Hello there, my name is Richard McMunn from the Army recruitment training website, How2Become.com.
And in this training tutorial, I'm going to teach you how to prepare for, and pass, a
Parachute Regiment interview. Now, as you know, in order to join the Parachute Regiment,
you are going to have to go through a tough selection process. And part of that process
involves an interview. So during this presentation, I will teach you how to pass successfully.
And in order to achieve that, this is what I'm going to cover. I'm going to give you
a list of Parachute Regiment interview questions that I recommend you prepare for. I'm also
going to give you suggested answers to those Paras interview questions. I will tell you
the qualities that you have to demonstrate during your Parachute Regiment interview in
order to succeed. And I will also tell you about further useful resources that will help
you to join the Parachute Regiment. So, there’s 4 really good reasons why you should stay
tuned and watch this tutorial from beginning to end. Now, before I get into the Parachute
Regiment interview questions and suggested answers, a very warm welcome to this training
tutorial. My name is Richard McMunn… that's me there in the centre of the screen. I am
a former member of the Armed Forces myself, and I was also a firefighter for 17 years.
And since then, I've been helping people to prepare for their interviews. And I always
do that by giving you unique TOP SCORING ANSWERS you can't find anywhere else. Please make
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content and I will create more for you. Thank you very much. OK, let's get into those Parachute
Regiment interview questions and answers. The first question I want you to prepare for
is: Why do you want to join the parachute regiment? My tip for answering this correctly
is: this Paras interview question is tougher than it sounds. Remember, you are applying
to join a formidable unit of the British Army and therefore, your reasons for wanting to
join must be honest, genuine and also demonstrative of the level of commitment you are prepared
to put into this. Here is my suggested answer. “I want to join the Parachute Regiment because
it is, in my opinion, the best unit across all of the UK forces. I want to be part of
something special where everyone is working together to achieve a common objective, and
also where it’s important you carry out your duties with confidence, resilience and
to very high standards. I want to be the best I possibly can be, and I genuinely want to
push myself and work alongside a group of similar-minded men. The Parachute Regiment
has a formidable reputation for professionalism, versatility, courage and self-resilience and
I believe I have the determination, the levels of fitness, the maturity and also the team
working capabilities to become a competent soldier with the Paras. I understand the training
will be extremely difficult to get through, but I feel confident the level of fitness
work and general preparation I have been putting into my goal, will give me a good grounding
to succeed.” I believe that's a really strong answer… It’s positive in nature, you are
talking about some of the skills and qualities needed to get into the Parachute Regiment,
and you are giving a number of reasons why you want to join this awesome fighting unit
of the British Army. So, my next suggested interview question you need to prepare for
is: Tell me what you know about the Parachute Regiment? “The Parachute Regiment were formed
in WWII (1st of August, 1942) at a time of Total War, and they have been in action ever
since. The Paras are predominantly an airborne infantry regiment of the British Army who
also specialise in Air Assault. They are made up of a number of different Battalion's. The
1st Battalion falls under the command of the DSG, the Director Special Forces, which is
in the Special Forces Support Group. The remaining Para Battalion's are known as the parachute
infantry element of the Army’s rapid response formation, the 16 Air Assault Brigade. The
4TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT are based at Thornbury Barracks in Leeds, and the 3RD
BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT are based at Merville Barracks in Colchester.
As a Paratrooper, I would be trained in a variety of different skills, including being
able to conduct different military missions and operations, carry out high-level intensity
war fighting and also pre-emption tasks.” That's a good answer. It shows that you know
a bit about the Parachute Regiment history, where they're based, and what they do, the
different tasks that they are responsible for. The next Parachute Regiment interview
question I recommend you prepare for is: Describe the training you will undergo when you join
the Parachute Regiment, and which part you will find the toughest? If you don't know
the training you will undergo when you join the Paras, how do you know you can pass? So
make sure you learn the different stages of Para training, and be honest in your assessment
of which aspects you are going to find the most challenging. Here is my suggested answer.
