Army Foundation College, Intake 20 18/12/08

[ffieldgrimeboy69]

Feel proud to see brave young men like them knowing that there fighting for our country

[pegasus7rha]

@ffieldgrimeboy69

No shortage of lads joining either, I think that Harrogate is still full every intake.

[johnpdedwards]

do u have to be froman area to get into tht regiment ie. royal regiment of scotland do u have t be from scotland ect.

[pegasus7rha]

@johnpdedwards

No not at all, you can join any regiment you like.

[XyclonLock]

@johnpdedwards

Like Pegasus7rha said, no you don't. There are plenty of lads in our battalion from england - and many others.

[pegasus7rha]

Sorry I cant help you on that one, but give your local Army recruiting office a ring or ring Harrogate college they will be more than willing to help you.

[pegasus7rha]

Well Harrogate was the start, it was a long and demanding journey but the young man in question is now a fully fledged paratrooper serving with his Battalion, and we are so proud of him. Every man an Emperor.

[nemoyellow]

why they name "burma company"?

[pegasus7rha]

I can only assume that it has something to do with the Burma campaign, most company`s in the British Army are named after famous battles or campaigns or individuals.

[nylonTS]

Just noticed a lot of differant Cap Badges

Its just shows how the British Army has changed

At one time every Corps had its own collage for junior soilders

We will soon have a European army

Its a crime

[BeTheBe5t]

if we dd have a european army, the british would train it. we have the best trained soldiers in the world

[pegasus7rha]

To true mate, thats why our boys are doing all the front line fighting in Afghanistan and the rest of the E.U are sitting on their backsides out there fetching and carrying, apart from the Dutch and Belgians the rest are not worth a hoot.

[pegasus7rha]

Yes things heve changed but I went through the old system many years ago, but having seen my son just go through the AFC this way is so much better, if they are not suited for the Reginent they joined for, they can swap Regiments.

I was totally impressed by the set up they there.

[leedsmad92]

i wanted to go two afc but got put at winchester atr :( ah well lol

[MissSeb1]

IS it hard to get into the army foundation college.. Does anything help to get into it.. eg.. army cadets.. any GCSE's,, urmm.. any clubss ? ? , i am 14 and hope to join in two years (: thankyou

[pegasus7rha]

Hi, well my son went straight into Harrogat on leaving school, go to your Army Careers centre the earlier you apply the easier it is.

It depends on what you want to do in the army as they only have so many places at Harrogate.

But the course at Harrogate is demanding and takes a lot of willpower, but the instructors are the best the Army has to offer and they are 1st class.

Different Regiments require different qualifications from school leavers.

Check out the AFC Harrogate website.

[h3akalee]

HAHAHA i was in the first intake ever 4 platoon waterloo company 1998.

We had it hard as hell no new building old pattern 98 combat's and webbing.

Place look's like a holiday camp these day's.

Still bet it's still a good character building place in the best sense hahahaha.

Good luck !

[pegasus7rha]

Well, I can beat that, I joined back in 1967 and you think you had it rough ,,,

But the AFC is a fantastic place for young soldiers to start their career.

I would reddomend it to anyone ...

Thanks for your post

[OMFGZbeccaa]

Woo!! BURMA(:

[robkedar]

You 27 Plt? I was 21 plt, almost had that mallon trophy but some mong forgot to do his pocket up on the drill test inspection.

[pegasus7rha]

Cheers thanks for that, I was in 24 platoon..

[jay5742]

your the mong kedar

[nickrush911]

Wish i would have brought a jacket that day i was freezing,Thanks for inviting me. Nick

[pegasus7rha]

Itold you so ... southern softie ...haha