I went there September 02 to August 03. 12 platoon Cambrai Coy, I had a blast and would definitely recommend it to any youngsters looking at joining the army.
Oliver - well done on passing your assessment, I hope you get to AFC Harrogate in September. It is a fantastic training depot and you will have a fantastic time there. Just remember to follow the fitness tips you watch on this channel before you arrive and you won’t have any issues. Best of luck to you.
@Leon O Shea same here, got an A rating. It all depends on how full it is and when you do it so if you get an A you'll be higher on the list like I got so you'll definitely get in but if its full then it might be later. But I bet we will just get in.
Was peninsula company 14 platoon 2003, passed out as a junior lance jack, Bbr Kenaugh was my section commander, we had to earn our vap badge after 6 months, great experience at the time, them done 9 years black watch 3-scots 2 tours and not worth the hype, PTSD is great.. just being honest
A lot different from when I joined up as a Jnr soldier. I was 15 straight from school, straight into the Parachute Regiment. I had to get a boat and train as i was from N Ireland so i was tired and nervous by the time I arrived at Aldershot lol Off the train and met by a cpl who ticked your name off a list then the back of a 4 tonner. Our motivation was getting a maroon beret and like adult service you had to earn it, it wasn’t just issued out! Many things that happened to us during our basic training would never be allowed now and during my first 6 months two Jnr soldiers died as you where pushed far beyond what you thought you where capable of.. wax it really tough yes. Did it do me good yes! We started with roughly 130 but ended up with 43 after the tests for your beret
Jan 2001 - Dec 2001 - 22 Platoon Burma Co, Champion Platoon, Section 4 - Squad NCO, CPL McConville.. Best days of my life that I keep looking back on. Wish I could do it all again.
yup better to hear it from you than a recruiter, hahaha, they'll tell you WHAT EVER you want to hear lol, too many have told the same story after signing on the line. I see that hand is looking good and normal again, hope it's working perfect too
Im leaving for Harrogate in September, i didnt do too well in secondary which stopped me choosing my first job role choice, since you do level 2 Maths, English and Ict, after getting these grades would it be possible to switch job roles whilst at Harrogate or would i have to wait till phase 2?
Hi Craig, I’m going to pirbright on the 30th may as household cav, just wondering, is the 2 years ceromonial mandatory? Or can you stay with the tank side of it. Thanks
I just finished my 1st year of college and I found out about Harrogate. I wanted to join the army anyway so if I could do it sooner is that possible? ~ I'm 17 as of June 27th 2021. ~ I had asthma but it hasn't affected me in so long I'm pretty certain I don't have it anymore (I've been exhausted to the limit multiple times and no asthma issues) Is it possible for me to join at this stage? Or do I have to sit through another year of my courses? If it is possible for me to join, can someone explain how?
17 you can join. Asthma may be a deal breaker though I'm not 100% sure but you would most likely need to see a doctor and get signed off that your OK to join
Nice I'm in my 1st year of a 2 years course in college and I want to join the harrogate college buh if I decide to join after my course I'll be 18+, so I dunno whether to quit college after my 1st year or complete my course then join the army?
I’m going to Harrogate on 18th September in about a bit over a month and I can’t wait I still have a few questions but one of them is about the weekend can u go home on the weekends but I live far away so I won’t be able to but if I don’t what happens on the week ends if I don’t go home if I have the choice to thanks 🙏
Pirbright in the 90's I done, the guards down there got different than me in RLC and Reme got the least, had RA as well, not sure what its like these days. Guards got shit mate. Though for comparison the internet wasn't available to the public at the time though the army had the "intranet"
Hi Craig, I join in a week on the dot. 11th of September. I’m very nervous, I’m 17 I’ve done the fitness, I can run and do press ups and stuff fairly well, I listen when told what to do and I’m complaint and get along with everyone. I know it’s what I want to do but I’m still fairly nervous, for what comes I’ve told myself no matter what I will not give up or give in. Any tips ?
Nerves are normal and anyone who says they aren't nervous they are lying, plus nerves show you care. Just try to enjoy it as much as possible, it will be hard but it won't last forever and honestly you will have some of the best times of life in training
Like 2 miles tops at the start, goes to about 4. honestly pal if you're tryna go there, you're gonna want to do your own runs in the evenings after week 6, until then get the press ups and sit ups going
tot at the start you don't but after a few months they ramp it up for the paras like u all get extra meals on the morning and nights to cope with the extra pt but at the begginging you wont
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There is some confusion as to what colour boot polish to take. Some say brown, some are saying dark tan and some say dark tan turned their boots an orangey colour. What do you recommend please? Son is joining in September kit list does say brown btw. Thankyou.
