RAF GUNNER DIARIES: Week 3

[Deaksvidz]

did u have to ask permision to do this i am just wondering becuase i would like to start a video diary of myself getting fir for the raf

[KingsofSparta]

@Deaksvidz he got asked to do it, to encourage people to learn and maybe join the Regt

[royalairforce]

@Deaksvidz We asked Goody to do the diary as part of a project, he was already in the RAF Regt when we asked him.

There's nothing to stop you doing your own video diary, but it would be your own project and nothing to do with the RAF.

[KingsofSparta]

Whats the bleep test requirements in the RAF Regiment? i know army and marines but i want to know if the Regiment is different or not?

[royalairforce]

@KingsofSparta The RAF Regt use a 1.5 mile run rather than the MSFT, although it is included in the training.

Details of the fitness required can be found on the RAF Careers website.

[zunkwind]

When is the next lot of Gunner courses? Thinking of joining up but my fitness is not up to standard yet. I would like to have an idea of when the courses run, thanks.

[zunkwind]

@kramnodd9 That's a bit of a tard comment!

[210482fmj]

the raf gunner advert in the brochures seems like such a tool for luring youngsters into false hopes. it says they will need to be able to operate quad bikes and motorcycles. some youngsers will think they will get to drive fancy vehicles. the brochures for the cannon fodder jobs are just tools used to lure people in. the reality is you will be on foot all the time as it costs the mod nothing. you'll be lucky to get a gun that doesn't break down every 5 mins. the equipments worn out loads

[kramnodd9]

@210482fmj

I know, but it's a fool's job.

[mrbeefy252525]

im thinking of joining the raf regt and i love the idea of it after watching these videos ect but not to sure on what to expect day in day out whats a standard days work for a raf regt gunner and once im a raf regt gunner , is that it or can i transfer or do courses for other jobs?

[XXXXXXmaggotXXXXXX]

is it possible to join the royal maries after sevin some time as a gunner?

[royalairforce]

@XXXXXXmaggotXXXXXX Hi there, you'd have to ask the Marines that directly. Maybe your local AFCO could help as they cover all three forces?

[sniperbrook]

@royalairforce yes u can

[dantae666]

@XXXXXXmaggotXXXXXX no that woukd be a waste of raf resources then have to be retrained as a commando but do ask to double check

[lecateaubattery]

I'm ex-148 battery, 29 commando RA (30+ Years ago) My lad is serving with 1 Sqn, My views where that the RAF Regt was plastic, I now know that I was way of target and have found that they are a highly tuned fighting machine. Respect from an old RA Gunner.

[joe20091991]

Iam joining the regiment gunners next month and was wondering what the pay is during trainning

[deamonhunter2015]

I though it was standard pay im goin through the application process now hopefully ill be in before long

[NemesisMarine01]

Im off into the RAF Regiment soon!!

I really cannot Wait

[DangDangDingy]

Great video series, im really intrested in joining RAF Regiment and any advice from anyone currently serving or has served would be much appreciated, Whats the minimum standard in the bleep test for 18 year old?

[COLLEY556]

At PGAC I think you're looking at level 9.1, after training it's 9.10

[07dowlingj]

@DangDangDingy Theyll tell you once you're In

[swallace565]

what are the minimum no for the basic RAF fitness. i just want to check because i think i passed when i did it with the cadets but stil have those niggling doubts!!

[ccalvey123]

I passed my PGAC and got offered a place on the october intake but turned it down.Going to apply for the next intake. Anyone attending a future PGAC good luck with it and keep your fitness high, dont bull-shit about doing the 3 miler if you know you cant, because you will look like a cock infront of everyone just like the people on my PGAC did who werent fit enough. Hopefully in a year or so be a gunner myself. Good luck all

[drunksquaddie]

bet you aint been catterick have you son cz your a cunty sapper in the honking army, toss piece

[michaelharnell]

lol

[Wilmott1992]

Urm shut-up...... no one gives a crap about a "drunksquaddie" opinion....

[drunksquaddie]

sorry willmot i forgot we all give a crap about yours dont we

[sapperhutch]

mong dragging the dummy at 2:35, thats why the RAF Reg aren't infantry. If he tried that at Catterick he'd get the shit knocked out of him.

