Rejoiners Course

[kintyred]

Anyone got any gen on the content/programme for the Halton rejoiners/transferrees course?

[heights good]

My understanding from a few friends who have been through it recently is that its not *too* painful. The worst part was trying to help the nice chap in clothing stores understand that Sqn Ldrs are not Phase 1 recruits and do not expect to be treated as such....

A direct quote from a friend "My expectations were pretty low, but it did meet them". Overall not as bad as it could be but there is inevitable faff and eye-rolling required after certain briefs.

[Wander00]

Aah, escaped that when I rejoined in 1980 - phone conversation with Barnsworth, "3 weeks time or 7 weeks time", turned up at the Towers on the appointed day, met by my College batman of 15 years earlier (Pop Amies) signed on the dotted line and started the Admin (Sec) Course

[Yellow Sun]

Aah, escaped that when I rejoined in 1980 - phone conversation with Barnsworth, "3 weeks time or 7 weeks time", turned up at the Towers on the appointed day, met by my College batman of 15 years earlier (Pop Amies) signed on the dotted line and started the Admin (Sec) Course

Did he offer to sell you anything “for the weekend sir?”

YS:O

[chevvron]

My understanding from a few friends who have been through it recently is that its not *too* painful. The worst part was trying to help the nice chap in clothing stores understand that Sqn Ldrs are not Phase 1 recruits and do not expect to be treated as such....

A direct quote from a friend "My expectations were pretty low, but it did meet them". Overall not as bad as it could be but there is inevitable faff and eye-rolling required after certain briefs.
Bert Menzies used to run the clothing store many years ago when I got my RAFVR(T) commission and he couldn't have been more helpful.

[jayteeto]

I'm booked in later this year. I have spoken to the course staff and the programme is flexible, depending on the course member's requirements. I have been liaising with kitting staff and they have been outstanding so far, treating me very well (ex Sqn Ldr). Expect kitting, fitness test, attestation, GDT, service knowledge updates as a minimum.Its compulsory so just smile and wave boys, smile and wave

[MightyGem]

I take it that's with the Reserves, JT?

[downsizer]

Second response this time - not bad.

Love it...:ok:

[gijoe]

Do rejoiners get the full salary or are there X-factor deductions for not being mobile etc for the first couple of years?

[downsizer]

Depends on the terms of rejoining.

Any of the rejoiners posts advertised currently are deployable, so full salary, full x-factor. FTRS posts are different.

[jayteeto]

I’m joining full time reserve, limited commitment. Deplorable for short periods, reduced X factor. Some restrictions on medical and dental cover, different pension deal, but overall not too bad. You can get no deployment posts and there are vacancies for pilots!! Potential for up to age 65. Winner,

[muppetofthenorth]

Deplorable for short periods

i really hope that's not a typo

[gijoe]

I’m joining full time reserve, limited commitment. Deplorable for short periods, reduced X factor. Some restrictions on medical and dental cover, different pension deal, but overall not too bad. You can get no deployment posts and there are vacancies for pilots!! Potential for up to age 65. Winner,

That is a distinct FTRS gig rather Rejoiner affair.

[NutLoose]

Good luck to you all on your second bite at the apple.

only chap I knew rejoin was thirty odd years ago so not relevant, he did reissue of kit, jabs update and requalified on the musket, then a practical trade test, as he had spent 10 years doing skin repairs previously and the reason he left, he knocked to 2 week trade test job out in a day or so and was then posted back to a Sqn.

[Whenurhappy]

When I did SERE at Cranwell, I was asked when I had stopped serving in the RNZAF. Two weeks ago...

...cue trip to PEd section and an expedition to Norway for a month and back in time for the graduation.

[jayteeto]

Ha! Deplorable!
typo of course. My stuff might be FTRS but it’s the same rejoining course that the original post asked about. It’s a few days of your life, doesn’t appear too stressful, no problems!!

[charliegolf]

It’s a few days of your life, doesn’t appear too stressful, no problems!!

Exactly. It's between you and your plans- you get it behind you and press on. (Not in bad weather of course!)

CG

[gijoe]

Ha! Deplorable!
typo of course. My stuff might be FTRS but it’s the same rejoining course that the original post asked about. It’s a few days of your life, doesn’t appear too stressful, no problems!!

Totally different set of T&Cs from rejoining - good luck!

