The primary role of RAF Halton is to train military and civilian personnel to perform to the highest standard for military operations.
How long is training at RAF Halton?
Recruit training at RAF Halton lasts for 70 days and is split into six sections. To find out more about this please click here. For an Officer in the RAF, Initial Officer Training takes place at the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire.
What are the 3 phases of RAF training?
RAF Basic training 2022 consists of six phases
- ARRIVAL DAY 1.
- GENERAL SERVICE TRAINING DAYS 1–24.
- FORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING DAYS 25–30.
- INITIAL FORCE PROTECTION TRAINING DAYS 33–54.
- EXERCISE BLUE WARRIOR DAYS 55–58.
- GRADUATION DAYS 59–70.
What time do you wake up in the RAF?
Timings vary based on training to be carried out that day, however you can expect to start your day at approximately 6am.
Do you get to go home during basic training RAF?
You don’t get a day off for 4 weeks until your “test week” then you get home leave.
Do you get weekends off in the RAF?
When off duty, RAF personnel can leave the base any time they want. Weekends and holidays are free but there are opportunities to do many things with over 100 adventurous training activities available, from mountaineering to skiing and scuba diving to sailing.
Do you get paid during training RAF?
When training with the RAF you will be paid from the beginning. While in the RAF your day-to-day living costs are dramatically lower, meaning you end up with more disposable cash in your pocket. All members of the RAF and their partners are entitled to a range of discounts through Defence Discount Service.
Can you leave the RAF at any time?
There is a 12-year contract at the RAF (massive job security) but you can leave it just like any other job. It depends on how long you’ve already served to how much notice you need to give. But if you want to leave, you can. You’re not locked in to anything.
Can you fail RAF basic training?
At every RAF Initial Training course, there are a certain percentage of recruits who do not achieve the desired results and fail to graduate. Many of those who fail will end up re-taking RAF phase 1 training. Basic training is hard with 10 weeks of rigorous mental and physical stress.
What fitness tests do the RAF do?
Everyone who joins the RAF must pass a fitness test. The test is called the Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT). To pass, you’ll need to run 1.5 miles (2.4km) on a treadmill within a set time. Then you’ll need to do a minimum number of press-ups and sit-ups within a minute.
How long are you away from home in the RAF?
That depends on your job and posting, you could be in an 8–5 Monday to Friday job or working halfway around the World for 120 days.
What is life like in the RAF?
You work normal five-day weeks and have evenings and weekends to yourself. That said, regulars are not nine-to-fivers; they do what’s needed to get the job done, which could mean working round the clock, going on a mission at a moment’s notice, or transferring to a new location.
How long do you have to stay in RAF?
Usually, you sign up to the RAF Reserves for 5 years, but shorter periods may be approved in special circumstances.
Is there WIFI at RAF Halton?
RAF Halton Wifi. Welcome to the portal for the RAF Halton Wifi service. There are several subscription tariffs available to purchase for access to the Wifi service. Please find the costs outlined in the table below.
What time do you go to sleep during basic training?
In all the branches’ basic training programs, bedtime is usually 2100, or 9 p.m., except during times of special events, such as night exercises. In basic training, lights out means go to sleep.
Do you get your own room in basic training?
During Basic Training, men and women live in separate quarters known as barracks, which consist of shared bunks and bathroom facilities.
How often can you come home in the RAF?
If you’re doing your regular job after training then you can usually come home every day. During basic training you’ll be obliged to spend a certain amount of time living at work, after which you’ll likely get weekends off until you graduate.
Can you drink alcohol in the RAF?
Aircrew are to minimise 45WA their intake of alcohol during the 24-hour period before flying and no alcohol is to be consumed during the 10-hour period immediately prior to being liable for flying duties.
How often can you come home in the Air Force?
Airman earn 2.5 days of leave each month for a total of 30 paid leave days per year. Leave not taken in a year is carried over into the next fiscal year but only a maximum of 75 leave days is allowed to be on the books. There are many opportunities for Airman to take leave throughout their career in the Air Force.
Do the RAF teach you to drive?
If your specific role requires a driving license the RAF will put you on a course to learn to drive.
How many hours do you work in the RAF?
You would typically work 9am to 5pm over a five-day week, but you may be on-call at all times. If you are on exercises or involved in operations, your working hours could be longer and more irregular.