Yesnoermm i think i know what you mean but ill cover my bases here. The art of the sniper in 1940, containing instruction on equipment, training and. He is the author of fireforce a book regarded as one of the most honest and. The raf is a regiment that may include personal with the role of sniper.
A student on the raf regiment basic sniper course lies concealed on the final phase of the fiveweek course. Raf regiment snipers go through a 9 week selection and training program held 3 times a year at raf regiment training wing. Dec 29, 2019 ap2782d raf radio vehicles in use from 1956 approx ap2782e book 1 raf mt prime movers in use post 1973 approx ap2782e book 2 raf mt trailers in use post 1973 approx marine craft. At week was honestly the highlight of basic training for me. January 1942 the decision to form the raf regiment was an nounced. I started on the 26th november, 2014 and graduated on the same intake i started with on the 17th february 2015. By the end of the course you will be at peak physical fitness and have learnt to operate effectively regardless of the environment. Raf honington is home to three frontline raf regiment field squadrons and several operational and specialist units, including a specialist raf police wing, and an raf regiment unit with responsibility. Raf regiment training starts with the junior regiment officers course jroc where trainees will learn the field skills and tactical knowledge they will need to command a flight of gunners in a combat situation.
Dec 11, 2020 an raf regiment sniper photographed at raf honington. Records for raf stations and the many other support units the raf regiment, training schools, wireless stations, headquarters, transport units etc arent online so youll have to visit tna to see them. The raf regiment also prepares nonforce protection specialists for the rigours of operations. Raf regiment instructors are responsible for training all royal air force personnel in basic. Second world war raf ancestors who do you think you are. The air ministry intended it to form a supplement to the royal auxiliary air force rauxaf, the active reserve for the raf, by providing an additional nonactive reserve. However the royal marines of 3 commando brigade part of the navy and 16th air assualt brigade parachute regiment are amongst the most elite units in the world, and their sniper units will reflect this. What are the requirements to be a sniper in the british.
The course is designed to help you adjust to a military environment. The also do sniper training, driver training of most of the armed forces motorised transport including tracked and i volunteer that the choice of specialisations and developement within the. This course is aligned with the army all arms pre parachute selection course and is used to select personnel to serve in the numerous raf regiment parachute roles. The royal air force volunteer reserve rafvr was established in 1936 to support the preparedness of the u. Some raf regiment gunners also go on to become snipers if they. Raf regiment books raf regiment association official website. Uk mod crown 2020 raf red arrows pay tribute to british airways boeing 747 with. With a strength of 164 personnel, including specialist engineering and support staff, the squadrons.
The raf regiment conducts the raf preparachute selection course to assess the physical and mental suitability of an individual for service in parachute roles across defence. Over the next few months, in association with the raf regiment heritage centre, raf regiment media and the corps warrant officer we will bring some of that proud history to life. For example, a few wellplaced rounds from a sniper rifle could indefinite. The course includes navigation, raf regiment gunner age. Raf regiment recruitment raf regiment basic sniper course. Become a sniper an expert in camouflage and marksmanship.
Most people say the regiment exercise ex blue warrior is the best and yes, its fun, but i didnt join up to do that kind of stuff although obviously i knew it would play a big part. This training formed part of the contingency operating training for the joint expeditionary force. Usually 35 years of service and a reccomendation from your oc is required. Raf regiment books raf regiment association official. British army sniper operators course soc boot camp. Upskilling is a fundamental part of developing our physical component. What are the requirements to be a sniper in the british army. As a royal air force regiment gunner, you will specialise in infantry tactics, weaponry. A brief history of the raf regiment 19421960 by air. The only time ive encountered the raf regiment on ops was on telic 2. The history books have been inked with the legends of the most talented. Exactly two years since i started basic training, im now writing up my experience. Raf regiment day 6 of the raf regt sniper concentration.
If youre asking, does the sas have its own sas pilot corp and do they get their. The raf regiment heritage centre raise the profile of the corps with the general service community and the public at large by providing a focal point for the collection of artefacts and documents. Raf regiment instructors are responsible for training all royal air force personnel in. Pictured is a sniper from 34 squadron, the royal air. Raf regiment a number of excellent books chart the. The expert commandos are among those to have completed the week sniper course at commando training centre royal marines which. A pamphlet of guidance for the antitank regiment, royal artillery, giving basic. Raf regiment jobs how to become an raf regiment gunner. The l42a1 was a british army, royal marines and raf regiment sniper rifle. Apr, 2020 the raf are currently recruiting for raf regiment gunners as either fulltime regulars or reservists. This post has been under construction for almost exactly one year. Published in 1952 by the saint catherine press ltd.
About us affiliates awards blog books for schools cancel subscription contact us. They come from the same general pool of perspective warfighters and the have similar equipment and similar training. Badge for 1 squadron raf regiment air force aircraft, royal air force, great british. These guys had done the course and knew what they were about. The specialist weapons schools sws mission is to train the required number of. The regiment and its members are known within the raf as the regiment, rock apes or rocks. The airfield defence guard adg mustering of the royal australian air force raaf performs specialist ground defence tasks to protect air power assets from hostile ground action. If i get laser eye surgery will i be able to serve as an. Today the competitors honed in on their marksmanship skills at quickening cote, otterburn. Ap3036 raf plant equipment used by the raf airfield construction service and for airfield maintenance.
Royal marines sharpshooters test marksmanship royal navy. As snipers we also offer stealth with high levels of training in camouflage and concealment long range precision strike with. B flt, 34 squadron raf regiment conducting upskilling with squadron sniper section. Your career will start with a 10week basic recruit training course at raf halton in. Pathfinders act as the brigade commanders eyes and ears typically operating ahead of the brigades front line, often deep behind enemy lines, where they perform advance force reconnaissance operations and mark out drop zones dz and helicopter landing sites hls for use by brigade forces. The first 3 weeks of the raf regiment basic sniper course cover marksmanship. Working ahead of the battle group we provide eyes to th. The sniper platoon work closely with recce, anti tanks and motors to form the istar coy.
