British Army Recruitment CRISIS, ADHD, Autism, and ME Now Accepted

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  • @darrenalevi3006
    @darrenalevi3006 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I think it depends on the type of people with Autism and ADHD as those with High functioning Autism could be a benefit to certain areas of the British army. I remember from five years ago when I was a learning support assistant there was a student I was supporting who was quite intelligent and always wanted to join the army but due to his High functioning Autism back then was not allowed to join the army. I think the Gov and MOD need to start really thinking what benefits they can provide to those who choose to serve.

  • @bwenno1158
    @bwenno1158 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    Here's my shit dit on the matter.
    I joined the army in 2016 and went infantry, did 6 years, and then got out in 2022. Started dating my now wife in 2022, and she eventually pointed out that I have both minor Autism and ADHD which I had never known that I had. After consulting doctor with the NHS, I was officially diagnosed earlier this year.
    I placed in the top 3rd consistently through my 6 years and completed FTCC in Brecon just fine. This isn't anything new. All militaries since dawn of time had people with minor learning disabilities and most of whom would have been totally unaware of it like myself. I have also noticed most gym rats I know are massive nerds with a touch of the tism, myself included. One guy in my training platoon was vocal about having Autism (more obvious than mine anyway), and he wasn't discharged or backtrooped. Yes, we took the piss out of him, but he took it well, and he put in more effort than any of us, and got through fine.
    Hope that rests some people's concerns at ease.

    • @SB003-bk1qq
      @SB003-bk1qq 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Screaming hat

    • @JustAThought916
      @JustAThought916 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      what battalion you from LOL

    • @SB003-bk1qq
      @SB003-bk1qq 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JustAThought916 C platoon known as block rats part of the legendary 123special pathfinder seal team mountain leaders on attachment to the Hereford turbo hats known as the Sasssssssssss teaching them midair cqb as they haho before going to Poole as DS on the new shark fighting course for sailors and finishing off teaching crows destined for 3 para mortars how to lube and survive extreme insertions my code name is AllyG and my favourite flavour crayon is maroon . I’m genuinely the stuff of legends gen stuff

    • @SB003-bk1qq
      @SB003-bk1qq 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JustAThought916 C platoon known as block rats part of the legendary 123special pathfinder seal team mountain leaders on attachment to the Hereford turbo hats known as the Sasssssssssss teaching them midair cqb as they haho before going to Poole as DS on the new shark fighting course for sailors and finishing off teaching crows destined for 3 para mortars how to lube and survive extreme insertions my code name is AllyG and my favourite flavour crayon is maroon . I’m genuinely the stuff of legends gen stuff

    • @SB003-bk1qq
      @SB003-bk1qq 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      C platoon known as block rats part of the legendary 123special pathfinder seal team mountain leaders on attachment to the Hereford turbo hats known as the Sasssssssssss teaching them midair cqb as they haho before going to Poole as DS on the new shark fighting course for sailors and finishing off teaching crows destined for 3 para mortars how to lube and survive extreme insertions my code name is AllyG and my favourite flavour crayon is maroon . I’m genuinely the stuff of legends gen stuff

  • @airwolf8788
    @airwolf8788 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +34

    Capita have a lot to answer for

    • @Welshman007
      @Welshman007 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Should be scrapped !

    • @airwolf8788
      @airwolf8788 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @Welshman007 Yep yrs ago

    • @T.mod2000
      @T.mod2000 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Almost treasonous

    • @ianhendrytube
      @ianhendrytube 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They are the reason recruitment is fuckin failing! Even Service personel agree massively

    • @sebvaughan6149
      @sebvaughan6149 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What do you mean by capita

  • @lukecarson-gq2ko
    @lukecarson-gq2ko 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Theres a lot of undiagnosed tisums going on in the army and from my experiences/observations its probably the best place for many of these guys. The amout of learning support and just general life support you get in the army is immense. There are so many systems in place to support anyone with anything they might need. I worked maintenance and construction for 15 years before i joined (Yes joined very late), and the level of support you get in the army is just amazing compared to whats out there in civvy street.
    I think people of the spectrum can have a lot to offer but i am vwry dubious about letting people in with chronic fatigue and issues like this. Able bodied people can struggle especially by the time you get further on. Training is just the start and in my opinion dosnt really set you up for life at unit so its gonna be shit for someone with physical issues.

