Why the Infantry can be a good place to be | British Army | Military

[@cockroachbuddy8886]

I start catterick tommorow really can't wait. I'll show these videos to my friend who's also considering joining infantry

[@Rangermedia]

Good luck mate you’ll enjoy it, good choice 👌.

[@cockroachbuddy8886]

@@Rangermedia thanks mate, much appreciated.

[@Rangermedia]

Cockroachbuddy no problems at all mate anytime.

[@akuaku3496]

I just applied im not sure whats happening with that lol i should hear back in the next few days hope my scool life doesn't affect it because i was a bad kid and got kicked out thats in the past tho hahaha good luck my man 👍

[@HhHh-ks8bp]

hows it yoing mate

[@atifkhan9035]

Thanks for the video, I'm 19 and currently stuck between wanting to join the british infantry or the para's , the only problem i believe i have is the running , but i cant let that stop me. Keep making videos they are very informative and intersting to watch ✌🏾

[@Rangermedia]

No problems mate so the Paras are with in the Infantry. Running is a big part of Infantry training as well as P coy specific to the Parachute Regiment. I’d make your choice on what you want, if you want Paras focus on it and nothing else.

[@southern_poacher688]

How did you do? which did you join?

[@charliew6024]

hiya mate, got any updates?

[@DeadOnInfil]

Same worry here mate how are you doing

[@joe7d321]

Another good video mate 💯👌,15:13 that’s what I’m talking about like life is a journey and on my opinion is not about the money is about the life style!

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah your definitely right mate, as soon as you start chasing the dollar it becomes less enjoyable. Focus and enjoying the journey and the money is just a bonus.

[@harrywright261]

You are a one man recruiting advert well done. Glad to see my years patrolling the streets were not in vain. Your enthusiasm for the job should not be wasted, a tour at Catarrick as an instructor would do wonders for your carreer. Your GPMG gunner needs more instruction on holding and firing you could start with him lol.

[@guglielmotranchina249]

brother I am so thankful I watched this video. I ship for ITC Catterick in two weeks with the hope of joining either The Royal Reg of Scotland or the Rifles. I have done my due diligence in terms of smashing the phys, doing some prior learning and preparation, although I am fully aware the shock of capture will be real. I was very happy to hear people have completed full degrees while serving, since this is also what my plan is (already got the majority of modules done, so if everything is fine I'll transfer credits with the Open Uni). I would have gone to Sandhurst but I'm above the cut off age. If it all works, I'll definitely try Late Entry officer down the line. But not gonna lie I am shitting myself. Big life change. Pray for me y'all and most definitely keep up the good work with the channel.

[@bigjohn697791]

Did Fourteen years in the Royal Artillery! Loved it I am now a IT Consultant (Myself an Irishman from Co. Offaly ROI) Recommend it to anybody no matter what trade you wish to go into. I wouldn't have the live. I have now in England without the British Army. I had the pleasure of running Bowman Courses back in the Day for some lads from 2 Royal Irish (TA although, I think it's called the Reserves these days) Great bunch of lads had good craic & banter with them.

[@Para-tc5uv]

Hi mate thank you for your service. I'm wondering if you could help me with something, I myself am interested in joining the REME did you have any troubles going through the commonwealth system as I am both Irish and English currently living in Co.Galway.

[@bigjohn697791]

@@Para-tc5uv None what so ever. That said it was a different recruitment system in 1999 But to be honest you will have no problem in fact it should be no different being Irish than it would be for anyone in the UK as it currently stands however there will be security checks which is usual But that shouldn't be an issue

[@steveonroids1151]

@@bigjohn697791 I am living in Meath and about to do my assessment for the army just what did you say to your parents about join the British army. I haven’t told them yet and when they find out I’m going to British army I am unsure on what they will say?

[@bigjohn697791]

@@steveonroids1151 Nothing really they where happy with my choices althought I think my mother wasn't happy with afghanistan but that's by th by I suppose My grandfather left Ireland and was a commando in the second world war and my other grandfather also left ireland and was a civilian engineer looking after all of the maintance in of the Spite fighters and hurricane's They both returned after the war and lived the rest of there lives in ireland

[@Para-tc5uv]

@@bigjohn697791 thanks for the solidarity takes some of the nerves of you know

[@combatreadyhq]

You make me want to be a ranger mate 👍 another great video!

