Army Info (Not for HaSC Students)

Name the Values of the British Army

Courage, Discipline, Respect for Others, Integrity, Loyalty and Selfless commitment (CDRILS)

Define Courage

Be brave enough to do the right thing, no matter what the circumstances

Define Discipline

Set a good example and follow lawful orders

Define Respect for Others

Treat people as you’d want to be treated

Define Integrity

Be honest and never lie, cheat or steal

Define Loyalty

Look after your mates and stick with them, even when the going gets tough

Define Selfless commitment

Put the team, your mates, and the mission before yourself

Name the Standards of the British Army

Professionalism, Appropriate behaviour and Lawful

Define professionalism

All soldiers must exercise the highest levels of professionalism. The effects of excessive drinking are severe and leads to loss of self-control, leading to unacceptable behaviour and criminal violence

Define Appropriate behaviour

Social misbehaviour can undermine the trust and cohesion and can therefore damage operational effectiveness

Define Lawful

All soldiers are subject to the criminal law of England wherever they are serving, and they have a duty to uphold it

Why must we follow the Values and Standards?

Soldiers must strive to reach the highest personal and professional standards. Soldiers depend on each other, so must avoid doing anything to trust, respect or morale

List the 7 Core Skills of Basic Training

Fieldcraft, Navigation, Battlefield Casualty Drills, CBRN, Drill, Skill at Arms and Physical Development

What does CBRN stand for?

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear

Define Fieldcraft

Personal Administration, Feeding, Camouflage and Concealment, Judging Distance, Field Tactics, Range Cards, Comms

Define Navigation

Map Reading, How to Use a Compass, Representation of Reliefs, Folding, Pacing

Define Battlefield Casualty Drills

Administer First Aid in the Field, 9 Liner, Heat and Cold Injuries, Bleeding, Fractures and Dislocations

Define CBRN

IA (Initial Contact) Drills, Treat Levels, Dress States, Medical Countermeasures, Equipment Care

Define Drill

Marching, Weapon Drill, Saluting, Correct Compliments

Define Skill at Arms

Marksmanship Principles, Characteristics, Cleaning, Ammunition, Stripping and Reassembling

Define Physical Development

Improving Physical Standards, Correct Exercises, Nutrition

How long is the Initial Contract with the British Army?

12 years, with the option to extend up to 24 years if the Promotional Requirements are met

How long is the Minimum Service for the British Army?

4 years from the soldiers 18th birthday

What’s the minimum Notification to Leave the Army?

12 months, 3 years into service at the earliest

How long is the Discharge as of Right Window?

Anywhere from 28 days until 6 weeks/42 days after this point

Where and how long is Stage 1 and Stage 2 training?

Stage 1: Pirbright/Winchester- 13 weeks Stage 2: Whittington- 22 weeks

How high is the minimum score on the cognitive test?

55