently scrapped my application because I failed the medical because of mild eczema, and very recently they announced eczema will be accepted so might be able to make my dream come true after all 😂

[@Edstrat]

Just got declined for mental health difficulties in 2016, 2012 and 2009. Thought those times wouldn't matter coz it was a long time ago but ah well

[@yolanda8563]

Just tell them you're a non binary minority you'll get in no problem.

[@MatthewWillson-qg2ov]

I’m from Northern Ireland and have applied, I really want to be able to move out and get an accommodation in england, I really think this may be the things for me

[@adonismane]

I'm 19 year old Sri Lankan, joining military and Become a special op is dream of my life. Old days as a kid I waited till I waited till i turn 18 but after turning 18 I tried to get help through the process, But because of I'm sri lankan its hard to get, so I tried to get help from foreigner's because nobody here can help me. Please help me I can devote my life for this nothing I love more than becoming a soldier. I tried whole year to get some help but nobody here can do it. Please help me to join 🙏

[@Someone00002]

Could you do a wee video for the army cadets and explain some of the royal irish’s uniform rules as some of us get issued no.2s and we dont know which shoes or how to modernly shape our caubeens , Would really help us alot cause most of our lessons are from the 1990s about how a caubeen should look.

[@Rangermedia]

Certainly will, all soldiers/cadets for 2s would be in the standard num 2s shoes bulled. Caubeens are a touchy subject but as long as the headband isn’t visible you should be fine.

[@Jemexsmiles]

On Jan British army recruited ,are they going to recruit on August as well 2024

[@Faizankhan-fl9sp]

The Indian army is very very much similar to the british army we have a lot of regimenta similar our traditiona are similar but indian army is very very tough to get in and in terms of the quality of men its the best in the world ❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@Jackjack530]

It's similar to our cadets. Not army

[@Faizankhan-fl9sp]

@@Jackjack530 🤣🤣🤣yeah your army has much much low level then our army except the SAS/SBS our special forces and most of the world's special forces are based on them

[@Jackjack530]

@Faizankhan-fl9sp the Indian army is a joke. It's one big false impression. Theyre not skilled in anyway shape or form. And you personally are not a soldier either.

[@finchy77finch79]

It’s good but fuck me is the army going soft just rejoined and it’s getting abit ridiculous I understand the mental health push and making it a priority with troops welfare but being pushed to the top but don’t forget the job you joined🤷🏼‍♂️would be nice to see training ramped up abit harder don’t think I have even seen green phys since being back in (not that I’ll complain)

[@wingsandtears9685]

I send in my application form today. Lets see whats it like

[@Magical-Melon]

Update us on how it goes

[@Magisalt]

any update

[@pablo_eskimo1000]

I’m 15 right now and want to join the British army before 20. However I am a foreigner and only lived in UK back when I was 5-7. What is my best path to take. I would definitely like to join as soon as possible

[@skywarzz-_-6998]

You can do whatever you want but you just need to have lived in the UK for 5 years at least

[@skyrimvox]

I applied in March and got deferred for a mole behind my ear

[@mike2958]

Theres no way they actually deffered you for that

[@h.nry007]

@@mike2958my teacher has a mole on his head and was told if it were to change it could be cancerous so that may be why

[@Rangermedia]

Clearly I can’t comment on the potential experiences with the civilian company being used to handle new candidates. If it’s just because of a mole that’s mental.

[@firerescueuk]

Melanoma

[@krisverrico0910]

Bro, get rid of it .

[@ParrishStrongman]

The only issue currently is capita shafting everyone. My medical records havent changed since I was last in and now I've been deferred... Wasnt an issue last time haha

[@ChibuikeGregory]

Good day sir, I am Gregory a commonwealth citizen. It is my dream to join the British army, Thank God for the great opportunity that came up this year, I will appreciate if you can be my referral, I am in need of one to complete my application. It will be a huge help to my dreams with your help or with the assistance to get in touch with a recruiter. I will really appreciate the support. Thank you.

[@Jemexsmiles]

I did my application but didn't go through is it because they ain't Recruiting or the portal is closed.

[@Average_height_human]

What expenses are they in the army/ what do you spend personal money on in the army and how do you contact friends and family

[@jacklamb2904]

3 years and Afghan then 3 years headley court healing from gsw wounds. Just it can happen to you if your infantry like me. It’s hurts. Don’t abuse the medication which was quite heavy as drs didn’t say no. But service was mint in Afghan rotation. I dno now as that’s 2009-2012.

[@jacklamb2904]

I can go on about the medical system if anyone ever wants. As it’s amazing

[@forwardprogressonly]

can you do a vid on your senior Brecon badge in green for number 2s - cool looking and hard to get and sniper badge cool in green can you wear on pti jacket ?

