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Several (not sure how many) weekend courses / exercises, followed by a 2 week residential course at Cranwell. Not sure how long the whole thing takes tho.
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4th_of_foot
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Does this mean you passed OASC 105? If so, well done.
Re: IOT
RauxAF do ROIT - Reserve Officr Initial Training.
The next one starts some time around November AFAIK. There will be two weekends at Cranwell during thearly part of next year, then two weeks attached to the end of the Regular IOT in June, which includes the exercise, or part of it. I'm booked on that one myself, so if you're on it too I'll see you there.
Re: IOT
RauxAF do ROIT - Reserve Officr Initial Training.
The next one starts some time around November AFAIK. There will be two weekends at Cranwell during thearly part of next year, then two weeks attached to the end of the Regular IOT in June, which includes the exercise, or part of it. I'm booked on that one myself, so if you're on it too I'll see you there.
ROIT or RIOT
ROIT or RIOT
Hiya 4th.
Nope - was meant to be at OASC later this month, but it's all on hold, as they have thrown yet another hurdle in my path, which will likely take months to resolve...
ROIT or RIOT
Hiya 4th.
Nope - was meant to be at OASC later this month, but it's all on hold, as they have thrown yet another hurdle in my path, which will likely take months to resolve...
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Tabman
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So Aux officers have to pass OASC first? Then weekend courses then ROIT? Is there an age cut off?
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4th_of_foot
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Yes to all of that TM, plus BRC.
OASC first.
Then, if you have no regular or RauxAF non-commissioned service, you have to do the Basic Recruit Course at RAF Halton, 15 days straight (I've just completed mine), where you do first aid, CBRN, weapons. You will have to do some General Service Knowledge before that as you'll be getting a test on it directly you arrive at Halton. If you're coming in from a RauxAF Squadron the GSK and BRC should be organised by them.
BRC is element 1 of your Officer training
BRC provides you with the necessary qualifications to then start on the ROIT.
Thatstarts with distance learning (two HUGE envelopes of info arrived through my letterbox whilst I was at Halton), during which time you should be guided by a mentor from your Sqn. Also during the distance learning, you'll attend 4 weekends at Cranwell. If you're successful in those, that's element 2 complete.
Element 3 is a 14 day attachment to a regular courseincluding a 5 day field exercise. Final day is certificates and Champagne.
The age limit for Officers is currently the day before your 56th birthday (if you've had previous military service, not sure otherwise, but maybe 50), counted AFAIK from the date of your pre-Cranwell P2 interview.
OASC first.
Then, if you have no regular or RauxAF non-commissioned service, you have to do the Basic Recruit Course at RAF Halton, 15 days straight (I've just completed mine), where you do first aid, CBRN, weapons. You will have to do some General Service Knowledge before that as you'll be getting a test on it directly you arrive at Halton. If you're coming in from a RauxAF Squadron the GSK and BRC should be organised by them.
BRC is element 1 of your Officer training
BRC provides you with the necessary qualifications to then start on the ROIT.
Thatstarts with distance learning (two HUGE envelopes of info arrived through my letterbox whilst I was at Halton), during which time you should be guided by a mentor from your Sqn. Also during the distance learning, you'll attend 4 weekends at Cranwell. If you're successful in those, that's element 2 complete.
Element 3 is a 14 day attachment to a regular courseincluding a 5 day field exercise. Final day is certificates and Champagne.
The age limit for Officers is currently the day before your 56th birthday (if you've had previous military service, not sure otherwise, but maybe 50), counted AFAIK from the date of your pre-Cranwell P2 interview.
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4th_of_foot
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Hang on in there Dude!
The ROIT course is proving to be just as full of hurdles. We're off on our first weekend in three weeks, and the Flt Cdr keeps moving the goalposts!
The ROIT course is proving to be just as full of hurdles. We're off on our first weekend in three weeks, and the Flt Cdr keeps moving the goalposts!
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4th_of_foot
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Yes 105, I had one of those as well, excellent security eh?
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Wildfire
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Any tips you could pass on after attending would be gratefully received - am heading that way myself.
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mac5543
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Just Starting the Process
Just Starting the Process
Hi All,
I have just commenced my applications for RAuxAF Officer (Regiment) and although I am no stranger to the military - 22 years Army - any info you could pass onto me about the whole process would be very much appreciated. In particular the Command Tasks at Cranwell.
In addition, can anyone give me a heads up with regard to the swimmng element? It's not my greatest aspect and have already started training.
Many thanks
Mac
Just Starting the Process
Hi All,
I have just commenced my applications for RAuxAF Officer (Regiment) and although I am no stranger to the military - 22 years Army - any info you could pass onto me about the whole process would be very much appreciated. In particular the Command Tasks at Cranwell.
In addition, can anyone give me a heads up with regard to the swimmng element? It's not my greatest aspect and have already started training.
Many thanks
Mac