I did it in 1979. I wondered what the hell I was doing but after about week three I actually started to enjoy it. I listened to the instructors and it became a piece of piss. Passed it first time and went to Daedalus for aircraft training. I was astonished to find out we were let out of the base with no liberty boat from the instant we arrived. They even told me that as I was 18 that they didn’t care where I went as long as I was back on the base for turn too.
18 now, looking at joining next year, looks fantastic, may join sooner! Only bit that phases me a little is the physical fitness, but I’ve been working towards improving myself, and I hope my asthma doesn’t come between me and the Navy. Great video!
@@jamesplumridge39 just play the game and you'll be fine. It gets better after pier cellars and your div staff become more friendly. Just put 100% into everything even if you struggle and you'll be fine
BZ, served there as ships company. did my basic training at Ganges which ages me. Enjoy the adventures, welcome to the Senior Service and The Pusser family
Going into year 11 next week but I just want that year to go quick because I’m buzzing to get my arse to HMS Raleigh Applying in January which is the earliest I can and I hope there isn’t a massive waiting list
do a levels mate grow a bit, wait till your 18 and if you still want to join you've got your a levels and can go in straight as a leading hand, 30k a year AA. lot can change between years 16 and 18 and you've got to serve 4, everyone in my mess under 18 has a shit time, Cinderella leave and no drinking....wait a bit.
Failed my interview, but that was due to some reasons outside of the interview, I have another one coming up soon though. But don''t have the dates as of yet.
@@JebDMan Perfect, I got in, however I requested for my basic training date to be voided whilst I attend a Military College, but once I've done my term at Military College I'll start my basic Training.
you should go on navy net I think it’s called mate. They is a lot of people on there that have already applied or are going to apply so maybe you’ll be able to find someone going on that date.
Tbbt yeah plus with the navy you get many job opportunities when u leave such as oil rigs and pretty much anything to do with ships or boats. If you want any information on the navy, go to a site called navy net. It’s full of mostly ex Royal Navy personal and they will answer any question you ask
Jack Biggs yeah it’s not painfully physical but it still needs a bit of work put into it. I had to run 1.5 mile under 12 minutes for my fitness test which isn’t too hard but for someone who is not physically fit I imagine it would be. I haven’t been to hms Raleigh yet but I’ve heard you have to be a confident swimmer and able to do a certain amount of sit ups and push-ups
Go for an initial meeting (or get in contact) with your local (chosen) AFCO, and they will talk with you about the different roles and what have you. They then talk you through how to submit an online application form and the process goes from there really.. psychometric tests, interview, eye test and medical, fitness test, PRNC and then if you are successful on these stages you will be given a joining date for Raleigh
@@art1c822 well I would say that is completely personal to the individual, the initial psychometric tests comprise of 4 short multiple choice booklets, a numeracy, verbal reasoning, mechanics and an English one if I remember correctly. Practice papers can be found on the Royal Navy website and also many on TH-cam. The interview was very informal in my experience and was a chance for them to get to know you, your family, your educational background, your interests, reasons for applying, your understanding of what your role will be and then also a chance for you to ask any questions you have. The medical is usually where your application can slow as they have to be very sure that there is minimal risk of your health being anything other than sound. From there you will be put on for your fitness test (1.5miles probably is a gym) - I did not end up doing this due to covid along with the PRNC.
Ben Jones well done mate! Just got my eye test on Wednesday and then assume a few weeks later I get a triage call, that’s what I’ve been told anyway then after that it’s all rapid I’ve heard!
@@Deleted11100 I had to use WhatsApp video call. It was all okay I'd say just don't stress about it. Let me know if you want any info on what it was like and the kind of stuff they asked me 💪💪 Good luck with the rest of the process.
@@fstrachan3419 cheers brother, I had a feeling it would be virtual. I'm just gonna go for it! How long since you applied has it taken to get to the interview stage?
@@fstrachan3419 ahh okay mate cool, have a feeling we will be waiting a while 😔 gives me plenty of time to get fit and ready to pass the medical though. All the best bro
I’m hoping I’ll be in HMS Raleigh by the start of September but have to ask don’t to move onto specialist training after this or do u get a break. If you know plz let me know THX.