[Willard Whyte]

This thread is probably past its prime, but I did the TaRC in January:

Day 1: AM: Welcome brief, Admin, PM: Attestation
Day 2: AM: Kit Issue, PM: Fitness test, GSR 'famil'
Day 3: AM: SA-80 re-famil*, PM: Security brief, Jabs parade
Day 4: MOD1
Day 5: AM: Equality & Diversity brief, PM: brief session of Human Factors training, 14:00: Home for the weekend

Day 6: AM: Fire Section training and final admin, PM: Done & dusted - Foxtrot Oscar

Those crossing over to the RAF from the Army, Navy & Marines had to stay 'til Wednesday (day 8) for other briefs; those who were out of the RAF <5 years finished Friday lunchtime.

*When I say SA-80 re-famil it was an introduction for me, having trained on the SLR. Caused a bit of a stir with the Regiment and I wasn't allowed to partake in MOD1 (ooh, shame!)

[downsizer]

This thread is probably past its prime, but I did the TaRC in January:

Day 1: AM: Welcome brief, Admin, PM: Attestation
Day 2: AM: Kit Issue, PM: Fitness test, GSR 'famil'
Day 3: AM: SA-80 re-famil*, PM: Security brief, Jabs parade
Day 4: MOD1
Day 5: AM: Equality & Diversity brief, PM: brief session of Human Factors training, 14:00: Home for the weekend

Day 6: AM: Fire Section training and final admin, PM: Done & dusted - Foxtrot Oscar

Those crossing over to the RAF from the Army, Navy & Marines had to stay 'til Wednesday (day 8) for other briefs; those who were out of the RAF <5 years finished Friday lunchtime.

*When I say SA-80 re-famil it was an introduction for me, having trained on the SLR. Caused a bit of a stir with the Regiment and I wasn't allowed to partake in MOD1 (ooh, shame!)

Life on the rails turned sour?

[kconq054]

When I did SERE at Cranwell, I was asked when I had stopped serving in the RNZAF. Two weeks ago...

...cue trip to PEd section and an expedition to Norway for a month and back in time for the graduation.

Hope that’s still the case. Did two different SERE courses in Canada a few years ago and hoping they accept that past training as well.

Will be at Halton for the TaRC in October.

Appreciate the info here.

kc

[Booey2012]

Hope that’s still the case. Did two different SERE courses in Canada a few years ago and hoping they accept that past training as well.

Will be at Halton for the TaRC in October.

Appreciate the info here.

kc

I start the TARC course on 7th october 2019.....are you the same?

Im transferring from army rlc driver/port operator.

[kconq054]

I start the TARC course on 7th october 2019.....are you the same?

Im transferring from army rlc driver/port operator.

No, I’m on the course following. Enjoy and good luck with the transfer.

[Jacmcn]

I start the TARC course on 7th october 2019.....are you the same?

Im transferring from army rlc driver/port operator.

Hi also on TARC starting 7 Oct, Flight Ops.

[beamer]

I rejoined in 1989, one day at RAFC then OCU groundschool the next day. Turned out to be the worst move of my life but thats another story completely !

[Lord Riding]

I’ve been out of the RAF for 12 years and going back in (hopefully) as a part-time reservist. I pushed back on the full Phase 1 training and looks like I’m being offered TaRC. Appreciate any feedback from those on the course late 2019, before I agree to do it. Also, what’s MOD1? Is it some kind of field exercise��? Cheers.

[Sandy Parts]

MOD1 = CCS for those of a certain vintage... :) Same old First-Aid, Respirator Drills 'check' (got to use up those CS tablets somehow) and some shooting (live or lasery thing depending on your shooting stick of choice). No exam which is lucky as apparently the old book you used to get issued is no longer available...

[kconq054]

The course is quite relaxed and you won’t have any issues. MOD1 at TaRC is as described above, except there is no live CS gas training currently. Initial kit issue, Weapons handling, SAT trainer rifle shoot, respirator drills, power point/presentations and other admin related items. Overall, just a quick tick in the box before you move on to the next phase.

[bunta130]

MOD1 = CCS for those of a certain vintage... :) Same old First-Aid, Respirator Drills 'check' (got to use up those CS tablets somehow) and some shooting (live or lasery thing depending on your shooting stick of choice). No exam which is lucky as apparently the old book you used to get issued is no longer available...

If he's been out for 12 years, GDT may be a more familiar term!

[just another jocky]

Also, what’s MOD1? Is it some kind of field exercise��? Cheers.

It's a short-day course and depending upon where you do it, it can be relatively painless too.

[Lord Riding]

That all sounds good - thanks chaps. I think I can cope with a bit of GDT and the obligatory equality and diversity training; it’s the standing by your beds bull**** that I’d struggle with. Wouldn’t be able to stop myself having a few words with the DI!