[@Rangermedia]

Always room over in the green side mate 😎. Thanks really appreciated ☘️

[@combatreadyhq]

@@Rangermedia haha thanks mate 👍😀

[@reecedreyer2362]

im binging hardcore on your channle, love the content. Im working my ass of to sign up. All the way from south africa.

[@geoffwheadon4277]

Good on ya kidda, ex L. Infantry, County Durham, welcome

[@chrisisweird7463]

Lekker man

[@jameslifts2196]

0:26 this is exactly what I was told 😂. I’ve now got my start date for Catterick which is in 5 months

[@karlosrodrigues9285]

How long did the the process take you. I've just applied and been told i could start training in 4/5 months if I pass everything first time.

[@Scarziey]

Great channel, all the right answers for the questions people may or may not ask... never stop making content brother 10/10

[@stevenhaskell9025]

Just wanna say your vids are great! I’m in training at Catterick (currently at home due to this virus).

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate and good luck with the journey once it begins.

[@tonyt3041]

Another great video thanks for the information

[@Rangermedia]

No problem mate. Appreciated 🤟🏻

[@jakeN775]

Great videos man, keep them coming✌️

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks Jake appreciated

[@sebthomas1808]

I’m just waiting on a start date with Rona, I found with careers there passing onto people where ever needs filling, so for me it was some HR job and ammo tech

[@froggy3859]

Don't mind me just living up to the dream to be a Grenadier Guard!

[@Rangermedia]

Happy days man good luck with it 💪 💂🏻‍♂️

[@froggy3859]

Thanks!!

[@TheMrmattymcg]

Any thoughts or experiences with the RAF Regiment. I'm currently serving RAF and bored to tears 😂 however by the time Ive completed my trade return of service I'll be too old to go for a commission in the R.Irish so figure my best bet for excitement is to go Regiment officer. Cheers these videos are class! FAB ☘

[@Rangermedia]

I would still inquire, they could take on board your service in the RAF.

[@TheMrmattymcg]

@@Rangermedia I definitely will, would be far better to serve in my home regiment! Seems like theres a much stronger regimental culture and family feel than what I'm getting here! Cheers for the advice 🤙

[@Rangermedia]

@@TheMrmattymcg Yes mate 100% agree, if you send me a message on one of the private platforms I can put you in touch with people who may be able to help

[@ffudon]

Awesome 💪🇬🇧

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Josh-qx8sq]

Shit nice house your doing alright in the army!

[@Rangermedia]

its an Army issue house!lol pay £200 a month for that all in. Pefect security to save up.

[@louiss.b5920]

Do you guys like your officers or do u treat them more like Ruperts than one of the lads. I have been thinking about joining 1 R Irish as an officer for a while now but I don't want to be treated like a Rupert cause I'm definitely not one like.

[@Rangermedia]

Don’t get treated like one of the lads mate, because at the end of the day an Officer is a leader so there has to be some sort of line. We do have a special relationship with our officers. Which makes a really good team.

[@lachlanchester8142]

Hmm why are you so quick and adamant to convince us you’re not a Rupert? Not convinced me

[@kaydn7142]

I have just started my application with the army and my heart has been set on the paras for a while yet due to my mock results you pretty much summed it up with the “your education is too high” so it’s started me thinking about a trade while I still want to be a para it’s got me thinking as I want to stay in as long as possible and worried I will get bored due to the common consensus and advice would be nice thank you 😁

[@samuelgilbert6359]

Great video m8

[@Rangermedia]

Samuel Gilbert thanks mate appreciated

[@CallMePaaw]

Great video! I’m personally working my way through my application and awaiting my AC date

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks 🤟🏻. Happy days hopefully it won’t be to much longer of a wait.

[@CallMePaaw]

Ranger Media aiming for The Rifles

[@Rangermedia]

Pxwsi Cool, plenty of choice with different roles and locations then mate

[@vot3xtr4p24]

@@CallMePaaw i want the RIFLES as well mate what was your original date ?