Luke, did you heard back? I had my triage call on the 12th August and everything checked out fine but still waiting on when my face to face one will be
Keith Docherty basically I had to appeal my decision. Long story. It’s gone through but won’t get a decision for another 2-3 months. Just expect a long wait mate
Keith Docherty There’s gonna be a sizeable backlog from when we were in lockdown. I had my triage call, the week before lockdown started, but only had my face to face at the end of in June.
Jejdj Nendjfj. Theres a navy thread if you search up and it gives you an in-depth detail of what they ask. Plus you have to go in detail with every question and can’t just say yes or no. Plus they’ll go through the next stage
Hey mate, I’m still waiting to be given my training dates. I completed my PJFT on roughly the 4th of November 2020. When did you complete your pre join fitness test??
@@joeblackwell475 I did mine on the 9th of November 2020 I believe I'm just in the waiting game now dude the test went well but I'm still improving I fly down to Heathrow on the 15th February then trains after that to HMS Raleigh I'm hella buzzing
Lol this video does not show the real raleigh at all. Was there 3 years ago awful awful experience all this love everyone crap is a joke. The amount of bullying and the instructors doing shit all about it was astonishing
When I was at Raleigh we did the obstacle course in the blue boiler suits and no helmets. Brought back good memories cheers for uploading
I did it in 1979. I wondered what the hell I was doing but after about week three I actually started to enjoy it. I listened to the instructors and it became a piece of piss. Passed it first time and went to Daedalus for aircraft training. I was astonished to find out we were let out of the base with no liberty boat from the instant we arrived. They even told me that as I was 18 that they didn’t care where I went as long as I was back on the base for turn too.
18 now, looking at joining next year, looks fantastic, may join sooner! Only bit that phases me a little is the physical fitness, but I’ve been working towards improving myself, and I hope my asthma doesn’t come between me and the Navy. Great video!
Run 🏃
Eat clean 🥦
You'll be fine 👍🏼
You have to be 4 years clear from asthma to join the navy.
@@gay_commando1611 Damn you beat me to it to say, my brother had that when he went to join the marines, hes been in like 12 years now
@HMS King George V as in no asthma attacks or not having a inhaler prescribed for at least 4 years.
Have u joins now or not or u in the joining phase
joining tomorrow and i am absolutely bricking it.
how’s it going?
James Plumridge did you join?? How’s the process going so far?
@@jamesplumridge39 where u at now? Personally I thought it was the Phys. On summer leave from collingwood
@@jamesplumridge39 just play the game and you'll be fine. It gets better after pier cellars and your div staff become more friendly. Just put 100% into everything even if you struggle and you'll be fine
James Plumridge are you in training still at Raleigh or have you already been??
Going tomorrow and I am buzzing. Hope I can see it through and pass out in 10 weeks time
Yes the best career ever had a great time. if i was 18 again i would be straight down the careers office signing away.
BZ, served there as ships company. did my basic training at Ganges which ages me. Enjoy the adventures, welcome to the Senior Service and The Pusser family
Going into year 11 next week but I just want that year to go quick because I’m buzzing to get my arse to HMS Raleigh
Applying in January which is the earliest I can and I hope there isn’t a massive waiting list
do a levels mate grow a bit, wait till your 18 and if you still want to join you've got your a levels and can go in straight as a leading hand, 30k a year AA. lot can change between years 16 and 18 and you've got to serve 4, everyone in my mess under 18 has a shit time, Cinderella leave and no drinking....wait a bit.
Joseph Michael I’m joining when I nearly 20 I’m 18 right now
@@josephmichael9540 nahhh it’s sick I joined at 16 and turned 17 during phase 1 training. Best time and best experience x
Joseph Michael might see u there 😂
@@josephmichael9540 that's good aiming for that but the AA is very competitive.
Going July 6th and I’m hyped
Jaffaborn same here
same
How’s it going so far??
How did it go???
TEAM SH1FT how did it go?
Ive got my first interview on the 10th of september really nervous yet excited.
How did it go ?
Failed my interview, but that was due to some reasons outside of the interview, I have another one coming up soon though. But don''t have the dates as of yet.
@@jamiehalvorsen4004 how did the second attempt go?
@@JebDMan Perfect, I got in, however I requested for my basic training date to be voided whilst I attend a Military College, but once I've done my term at Military College I'll start my basic Training.
Navy = tents,
Air Force = hotels,
Army what’s a tent or hotel? Such luxury.
Yes my grandad went to RAF and he definitely told me he stayed in some hotels.