    • @zarelli7831
      @zarelli7831 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Peanut allergy is another ridiculous one.

  • @AlexPanfilo-o9s
    @AlexPanfilo-o9s 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Could be that the Army has always recruited people with ADHD/ASD but it just wasn't diagnosed the way it is now.

  • @imperialtroop8885
    @imperialtroop8885 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    I applied on the 6.02.24 at the age of 35.
    Due to needing further medical evidence from the NHS, who kept cancelling my appointment for about 4 months my application was put on hold.
    I eventually got to Pirbright for assessment in September and passed….on deferral with a known issue my regarding my ear.
    Apparently 13 of us had the same issue.
    I then had to get another opinion about my ear.
    Basically my right ear is slightly less of hearing but enough to keep me out of the Army.
    I was then given the all clear but at this point I turned 36.
    So I then had to wait for a Colonel in my chosen Corps to accept me.
    I finally have my start date of 5.01.25 for Pirbright.
    As you can imagine I am relieved.
    It’s basically taken 11 months for my application and even then it’s been one big appeal to get there.
    *Along with the fact I had to go private and pay to get a doctor to sign me off with something
    I’m grateful for the Army in believing in me and giving me this opportunity. And I look forward to basic training.
    I do think however some aspects of the medical DEFINITELY need to be looked at.

    • @imperialtroop8885
      @imperialtroop8885 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      *not enough to keep out of the Army

    • @euskryhtbnfvse4i7ehs4hnvf
      @euskryhtbnfvse4i7ehs4hnvf 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Good luck! I rejoined at 35 (reserves though). There will be times you feel ancient and you're statistically at a greater risk of injury, but I am still one of the fittest in batalion (infantry), and the age and life experience only make you more mentally resilient.

    • @imperialtroop8885
      @imperialtroop8885 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@euskryhtbnfvse4i7ehs4hnvf Thanks

    • @JustAThought916
      @JustAThought916 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      LOL 35 haha you are gonna love that getting told to get out bed from some smelly pish jack enjoy yaself son

    • @aaronhaynes4944
      @aaronhaynes4944 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well done mate and all the best. I started basic this year In June at perbrige, I'm 32 so can tell you will feel ancient lol but it's your job as an older recruit so get around the lads and help with admin.. one In all in, they say so if someone in your section fucked up your all doing laps of the block😅 rrrrr good times .... whats cap badge you joining?...... Alhaji troop no1. Of Pirbright

  • @danielwhysall6560
    @danielwhysall6560 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    That's ironic. Because 3 years ago I tried to join the army when i was 18. Passed my selection. They told me I can't Because of my autism. And now that I'm 21. They have the audacity to pull this. It makes me laugh and furious all at once.

  • @morgan19811
    @morgan19811 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Mate there has been lots of people in the army with adhd and autism the crucial aspect is the level of such conditions, the others aspects you mentioned are more the crux!

  • @James-m7m3x
    @James-m7m3x 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I was rejected in 2020 for a misdiagnosis of ADHD when I was 14. I appealed it with a document from a psychiatrist which disputed my diagnosis and they still wouldn’t let me join. I’m currently trying again 4 years later.

    • @jasonthomson7287
      @jasonthomson7287 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Just keep trying mate.

    • @MaxwellDurrans
      @MaxwellDurrans 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@jasonthomson7287 it's bullshit, alot of good soldiers have alot of traits of ADHD or the full diagnosis it's self. There are SAS soldiers with ADHD

  • @dwatercraft
    @dwatercraft 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I agree if the individual wants to serve and their medical condition is not severe they should be allowed. I think lowering the standards just to fill numbers is not the answer, but that said I’m surprised our government has not announced mandatory conscription.

    • @euskryhtbnfvse4i7ehs4hnvf
      @euskryhtbnfvse4i7ehs4hnvf 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Too many non-British* people, it would cause absolute uproar in some communities.
      *(I'm making the distinction between those who are British citizens but were born elsewhere or self-identify with their heritage countries).

    • @BrainTheTrainShaw
      @BrainTheTrainShaw 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Serious question im contemplating joining but i have a strange heat/cold/water allergy 🤷 in this scenario u think they will take me ? Besides that im way more fit than other 30 year old smokers or 30 year olds in general

    • @m2hmghb
      @m2hmghb 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I agree with the thought, but there are some diseases that even if you have a minor case you shouldn't serve. ME is definitely one of them - if a soldier hits the wall when they have ME they're down for the count for possibly days.

