How do I join Royal Artillery?

How do I join Royal Artillery?

To join 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, you need to pass the All Arms Commando course at Lympstone. To join 7 Para Royal Horse Artillery you then need to pass ‘P’ Company selection at Catterick and the Basic Parachute Course at Brize Norton.

What is Phase 1 training in the Army?

Initial training (also known as Phase 1 or basic training) is where you’ll learn to become a soldier. You’ll be taught about what it means to be a soldier and how the Army works as well as learning survival and fieldcraft skills, first aid, and how to use a rifle. Plus you’ll work on your health and fitness levels.

Where are 29 Commando based?

Our Location 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery is based at The Royal Citadel and it is the home of 8 (Alma) Commando Battery RA, 23 (Gibraltar) Commando HQ Battery RA, 79 (Kirkee) Commando Battery RA and 7 (Sphinx) Commando Battery RA.

Is artillery still relevant?

As technology improved, lighter, more mobile field artillery cannons developed for battlefield use. This development continues today; modern self-propelled artillery vehicles are highly mobile weapons of great versatility generally providing the largest share of an army’s total firepower.

Can you fail basic training in the Army?

​Yes, it is possible to fail basic training. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15% of recruits who join the military every year.

What is Phase 2 training in the British Army?

Phase 2 training is the ‘Special to Arm’ training that is required to prepare soldiers who have recently completed their basic Phase 1 training, to enable them to take their place in field force units of their Regiment or Corps. This phase of training has no fixed period and courses vary considerably in length.

What is an artillery specialist?

These specialists are primarily responsible for operating the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems for both cannon and rocket launchers, used to support infantry and tank units in combat situations. This job is military occupational specialty (MOS) 13D, and it’s a key role in the Army.

Where is the Army artillery school?

Fort Sill
The War Department consolidated all artillery training and developments under the U.S. Army Artillery Center at Fort Sill in 1946. At that time, the center included the Artillery School, the Antiaircraft and Guided Missile School at Fort Bliss, Texas, and the Coast Artillery School at Fort Scott, Calif.