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blue_eyed_girl
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First of all, I would like to say do not put any naïve, silly comments on E-GOAT if your going to RTS Halton in the near future, as they are watching! (Thank You Sgt M********for my embarrassing first day).
I am going to try and explain the 9 weeks at RTS Halton and put right any rumors you may of heard and fear.
First of all I loved my basic training at Halton. Even though it was hard at times, I have never had so much fun before. I can honestly say I enjoyed every second of it. If you’re a person that enjoys a challenge and meeting new people then the RAF is definitely for you.
Be aware though, as soon as you have done your attestation, you belong to them! No more sleep-ins, no more parents there to wipe your bum and ironing and cleaning will become a second nature to you.
The accommodation at Halton is not too bad. Bare in mind, they are old buildings but they do serve their purpose for the 9 weeks. It’s a 12 man room with a decent sized bed space and shared ablutions. I found living in shared accommodation to be great as you all bond and have a right laugh together. You will have your arguments, that is what comes with shared accommodation. But remember, don’t keep running to the Duty NCO every time you have one, you are all adults so you can sort it out like adults. I definitely have left Halton with friends for life.
If you like roast potatoes then you will love Halton. I found the food to be well prepared and plentiful but with not a lot of variety. They seemed to put the same food on; every lunch time it would be chips and something else and then at dinner it would be roast potatoes and something else, it got so repetitive! By the end of the nine weeks I couldn’t wait to get back to my normal eating habits. On the other hand, due to the amount of calories I was burning a day I was able to indulge myself when it came to snacks and chocolate.
The staff I had were great and they did their best to get us through the nine weeks. Everyone had their own style and way of doing things. Some loved to embarrass you and that’s what got them up in the morning whilst others would teach you things and make it really fun at the same time.
The first two weeks were the hardest of the nine as you would be getting up at 4/5 o’clock in the morning and if you are not use to that then this can come as a big shock. You are taught how to iron your kit correctly, which for some, didn’t even know what an iron looked like. Also, the first two weeks gave you a chance to get to know each other and learn how to work in a team together.
The regiment part of the training has got to be the best of all. I enjoyed this the most and I had so much fun. The first week of regiment was the hardest as on the second day you are chucked straight into the gas chamber where you take in a few mouthfuls of CS gas and then you feel like you are going to die! The second week is first aid, the third week is working with the rifles (not a gun!) and the fourth week is CPT, which has got to be the best week. You go to an abandoned base where you go patrolling with a rifle and then you get to have fire fights at stupid o’clock in the morning. What is better then that?
For the last two weeks of the course you become senior flight. The last two weeks are mainly made up of inspections, arms drill and tests. You will have plenty of time in these two weeks to socialize and have plenty of beer. The arms drill is the hardest as you will be taught something that you have never done before and it also doesn’t help that the rifle weighs the same as a small child.
This was the proudest day of mine and my family’s life. You get to show off all you have been taught over the past nine week. You have a parade where you look amazing standing with your rifle and showing off to your family.
I am going to try and explain the 9 weeks at RTS Halton and put right any rumors you may of heard and fear.
First of all I loved my basic training at Halton. Even though it was hard at times, I have never had so much fun before. I can honestly say I enjoyed every second of it. If you’re a person that enjoys a challenge and meeting new people then the RAF is definitely for you.
Be aware though, as soon as you have done your attestation, you belong to them! No more sleep-ins, no more parents there to wipe your bum and ironing and cleaning will become a second nature to you.
The accommodation at Halton is not too bad. Bare in mind, they are old buildings but they do serve their purpose for the 9 weeks. It’s a 12 man room with a decent sized bed space and shared ablutions. I found living in shared accommodation to be great as you all bond and have a right laugh together. You will have your arguments, that is what comes with shared accommodation. But remember, don’t keep running to the Duty NCO every time you have one, you are all adults so you can sort it out like adults. I definitely have left Halton with friends for life.
If you like roast potatoes then you will love Halton. I found the food to be well prepared and plentiful but with not a lot of variety. They seemed to put the same food on; every lunch time it would be chips and something else and then at dinner it would be roast potatoes and something else, it got so repetitive! By the end of the nine weeks I couldn’t wait to get back to my normal eating habits. On the other hand, due to the amount of calories I was burning a day I was able to indulge myself when it came to snacks and chocolate.
The staff I had were great and they did their best to get us through the nine weeks. Everyone had their own style and way of doing things. Some loved to embarrass you and that’s what got them up in the morning whilst others would teach you things and make it really fun at the same time.
The first two weeks were the hardest of the nine as you would be getting up at 4/5 o’clock in the morning and if you are not use to that then this can come as a big shock. You are taught how to iron your kit correctly, which for some, didn’t even know what an iron looked like. Also, the first two weeks gave you a chance to get to know each other and learn how to work in a team together.
The regiment part of the training has got to be the best of all. I enjoyed this the most and I had so much fun. The first week of regiment was the hardest as on the second day you are chucked straight into the gas chamber where you take in a few mouthfuls of CS gas and then you feel like you are going to die! The second week is first aid, the third week is working with the rifles (not a gun!) and the fourth week is CPT, which has got to be the best week. You go to an abandoned base where you go patrolling with a rifle and then you get to have fire fights at stupid o’clock in the morning. What is better then that?
For the last two weeks of the course you become senior flight. The last two weeks are mainly made up of inspections, arms drill and tests. You will have plenty of time in these two weeks to socialize and have plenty of beer. The arms drill is the hardest as you will be taught something that you have never done before and it also doesn’t help that the rifle weighs the same as a small child.
This was the proudest day of mine and my family’s life. You get to show off all you have been taught over the past nine week. You have a parade where you look amazing standing with your rifle and showing off to your family.
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