    • @dwatercraft
      @dwatercraft 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ yes as there are many roles in the military, not all are out in the trenches so if you’re serious go for gold 👍🏾

  • @stretfordender11
    @stretfordender11 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Surely if they want to get the numbers up, they can. Loads of people apply but its just too slow and then they make up loads of reasons to not let people in. They could probably do it without lowering the standards though but medicals have become ridiculous so this is possibly a good move.

  • @stubru16
    @stubru16 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Having cold hands and cold feet makes you medically unfit to serve. But yet everyone will have that in their lifetime. like many others have said it’s capital that’s the problem.my decision was decided by a doctor that’s working from home and rejects anyone. Cushy well paid job these capita doctors have if you ask me.

  • @DavidWilliams-qk8vm
    @DavidWilliams-qk8vm 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of my Sons is in the RAF, stationed in the Falklands at the moment. He is twenty and loving the life. As a close family we will miss him at Xmas, however, we will do it again when he comes back to the UK in January. My Son and I have both come to the conclusion that the Gurkha regiment should be expanded. We need a fighting force, not a defensive force. Improve the living conditions on some bases, and keep their salaries attractive. Incidentally, The Gurkhas are in the Falklands at the moment mountain training.

  • @vanmush
    @vanmush 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The standards of recruits in general is abysmal and staff at depots are being told to get them through no matter what, if they ever have to go to war the majority of them either won’t be fit to fight, or will refuse to fight the Army is in a shambles and it all leads back to the woke policies of successive governments.

  • @marksharpe5384
    @marksharpe5384 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    ADHD and Autism I get my head around you can understand as a case by case basis chronic fatigue problems I'm not sure about.
    Someone who's physically fit to be a rugby player could be physically fit to be in the army BMI measurement is silly. Recruitment should go back to the MoD to the relative surface branch should have control over recruitment.

  • @neilwhite6305
    @neilwhite6305 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Let the War Hawks fill the Ranks

  • @Semtex_1992
    @Semtex_1992 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    In college, i asked at the open day if I could join, I was told by somebody in the military that criminal records are a stain on my application. Is that true? I'm 32 now, so older and moved on from the idea. But I was surprised that I was told assault charges meant that I wasn't what they were looking for, which is ironic, because assault is bad but murder in uniform is allowed.

  • @angrycarebear8631
    @angrycarebear8631 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’ve been interested in joining, got rejected for Aspergers but next year I’ll do what I can get into shape and try again

  • @KingSloth
    @KingSloth 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I find it crazy. Literally recruiting anyone now and getting rid of so many people to 😂 Like your bringing in a 1/10 for a 10/10

    • @Redrat526
      @Redrat526 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      cannon fodder

    • @swiftlee5718
      @swiftlee5718 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      agreed pal

    • @silvermasktraveler1788
      @silvermasktraveler1788 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Someone needing to be a 10/10 to join the British military is the problem tho. Especially if there's better options out there.

  • @brettwilson7155
    @brettwilson7155 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Armed Forces Recruitment Crisis? ..... If I had to wear a uniform again, this time around it would be Russian!

  • @SnakePliskin762
    @SnakePliskin762 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Rather than recruit those it should invest in upping the age limit. Many older especially ex-forces are more robust and fit enough to do the job.

    • @imperialtroop8885
      @imperialtroop8885 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      They recently have upped the age limit from 32 to 36.
      I applied in February at the age of 35 and start basic on the 5.1.25.
      I’ve recently turned 36.
      It is working to a degree.
      There were 3 of us in that 30’s bracket they are aiming for.
      I spoke to one of the instructors and she said that it’s promising but the numbers for “Overall Numbers”, and failures through assessment is shocking.
      My group were 34 strong.
      By the end of the medical we were down to 20.
      The previous intake was 20 strong and only 6 made it through to day 3.

  • @digitaal_boog
    @digitaal_boog 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Well on the bright side, now I can join the army

  • @larryargent503
    @larryargent503 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This was a really good assessment of the situation. Personally, I think the recruitment offices should just take back control of the process. Those that serve know what they're looking for, can get a good sense of someone and may have a good idea of where you'd belong quite quickly on, you get the situation explained well, they can encourage actions like joining exercise groups etc. (Plus it's a possible career path/role for those serving, who fancy a few months office work to decompress. 🤷‍♂)

  • @OldhamSteve52
    @OldhamSteve52 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thought things were bad in late 70’s when I joined up. A lot of disturbed individuals signed up then. We’ve always recruited 10% to off set those who are discharged.

