Specialist Training and Your First Tour
Following on from Basic Recruit Training you will be posted to one of the Regular Bands, Central Band and Regiment Band located at RAF Northolt and the Band of the RAF College at RAF Cranwell.
We also have a Salon Orchestra that is based at RAF Northolt. Once at your Band, you will begin‘ On the Job Training’( OJT). This training will last a maximum of twelve weeks with musicians completing studies on their primary instrument and band drill.
Your posting will depend on where there is a vacancy for your instrument with the initial length of your first tour being a minimum of 18 months, this may vary due to operational requirements.
Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities
As well as the chances to develop your musical skills, there are countless opportunities to develop other skills through the Training and Development Section at your RAF unit.
This could include academic study such as courses in management and leadership or adventurous sports training, allowing you to participate in sports like skiing, sailing and mountaineering with the possibility of becoming a qualified instructor in a sport of your choice.
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