Phase 1 - Basic Recruit Training
Your first steps in the training process follow the Basic Recruit Training Course ( BRTC ), introducing you to the RAF through lessons on General Service Knowledge , Air Power , an initial introduction to weapon training as well as fitness training sessions which will progress up to RAF Fitness Test ( RAFFT ) standard . This takes place over 4-6 weekends at RAF Lossiemouth , with generally one training weekend per month .
Once you have met the required objectives , you will be sent to RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire for a 15 day course where you will train alongside Regular RAF recruits . The training will consist of further weapon training , extensive first-aid training , and initial training in Chemical , Biological , Radiological and Nuclear ( CBRN ) countermeasures . You will be introduced to basic fieldcraft and tactics which culminate in Exercise BLUE WARRIOR . On completion of which you will progress to Phase 2 training .