[@seagullah]

amazing videos I just finished watching your irish ranger cadre series as well and I loved it. wanted to ask you a question though, with no army experience myself I wanted to ask I noticed you guys use two patches - one that a green/black square and one with a shamrock I honestly got curious because I noticed it change from pictures and videos and with more interest in the regiment now just out of curiosity when do you the patches?

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it. It was an enjoyable one to create! So patch’s. The green and black one you see me wearing is the DZ and we wear it whilst serving in Battalion (1st) in 16 Brigade. It comes from the world war 2. The shamrock is worn by 2 Royal Irish (reserves) and also 1 Royal Irish Soldiers/Officers who are posted out of Battalion, to training establishments etc. In my case, moving to Sandhurst this summer I will change my DZ to the green shamrock for the two years that I’m posted out from Battalion.

[@Keith_DaCosta]

i wanted to join since 2022 but commonwealth issues still trying

[@jlf4698]

Hi mate, can you do a video on joining the reserves later in life when you have a young family/kids etc please

[@Rangermedia]

I can give you a video on joining up later in life in general. I can touch slightly on the reserves as I used to deliver their phase 2 Infantry training at Catterick. When it comes to life in the reserves, that’s something I’m unfortunately not fully clued up on and can just give my opinion on. Family life, I’m working on a regular service route video on this topic. I’ll either slide the “reserve side” into it or leave it for the reserve video.

[@jlf4698]

@LukedJohnston thanks a lot mate👍🏼 I joined the regs back in 2009 but left and I've regretted it ever since. As I've got older I've always wondered what would have been and due to family commitments, work and age I can't go back into the regs so I'm just looking for advice on how hard it'll be to juggle family life with the reserves.

[@joshuacharleton]

@@jlf4698I’m currently a reservist, if you have any easy q’s you can give me a shout if you want. But doing reservist stuff is good craic

[@Aarondarwin861]

​@jlf4698 It all just depends how much you want to show up for. Reserves work pretty much 1 weekend a month, 1800 - 2130 tuesday nights and a 2 week camp once a year, now there are also various courses you can do aswell. As far as commitments go most units don't care just show up to what you can, from the csm to the oc to the newest pte everyone has there own civilian life which should go first. Hardest thing about reserve training is getting time of for basic training. Your mod 1 and 2 takes 2 weeks mod 3 is 2 weeks and cic is 2 weeks.

[@Laurenc.ns7]

Thanks for this, a great video, I'm going to uni in september and then hoping to apply to be an officer during the autumn/ winter term, wondering if you had any advice, especially in terms of running as that seems to be where i struggle the most? Thanks for all your videos they are great and definitely motivating.

[@RoccoXV]

Glad I found your channel. Very informative.

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@TalinBryant]

Just curious if u might know the minimum age to apply for army as a commonwealth applicant as can’t find info anywhere saying if it’s different for commonwealth applicants.

[@cej3940]

Heyo! I'm a Canadian citizen, I re-opened my military application nearly 2 YEARS ago I've been hounding them, I paid all of my paperwork and stuff but it just is taking too long How would I go about joining y'all as a non-Brit? Haha

[@xevvvi]

It’s good people are trying to motivate people to join, tho as we can fit our army inside a stadium, something is clearly wrong, the pay... the fact you can make more at home from a restaurant/shop ect, with flexible hours.. is totally wrong, and only the people and the army can do something about it, or the army will stay a shadow of its formal self forever

[@kevinstubbs3478]

I want to join reme but I have been told to wait until I qualify my level 3 automotive course

[@Kiwiboy1929]

I would join up if I could work from home

[@ETHAN-DOHERTY13]

I'm 13 and I'm joining at 16

[@Indoor_Carrot]

Impossible to pass the medical now. 70-80% will be deferred or, like me, be permanently rejected for some stupid reason.

[@Trike2Trappy]

im gutted tried to join and got rejected for medical i have eczema asthma and a egg allergy but im gonna go to a recruitment centre and try get in by talking to someone

[@ZanderOhh]

Been going through the appeal process for almost a year now. Letter should be sent over this week hopefully it all goes well.

[@Rangermedia]

That is a long time, honestly it’s a pain and I feel for people like yourself who just want to get amgonst it. Stay focused on your goal and use this as a time to prepare and I hope you get the news that you want.

[@ZanderOhh]

@@Rangermedia fingers crossed, I appreciate the reply.

[@Soucka74]

So I'm interested in the new Ranger Regimens of that you guys are setting up. I've always liked the way the Brits do things and I just kind of interested. Unfortunately, I'm a yank, so how would I go about being able to join. I graduate next year and I really want to go Ranger. Can you do a vid as a Yank joining the Rangers mate...? Cheers, and regards. PS: Was looking at Royal Marines but, I hate boats.

[@chrishunter5041]

How are the Rangers doing in the NATO exercise?

