Hello I have read somewhere that now in the Recruitment for RAF the training for PT is that you have to swim or something along the lines of that is that true or is the swimming only for certain roles once you finish Recruit Training
Hello I have read somewhere that now in the Recruitment for RAF the training for PT is that you have to swim or something along the lines of that is that true or is the swimming only for certain roles once you finish Recruit Training
Swimming is part of the training for everyone.
But, aside from a couple of roles, you don't need to actually be any good.
100m without touching the bottoms or side, 2 mins treading water, get yourself out unaided.
*At least, that's what it used to be.
It's now 100m (ish) without touching the side alone in coveralls. It is not required to pass but if you want to do the water sports at Adventure training then you will have to pass. That is the only time you actually swim during phase 1.
It's now 100m (ish) without touching the side alone in coveralls. It is not required to pass but if you want to do the water sports at Adventure training then you will have to pass. That is the only time you actually swim during phase 1.
What if after i finish recruit training and i want to become an raf pilot then will I have another swimming test
At some point in the future you will be given another chance.
If you want to become a pilot you'd reapply to join the RAF as an officer and do the whole application process again, but from a different point of view. And then, yes, you'd do more swimming.
Hi I have my recruit training in a couple of weeks has anyone got any tips/advice for the bleep test as I have been practicing and I'm struggling to reach the reqiured level.
Hi I have my recruit training in a couple of weeks has anyone got any tips/advice for the bleep test as I have been practicing and I'm struggling to reach the reqiured level.
What if after i finish recruit training and i want to become an raf pilot then will I have another swimming test
Aircrew have to pass the aircrew swim test every year and do maritime survival drills. It's what Drewski said before: 100m no touchy, 2 mins treading water, and then self extraction from the pool, all wearing a flying suit.