Brings back memories.
Going in a week (roughly) and absolutely looking forward to it
what division are you in?
This video has got me smiling from ear to ear, I cant wait to get to raleigh on the 28th of september. Anyone else starting on that date?
you should go on navy net I think it’s called mate. They is a lot of people on there that have already applied or are going to apply so maybe you’ll be able to find someone going on that date.
Haven’t been given my date yet but soon hopefully , good luck lads
Jonathan Tanfield what you looking on going into?
I am x
I might not be but I’ve got an interview on the 10th June so I could be
I’ve got my psychometric test 2nd of September I can’t wait to be at hms Raleigh
Good luck
How'd it go?
I have a date for January 2021!
I’m waiting on my date, how long had you waited?
How did it go mate?
Takes me back 17 years
Cool
Going for my interview tomorrow.
Joining 8 September 2020
When did you apply?
Danny Robertson last year summer
@@michaelt1674 oh ok, same with me in the RAF, just applied for the navy because I thought it would be quicker. Obviously not😂
@@dannyrobertson7046 Loool
@@audiostudio05 ye the people who run the application process have special needs I swear
got my interview tomorrow
How’d it go?
How’d it go?
A McGrory got to wait for another.
You pass man?
going to raleigh this november!
Wow this is amazing and interesting.
going in august on a week away with cadets, absolutely buzzing!
Joining 26th October 2020 as marine engineer
Tbbt I don’t pal no gsce’s either. Main reason I’m going in is for some decent quals
Tbbt have you done your RT test yet
Tbbt yeah plus with the navy you get many job opportunities when u leave such as oil rigs and pretty much anything to do with ships or boats. If you want any information on the navy, go to a site called navy net. It’s full of mostly ex Royal Navy personal and they will answer any question you ask
Tbbt No not really. I had a job in construction (groundwork’s) for like a year but other than that I had no other job.
Jack Biggs yeah it’s not painfully physical but it still needs a bit of work put into it. I had to run 1.5 mile under 12 minutes for my fitness test which isn’t too hard but for someone who is not physically fit I imagine it would be. I haven’t been to hms Raleigh yet but I’ve heard you have to be a confident swimmer and able to do a certain amount of sit ups and push-ups
Waiting for my medical to finish. Taking an age due to Covid. Hopefully PRFT and PRNC are smooth and can get a date as soon as possible
Luke Morrad they are not doing PRNC due to the virus I was told that we go straight to HMS Raleigh
Thanks man. Yeah I know that, but according to AFCO they update every month so yeah but who knows at this point.
Yeah very true, when did you apply
I applied in February. I will get a decision tomorrow about my medical notes which I should be fine.
Luke Morrad Good luck Brother.
Joining 1st June!
How do you get into raleigh
Go for an initial meeting (or get in contact) with your local (chosen) AFCO, and they will talk with you about the different roles and what have you. They then talk you through how to submit an online application form and the process goes from there really.. psychometric tests, interview, eye test and medical, fitness test, PRNC and then if you are successful on these stages you will be given a joining date for Raleigh
@@phillipagreenwood8639 are they easy
@@art1c822 well I would say that is completely personal to the individual, the initial psychometric tests comprise of 4 short multiple choice booklets, a numeracy, verbal reasoning, mechanics and an English one if I remember correctly. Practice papers can be found on the Royal Navy website and also many on TH-cam. The interview was very informal in my experience and was a chance for them to get to know you, your family, your educational background, your interests, reasons for applying, your understanding of what your role will be and then also a chance for you to ask any questions you have. The medical is usually where your application can slow as they have to be very sure that there is minimal risk of your health being anything other than sound. From there you will be put on for your fitness test (1.5miles probably is a gym) - I did not end up doing this due to covid along with the PRNC.
@@phillipagreenwood8639 but u still go to Raleigh that’s quite lucky
Kit was my only issue, Deffo say the psycho PT intructers changed my life :)
Anyone starting October 5th 2020?
Nah I’m november 9th bro
Im on for 5th, one week to go!
Ben Jones well done mate! Just got my eye test on Wednesday and then assume a few weeks later I get a triage call, that’s what I’ve been told anyway then after that it’s all rapid I’ve heard!
Is the fitness test as hard as everyone says it is. Still doubting if I'll be able to complete it
It’s all in your head
You need to tell yourself that you can
It's easy.