[@shafm274]

Love the vid Luke! 👌🏽 debating on Royal Signals or Royal Welsh in the regulars after uni the main question I have is the longevity of infantry in the long run through the physical toll catching up with me later.

[@thebelfastvikingmartinbrow3603]

I was told I was to smart for the Irish guards in the 1980s .I see if I can look up my recruitment Sergeant's name so you can have a few words . But I think he be in his late 70s today. And we in Northern Ireland know about bonfire's.

[@Rangermedia]

Late 70s ? Makes it even easier then 😂.

[@thebelfastvikingmartinbrow3603]

@@Rangermedia well I was about 15 and this sergeant came to school and then I went to Palace at 16 did all the IQ and fitness testing. And in June 84 joined the army catering college. So that's 36 years ago. And trying to figure out the sergeants age. He would have been around 27 /35 + 36 years so 63/71 so I am a bit out on the late 70s

[@Rangermedia]

The Belfast Viking Martin Brown I’m sure he ment well. Did you enjoy your time serving?

[@harrylenton3166]

Man loves his North Face, anyway I've watched 3/4 of your videos now and have decided to subscribe. Oh and I've been following you on insta for a few months as well. Is there an initiation now?

[@Rangermedia]

Haha no initiation just positive mindsets everywhere. Thanks for the sub, really appreciated. The North Face is due to a recent trip to Florida where it was like $10 a T-shirt and $30 a hoodie. Needless to say I bought a lot 😂

[@harrylenton3166]

Ranger Media you’re welcome, the videos I’ve watched have been very helpful for me as I have a degree, failed officer selection, and now the recruiters/family are pulling me away from infantry but that’s what I want to do! And you have given me a bit of confidence that I wouldn’t be making a bad move with the infantry

[@harrylenton3166]

Ranger Media oh and north face is always a safe move, stylish, timeless and cool colour schemes

[@akuaku3496]

I just applied online

[@jadenlambeth5223]

Is it pronounced packagé?

[@chrishurley5495]

Really enjoying this channel. Do you get many people transferring in?

[@Rangermedia]

Thanks Chris, glad you like it mate .Yeah people transfer in all the time, something that’s good in the Army. That possibility to try something new before calling it quits altogether.

[@chrishurley5495]

@@Rangermedia Cheers mate, going to look into this, looks like just what I'm looking for.

[@jackcapper9225]

I’m currently trying to join the infantry my running times and health is great but due to fracturing my big toe and depression when I was 13 and 18 I’m now 23 and perfectly fine I wasn’t depressed just stupid but trying to sort my records out with my gp is silly difficult due to them not seeing people in person and everything being over the phone once the army deeming you unfit they basically don’t want to help at all one bloke in the army career center has helped by advising what’s the best action to take I’ve said all through primary and high school that I want to join the army took the leap and got hung dry due to my own stupidity 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JustAnOrdinarySimmer]

What makes you think a depressed person would offer the best morale in a troop of infantry soldiers? Not going to be fighting through or encouraging your team mates at the worse time are you, instead you'll just sulk to yourself. No wonder the Army don't want you

[@Ben_2761]

@@JustAnOrdinarySimmer oof that’s a little harsh mate

[@jackfahy2283]

If you’re a person who loves the outdoors it’s the perfect job for you 😂 do you know where the Royal Irish Marines are serving oversees at the moment? I read up on the site that they were serving operations in Afghanistan but that was back in 2017 I think.

[@lachlanchester8142]

He probably does yeah since he’s in the royal Irish, also outdoors doesn’t mean on ops sorry to ruin that for you

[@jayhoughton2326]

Hi mate I want to join the army but I have absolutely no idea what route to go down and Im Not sure what each route leads to in terms of work, any advice on finding out what the options are in terms of routes to go down ?

