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HMForces' Top 11 Reasons to Date a Female Soldier

Time for a bit of cheese – you’ve probably seen other lists giving dubious reasons to date a police officer, traffic warden, Doctor, Nurse, Fire-fighter. An endless list, almost. A lot of folk have a compunction for someone in a uniform but what about this one? There’s plenty out there about men but what about women?

Here are the real reasons, as approved by soldiers and their partners – probably!

1) They can fire their weapons just as good as yours

2) They know how to clean a rifle

3) …so they are able to clean yours

4) They can teach you how to iron your clothes properly

5) They can give you the kiss of (your) life

6) Your boss has to believe it when they call to say you are ill

7) You can feel safe at night if you sleep with a female soldier

8) They are very sociable so they’ll get on with your mates

9) They know first aid so can take care of you when you’re dying of a cold/influenza

10) They are good at taking orders

11) … and good at giving them!

Have you seen our Five Steps to Joining the British Military, Six Top Tips to be a Happier Nurse at Work? Five straightforward tips to allow you to evaluate why you may want to join up and sign on that dotted line, and suggestions on how to prepare yourself before considering a career in the British Army.

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