607 - Sqn - Reserves

Last week marked a momentous occasion for 607 Sqn RAuxAF. Personnel attended the burial of Sqn Ldr George Morley Fidler in Northern France, whilst concurrently others were in attendance in his home village of Great Ayton for a Memorial Service at Christ Church. After decades unidentified, he now rests in peace among his comrades - forever remembered by our Sqn, the Great Ayton community, and the wider service family.

WHAT IS BASIC TRAINING LIKE IN THE RAF RESERVES?

Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) is the first step to becoming a trained RAF Reservist. It delivers the same standards as Regular RAF basic training, condensed to fit around civilian commitments.

BRTC is delivered in two parts:

Part 1 – Initial Training
Part 1 is often completed at your local RAF Reserves unit or at a regional Reserve Support Wing (RSW) training centre. Training is typically delivered over around 10 days, although the exact format can vary depending on the unit. Delivery may include consecutive days, split training periods or weekends.
This phase covers drill, kit preparation, classroom-based learning and includes fitness testing such as the Multistage Fitness Test (MSFT), alongside military inspections.

Part 2 – Residential Training
A 15‑day residential course at RAF Halton, focusing on fieldcraft, weapon handling, physical training and military exercises. Training is fast‑paced and designed to prepare and qualify personnel, with opportunities to graduate alongside Regular RAF recruits.

Standards & Fitness
Training prepares you for life in the Royal Air Force and is delivered to standards aligned with Regular personnel. This includes field exercises, resilience training (including CBRN awareness), kit preparation and inspections.

Eligibility
Applicants must be aged 18–54, meet nationality and residency requirements, and be medically and physically fit.

🔎 RAF Reserves: https://recruitment.raf.mod.uk/reserves