Depends on ur platoon staff mate some take phones and give em on q night some let u keep them in ur locker and get em out on a night and others are strict and give 30 mins a night
I'm thinking about joining the Army as a CMT but am not 100% sure.... would it be a good idea to go to AFC Harrogate or go to a standard college or whatever and then go to the Army once I've finished standard college (e.g at 18)
My son is currently there. Going into the signals and doing the short course. He is absolutely loving it and its totally changed him (for the better.)
hey i applied for seot 2025 intake, do you have any tips on the assesment
@@boldandbrash3604 im in for sept 2025 aswell, waiting on my assesment. see you there!
I went there September 02 to August 03. 12 platoon Cambrai Coy, I had a blast and would definitely recommend it to any youngsters looking at joining the army.
I've passed assessment centre and hopefully going im September
Oliver - well done on passing your assessment, I hope you get to AFC Harrogate in September. It is a fantastic training depot and you will have a fantastic time there. Just remember to follow the fitness tips you watch on this channel before you arrive and you won’t have any issues. Best of luck to you.
@@antscat thank you, I'm really excited to go. Definitely will be staying fit before.
@Leon O Shea so its not 100 percent going in September just do your best and if you pass you'll either go in September or early next year
@Leon O Shea same here, got an A rating. It all depends on how full it is and when you do it so if you get an A you'll be higher on the list like I got so you'll definitely get in but if its full then it might be later. But I bet we will just get in.
great vid and it is something i want to do when i leave yr 11 to join college
Same can’t wait I only have 8 months left
@@leoweug98 im startin college tomorrow
@@brandonliddle1172 good luck
How was it lad?
already know its gonna be a great video👍🏼
Thanks mate
This is really useful, just past my assessment day yesterday I can't wait for Harrogate
What reg
@@tylerlynch845 reme I am going as a vehicle mechanic.
@Leon O Shea good luck, I hope it goes well 👍
@Leon O Shea mate please what your IG name
@Leon O Shea what day u going I’m going June 3rd and 4th in Scotland I have go for the 2 days
Tnx man it's so helpful for future soldier we can't find this kind of information in internet
👍
@@combatreadyhq btw do we have to pay in AFC Harrogate
Was peninsula company 14 platoon 2003, passed out as a junior lance jack, Bbr Kenaugh was my section commander, we had to earn our vap badge after 6 months, great experience at the time, them done 9 years black watch 3-scots 2 tours and not worth the hype, PTSD is great.. just being honest
How are you now ? Have you had much support ?
Son in now nearly finished in August.Wants to be a para
Passed my assessment centre yesterday and will be going to harrogate in september. Great vid
Same
@Leon O Shea hi mate can I have ur IG name
I’m joining in September too, joining the royal signals in phase 2. Add me on Instagram brandon_2005_clifford
could you do a video on all the different infantry job roles, please
Great vidoes craig hollman i really love them
Thank you🙏🙏
@@combatreadyhq your welcome😁
I have my assessment centre this Tuesday hopefully I can pass and go harrogate this September geat vid 💪🇬🇧
Good luck
@@combatreadyhq thank you :)
Haha wow we have the same name mate
Good luck I have to wait until October to even apply 😂🥴
@Leon O Shea hi mate please give me your IG name
Im joining March 2022 got my assessment in 24 days so excited this vid made me 10x more looking forward to it, roll on March
Wicked mate, best of luck
Good luck my friend
@@combatreadyhq "cheers mate trained really hard for it so gonna put in 110%
@@leoweug98 many thanks Leo ill let you both know how it goes
@@stuartthornton9760 thanks
Thank you for your service sir
cheers mate joining in september nice to see a video like this
I’m also joining in September, add me on Instagram
Brandon_2005_clifford
A lot different from when I joined up as a Jnr soldier. I was 15 straight from school, straight into the Parachute Regiment. I had to get a boat and train as i was from N Ireland so i was tired and nervous by the time I arrived at Aldershot lol
Off the train and met by a cpl who ticked your name off a list then the back of a 4 tonner. Our motivation was getting a maroon beret and like adult service you had to earn it, it wasn’t just issued out! Many things that happened to us during our basic training would never be allowed now and during my first 6 months two Jnr soldiers died as you where pushed far beyond what you thought you where capable of.. wax it really tough yes. Did it do me good yes! We started with roughly 130 but ended up with 43 after the tests for your beret
Nice Vid bro - joining up in september
Shame I couldn’t experience Harrogate since I suffer from migraines, glad they are starting to settle down so I’m hoping to join during 20-30
I go in tommorow, looks like a bit of me. Ready for a challenge now
GREAT VIDEO! KEEP IT UP MATE!
