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The Military Recruiting Centres or Offices are formed to help everyone. It strikes fear into some, but it really shouldn't - all you need to know is right here. Before you can join, the military has to make sure you are healthy enough and smart enough to, so they have questions. Read about: - Recruiting Office Overview - Possibly disqualifying medical ...

Step 4: Meet the recruiter Seeing a Recruiter: Overview Going to see an armed forces recruiter for the first time can be intimidating. It doesn't have to be though! Remember that a recruiter's primary duty is to help YOU. If people are not satisfied with what they get, they will not join the military. So the recruiter's job is to ensure ...

Being in the Army is a really rewarding career, but not everyone can do it. You definitely need to be a certain type of person! If you're not fit, forget it. If you have a lack of humour or issues with your personality forget it too. You need to be able to do as you're told, and use your brain often ...

  A lot of things in life require masses of patience and nothing more so than getting that dream job. I'm 18 and have applied to enter the British Army as an officer two years ago. Having been told that I was too young to undergo the selection process I waited and studied throughout that year until time came up for ...

Step 4: Meet the recruiter Royal Marines Questions Here are a selection of FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) from people who are interested in joining the Royal Marines. What are the Royal Marines? How are the Royal Marines different from the Army? What are the qualifications to join the Royal Marines? Is infantry the only job in the Royal Marines? Do the ...

Members of the TA receive base pay equivalent to members of the Regular Army. You are paid for every one-quarter day of training, travel between your home and the TA Centre or place of duty, your uniforms and meals when on duty. When you complete your minimum commitment, you receive a Training Bounty - an annual tax-free bonus. You also receive ...

*OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS TO JOIN THE BRITISH ARMY* You may ask yourself the question – ‘Is it possible for me, as an overseas applicant, to join the British Army as either a Soldier or Officer or sailor'. The answer – ‘Yes’ – but it is dependent on where you live. The British Army has had many famous Officers and Soldiers from overseas ...

Step 3: Choose The Right Path Territorial Army (TA) - Joining Instructions The TA celebrated its centenary in 2008, with a history that has seen TA soldiers fighting alongside regular soldiers in major conflicts since its inception - however, it is only in the last decade that the TA has gained similar levels of respect as their Regular Army counterparts. The ...

Step 2: Learn If You’re Ready Eligibility Basics There are different rules for entrance into the British Armed Forces depending on which armed forces careers path you take and if you join at officer or enlisted level. Enlisted: The soldiers and ratings do the hands-on work of the navy or military. There are no formal qualifications required unless you are applying ...

Step 4: Meet the recruiter British Army Questions Here are a selection of FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) from people who are interested in joining the British Army. What is the British Army? What qualifications do I need to join the Army? Are there bonuses for enlisting? Does the Army take people with prior service? What if I am not a ...

Over the next few months I'll be writing a training Diary for those of you out there who wish to know what it is like to Train to join the British Forces. It's about the things I have specifically been asked to do (I shall go into this further in a bit) and the thoughts and feelings you may have when ...

Thinking about joining the military? Get the scoop, get in the know, and make an informed decision. Step 1: Learn about the military Find out military basics: what they do, where they go, and who they are. Step 2: Decide if you're ready Get a handle on the basics of joining: eligibility, benefits information, and branch missions. Step 3: Choose the ...

These FAQs are intended to answer some of the most common questions we receive here at HMForces.co.uk asking how to get a career started in the Armed Forces. We encourage anyone interested to begin their journey by using the comprehensive guides we have put together. These guides cover everything you'll need to know on how to separate yourself from the competition ...

Armed Forces Careers: If you're looking for army jobs or navy jobs there are many to choose from: Combat Specialty Armoured Assault Vehicle Officers Artillery and Missile Officers Combat Mission Support Officers Infantry Officers Special Forces Officers [widget:10_steps_to_joining_the_military_6] Engineering, Science, and Technical Aerospace Engineers Civil Engineers Communications Managers Computer Systems Officers Electrical and Electronics Engineers Environmental Health and Safety Officers Industrial ...

Step 7: Complete the Process Medical Disqualifications If you have had a medical complication at any time in your life that is mentioned here, then you need to tell your recruiter. He/she will tell you whether your condition can be waivered, or if it is permanently disqualifying. Remember that if you do not get an official waiver and your condition is ...

Overview I won't reveal my real name. Just call me "Jerry." This is my run-through of experiences with the enlistment process. Here I'll talk about finishing the Physical, job selection, and your final moments at the recruiting office. Selection Weekend And The Medical You've taken the military test and passed with flying colors. But before you go further with the military, ...

Step 1: Learn about the Military Royal Marines Overview The Royal Marines were formed as part of the Navy in 1755. However, it can trace its origins back to 1664, when English soldiers fought at sea against the Dutch. Thus, The Royal Marines are optimised for expeditionary warfare, are a maritime-based, amphibious, specialised force of commandos capable of rapid reaction in ...

Thinking about Joining? Here are ten reasons why the Military could make a good career. 1. Armed Forces are always in demand despite the cutbacks of 2011 – so if you're unemployed what are you waiting for? 2. It pays! You don’t have to be a genius to know that service members don't earn wopping great salaries - but there ...

So you want join the Royal Navy? Here are some helpful titbits to take on board before making that life changing decision: 1. *Before* going to your local AFCO (Armed Forces Careers Office), do some research into what you would like to do in the Royal Navy The RN covers almost all civvy jobs, but with the bonus of added job ...

Step 4: Meet the recruiter Recruiter's Medical Questions for You If you decide to start the application process, you'll eventually at some point in the application be given a list of questions. They are largely yes/no questions. First your recruiter will review your answers. Remember that once you officially sign up, they take your medical docs from your GP (but only ...