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do naval/raf recruits get trained in "fighting" in the same way the army does? Do naval/air forces ever engage in hand to hand combat, and if called upon could they do so?
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My answer would be an educated guess and the answer would be No.
The RAF personell as well as Royan Navy ratings are trained in a high tech warfare. They would service equipment and operate it in warfare.
The Royal Airforce Regt (Rock Apes) have acqured the status of elite forces although they used to guard airfields, man firefighting vehicles and ceremonial duties (Queens Colour Squadron) They will train for face to face combat.
Likewise the Royal Marine commando are Royal Navy and not Army. Their reputation always goes before them and I need not explain their role in past combats.
The RAF personell as well as Royan Navy ratings are trained in a high tech warfare. They would service equipment and operate it in warfare.
The Royal Airforce Regt (Rock Apes) have acqured the status of elite forces although they used to guard airfields, man firefighting vehicles and ceremonial duties (Queens Colour Squadron) They will train for face to face combat.
Likewise the Royal Marine commando are Royal Navy and not Army. Their reputation always goes before them and I need not explain their role in past combats.
Hand to hand combat is not even a major part in all branches of the Army, but all three services emphasise that you are part of a fighting force and could need to defend yourself and colleagues if necessary.
It is also worth remembering that all the services exist due to the risk of hostile action. The Navy and RAF would be remiss in their duty of care if they were to send someone to a combat zone unprepared.
If it is any reassurance, my Army training included only a few hours in total of unarmed combat training. RAF Regiment or Royal Marines would focus on it more, technical trades less.
It is also worth remembering that all the services exist due to the risk of hostile action. The Navy and RAF would be remiss in their duty of care if they were to send someone to a combat zone unprepared.
If it is any reassurance, my Army training included only a few hours in total of unarmed combat training. RAF Regiment or Royal Marines would focus on it more, technical trades less.
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When I was an infantry soldier way back when we were taught/trained in using a bayonet whilst attached to the rifle but also in a hand-to-hand combat situation, ‘dirty’ fighting if you will.
We were also taught aikido prior to deployment on tours of Northern Ireland, for use in riot/confrontations.
In regards to Bandsmen my colleagues completed infantry training before being posted to Band School.
Once posted to units they invariably(as one poster has said) became basic Medics prior to deployment on Operational tours.
We were also taught aikido prior to deployment on tours of Northern Ireland, for use in riot/confrontations.
In regards to Bandsmen my colleagues completed infantry training before being posted to Band School.
Once posted to units they invariably(as one poster has said) became basic Medics prior to deployment on Operational tours.
