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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