[@Logmuster]

looking to join the army but im thinking i most likely will get denied due to hypothyroidism though i have a long time to go before applying

[@Rangermedia]

If you’ve got time until you can start that will go in your favour. I hope you get the news you want when the time comes 🇬🇧

[@Logmuster]

@@Rangermedia I've been on medication for over 2 years now, I hope to join when I'm 19 and i'm 16 currently and I know I have it in my fitness wise and I'm looking to join the Artillery but the daily medication is what's not making me optimistic

[@Rangermedia]

@@Logmuster yeah roger I get you now and totally understand. Clearly you need to put your health first. Probably not what you want to hear but I know plenty of people who have joined in their mid to late 20s and went on to do great things with their careers. I think sometimes people can think if they can’t get into service in their late teens, they’ve then missed the chance. Which isn’t the case at all.

[@Logmuster]

@@Rangermedia Cheers for the response mate, honestly we'll see what happens if I get denied, I get denied and it's for a reason

[@Rangermedia]

@@Logmuster as cliche as it is mate. Positive mental attitude, all you can do is try and if it not meant to be, then it’s not the right time yet.

[@No_Frills_Carnivore]

I want to join the reserves but I don't know if I'm a good candidate.. 45 year old woman, fairly fit but I cant do one press up. But i really want to join... 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Rangermedia]

If you want it you need to go for it! We don't want to ever look back on our stories with regret

[@No_Frills_Carnivore]

@@Rangermedia that's true. Thanks for the encouragement x

[@Rangermedia]

@@No_Frills_Carnivore no problems at all, I wish you the best of luck on your journey.

[@JacobWatch-d9h]

I’m still to young mate 😭. Hound cadets though

[@Tokyodisco1]

I've applied for officer reserve role, how long should I work out before the assessment centre in order to maximise my chance of success

[@Rangermedia]

Right now, go crack phys today. We need to make physical training a routine that’s done in some shape or form daily. Clearly don’t run a marathon the day before your assessment centre but generally train as normal then put in a rest day before the centre. That rest day still looks like out for a walk or mobility/flexibility work. Just always have it in your mind, what have I done today to positively impact my body.

[@Tokyodisco1]

PS thank you very much, I really appreciate the to the point guidance. insha'Allah I get am successful

[@kacperk.7844]

Is there any information about if you can join a regiment not in your county or if you can join if you live across the country?

[@Rangermedia]

You can join any unit regiment or role anywhere within the Army as long as you meet the perquisites. For example GCSEs for certain trades or a certain fitness level for Infantry roles. Location is not a restricted factor.

[@D96MAN]

Hey Champ after serving if I give up my British nationality I am still required to serve as reservist

[@Rangermedia]

No one is required to serve as a reservist. People who sign off are given the option with the careers officer to sign up to the reserves during that leaving process so that the transition is smooth. It’s not a compulsory route.

[@adamkelly9469]

I would like to join but my dad whom was in the rgj says againsed it

[@cameroncarroon6192]

I am in the middle of the application process but hoping to get into the rac afterr basic training

[@jackhowson5257]

What’s the life like after you’ve passed and your in your battalion I’ve been a builder for many years and I’m bored of it now I was declined medically from the army when I applied at 16 and always want to apply again but always wanted to wait till I could fully commit to it so you have any advice

[@ethanthefisherman4164]

If I joined up to the army would I have to give up smoking?

[@Rangermedia]

@@ethanthefisherman4164 no but it would be difficult as most camps are smoke free now. There are smoking shelters outside your accommodation though. Not sure what the crack is with it in Basic training. Smoking has dramatically reduced over the years in the Army. Depending on when you start basic, if may not be a good Idea to stop before you go and look at it when your through basic.

[@Slk03975]

Love to give my life for some old men who couldn’t care less for you

[@Rangermedia]

We do it for each other

[@Soucka74]

I was told and also heard that as a Ranger and Ranger Qual, I qould ve ussued a Knights Armament SR 16. Is this true even as Yank ?? Thank you so much. Im looking forward to learning more. Love your vids mate.

[@Lulu-f5e]

I would to ask. I'm 16 years old and I do want to join the military. But I am a foreigner who couldn't continue school in 2020 will that affect the application process?

[@OliverYeo-tg7eq]

Good video mate. I'm looking to join the army when I'm older as I'm only 15. Have you got any tips to get fitter since my fitness is pretty bad lol 😂

[@jakealcock5905]

Look at the Royal Marines fitness plan online. It's a 12 week plan that starts "easy" and get progressively harder, it's what I'm doing. Try to follow it as closely as possible.

[@Rangermedia]

So I’d say get active. Get a hobby that involves you being active. That way you’re getting fitter and enjoying something. Outside of that, get in the gym and out running. Go for functional training and not “bodybuilding stuff”. CrossFit , Hyrox, decafit are a few fitness areas to look at and potentially get involved in, that will get you Army fit at the same time.

