British Army: Civilian to Soldier 3/3

An insight of what the british army has to offer recruits upon joining up, from walking through the gates, to passing out of basic training. Also features interviews and tours of the 5 main army training regiments throughout the UK.

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[devildog4lifeurr]

can an american join the british infantry?

[addicted2guitar90]

@devildog4lifeurr There are ways about it, but just as if a british citizen wanted to join the US Army, he (or she) would first have to gain residency and eligibility to work in the UK... also, there are different bands of roles depending where you originate from, for example, if you were from the republic of ireland you can't join the infantry, but you can join something like the royal signals... There may be similar circumstances to being born in the states...

[addicted2guitar90]

@addicted2guitar90 I suggest if its something you really want to do, go on the army careers website, and talk to a recruiter online, they will give you everything you need to know. Another option possibly would be to enlist in the US Army, and through your service apply for an exchange programme (im pretty sure they do these in some units within the army) but like I said, talking to a recruiter online is your first steps, good luck!

[EnragedGoat]

@210482fmj Oh shut the fuck up. Pussy. I guarantee im on more money than you. Pay less rent than you. Have traveled more than you. Have better mates than you. Are a lot fitter than you. Do a lot more for society than you. And get MUCH more pussy than you. Thats why people join the Army. For the lifestyle. Just think. This "Organisation" is the reason you are not speaking German or praying to Allah. We don't insult your boring "9 til' 5 job". So grow the fuck up and respect ours.

[EnragedGoat]

@210482fmj Why? They knew the risks when they joined up. And obviously they enjoyed what they was doing as they passed basic. Shit happens. If they had not been defending that bus you was riding on today might have had another 7/7 bomber on it. What's to stop you getting stabbed in a night club? Or getting hit by a car? . Yes it is an unfortunate thing. But it happens. Yet i guarentee they lived there life better than any civvie you know.

[qwererfddfvhb]

@addicted2guitar90 people from the Rep of Ireland can join the infantry.

[ObservantJim]

@JimbobHarrigan1984 i think its 32 years old max

[JimbobHarrigan1984]

@USMCrecon55 to a point, but it was the British that delivered the most ass kickings

[JimbobHarrigan1984]

is 27 too old to sign up?, I'm signing up next week

[210482fmj]

You'll get only one shot

[Braun30]

Have seen many of the cadets in Nijmegen during the years, nice bunch and must say I always try to help if possible, see you next July in Nijmegen.

[210482fmj]

YOu will get gagged and bagged and beat up on intterogation training. THe person in charge is free to do what ever he wants to you and nobody will do anything about it.