“Parachute training consists of two different steps. Step 1 takes place at Catterick and
is 30 weeks training in total. This is called the PARA Combat Infantry Course, and it includes
basic Army training and also Infantry training. I will also be required to undergo ‘P’
Company training and various tests and assessments. During the training course, I will learn all
about survival techniques, how to fire weapons competently and also map reading and navigation
skills. I will also get either my category B (car) or category C (HGV) driving license.
Once I have completed Step 1, I will move on to Step 2, which consists of a 3 week jumps
course, after which I will join my Regiment as a fully trained soldier and Paratrooper.
In terms of the aspects I will find the most challenging, I believe this would be the map
reading skills course, as I have done very little in this area to date. However, to help
prepare for this challenge, I have been undertaking a Land Navigation course on the website Udemy.com,
to give me an understanding of map reading and navigation basics.” If you are interested
in that Land Navigation training course I've just spoken about. I have put a link to Udemy.com
in the description below the video. Now, I am not for one minute suggesting that the
level of training you're going to get on Udemy is anything like you will get in the Army,
and in particular the Parachute Regiment. But, the reason why I put that in, is because
within the answer, I'm saying that's the part that I would find the most challenging. But
I am actually doing something about it before I join, to try and improve. So if you're interested
in that course, it gives you a very basic understanding of land navigation, then do
check it out. The link is in the description below the video for you. The next Parachute
Regiment interview question I recommend you prepare for, is: What are the core skills
of a Paratrooper? My advice is to learn the core skills of a Paratrooper, as this then
shows you’ve carried out some research and you are also aware of what is needed to succeed
from a mindset, fitness and capability perspective. Here is my suggested answer. “There are
many skills needed to be a competent Paratrooper, including professionalism, resilience, being
brave and courageous, and also being totally self-reliant. Paras are also agile and lightly
equipped, they have exceptional levels of physical fitness and strength, they are physically
robust and also versatile in Army operations and their training. Other skills needed include
being outstanding navigators and self-reliant when in the field, able to solve difficult
problems by using innovative thinking, mental toughness and resilience, and finally, being
loyal and committed to their friends.” So that shows that you've looked into the skills
that are needed to be a Paratrooper. You are aware of what's required when you join. The
next Parachute Regiment interview question I recommend you prepare for is: What are the
values of the British Army? Now, although you are applying to join the Parachute Regiment,
it is vital you understand the values of the Army and in particular what each of the mean.
So we're going to tell them the values in our answer, but then we are going to explain
what each of the means. Here we go. “The British Army values include selfless commitment,
courage, discipline, integrity, loyalty and respect for others. Selfless commitment is
about making sure you put the needs of the team above your own needs. As a Paratrooper,
I will have to work with others closely as part of a team and always remember to focus
on my task as well as the wider team objectives. Courage is about doing what’s right and
also having the courage to take the necessary action when needed. Everyone in the Army has
to work to the same high standards and this involves discipline in everything you do,
from looking after your kit, how you perform on military operations and training, and also
how you act both on and off duty. Integrity is about being honest, trustworthy, reliable
and respectful. Loyalty means looking after your work mates and supporting them when things
get really tough. You have to step up and remember you are all working as one to achieve
the objectives of the Army. Finally, respect for others is about treating people the right
way, regardless of their situation, background or circumstances.” What I like about the
answer, is you are not just telling the interviewer what the values are of the British Army, but
you are also adding some additional information and explaining what it means to you when you
join the Parachute Regiment, and how you are going to implement each of those values in
your daily work. So the next thing you can do, is if you want to download my guide to
JOINING THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT, is to click that link in the top right hand corner of
the video. It takes you through to my website, How2Become.com… at least go through to check
it out and then you can download a copy of my guide, which has all of the answers I've
just gone through and additional ones to your Army Parachute Regiment interview. I hope
you've enjoyed that. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the LIKE button. Thank
you very much. Also, tell me whereabouts you are along your journey to applying to the
Parachute Regiment in the comments section below. I'd be interested to see how you're
getting on. And if you have any questions, please let me know and I will answer them
for you. Have a brilliant day, and I wish you all the best in your pursuit to joining
the Parachute Regiment. Thank you very much.