[judochopper1979]

these are RAF fitness test not raf regt fitness test... we do exactly the same cft etc as any army infantry unit out there...

[charlieandrews123]

haha goody is mazing! i meet him when we were doing our PGAC! he was tellin us bwt the lasses and etc in bury st edmunds lol!

im joinin the RAF on 26th October! proper keepin fit coz i want this job badly haha

[laughingjokerchris]

ive applied to the regiment, i passed the selection tests, but i failed my interview because im not fit enough yet.... any tips for me so i can getfit... whats the hardest physical test they got in basic training?

[yellowbirdyellowbill]

@laughingjokerchris RUN, PRESS UPs, SIT UPs like your life depends on em. These 3 alone, will have you super fit if you have the desire. Dont need gyms, or weights or fuck all, just the big three as stated. You can build yourself as big as a bus but it wont help you on the runs, and you will be running everywhere, all the time.

[fonzie666]

Goody how come your hanger has a big 2662 flag over the doors?Get that sent across the road!:D

[Ste17UK]

I'M 19, HOW MANY PRESS-UPS AND SIT-UPS WOULD I HAVE TO BE ABLE TO PERFORM?

I can do at least 40 pressups within a minute, and closer to 50 sit-ups. what's the verdict?

[tiko0707]

its realy low dude, its 25 sit ups in one minute 10 push ups 10 minutes, im currently doing my selection process =D and im 16 =D

[mottguy2007]

could do better

[Ste17UK]

how many can u do?

[smithy1016]

hey Paul im thinkig of joining the army anda mates away on the field training

[ericjamiehayes]

i am thinking of joining the RAF as a regiment gunner in the near future. but the only part i think i might fail is the eye test because my right eye isnt too good but my left eye is very good. do u think this might stop me from passing?

[liam1666]

cant you were glasses to make both your eyes good.. i have to

[liamy09]

hi paul ive been at raf honington for about a month now started off with el-alamein but now on cascino )-8 well pissed off but i guess i did need the education lol and at least when i go back on another flight i would have some experience wells cya

[liamy09]

oww and thanks for the great vids!!!

[d0m93]

Definitley join the RAF .. always been my goal

[waddokid]

These are really awesome videos goody keep them comin

i need to ask you a question about the raf reg if u culd answer it m8 that would be awesome..... what is the minimum years service you need to do in the raf reg?

Cheers m8

[SACPGOODFELLOW]

approx 3 and a half years!

You will sign a 9 year agreement, but can opt to leave after, known as PVR after three years.

Cheers

Goody

[Johnmichael1988]

wow wikid video highlight of my day to be honest

[GunnyUKLF]

Cracking...

Cheers Paul, keep up the good work mate.

Due out in the sandbox for the first time myself soon so your videos were great for a first-timer look at life on those operations.

Dave

[mattyboyUKsoldier]

Thanks Paul

[SACPGOODFELLOW]

keep an eye out for week 4!

cheers folks!

Goody

[Domas]

hey Goody. I've been watching a lot of your vids and thinking about joining the RAF for a while now. I have my first interview at my local AFCO this april. Im really concerned that I wont get in or be able to handle the physical fitness side of the Regiment training. Any advice?

[Rosscrispin]

Be yourself, don't lie or make up excuses it's more your personality they are looking up. This is from what i heard, Physical training instructors will help you through training.

good luck

[infrared567]

Excellent, I was so waiting for when this would come out. Is thire going to be anymore?

[murdogers1]

been watchin all the vids, i enjoy them all, i want to be in the RAF one day, the fitness stuff would probably rule out my chances, i just neeed to work on upper body strength more, keep the good vids up

[TomMiddletonx52]

Thanks alot Goody and the RAF for these videos,I bike 6 miles day to six form and I think I may need to do more! Please keep these videos up. I find them really intresting and may be walking down to RAF recuitment centre in the future. Best wishes to Goody and all your squaddies!

[ravenlillysoa]

Your all amazing, I dont know how you do it i'd just die in the first few minutes on the 1st day!

Are there many women in the gunners?

Remember the bleep test from school days hehe!

Lilly x

[oblivion592]

Sorry- RAF reg is open to males only, like all our frontline infantry i think...

But you can still do loads of other stuff in the RAF :)