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British Army
The British Army is part on the landing warfare for the British Military. It came to be in 1707 after the unification of england and Scotland. The British Army is the successor to the English Army.
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When was George Brown - British Army officer - born?
George Brown - British Army officer - was born in 1790.
What is british army slang for coffee 1 sugar?
I think you mean NATO as in NATO Standard but this is coffee tea with two sugars.
Technically no one owns the army. Its alliegiance is to HM Queen Elizabeth II but it is parliament who has control in theory
What is jeep in British army slang?
During WW2 the British used the American made Jeep and called it Peep. They already had a larger vehicle they called Jeep.
What year did the Americans surround the British army?
In Boston in April of 1775, shortly after the battles of Lexington and Concord.
The British remained surrounded until they were forced to withdraw in March of 1776 by the presence of rebel artillery on the high ground outside the city.
Compare us army ranks to British army?
US Private -- UK Private/private equivilent (ie Kingsman, Guardsman, Ranger)
US Private fist class -- UK N/A
USCorporal/specialist -- UK Lance Corporal/Bombardier
US Sergeant -- UK Corporal/Bombardier/Lance Sergeant/Lance corporal of horse
US Staff Sergeant -- UK Sergeant/Corporal of horse
US Sergeant first class -- UK Staff Sergeant/colour sergeant/staff corporal
US Master sergeant -- UK Warrant Officer class 2
US First Sergeant -- UK Company Sergeant Major
US Sergeant Major -- UK Warrant Officer class 1
US Command Sgt Major -- UK Regimental Sergeant Major
Officers are pretty much the same.
Are British Army officers allowed to be romantically involved with other officers?
Oh yes, it's not a problem if they are both commissioned officers.(& of the opposite sex!) What would be difficult if one is commissioned & one not because other ranks cannot be in another mess except on duty ! Therefore the idea of a woman marrying a man, or vice versa, of different social strata within the armed forces isn't altogether a good idea.
Are British army pay numbers unique to each soldier?
Yes. 8 figure numbers for each soldier, Officers have 6 figure numbers.
What is the status of the British army in Northern Ireland?
The British Army are no longer on the streets of Northern Ireland. Most regiments have left, with only a very small amount still remaining in barracks.
How does the british army recruit soldiers?
The process in joining the British army is a long line of steps
1) You research and find a specific job that you want to do in the army.
2) You then apply either online, by an application letter or by calling your local careers office.
3) Then you start the selection which is in 3 stages. The BARB test, the medical test, and the fitness test.
The BARB test (British Army Recruit Battery) is a test to find out how good you are with solving puzzles, maths, English, reaction times and the ability of concentrate. After this you are given a list of jobs that you are able to apply for.
The medical is examining your body for illnesses and factual errors. It also looks at height, weight and tattoos. You either pass this or you fail this.
The fitness is a series of test to find out your core fitness. These tests are only to pass phase one of training, you may need higher fitness requirements for certain jobs. The tests include a mile and a half, press-ups, sit-ups, squat-thusts and pull-ups on a beam.
4) Once you pass all these tests, your ready for phase 1 of training. but first you must select a job that the British Army has to offer you. Depending on what you pick is to when you go into phase 1 of training. If you pick a popular job (Weapons mechanic, officer pilot) then you could be waiting a long time until a job comes to offer.
5) You then start phase 1 of training which every solider (Apart from officers) undertake. This 16 week long process develops the basics that every solider must know about the British Army. This includes team work, fitness, field craft, skill at arms and shooting. This also gives them time to find out what its like in army life and also you look in detail into your chosen job with the regiment you'll join.
6) Once you pass out, you'll go into phase 2 training which is separate training into your chosen job. Which is variable in terms of lenght of training and what you will take up.
7) You are officially a member of the British Army
Do you need a UK visa to join the British army?
you would have to check with the department before you take any final decisions
You are from Fiji how can you apply for British army?
Any citizen of a Briish Commonwelath nation may join the British Army. The British Army also send a selection team to just to Fiji due to the huge interest there in joining the British Army (Fiji has over 2000 citizens in the British Army). Recommend you contact the British High Commission to get the information to on how to apply and when the next selection team will come to Fiji. The British Army web site contains information on how to apply. You must apply to the Recruiting Group Cell Overseas in the UK. Only if your application is accepted will you be invited to interview with the selection team in Fiji. Hope the above helps.
Is there a waiting list for the British Army?
It depends on what you apply to join, each core of the army has it's own waiting list, some more than others, some area's are very short on recruits and will get you into the army quicker.
Application to join the British Army?
You should go to your nearest army recruitment office, this can be found quite easily on the army website by typing in your postcode.
Alternatively you could apply online. It takes around 45 minutes to complete and then the army will do the rest for you.
Please visit the link provided below.
How many men were in the british army in 1815?
Approximately 200,000 were posted all over the world in 1815.
Of course Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo had only 23,000 British troops, (including Irish), with another 44,000 allied troops, (not including the Prussian Army, which was led by Blucher).
What can women do in the british army?
women are aloud on the front line but as medics and are now aloud to join the 2nd line of defence
Do British soldiers have to pay for their meals in the army?
Yes they do, If you are single and live in Service accommodation a daily food charge is deducted from your pay, this amounts to about £5 per day.
What are the possible starting ranks for individuals joining the British Army?
When an individual first joins the British army, they will be given the rank of officer cadet before they finish training. They might also have the rank of private, depending on where they are training.
