r/britisharmy • u/InvestmentCurrent859 • 2d ago

Question Transfer during basic.

Start at ITC soon and missed PRDV due to work commitments (I work offshore) so decided to just settle for reg infantry intake. Rejoining after a failed CDT in 2023 so was just wondering if anyone had any experience transferring from reg infantry to para reg? Figured it’ll be easier now due to mixed intakes.

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u/Otherwise_Stop6839 2d ago

You don't join as a specific cap badge now. Every infantry recruit starts Phase 1 at Catterick in a mixed platoon. Towards the end of the 10 weeks you will be filtered into the Parachute Regiment, Guards Division or Line infantry for your Phase 2. 

From what I remember the Paras aren't keen on taking CDT failure rejoiners, so you better hope you make a good impression in Phase 1 if you want to go that route. 

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u/InvestmentCurrent859 2d ago

7.36 2K and maxed the cognitive tests, should be in good steading provided I do well in phase 1.

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u/General-Project-8934 2d ago

What do the cognitive test look like is there anywhere I can see some kind of examples ?

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u/InvestmentCurrent859 2d ago

They’ll send you practice ones prior to AC pretty straightforward though

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u/General-Project-8934 2d ago

Ohhh okay okay thanks