Jan 2001 - Dec 2001 - 22 Platoon Burma Co, Champion Platoon, Section 4 - Squad NCO, CPL McConville.. Best days of my life that I keep looking back on. Wish I could do it all again.
Great video Craig 🇬🇧👍👍
Thanks mate
Got my assessment center on Thursday
Thanks for the video really helpful
No worries, good to know it was helpful
yup better to hear it from you than a recruiter, hahaha, they'll tell you WHAT EVER you want to hear lol, too many have told the same story after signing on the line.
I see that hand is looking good and normal again, hope it's working perfect too
I’m currently 14 and over weight my goal in life is to get into shape join the army at 16 and then live my best life treating my family
You can do it mate just get out and train
@@combatreadyhq how do you apply for it
omg i was just looking at this collage
👍👍🤙
I'm starting at Harrogate in September am very excited
Yo do you have Instagram we’re making a group chat
Passed my assessment last week , start Harrogate in September
Hey do u Instagram we’re making a group chat I’m joining in September too
@@Methodzcentral would not be seen going with you, change that pfp
I'm going to hopefully apply at Christmas time
Currently there now and have 3 months left
Nice one,hope all is going well
wats it like
how did It go bro
@@TH-camHatesLucas it was good thank you now at catterick I pass out in 3 weeks time
My uncle was staff there for years, Sgt Mick Licence (Royal Signals)
Just passed assessment centre, going i September
Good luck
@@leoweug98 thank you 🙏
Im leaving for Harrogate in September, i didnt do too well in secondary which stopped me choosing my first job role choice, since you do level 2 Maths, English and Ict, after getting these grades would it be possible to switch job roles whilst at Harrogate or would i have to wait till phase 2?
i’ll also be going to harrogate in september maybe we’ll see eachother
Same
Any off you lot have Instagram we are making a group chat I am also joining in September
@@Methodzcentral which date you joining
@@crilbus4252 what date you joining
Going there 6th March next year. Training to be VM in the REME.
Good luck
Hi Craig, I’m going to pirbright on the 30th may as household cav, just wondering, is the 2 years ceromonial mandatory? Or can you stay with the tank side of it. Thanks
Hi mate yes you will do ceremonial first before you move across to do Armoured
@@combatreadyhq thank you 🙏🏻
@@combatreadyhq was you blues and royals or lifeguards mate?
I can apply October 15th 2021 and i am so excited
Ahha I can apply july14th 2021
Would also like to see info on logistics like driver please. Ty
I just finished my 1st year of college and I found out about Harrogate. I wanted to join the army anyway so if I could do it sooner is that possible?
~ I'm 17 as of June 27th 2021.
~ I had asthma but it hasn't affected me in so long I'm pretty certain I don't have it anymore (I've been exhausted to the limit multiple times and no asthma issues)
Is it possible for me to join at this stage? Or do I have to sit through another year of my courses? If it is possible for me to join, can someone explain how?
17 you can join. Asthma may be a deal breaker though I'm not 100% sure but you would most likely need to see a doctor and get signed off that your OK to join
Depends how long you’ve gone without being prescribed an inhaler I think it’s 2 years and they’ll test your lung capacity at AC
Start resettlement straight away. Do you mean after your phase 2 training?
Hi Craig if I apply at 15 years and 7 months old will I be able to attend the army assessment center before I turn 16
yeah mate someone at my assesment centre was below 16 just depends how quick you’re processed
I’m waiting for a date for my assessment to go in September
Did u get in
I am 16 in September and I don’t go to school because it’s not my thing I wasn’t made for a class room will I be able to sign up as soon as I turn 16
Yh
If given the opportunity, would you reenlist in the royal force?
Currently there now infantry course.
Nice
I'm in my 1st year of a 2 years course in college and I want to join the harrogate college buh if I decide to join after my course I'll be 18+, so I dunno whether to quit college after my 1st year or complete my course then join the army?
Level 2 or a levels?
