Rob Scattergood: Post 3 : Finding the Fun and the Up side of Everything

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Post 3 : Finding the Fun and the Up side of Everything

Aug 28, 2010 22:37

Up-Date on Week 3

The main focus this week has been swimming, marksmanship principles and basic map reading. PT and Drill are daily routines the drill focus this week is the About Turn, Fall in, Salute Open and Close Order and About Turn on the March. We also have Rifle lessons everyday, we will be tested next Monday and during the platoon commanders activity day.

Tips
1. Before starting basic training you should do as much hill running as possible. Keep going over drill and be versatile in terms of learning different timing.

2. Learn and know how to manage your time.

3. Find the fun and the up side of everything.

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RMP Training

Initial training Every AGC soldier is first and foremost a fighting soldier. Your career will start at an Army Training Regiment (ATR). During your 14-week basic training course you will learn military skills such as foot drill, how to handle and fire a weapon, how to live and work in the open and how to tackle an assault course, as well as developing your stamina and fitness. You will be stretched further than you thought possible and toughen up physically and mentally. Having successfully mastered these basic military skills, you will take your place in the Passing Out parade in front of an invited audience of parents, relatives and friends. Further training after basic training you will begin 22 weeks of Phase 2 training at the Defence College of Policing and Guarding (DCPG) at Southwick Park near Fareham, Hampshire. Here, highly experienced instructors use their expertise to teach you every aspect of military policing. Phase 2 training is highly demanding, but its thoroughness will fully prepare you for the reality of your new job. The course will give you high standards of motivation and leadership, because there are times when Royal Military Police personnel are expected to carry out their duties under tough and testing conditions. These are the subjects covered: Civilian and military law learning about the law and how it affects operations. Physical training Maintaining and improving on the high level of fitness you gained in basic training. Crime investigation how police officers investigate, detect and report crimes. Driving Vehicle training will get you licences for cars and Land Rovers.

Future Prospects

After initial training, the step up from Private to Lance Corporal involves a pay rise and a posting to your first RMP unit, where further prospects are excellent – promotion to Corporal normally happens after two years. There are also opportunities to apply for a commission if you demonstrate the right qualities. After six months of General Policing Duties you may specialise in roles including Covert Operations (undercover policing operations) and Close Protection (the Army’s bodyguards). On reaching Class 1 Corporal (4-5 years approximately but sometimes earlier) you may specialise in the Special Investigation Branch (the Army’s equivalent of CID).