Introduction Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. This damages your gut (small intestine) so your body cannot properly take in nutrients. It can cause a range of symptoms, including diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating. Coeliac disease is caused by an adverse reaction to gluten,… Read More
What is the Royal Marine Recruit Orientation Phase?
Introduction The Royal Marine Recruit Orientation Phase (ROC), introduced in 2020, is part of the recruitment and selection process of the Royal Marines. It is one of three (physical) phases the potential Royal Marine must attend and pass before starting initial training. What is the ROP? It is a 4-week progressive sub-maximal training programme which… Read More
What is the Royal Marine Candidate Preparation Course?
Introduction The Royal Marine Candidate Preparation Course (CPC) is part of the recruitment and selection process of the Royal Marines. It is one of three (physical) phases the potential Royal Marine must attend and pass before starting initial training. Prior To Attending CPC Prior to attending CPC, candidates will be given an itinerary/joining instructions of… Read More
What is the Defence Aptitude Assessment (UK)?
Introduction The Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA) is an essential part of the process for joining the UK military. Several tests form the DAA, and they are recognised as strong indicators for in-job performance at all ranks, and across all jobs/roles. What is the DAA? When Was the DAA Introduced? Who Has to Take the DAA?… Read More
Overview of the British Army Recruitment & Assessment Centre Selection Process
Introduction For context and to help describe the recruiting process for an applicant wishing to join the Regular Army the following outlines the common soldier recruiting pipeline activity. It is worth noting there are nuances between Soldier/Officer and Regular/Reserve (primarily at selection [Note 1] and medical screening [Note 2]). This information was correct on 30… Read More
What Medical Issues Could Stop Me Joining the British Army?
Why Does a Medical Assessment Matter? Working in the British Army is challenging, both physically and mentally, and, therefore, a history of health problems or the presence of health conditions that usually do not affect your everyday life, can mean that you are not able to join, or you might have to wait to join.… Read More
The Impact of COVID on Gurkha Selection
The latest intake of Gurkha recruits have completed the selection process despite coronavirus restrictions. A total of 340 aspiring soldiers were due to arrive in Catterick as this issue went to press, having been whittled down from 1,600 hopefuls in their native Nepal. With social distancing and regular hand washing becoming the norm, applicants quickly… Read More
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