  • @ylovaht2097
    @ylovaht2097 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    ROYAL SCOTTISH MARINES and gurkas are good in every case

  • @TheLPHusky
    @TheLPHusky 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hopefully they ease up on the refractive error for eyesight also, definitely stopping a whole load of people from recruitment.

  • @vicdeak1868
    @vicdeak1868 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    When I joined in 1978 basic training was way, WAY HARDER and much more intense than it is today and as for numbers wanting to join the numbers then we're much, MUCH, MUCH HIGHER than they are or have been in the last 25 years !, I watched a documentary on t.v a couple of months ago and I gotta say I was both shocked and highly disappointed in the weakness of the whole training system !, it was just like being at school!!, it was all there , there rather than we've all just cleaned our kit and our weapons etc, it's 2am and we've all just got to bed and we're all asleep...TEN MINUTES LATER colour sgts D and W come charging in banging on bin lids shouting everybody up everybody outa your beds and get yourselves dressed full battle dress and fall in outside!! You've all got five minutes!!!, I got locked in the c.s gas chamber for 15 minutes by colour sgt D because I couldn't remember my service number!, tell you what I never ever forgot my service number ever again in fact at 64 I can still remember it to this day!!, after basic training at Lichfield army barracks we went on exercise to senmey bridge in Wales it was December and it was ABSOLUTELY BLOODY FREEZING!!!, we had a mock battle against the royal marines and we WON!!, IN FACT THERE O/C WAS SO PISSED HE WROTE A LETTER OF COMPLAINT TO OUR O/C WHO ACTUALLY CONGRATUALTED US FOR A JOB BLOODY WELL DONE!!!.
    IVE GOTTA ADMIT GIVEN THE CHANCES I WOULD DO IT ALL OBER AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!, AND IF WE DID GO TO WAR AGAINST PUTIN ETC EVEN AT MY AGE I WOULD DO IT ALL OBER AGAIN!!!.
    IT WAS A FAIRLY HARD LIFE BUT IT WAS MOST DEFINATLY A BRILLIANT ONE !. , I wouldn't be fighting for this shower kier starmer and his bunch of incompetent losers, I would be fighting for England and my family! ! !, raise the age of joining and watch how is older guys a tally fight! ! !. 😎

  • @danieljeray8735
    @danieljeray8735 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Half the int corp is riddled with the tism, and SF is all the above.

  • @davidsayer3325
    @davidsayer3325 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The recruitment process is a joke and so are Capita. Destructive policies for decades of removing incentives to remain pensions, pay and conditions.

  • @TheAirsoftAction
    @TheAirsoftAction 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Recruit as much or as little as you like, retention is horrific so it doesn’t matter. The higher ups and civil management don’t have a clue. Also refused capita for the army in 2018 and in the same year joined the submarine service?

  • @IsaiahMartin-lb9lh
    @IsaiahMartin-lb9lh 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Yes the process is way to long , I send in my police record and it's been a while now I have not hear anything back

    • @imperialtroop8885
      @imperialtroop8885 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Stick with it man and keep badgering the recruitment office.

  • @Nick186
    @Nick186 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I was never allowed to join due to adhd and dysfunctional behaviour. Had asthma as a child. But because it’s all on a record I got turned down 3 times

    • @aaronwilkinson8963
      @aaronwilkinson8963 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      When I was in the Army we all had dysfunctional behaviour.

    • @Nick186
      @Nick186 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ in my eyes it’s what is needed in the army

    • @barrywallace8852
      @barrywallace8852 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Not sure about the ADHD part of thing but I had asthma up till I was 24, you need to go 4 years with out a prescription/medical appointment, I joined at the age of 29, now 34 I'm fitter than I have ever been.
      Keep pushing when you go for the medical they put you on a bike with an oxygen tank and test your breathing output a few times, if you pass your OK to join.