[@OliverYeo-tg7eq]

Ok cheers

[@OliverYeo-tg7eq]

@@Rangermediahi mate, I have applied early as I didn’t know Harrogate was a thing at the time😂 I passed selection with an A grade and thankfully I start in march. Thanks for your advice and hopefully I have a successful army career

[@Rangermedia]

@@OliverYeo-tg7eq nice glad to hear that you’ve stuck through the process, great news getting a start date. I hope your preparation gos well.

[@ErenJaeger-ss9qp]

can i join the british army even if im from morocco ? i really want o serve in the british army for applying to the SAS

[@jakemayers7395]

I am really struggling with my situation. I applied when I turned 18 and have been rejected for usage of oral steroids when I was 5 years old for asthma. I plan on appealing and am trying to get evidence to support my appeal but my doctor refuses to right me a note because I have asthma. I have done every test that is required to be pass to get a chance in the army and I passed them all according to the army pass scores. My rejection letter says for my appeal i need that letter off the doctor. Any advice would be much appreciated thank you?

[@Soucka74]

In the US, Asthma is a disqualify condition. You can't deploy if you have that and wear a Gas Mask. So it automatically makes you disqualified.

[@Alanwebster-w3h]

You're guaranteed entry if you tell them you are transitioning

[@Rangermedia]

Still have a 2km run and a few other things to complete before hand.

[@D96MAN]

What do you mean by transitioning

[@Tokyodisco1]

@@D96MANluke he means turning trans, he is trying to be clever by making anti woke points, so immature ,

[@ranger36100]

Transitioning, Optimus prime does not endorse this comment

[@yolanda8563]

​@@Tokyodisco1it seems you can't take a joke, I'm sure squaddies will love you

[@therayyyj9300]

What if I’m a American? Willing to move… Also is it the same requirements like high school diploma?

[@nicoleblue8534]

Are applications for commonwealth countries still open?

[@General-p8u]

What about Neurotransmitters and PTSD

[@ErenJaeger-ss9qp]

im from morocco and i want to join british army and my goal is joining the SAS , is it possible as a moroccan ?

[@chukwukapaul8765]

sir am looking for a referral to join the british army ,commonwealth application is open

[@FrancisKobbyBroni]

Please how long does it take to get an assessment invite after submitting my police clearance and I passed the Army corgnitive test? Thank you

[@victersunil4140]

Me from India can I join the training course of British reserve forces

[@Reece-qv9yl]

With a history of mental health can you still sign up?

[@Rangermedia]

Honestly mate I’m not completely sure on the past medical requirements for the initial recruitment stage. So I don’t want to tell you something that could be wrong and lead you in the wrong direction. Best advice is to get in touch with the assessment centres etc

[@jacobs3031]

No

[@deformed_moose]

I want to join But I'm from Australia, how would I go about that process?

[@TasmanianDevil22]

The biggest regret of my life was joining the army.

[@Mongonot]

Why is that?

[@sholy369]

Maybe you aren't suited for it, my friend.

[@detailsbynyanju]

I applied a last year June just waiting on to be booked for a SCT blood test dont know how long that is..hope its soon

[@jordanmacdonald9031]

The people criticising are the soft people facts

[@Ty_akindolani]

What would you say is better i dont know if i should join the RAF or the British army ive checked the website and cant really deside what are the benifits of each and the disadvantages and im stuck on logistics and infantry

[@big_slurp4603]

if your options are RLC and Infantry I don't think you're going RAF mate

[@palashbharadwaj8958]

Sir i am currently 30 and an Indian can i apply as an officer in British army ??

[@bazaward]

Got my assment center this month

[@bazaward]

And GCSEs and cadet camps I'm gonna die

[@Rangermedia]

Big 2024 for you then! 😂 best of luck with everything. That’s a lot of key events coming up, stay focused and trust in your studies and training.

[@bazaward]

@@Rangermedia thank you

[@TheLorax-l5m]

I start at pirbright in 19 days bit nervous 😅

[@Rangermedia]

Completely natural to be feeling that way. It’s new and something different to what you’ve ever experienced. Feeling nerves means you actually care. You’ll find your rythm in the first week. Pirbright is a great location, I’m currently In the camp now typing this from an education course. Good training facilities and functional fitness set up. Best of luck on your journey 💪🇬🇧

[@TheLorax-l5m]

@@Rangermedia I’ve gotta do maths n English for a month before I start actual basic training and I’m as thick as a wall only reason why I’m nervous 🤣

[@Rangermedia]

@PapaSmurf153 you’ll be fine mate I had to go through all mine in my late 20s. Getting it nipped at the earlier stages of your career will work out far better for you. Takes another worry away from you when the times comes to promote etc

[@Avolat543]

My 18 year old son starts at Pirbright next week!