[@AidanRIR]

You in 8plt Ranger Coy 08? Great vids and channel. FAB

[@Rangermedia]

Yes I was indeed. Thanks a lot

[@AidanRIR]

Well done on making Plt Sgt mate. I was one of the safas in 9plt ranger coy. Keep up the vids. Great to see how the Bn is doing ☘️

[@Rangermedia]

AidanRIR Thanks mate, happy days good tour I learnt a lot from it. Hope your well.

[@benyusuf6873]

My 'interview' didn't even consist of a single question at my assessment centre. It was just a guy from the REME telling me I shouldn't join the Infantry. When I came out the other lads I was bunked up with were asking how it went and what he asked me and I was just like, "he asked you guys questions? I just got a 20 minute lecture on the REME.".

[@Rangermedia]

Ben Yusuf Shock! Unfortunately a lot of these recruiters are like that mate, they won’t like to speak positively about everything in the Army as a whole. The Army is nothing without all it’s corps and Regiments.

[@declanreilly4124]

I’m 14 and I WILL be in the infantry ASAP

[@clipz4238]

15:12 Quality 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jslife1894]

Anyone know the name of the song that starts around 18:20?

[@Rangermedia]

Royal Deluxe “How we do it”

[@Ollyw03]

i am considering joining the british army and I've been looking into the infantry solider role and trying to find out what they do. First of all, thankyou for all your videos they have helped a tremendous amount. Secondly, I wanted to ask what type of things you actually do on a day to do basis and also how often are you actually deployed into action.

[@elenjones2954]

Do many woman go into infantry ? ( I’m thinking about going into infantry and I’m a woman)

[@Chinny42nd]

Elen jones yus

[@Rangermedia]

Yes Elen women have either transferred or went through basic for the Infantry. Not sure on the exact number but it has been happening.

[@grantmcbride6358]

I was born with a hole in my heart and had to get heart surgery when I was 2. It's now completely fixed and I've had no issues since. I'm 16 and thinking of joining the army after A levels and was wondering if it would stop me joining?

[@Rangermedia]

Grant Mcbride If you’ve had no issues since birth in my own opinion you should be good to go, but I’m not the medical staff mate so don’t take my opinion as the only answer. If your really keen in joining I’d advise booking in with your GP explain everything and get them to do an assessment and when it came to the joining up process provide that proof from your GP. Are your A levels this year?

[@grantmcbride6358]

@@Rangermediano mate I'm in the last year of GCSE's so I'll be starting my A levels in september this year. I'll have to do them for 2 years then hopefully I'll be able to join, thanks a lot for the reply and advice. Keep the videos coming.

[@Rangermedia]

Grant Mcbride happy days mate you’ve plenty of time then. Yeah get all your education smashed out mate, mabey look at cadets to tie you over until your all finished.

[@grantmcbride6358]

@@Rangermedia Will do, again thanks a lot I really appreciate the advice.

[@Rangermedia]

Grant Mcbride no problems at all mate, anymore Qs you know where I’m at.

[@danielwarwick1]

Whats it like for bais joing mid 20's?

[@reformedswife7600]

I’m gonna join the marines mate and I want to get fit for the 12 and a half minute mile and a half run if I want to get running what diet should I Be on if I don’t want to lose weight but stay fit

[@Rangermedia]

It’s all about passing the tests mate, I wouldn’t concentrate on you weight moving up and down being a goal. Getting into training through it and receiving your green beret would be the goal. So I’d up your cardio intensity to drop your time down. Your weight regards to muscle mass etc is something you could concentrate on again once you’ve got into your unit.

[@seumasmacalastair3463]

As a Marine, assuming you're talking about Royal Marines, a twelve and a half minute mile and a half is nowhere near fast enough, you want to shave at a minimum two minutes off that time for the second mile and a half, three minutes off is even better

[@AlexG-wk3nh]

can you get qualifications in anything you want?