However, only the royal marines have longer training than the raf regt and regt training is now up to 31 weeks, only a few less than the marines. Each raf regiment field has a total of 8 snipers credit. Yes, heres a story from the 80s on exercise in denmark told by the ex csm of my old rifle company. Sniping is a specialisation open to experienced soldiers in the infantry and some armoured corps regiments. Raf regiment training is a test of character, determination and your will to succeed. Episode 3join connor and find out what the raf regimen. A brief history of the raf regiment 19421960 by air vice marshall j. Do you want to join the raf and become an raf regiment gunner. May 15, 2015 popular book raf officer aircrew selection centre oasc. Raf regiment junior regiment officers course youtube. Breathtaking photos give glimpse into life in raf from. The news coincides with todays 1 february 2012 70th anniversary of the formation of the raf regiment in 1942.
As with any sniper in any modern military unit, the raf regiment snipers are good. Find out what is required of you at the raf regiment p. With british snipers to the reich by captain clifford shore, first published in 1997 by greenhill books, london and stackpole books. After basic training at raf halton, and a 20week gunner course at raf honington, its members are trained and equipped to prevent a successful enemy attack in the first instance. Raf regiment the raf regiment sniper training team have.
Your role as an raf regiment gunner is to be a specialist in combat tactics, weapons and fieldcraft, and also raf force protection operations. Raf snipers protect afghan family from insurgent attack gov. Raf regiment prepara selection course video dailymotion. Direct fire support division antitanks, machine guns and snipers. A 100page special magazine, it also takes a look at the raf regiment s vehicles and weapons, and examines some of the specialist ground equipment essential to daytoday flying operations.
Pictured is a sniper from 34 squadron, the royal air force regiment during a live firing tactical training at the otterburn training area. Sep 24, 2011 i really want to be an raf regiment sniper, its kind of my dream, but i have terrible shortsightedness the tv 6 foot away is quite blurry, if i get laser eye surgery will i be able to join as a sniper, or will they allow glasses or contacts, also, i wanted to know how tough is the training i know the marine sniper training is extremely hard but im not sure about the raf gunners. Ross moy british army doctor, clinical director mert training. As well as fitness and military training, you will also learn about the raf lifestyle. The station hosts initial and further training for the raf regiment and specialist training for the raf s entire force protection capability. Throw into that mix a regiment in the raf and you can see how they would be completely detested. Raf sniper section commanders undergo a 7week sniper section commanders course which enables them to command a sniper section in a raf regiment field squadron. Raf regiment instructors are responsible for training all royal air force personnel in basic force protection such as first aid, weapon handling and cbrn skills. Its principal purpose is to counter our adversaries across a wide spectrum of threats, wherever and whenever necessary. The royal air force regiment raf regiment is part of the royal air force and functions as a. If i get laser eye surgery will i be able to serve as an raf. Station records are in the air 28 series and other miscellaneous unit records are in air 29 series. Defending air bases in an age of insurgency department of defense.
The unit moved to iraq for the next seven years and relinquished its armoured cars to become ii field squadron raf regiment. The raf regiment heritage centre raise the profile of the corps with the general service community and the public at large by providing a focal point for the collection of artefacts and documents appertaining to, and acquired by, the raf regiment and its associated forces. The raf regiment is a specialist corps founded by royal warrant in 1942. Raf regiment sniper training raf regiment snipers go through a 9 week selection and training program held 3 times a year at raf regiment training wing, raf honington. This is where students are taught everything they need to know. We fight on the ground to ensure control of the air. The basic gunner course is 22 weeks and jroc junior officer training is 6 months at cranwell and then about 6 months soldier training at honnington. I admit that my times at brecon and warminster may have preceded a change in policy by the raf regiment. The joint base balad case study contained in this book shows that id tenets. Raf regiment ii sqn has recently completed its annual. Raf recruitment raf regiment gunner royal air force.
The course includes navigation, dismounted close combat tactics, field craft and physical training. Royal air force the role of the sniper in todays raf. The basic sniper course is a 9week modular course conducted at training wing, raf honington. From there it was on to cyprus in 1955 and it was the last raf regiment unit to leave iraq. It also qualifies them as a sniper instructor capable of running continuation training at a field squadron level. Raf snipers protect afghan family from insurgent attack. In cyprus the squadron provided support to the army in mine clearing and antieoka terrorist operations. F regiment or rock apes are a very tough,skilled and elite group of soldiers whos training is more advanced and longer than the standard army infantry,the bergens are heavier and the tabs are longer. The program begins with a sharpshooter course which provides a grounding in marksmanship and field craft. In 1920, he published his critically acclaimed book sniping in france. Raf regiment books khaki and blue the early ground defence of the raf in ww2 by colonel ronald sherbrookewalker td dl. The course is mentally and physically tough and trainees will need grit and resolve to succeed. A unit from ii squadron, which is normally based at raf honington in suffolk, was.
The untold story of an elite regiment who changed the course of. The mustering is composed of noncommissioned members, commonly called adgies, most of whom are employed within a security forces secfor squadron sqn. Sniper team of us marines in the ghillie suit with an m40 rifle on the military training area eugen. Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the booktax basis. A number of excellent books chart the distinguished history of the raf regiment, these will remain the benchmark method of recording our history. Unedited, unscripted this podcast features a former sniper discussing current. Its current commander is air vicemarshal alan gillespie, and has been since september 2019. The pathfinder platoon is a reconnaissance unit within the british armys 16 air assault brigade.
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