    • @JustAThought916
      @JustAThought916 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Nick186 how do you know you wernt in the army LOL

    • @Nick186
      @Nick186 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JustAThought916 I applied 7 years ago for the rac and me rejecting letter stating in big black letters to dysfunctional. And having someone like me in would have been a benefit for more and our forces. Just because I was an asshole as a child why should it stop me when I actually grew up

  • @Flyinspaghetti
    @Flyinspaghetti 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Upping the age limit should be considered, there are people maybe just a little too old that may have for whatever reason regretted not joining but are barred for anything other than the reserve. The large part of the issues recruiting young people of this generation is their life goals are completely different, thanks to them being dependent on parents for longer and not being able to afford the independence of owning a home they generally fart around until their 30's by which time the time is ticking.
    Also the Army can't compete with the flexibility civvy jobs offer these days and it would obviously be impossible for it too i.e. you obviously can't WFH in the Army or have flexible holidays or hours, my current job for example I can book immediate time off in an app with no notice as long as I don't go over allotted hours, you couldn't exactly do that on the Suwalki Gap in a potential WW3 situation, take a flexi because you're not feeling like fighting Putin today.

  • @cg2bx264
    @cg2bx264 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Having served, I can guarantee you the army/military, particularly for front line roles have had more than its fair share of men with undiagnosed ADHD for decades!!! Guys who didn’t necessarily do great academically but thrive being on the go and given active tasks to do, but get up to mischief (to put it mildly) when idle/bored sound familiar?!!!😂

  • @dazaessox
    @dazaessox 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    as said before the uk is done
    whats left to fight for??

  • @Unruly6ixx
    @Unruly6ixx 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Doesn’t Israel do the same just make them admin and supply 🤷🏽 also idk why you don’t have recruitment stations in the Caribbean territories you have people from some of those places going to the USA to join.

  • @satrapish
    @satrapish 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    An ex superpower is in a state that cant send more then 8 - 10 thousands man in a foreign mission. Disaster

  • @swiftlee5718
    @swiftlee5718 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    We were one of the best since I left 2011 to 2012 we lost a lot of the experience from the regiments. I agree the BMI is utter crap but like your previous video the application process is far to long and also the pay is a disgrace to pay soldiers what they earn to go to war needs to be looked at should be a starting point after training of 30,000k per year

  • @swiftlee5718
    @swiftlee5718 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    let's get this nailed down once and for all letting the difficulty lower we will get less actual decent fighting soldiers. what about the fighting age males in hotels across the UK, Wales Scotland and Ireland what happens with them blokes i would love a video or a video about this but i will wait as i imagine you won't answer or do a video

  • @angloaust1575
    @angloaust1575 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Drop the enlistment age to 14
    Fitness is the requirement
    Not the age!

  • @ylovaht2097
    @ylovaht2097 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If in your army can learn all jobs de FACTO , since plumber to code man and blasting and welding .... It IS the BEST life insurance .. met by me brits are good in common jobs

  • @barukkazhad8998
    @barukkazhad8998 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The thing is ,we have had it too easy for too long.look at the Falklands compared to Iraq and Afghanistan ,let alone Korea or ww2.

  • @chrismanners2415
    @chrismanners2415 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Forest Gump didn’t do too bad did he 😂

  • @TATCHIWONG
    @TATCHIWONG 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The British military had to take all sorts of carrots and potato's. .rotten or not....what a shame...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @VamaVeu
    @VamaVeu 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Why can't they open up more jobs for common wealth countries. There are a lot of people wanting to join. I myself am waiting to join after finishing school.

    • @Troy-q6p
      @Troy-q6p 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We have enough immigrants in UK

  • @ralphwatt8752
    @ralphwatt8752 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Why put your Life on the Line for Politicans who do not care about you or Veterans
    You aee expendable

  • @justlee596
    @justlee596 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Pretty sure I've got some autism shit gan on. My brother has asperges, and they took me in 06 no bother OAFAAF!

    • @justlee596
      @justlee596 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Also pretty sure the army made adhd side of it worse.. safety catch, change lever, sights... and so on.

  • @soton5teve
    @soton5teve 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Join > Khartiia 13th 🇺🇦 < instead. you won't be bored to death, wasting time on guarding royals 💂 and drill.

  • @IIZCHAOS
    @IIZCHAOS 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Get woke go broke.

  • @cadi6721
    @cadi6721 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well, being a psychopath and a narcissist seems to have always been a qualification when it comes to joining the army…P

  • @jamesprice4074
    @jamesprice4074 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Don't fight for a county that hates you.