@@alzacc2259 level 3
@@kwadwooforiasare-baffour6420 if it was me, i'd continue the course as you are so far in, and just join as a regular after
@@cndelta yhh thus what I'll be doing 👍🏾
@@kwadwooforiasare-baffour6420 good on you 👍 wish you the best on your future
@craig hollman what tests should i expect on arrival at harrogate
I’m going to Harrogate on 18th September in about a bit over a month and I can’t wait I still have a few questions but one of them is about the weekend can u go home on the weekends but I live far away so I won’t be able to but if I don’t what happens on the week ends if I don’t go home if I have the choice to thanks 🙏
i start september too and from what i’ve heard you can’t for the first 6 weeks but after that you can most weekends unless you’re too busy
where about do you live i’ll have to catch a 2 hour 40 coach
Pirbright in the 90's I done, the guards down there got different than me in RLC and Reme got the least, had RA as well, not sure what its like these days. Guards got shit mate. Though for comparison the internet wasn't available to the public at the time though the army had the "intranet"
what’s the process on actually getting in? do they test you physically to decide whether you get in or not?
Yes you do some physical tests along with other mental assessments and medical
@@combatreadyhq oh okay. is there any (official) information about that online as i can’t find any at all
What time do you have to wake
up
Hi Craig, I join in a week on the dot. 11th of September. I’m very nervous, I’m 17 I’ve done the fitness, I can run and do press ups and stuff fairly well, I listen when told what to do and I’m complaint and get along with everyone. I know it’s what I want to do but I’m still fairly nervous, for what comes I’ve told myself no matter what I will not give up or give in. Any tips ?
Nerves are normal and anyone who says they aren't nervous they are lying, plus nerves show you care. Just try to enjoy it as much as possible, it will be hard but it won't last forever and honestly you will have some of the best times of life in training
can you please tell me what is the process of joining because i want to join in march
have u finished there now, i passed out the other week
Do you get to pick your sport and skill ?
What are the distances of the first few runs you do when you join Harrogate?
Like 2 miles tops at the start, goes to about 4. honestly pal if you're tryna go there, you're gonna want to do your own runs in the evenings after week 6, until then get the press ups and sit ups going
Great video
Thanks mate
Please can you do Apache pilot
do they have people there that want to be in the navy or air force or do they have there own collage
This is just a British army phase one training establishment
Say if you go too the army college and finish can you join the navy (marines) once you completed the college
No it's British army phase one training
can you go from afc Harrogate to the royal marines?
No they are different services
going on march 13th
Fuck that just done 6 month and you have to do a year 😂
Nice content
Thanks mate
If you want to join the paras do you get extra fitness
I believe they do get extra support but not 100% sure
Yea you will get extra phys think its around 2-3 extra sessions a week
@@michaelwilson6683 cheers bro
tot at the start you don't but after a few months they ramp it up for the paras like u all get extra meals on the morning and nights to cope with the extra pt but at the begginging you wont
How do i apply
Check out the British Army website
jobs.army.mod.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yYoaZ4sPye_dTWn0iae3GWyAJOgeZGgeG2dOS_xxPmFzJwYw_3vI5IaAosAEALw_wcB&cid=semp2860465748&dtid=semp_google_18631584719_148121711928&ps_kw=british%20army&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&s_kwcid=AL!8141!3!628915024925!e!!g!!british%20army&ef_id=ZZrMGQAABEuUNTLB:20240107160649:s
August 2022 boys?
Is there a fitness test to join afc
Yeah
I’m going here on Sunday the 12th which is the day I’m commenting this 😀
do you have to go church? or is it optional
the first one or two u have to go. after that there is the sunday service. it’s your choice
I heard there is quite a bit of bullying and abuse is this true?
No there isn't not that I've seen
@@combatreadyhq My mate was sexually abused whilst he was there, ended up buying a Dominus to feel better about it.
Dreadful behaviour.
I'm there now it's more as long as ur not a prick you won't be that like a prick
There is some confusion as to what colour boot polish to take. Some say brown, some are saying dark tan and some say dark tan turned their boots an orangey colour. What do you recommend please? Son is joining in September kit list does say brown btw. Thankyou.
I've always used dark tan and recommended that when I was a section commander at pirbright but yours might day brown, I would take both
@@combatreadyhq Thankyou for quick reply I’ll get both for him .
How often do you get your phone
i believe it’s 30 minutes a day.
Depends on ur platoon staff mate some take phones and give em on q night some let u keep them in ur locker and get em out on a night and others are strict and give 30 mins a night
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Anyone going 19th sep
Me mate
Me for infantry
How often do you get to see your parents?
Never
@@Methodzcentral yes u do
I'm joking
👍🏻
I'm thinking about joining the Army as a CMT but am not 100% sure.... would it be a good idea to go to AFC Harrogate or go to a standard college or whatever and then go to the Army once I've finished standard college (e.g at 18)
My personal opinion is go to AFc Harrogate but it's your choice
personally I'm hoping to go August 2022