I'm about to join the RAF Regiment and have been looking around this site for a couple of months now. Although your entilted to your views I'v found these forums very helpfull and answered loads of my questions. Good job

The RAF Regiment reserves (RAuxAf) are regularly being called up at the moment as are many from the RMR. At the end of the day you should join whichever reserve unit you'd feel happiest in rather than worrying about which is 'better'. The lad would feel happiest in the unit which is the best. Obvio...

Bushyredsocks what are your views on the original post?

Numbers.. I am sure i heard on sky news (Mite be wrong) that they was about 600 taliban in the area hence the need for more troops to be flown in. But Im sure the RAF Regiment will play a big part in it after all the air base and the surroundings are under there protection. I think the RAF Regiment...

It's been on the news today about the Afghan National Army supported my NATO troops engaging the Taliban in and around kandahar. It was also said that 3para was flown there for back-up for this operation. Since 3para is based in Helmand and the RAF Regiment is based in kandahar why was 3para used an...

Thanks you've been a great help.

Is it possible to learn another language in the RAF regiment?

Thanks for the link. Is it regular to have contact with the enemy then? My PGAC is getting closer and closer and although I'm excited I have thoughts in the back of my head asking myself if I'm doing the right thing. I very much want to be involved in fighting for my country so obviously I ask mysel...

Hi I'm currently going through selection for the raf regiment and thought my question would be best suited here because at my AFCO there is never anyone from the RAF Regiment there. I know the RAF Regiments main duties are defending air bases and are not an offensive force like the marines or paras ...