[@Rangermedia]

In work there is a natural path with different routes available geared around the infantry if that’s the branch you choose. Like, heavy weapons, reconnaissance etc. Quals outside of these things can be taken on but it would be in your own time. In the Infantry there are lots of periods of time where you could use to study electronically etc for qualifications outside of the Infantry etc

[@Rangermedia]

In work there is a natural path with different routes available geared around the infantry if that’s the branch you choose. Like, heavy weapons, reconnaissance etc. Quals outside of these things can be taken on but it would be in your own time. In the Infantry there are lots of periods of time where you could use to study electronically etc for qualifications outside of the Infantry etc

[@DanielaEvans-j2p]

I've applied to join the army. I'm female. Do you think joining the royal artillery,as a light gunner would be safe enough ? I know it may sound like a silly question, but I can't find a lot of info on what that specific role entails . For obvious reasons I don't think I'd join infantry , as putting it bluntly, I'd like to keep my arms and legs. I admire so much the brave men that do join Infantry though. But don't think it's the right place for a woman. Not sure. It all just depends if all deployments involve close combat etc ? Any advice would be appreciated

[@big_slurp4603]

I was a gunner with the RA in the reserves before going regs. A lot of the focus on Arty now is mobility eg. getting the gun out where it needs to be, lobbing shells and f*cking off before the enemy lob shells or drones back at you - which is the strategy used in Ukraine by their arty currently. As a gunner you're basically just working within your team to do what you need to do, in Phase 2 you will learn all the roles and then once your fully trained you will have your position in the team - could be loading the shells, plunging them - whatever, either way you're going to be shifting it about like mad with your team. If you really are scared of potential combat (and tbf if a gun bunny is in the thick of frontline combat, something has gone terribly wrong - but I imagine it *could* happen!) you could look at being in the command post (CP), communicating with OPs within the Royal Artillery who are basically spotters that go out with the infantry and spot targets for you which you then in turn work out all the maths, position and all that jazz and feed the info to the gunners on the guns who will fire on the targets. Also, don't let being a woman deter you. In my reserve battery, there were five foot nothing women from various age ranges who were better than some of the lads. Take what I say with a grain of salt, I was only a part timer after all and Royal Artillery isn't my cap badge, but I absorbed everything I knew from bloody good leadership who themselves were ex-regulars.

[@_Raven_]

One of the main things I hear about Infantry, is that there aren't as many options for learning a trade as there is in other areas of the army. I'm working on becoming a Sapper, because I like the idea of having a trade when I come out. If I'm incorrect about this, please correct me, because I love the idea of being in amongst it with the infantry aswell.

[@Rangermedia]

With regards to trades like joinery, bricklaying etc they would all be down the engineer route. You can get stuff from the Infantry but the trades you are on about arnt available. Infantry give yous the time and confidence to look at other opportunities to better yourself but these would be 70% of the time in your own time. Where as joinery for example would be done as your actually job if you where in the engineers. In short, the normally trades you would think of are not in the Infantry however there’s still opportunities for quals to set you up outside the Army, will just need more work.

[@_Raven_]

@@RangermediaI appreciate the reply, and I love your videos by the way. I've got time to think about it while I work on my fitness, but I think regardless of what I decide to do, I'm going to be a better person when I leave than I am right now, and I can't wait.

[@Rangermedia]

Rogue Lombax exactly that mate it’s a huge organisation, plenty of opportunities and experiences whichever direction you decide to go. Lace up the trainers and hit the tarmac. 💪

[@richardlovedale1923]

Hoping to join the army once the medical stuff is sorted hoping to join queens own yeomanry how do I keep my fitness up after assessment centre alpha bravo training trade training running push ups sit ups etc

[@Rangermedia]

Yeah thats exactly it, the main thing is to really just stay active and to ensure that you are doing some form of exercise or prep work (flexibility) each day.

[@especlazy4680]

probably a weird question but what are the chance going to afghan iraq etc. because id actually like to go

[@harveylumsdon1819]

It’ll depend on the regiment, go on the army website and it tells you how often they go and where:)

[@especlazy4680]

@@harveylumsdon1819 oh ok cheers 👍

[@JammyDodger45]

Zero chance. We're all pulled out of those holes.

[@ShubhamYadav-nv5hf]

Candidates with glasses are eligible in infantry ??

[@Rangermedia]

Shubham Yadav Yeah glasses are good whilst serving in the Infantry.

