Regiment Gunner

Question 1

What is the fundamental role of an RAF regiment gunner?

Answer 1

To provide Force protection to RAF bases, personnel, and assets - combat support to deployed air operations anywhere in the world - fighting on the ground to enable and ensure control of the air.

Question 2

What specializations are available to you as a RAF reg gunner?

Answer 2

• Forward Air Controlling, calling in strike aircraft and
  helicopters in support of ground troops.
• Serve on the Queen’s Colour Squadron, carrying out
  ceremonial duties including guarding Buckingham
  Palace as well as your normal operational role.
• Special Forces Support (JTAC / TACP)
• Paratrooper - serving with II Squadron
• Become a sniper – an expert in camouflage and
  marksmanship.

Question 3

What are the other responsibilities of a regiment gunner

Answer 3

• Train other RAF personnel in defensive military skills

Question 4

How long is your initial basic training?

Answer 4

10-weeks

Question 5

Where is your initial training conducted?

Answer 5

RAF Halton, Buckinghamshire

Question 6

What is the purpose of this first phase of training?

Answer 6

• To help you adjust to the military environment
• To further develop one’s fitness and military training.
• To learn more about the RAF lifestyle

Question 7

What is the specialist gunner course?

Answer 7

My arduous phase two training

Question 8

How long is your phase two training?

Answer 8

20-weeks

Question 9

What will you be taught during your phase two training?

Answer 9

How to operate and use weapons in a professional manner and how to survive and fight in all environmental conditions. This includes:

• Navigation
• Field Craft
• Dismounted close combat
• Phys

Question 10

What qualifications will you have the opportunity to gain throughout your career?

Answer 10

• DAO L3 Award in First Aid at Work
• L2, 3, and 4 certificates in leadership and management
• Qualifications in adventurous sports
• £2000 in enhanced learning credits per year for three
  years (A-level or above)
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Question 11

What will your first tour likely involve?
and,
What is the purpose of this?

Answer 11

A posting to an operational RAF regiment squadron located within the UK.

Here I will consolidate your training and form part of teams responsible for providing force protection to RAF assets at home or deployed on operations or exercises.

Question 12

What weapons systems will you learn how to operate

Answer 12

• Individual weapons (Glock 17 9mm)
• Machine guns (SA80)
• Antitank systems
• Armoured Vehicles (Requires to enable rapid mobility
  to protect RAF assets)