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A few questions about joining RAF Regiment

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PotentialGunner

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Hello all,
I'm thinking about maybe joining the RAF Regt, and I've already got an application on the go for another force (hint: it's that one with them floaty things on the water), and I don't want to endanger that application by asking in my AFCO about the RAF. So my questions:
1. Can I transfer my application or would it be better to cancel it and start again?
2. If I was to apply tomorrow, how long would it take me to get in (assuming all went to plan)?
Thanks
Edited to add: I have seen other threads, but none recent so I thought I'd be better off making a new one
 
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matty1012

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Potential Gunner,

You cannot transfer applications you would have to start again, the only way you can transfer applications is if the AFCO tell you your trade has been closed during your application process.

I am going for avionics and I started my application end of May 2012 and have my dates for Halton on the 10th of Oct 2012, so for me it was 4 and a bit months. However I know a regiment guy who was in and started his training within 3 months of applying. This is because the regiment have a higher recruitment turnover. Eg people go on their 1st tour, don't like it and then leave.

Hope that helps.

Matty1012
 
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LilStill

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Hi PotentialGunner,

If you're not sure about asking questions in the AFCO, remember the RAF does have an information line as well you can ask questions of.

Phone 0845 605 5555 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm on Saturday, or 10am to 4pm on Sunday)

Hope that helps.

Regards,
 
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Warwick Hunt

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PotentialGunner said:
Hello all,
I'm thinking about maybe joining the RAF Regt, and I've already got an application on the go for another force (hint: it's that one with them floaty things on the water), and I don't want to endanger that application by asking in my AFCO about the RAF. So my questions:
1. Can I transfer my application or would it be better to cancel it and start again?
2. If I was to apply tomorrow, how long would it take me to get in (assuming all went to plan)?
Thanks
Edited to add: I have seen other threads, but none recent so I thought I'd be better off making a new one
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1. You can have concurrent applications for other services as well as the RAF. When/if you get to the Offer of Service Interview, you will need to make a decision then about what you are going to do.

2. Gnr is currently recruiting so you will find the application process starting quite quickly. How long it takes is a bit of a 'how long's a piece of string' question in that there are factors that will be affected by you - availability for appointments, fitness, etc - and factors that are affected by the RAF - security clearance, places on PGSC, etc. It can be done quite quickly but do not take that as a given. In theory, provided everything goes to plan, you can be in between 3-6 months. But do not take that as gospel.

If you are worried about going into the AFCO (I don't know why as you aren't commited to any service until Offer of Service and not being confident enough to approach someone isn't exactly a positive if you're looking at coming to us), as Lilstill has recommended, contact the RAF Recruiting Hotline.

Good luck.
 
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