[@kurt8759]

Role it round in glitter ✨️ 😂

[@jcollins1755]

Im waiting for assessment centre date mate, im 23 & looking to join the infantry hopefully the rifles.. do you think im too old too start training for that as il be 24 by the time i pass out?

[@ironbjorn7411]

Got my briefing on the 22nd and im very nervous don't know what to expect if anyone has any pointers I'd really appreciate it

[@imXpoZed]

Trainings hard at times mate it’s more the mental side than physical but aslong as you have the drive to succeed you will be sound plus offsteds involved nowadays and some things are a lot easier in training Than it used to be

[@stevinwasniack992]

Can you stay in the infantry or should you move on

[@Ben_2761]

Dad won’t let me do harrogate as an infanteer Says I have to get a trade first. So going engineers then immediately (or as soon as I can) joining infantry

[@gw2891]

Get your trade fella

[@dangiles-diaz1903]

I’ve gotta wear corrective glasses and I don’t know if you can join with them

[@Rangermedia]

DGDGaming Yeah mate you can get in with them no problems at all.

[@prodbysly]

Need some help here mate as I haven’t properly asked anyone with previous military history, I want to join the REME to be a vehicle mechanic but I have a high interest in the infantry as well, but I haven’t been able to find anything on vehicle mechanics being deployed and serving in combat, since being younger I have always wanted to join the army and work in a combat role, really unsure of what to do at the moment don’t know whether to join the infantry or the REME, what are your thoughts?

[@Rangermedia]

If you want to be in a combat role your not going to get that full experience anywhere else than the Infantry. If your wanting to be a reme veh mech, you will still deploy as your a soldier. Maintaining our vehicles etc when in the bases. There’s also the possibility to deploy out on the ground to recover vehicles that have broken down or have been struck my enemy fire. So putting you into that situation. Back to my 1st point the Infantry is the only place to train tactics and advance towards the enemy etc.

[@MR.HOWGRIDER]

Can you do a vid on the RAC and RE

[@garrick4228]

People say that after infrantry you will be poor

[@Rangermedia]

😂 poor in what way?

[@garrick4228]

Ranger Media like I mean poor as living in the streets do u think this because I want to join but everyone online are saying it is boring and after you leave you walk out without any money

[@Rangermedia]

@@garrick4228 that can happen in any aspect of life. If you don’t plan correctly then of course that can happen but your not more likely to fall into that situation from service in the Infantry.

[@garrick4228]

Ranger Media thank you bro my dad does not agree with me joining the infrantry do you know what to do

[@danjones4432]

@@garrick4228 how old are you

[@kubgfupanda]

When you watching this video in Afghan.

[@Rangermedia]

Stay Safe

[@abrentiefred9818]

How can you change from infantry to RLC when it's about 1 month to go for initial training

[@abrentiefred9818]

No response

[@hazzaboii1155]

I’m just worried what I’m gonna do after the army if I go into infantry

[@flexrecons]

Maybe go to college before you join the army so when your out you have qualification there that’s what I did anyway

[@Nobody-dm2ol]

6:55 Colonise everyone*

[@leeramsey8399]

I feel I should join the army but I got no qualifications ?

[@jaccon6106]

Don’t need them mate, just good fitness and good mentality, give it a go you got nothing to lose

[@Will-zq5gn]

Debateing weather I should go for infantry or marines, what are the big diffrences?

[@JammyDodger45]

The Royal Marines are fucking awesome. The Infantry isn't.

[@absolute_boyo6666]

Can you smoke at catterick?

[@charlesedwards9248]

Surely you should be drinking Tea (NATO)

[@Rangermedia]

😂 can not go without coffee mate

[@Mark-jr7ux]

I'm Man to Woman!

[@iamomi9551]

😅😅😅 I like watching you

[@Mark-jr7ux]

Can Transgenders Join?

[@gw2891]

Bloody hope not

[@jorgedelangel3932]

England!!!!!!

[@zerosixsixsix2931]

the mouth fart at 07:20 cracked me up

[@zerosixsixsix2931]

to join infantry or mechanised infantry is it mandatory to do a parachute jump? im waiting for assesment date but really dont want to be jumping out of a plane. tanks for all the vids