army signup ?

[Tengu]

You need to do as many educational opportunities as possible. I knew a guy who was invalided out at 24...He said he was saving up for driving lessons...Dont be cannon fodder.

And beware all those women who simply want you as a way to get a widows pension...

And yup, learn to iron and maintain your own kit.

Id love to be able to join, but health prevented me.

 

[tiger stacker]

Quality of life, RAF is better than the Army. However you can choose which trade suits your skill set. Infantry is hard work, mentally challenging yet rewarding. Plus the chance to wear highland dress beats service dress. Education is there if you wish to learn more, the booze cultre has been replaced by a fitness regime needed for Operations. Good luck



ps smart shiny footware becomes second nature

 

[santaman2000]

Quality of life, RAF is better than the Army. However you can choose which trade suits your skill set. Infantry is hard work, mentally challenging yet rewarding. Plus the chance to wear highland dress beats service dress. Education is there if you wish to learn more, the booze cultre has been replaced by a fitness regime needed for Operations. Good luck



ps smart shiny footware becomes second nature

I suspect there's still a bit of the booze culture around though. If so, don't get caught up in it. It's ok to have a good time every now and then, but concentrate on learning and advancement. Have a plan where you want to be careerwise in five years and work towards that; whatever service you choose. And if that decision hasn't already been written in stone, consider and compare them all: Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines.

 

[janso]

Second the above; have a preliminary chat with other arms and scope out what trades are available, opportunities and postings. My brother is nearing the end of three years in Las Vegas and I had a great spell in Diego Garcia when I was in. Look to joining and serving as experience for what you might want to follow through into civvy street as a trade or specialism.
Train, train, train - don't be worrying about fitness whilst in basic. If you had more time I'd suggest joining the reserves for a while - I did and it meant subjects like comms, NBC, etc I already knew which meant an easier time learning and revising and more time for ironing and relaxing!


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[Bluffer]

You may be OK if it is just the dental, but there are loads of other barriers, good luck with it.

You may be told to have the dental work complete before your intake date, if you get that far.

Intake for both Regular Army and Army Reserve is down significantly (about 30% for each) but that doesn't mean it will be easy to get in, I think you probably get that impression already.

A lot will be expected of you if/when you do get in, don't let that put you off, the services need young men and women who are up for that future challenge. Especially if you stay past your initial 12 year engagement (to 24 years or 30 years) the education and financial rewards can be very high.

 

[santaman2000]

......A lot will be expected of you if/when you do get in, don't let that put you off, the services need young men and women who are up for that future challenge. Especially if you stay past your initial 12 year engagement (to 24 years or 30 years) the education and financial rewards can be very high.

Your initial enlistment is 12 years!?

 

[Bluffer]

Yep.

12 years Versatile Engagement (Short) to be exact, time-out or extend at the 12-year point, or give 12 months notice to leave during those first 12 years.

Those on 'Full' have converted to 24 years (although some are still on the legacy 22 year package).

Option to serve for 30 years or until age 55 for some lucky lucky people

 

[Madriverrob]

Tips? Don't just except the first specialty (trade) they offer. Do your research now and chose something you can use later after your service.

Sappers ( Royal Engineers) all the way , I served nine years , gained a city in guilds in Brickwork and feel the skills I learned as a soldier have made me who I am today , Only regret is leaving when I did.

 

[Bluffer]

I think you mean REgret there Rob?

 

[Mandos]

Thought you guys might like an update completed medical exam online today and got my run time down to 10:39 !

 

[BillyBlade]

Run time, as in mile and a half? My time was actually worse at the last test before graduation than when I joined. When I went back as an instructor though, I found out thats reasonably common. I'd went from a 9.35 to a 9.59.

Good luck with your application, and get your phyz and personal admin squared away before you go in. Remember to keep a sense of humour and you'll be fine. I've been out a few years now and I still miss it.

 

[Mandos]

Run time, as in mile and a half? My time was actually worse at the last test before graduation than when I joined. When I went back as an instructor though, I found out thats reasonably common. I'd went from a 9.35 to a 9.59.

Good luck with your application, and get your phyz and personal admin squared away before you go in. Remember to keep a sense of humour and you'll be fine. I've been out a few years now and I still miss it.

I've managed to go from not being able to run around the block to doing my mile half in under 11 mins in less than a week while concentrating on running I forgot about my inablitiy to lift heavy weights lol more workouts

 

[woof]

My sons is serving at the moment, & has done a recent tour in Afghanistan, & he is home on leave this weekend. If he can answer any questions for you please ask, but be prepared for him to be blunt in his replies....

Rob

 

[Mandos]

let me know more through inbox ?

My sons is serving at the moment, & has done a recent tour in Afghanistan, & he is home on leave this weekend. If he can answer any questions for you please ask, but be prepared for him to be blunt in his replies....

Rob

 

[Nalsheen]

I've been through the selection process recently. They did not check my teeth at all. All the staff did was ask when my last dental check up was and if I had had any problems.
If you have a candidate support manager yet then its worth you ringing them up and asking them.

Hope thats helpful.

 

[Mandos]

Quick update for those interested failed my medical exam so going through appeal now with a doctors letter saying I'm fit enough training back on track should go through and get in !

Sent from NSA HQ

 

[santaman2000]

Good luck.

 

[woof]

Sorry to hear that but don't give up. My son also failed his, as did 12 out of 20 applicants, all failed with heart issues. He was sent to a specialist, who said he had the heart of an ox(always thought he wasn't normal...)so they do get it wrong. He's been in 3yrs now & has just(or about to)made corporal.

Good luck.

Rob

 

[RE8ELD0G]

Goold luck mate.
I had a back problem that got me a med discharge, or i would still be in now.
But trust in me saying stay away from the Infantry and get yourself a job with a trade, something to fall back on when you leave.
As the resettlement training they offer when you get out sucks.

 

[Insel Affen]

Quick update for those interested failed my medical exam so going through appeal now with a doctors letter saying I'm fit enough training back on track should go through and get in !

Sent from NSA HQ

How have you fared? Any news yet? I don't remember getting any dental inspection either at sandbags or while as DS at ATR pirbirght. I think it might be worth joining the reserves in the mean time as it will only help your cause and give you a better idea of what to expect, especially with trade choice.