Forever a recruit.

[mike111]

This is my second post but it's more of an introduction so i'll just put it in here.

Due to an unfortunate series of events my 9 week recruit course has lasted about 4 months so far and i'm not finished yet. I managed to get to about week 7 without any big problems, then failed the exercise blue warrior on inspections. After that I got an injury so I still have to repeat the exercise and finish the last couple of weeks once i'm able to run again.

It's really frustrating that i've tried my best while i've been here and most of the people I joined the RAF with are now in trade training, actually moving on with their lives while i'm stuck in Halton for the foreseeable future.

I'm just wondering if anyone on here spent an extended amount of time in recruit training and still managed to do well in the RAF?

 

[techie_tubby]

I spent 9 months at Halton after I damaged vertebrae in my back. I know it's tough and it seems to never end but if you keep your mind in check you will graduate. I went through a similar phase of never seeing myself on the parade square but it will come, just need to stay positive.

 

[MattBombHead]

In the little over 4 years I spent as a DI at RTS, I saw many recruits move across to Dev Flights for either injury, or not achieving Training Objectives.

Yes, it's a set back, but in the grand scheme of things, an extra few weeks at Halton in a potential career of 30+ years isn't that much.

Just keep your head down, take extra note of the consolidation lessons you'll be getting, and when you rejoin main stream training, remember that you know what to expect, how it'll feel, and how the inspections will be done by the IFPT staff.

You simply have to believe that you'll get through it. Believe me, 90% of RTS is attitude.


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[mike111]

In the little over 4 years I spent as a DI at RTS, I saw many recruits move across to Dev Flights for either injury, or not achieving Training Objectives.

Yes, it's a set back, but in the grand scheme of things, an extra few weeks at Halton in a potential career of 30+ years isn't that much.

Just keep your head down, take extra note of the consolidation lessons you'll be getting, and when you rejoin main stream training, remember that you know what to expect, how it'll feel, and how the inspections will be done by the IFPT staff.

You simply have to believe that you'll get through it. Believe me, 90% of RTS is attitude.


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I spent 9 months at Halton after I damaged vertebrae in my back. I know it's tough and it seems to never end but if you keep your mind in check you will graduate. I went through a similar phase of never seeing myself on the parade square but it will come, just need to stay positive.

I understand about the attitude thing. I've seen a few people quit while i've been here but that's not really an option for me.
It does feel like i'm never going to get to the end sometimes but i'll just have to keep trying. Hopefully it goes in quickly and I can look back on this and say it was worth it.

 

[Kim Wipe]

I spent a few months on RTS for general fliddery! Back coursed from day (45?) to day zero. My issue was I didn't really comprehend how much work I needed to put in, rather concentrate on outside ventures (those of the long legged, lumpy jumper sort).

The difference is, once you're out of training you will get as far as your determined to. I am now 12 years in, Cpl and have spent my time in more deserts than Lawrence!

I have said it all before, once you pass out (because you will if you knuckle down) look for opportunities, Adventure training, secondary duties (ones that you will enjoy) and volunteer as much as possible.

Our office once got asked who would volunteer to come in at the weekend to empty the bins for the financial year (Yeah, now I question it). As I was staying at camp I said I would so everyone else could go home. 12 hours later I was at a certain base, spending the weekend flying with Search And Rescue! The lesson, volunteering for the **** jobs can lead to some surprising opportunities!

Get your head down, work hard and you will reap the benefits!

 

[Harry B'Stard]

Mike,

I spent an extended stay at Halton... I completed basic training first time through, then went on to do trade training at Halton... but I re-mustered and then spent a loooong time sitting around at Halton waiting for decisions to be made and courses to begin. Overall including Basic, trade training and holding flight (as it was called then) I spent about 11 months seeming to get nowhere.

However, as soon as I started on my trade training I cracked on with it and started really enjoying it... as has been alluded to you must keep your 'go for it' sense about you for your entire career... not just your stay at Halton! There were many who were sat beside me, who got bored and left (or failed courses) and probably still regret it nowadays.

Although my career was cut short last year (bloomin' redundancy board w4nkers!) I did over 17 years. fully enjoyed it and although I didn't reach the heady heights of Air Commodore... I'd say I was successful in my own way! DT_Xtremez_30:

HTB

 

[LilStill]

This is my second post but it's more of an introduction so i'll just put it in here.Due to an unfortunate series of events my 9 week recruit course has lasted about 4 months so far and i'm not finished yet. I managed to get to about week 7 without any big problems, then failed the exercise blue warrior on inspections. After that I got an injury so I still have to repeat the exercise and finish the last couple of weeks once i'm able to run again. It's really frustrating that i've tried my best while i've been here and most of the people I joined the RAF with are now in trade training, actually moving on with their lives while i'm stuck in Halton for the foreseeable future.I'm just wondering if anyone on here spent an extended amount of time in recruit training and still managed to do well in the RAF?

Yes, although I passed BRTC first-time, I then spent an extra 4 months or so hanging around Halton doing odds and sods. There were some with me who'd spent 18 months waiting on their trade training. It is a depressing experience, marking time in one place, but the Dev Flt's do come with opportunities and lessons you can take from them. Knuckle down and, especially as you are yet to graduate, learn what they have to teach. When you move back onto Flt you will be more prepared and more skilled at your tasks, by far, than your peers.

 

[techie_tubby]

On a plus side my kit was always spot on when I was on RDF (Recruit Development Flight) not sure what its called now, made things much easier when I got back on flight. So take this as an opportunity to increase your skills without the pressures of a back flight.

 

[Astyanax]

Hi Mike, I'm in the last few days of my trade training as an ICT tech and I spent around 7 months at Halton (1 month on SATS). I was re-flighted due to injury but managed to get myself sorted on Mcteague and graduate well. I've had no issues at Cosford and I'm sure you won't either. As the other posts have rightly suggested use your time on holding wisely, get those blues and shoes up to scratch and smash the rest of the course as soon as you can! (I did this and managed to secure some blue paper work on my inspections!)

Hope it all works out for you Mike, Good luck in the rest of basic and your TECHNICIAN training at Cosford.

Asty

EDIT: If you have any questions about the the rest of Halton or starting Cosford feel free to PM me.