@@gay_commando1611 what happens if u complete phase 1 and phase 2 ?
@@art1c822 you will then go to where your posted and start doing your job.
@@gay_commando1611 how many years do you think it will take to start working on the ship from your 1st day of training
Can’t wait for September
This makes me at 39 change of career
I have my interview tomorrow 😁
How are you doing it mate with the virus restrictions? I have just applied
@@Deleted11100 I had to use WhatsApp video call. It was all okay I'd say just don't stress about it. Let me know if you want any info on what it was like and the kind of stuff they asked me 💪💪 Good luck with the rest of the process.
@@fstrachan3419 cheers brother, I had a feeling it would be virtual. I'm just gonna go for it! How long since you applied has it taken to get to the interview stage?
@@Deleted11100 I applied in early March! Next step is medical but obviously can't get that done until the lockdown is lifted 💪
@@fstrachan3419 ahh okay mate cool, have a feeling we will be waiting a while 😔 gives me plenty of time to get fit and ready to pass the medical though. All the best bro
Iv sign up for it I hope I get it god bless
Ive got a date for January 2021!
Hi mate me too! January 4th!
@@connorgroombridge2435 Guess I'll see you there pal. 👍
@@daveywright6256 wasn’t expecting you to reply haha! Yh mate see you then 🙂
I’ll see you all there too I’m away on the 9th nov
@@baffon63 legend. Good luck mate 👍
Potentially looking at joining
Run through the joining process and look deeply into it it's been a hell of a journey for me I'm almost finished my phase 2 training now though.
I’m hoping I’ll be in HMS Raleigh by the start of September but have to ask don’t to move onto specialist training after this or do u get a break. If you know plz let me know THX.
Question.... I’ve done the phone call with the triage. Is the face to face still happening or not because of what’s going on
Exactly what i was thinking. i’m 16 awaiting gcse results but just need someone to talk to with my parents.
Luke Morrad Yes, they’ve started back up again.
Luke, did you heard back? I had my triage call on the 12th August and everything checked out fine but still waiting on when my face to face one will be
Keith Docherty basically I had to appeal my decision. Long story. It’s gone through but won’t get a decision for another 2-3 months. Just expect a long wait mate
Keith Docherty There’s gonna be a sizeable backlog from when we were in lockdown. I had my triage call, the week before lockdown started, but only had my face to face at the end of in June.
Sounds like this throbber has already been kicked out
2nd of November, anyone else?
Will Tilsley what’s your role?
How long was your interview?
Jejdj Nendjfj the interview last for about an hour
Luke Morrad but how do they have that many questions to ask you?
Jejdj Nendjfj. Theres a navy thread if you search up and it gives you an in-depth detail of what they ask. Plus you have to go in detail with every question and can’t just say yes or no. Plus they’ll go through the next stage
joining April 19th
Do they record your time at raliegh now?
Anyone going in June time
June 28th?
What division are you in?
@@badassrooster1119 Hanson. You?
@@JC-cm7zf Same ahah
@@JC-cm7zf See you after leave bro
Anyone joining on the 15th February?
Hey mate, I’m still waiting to be given my training dates. I completed my PJFT on roughly the 4th of November 2020. When did you complete your pre join fitness test??
@@joeblackwell475 I did mine on the 9th of November 2020 I believe I'm just in the waiting game now dude the test went well but I'm still improving I fly down to Heathrow on the 15th February then trains after that to HMS Raleigh I'm hella buzzing
What are you going in as mate?
@@joeblackwell475 Warfare Specialist - (Mine warfare)
@@joeblackwell475 What about you?
Does anybody know if you’ll be getting a salary for this basic training ?
@@psss1282 but it’s 10 weeks ?
About 3k after the 10 weeks I think
anyone joining early may?
Anyone going July 19 ?
lol people that saw this 2 yr ago is it what you thought 😂big up Cornwell 😂 “play the game” most irritating thing you’ll ever hear but is true
Anyone joining 30 march
Is it hard to get into raleigh
@@art1c822 just train hard don’t overthink when is ur start date
Why all the land evolutions. Whats the point?
The Royal Navy is no longer just ships and subs. We are land fighting as well.
Lol this video does not show the real raleigh at all. Was there 3 years ago awful awful experience all this love everyone crap is a joke. The amount of bullying and the instructors doing shit all about it was astonishing