Does the RAF Regiment have Special Forces?
The RAF Regiment Gunners are personnel trained in various disciplines such as infantry tactics, force protection, field craft, sniper, support Special Forces operations, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) defence, equipped with advanced vehicles and detection measures.
What is Phase 2 training in the RAF?
Phase 2 Specialist Training is the initial training program to prepare the RAF recruit for their job in the RAF. The courses can last from a minimum of 18 weeks to much longer, for example, the specialist training courses at MOD St Athan, near Cardiff, last approximately 55 weeks.
Are the RAF Regiment parachute trained?
Based at RAF Brize Norton, the Squadron is parachute trained. Originally formed in 1922 as an armoured car company. Composed of 175 personnel arranged into four flights and supporting elements. Performed some of the first reconnaissance in the Western Desert in 1940 for the British Army.
Do you get weekends off in phase 2 training RAF?
After completing basic training, you normally get about a week and a half off before either going onto holding flight at RAF Halton or starting you phase 2 training. As for weekends off you will definately spend your first three and half weeks at Halton. You then may be given the next weekend off.
Is RAF Regiment Airborne?
RAF Regiment personnel man the majority of Tactical Air Control Parties (TACPs) that coordinate Close Air Support for the British Army. These small teams move with Airborne, Armoured and Infantry units in order to identify enemy targets and call in air assets to attack them.
Can you go home during Phase 2 training?
For the first 2 weeks of Phase 2 training, you have to remain on board at the weekends. Thereafter – the weekends are yours! You can be returned to “weeks 1 and 2 routine” for any variety of offenses. You can also be given Saturday re-scrubs for failing to meet rounds standards.
What is a 2 Squadron in the RAF?
No. 2 Squadron No.2 Squadron (II Squadron) are an elite parachute-trained field squadron that are capable of jumping in and seizing airfields and securing refueling points. The RAF Regiment contribution to the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG) is drawn from the ranks of No. 2 Squadron.
What happened to 2 Squadron RAF Colerne?
When RAF Colerne was closed in 1976 the Squadron moved to RAF Catterick with II Squadron becoming part of 3 Wing, but within four years, the unit had moved back to Wiltshire, to RAF Hullavington on 19 August 1980. During the 1980s the Squadron converted to the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR (T)).
How many squads are there in the RAF?
Squadrons 1 1 Squadron RAF Regiment 2 1 (F) Squadron 3 II (AC) Squadron 4 II Squadron RAF Regiment 5 3 Tactical Police Squadron RAuxAF 6 3 (F) Squadron 7 IV Squadron 8 V (AC) Squadron 9 6 Squadron 10 7 Squadron
How long does it take to embark 51 Squadron RAF Regiment?
The agility of the Regiment was demonstrated in its ability to embark 51 Squadron RAF Regiment in 6 hours from the call to deploy. At the Eastern end of the Empire, flights from RAF Regiment squadrons based in Singapore deployed to Hong Kong in 1968 to help maintain security and confidence.