Would the armed forces be the right career choice for you? It is usually expected that you will serve in the armed forces for at least four years after joining.
You want to have control over where you work. In a career in the armed forces you are likely to have to relocate from time to time even when not on active service.
Depending on the role you take, you may need to be prepared to go wherever you are needed at very short notice — for example, if you join the Royal Marines, you may be expected to be ready to respond rapidly to events around the globe. Have you joined the cadet forces? The Army Cadet Force ACF is for 12 to 18 year olds and is a chance to spend your time on outdoors activities such as rock climbing and mountain biking, as well as to learn fieldcraft and navigation.
The Sea Cadets is for 10 to 18 year olds and aims to introduce teenagers to water-based activities such as sailing and diving as well as mountain biking, rock-climbing and other land-based activities. You can join at 13 and stay on till you reach Royal Marines Cadets take part in both activities on water and adventure training, including orienteering, fieldcraft and weapon handling. The Royal Air Force Air Cadets is for 12 to 20 year olds and gives you the chance to try gliding and flying a plane as well as other sporting and adventurous activities.
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There is a problem. How to become Explore the different ways to get into this role. How to become a Royal Navy rating You can get into this job through: an apprenticeship applying directly Apprenticeship You could apply to join the army through an HM forces serviceperson intermediate apprenticeship. Entry requirements entry requirements vary More Information Royal Navy apprenticeships guide to apprenticeships. You'll need to be: between the ages of 16 and 42 able to commit to basic training, including a 2-week course at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall If you're between 12 and 18 years old, you can join the Sea Cadets.
For example, you must: be aged between 16 and 39 pass fitness and medical tests After applying, you'll be invited to talk to someone at your local armed forces careers office about what you want to do. Further information You'll find more details about being a rating from the Royal Navy. What it takes Skills and knowledge You'll need: physical fitness and endurance the ability to work well with others in a team excellent verbal communication skills concentration skills for practical tasks patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations to be flexible and open to change to be thorough and pay attention to detail thinking and reasoning skills for making quick decisions to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device.
You'll need to: be a UK, Republic of Ireland or Commonwealth citizen pass a medical check have a good level of fitness be at least What you'll do Day-to-day tasks Depending on your role, you could: operate and maintain ships' weapons, electronic and communications systems operate, maintain and refit ships, submarines and aircraft coordinate office, accounting, stores and catering systems provide a healthcare service for Royal Navy personnel and their families make sure aircraft are prepared for action give navigation information based on weather and ocean conditions operate and maintain submarine weapons, electronic systems and sensors.
You may need to wear a uniform and protective clothing. Career path and progression Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities. Career path and progression After you complete your basic training, you can choose to specialise in a particular area. Examples include: communications logistics mine warfare submarine operations With training and experience you could move up through the ranks and become an officer. Current opportunities Find apprenticeships, courses and jobs available near you.
The very best years of my life. Great place to work, great people to work with. Massive job satisfaction. Great promotion prospects. Great pay. In fact I loved it so much I stayed for 23 years.
Pros Meeting and enjoying the company of some great people. Cons Away from home a lot. Have to go to war when needed. The chance to have fun and travel meeting great people is the best thing about the Royal Navy. A definite culture of do as I say and not as I do combined with a distinct nepotism to promote those who are seen and not heard and not necessarily the most effective and certainly not experienced enough.
Good career if you have no other options in life. Do not join as a rating if you have a good education. Not ran very well, those in charge are usually egotistical and hypocritical as well as offering no form of guidance or support throughout your career. Pros Meet good people. Cons Ran by hypocrites. Growing up with great comrades loads of travel sport and professional career that gives you a great grounding for the rest of your life. Join the RN and you will never regret the experience.
Cons Stints away from home. Jobs at Royal Navy. Warfare Intelligence Officer. Accelerated Apprentice Scheme Weapon Engineering. General Entry Officer Reserve. Aircrew Officer Pilot. Engineering Technician Direct Entry Reserve. Join the Navy and Sea the World. Join the Army and see the next.
You get a sense of humour. Good money Stand out uniform Qualifications Honour Drunk alot. Pros Money, Dental, Health, free food, prestige. Cons Going away for 7 months of every year. Enjoy the navy but hard work life balance, lots of perks and bonuses and great opportunities to travel Get opportunity to gain qualifications in a host of different things that would be hard to get in the civilian world.
If you want to get paid for travel, then this is the job for you. There are not many secure jobs out there any more but this is one of them. If you keep your nose clean and show enthusiasm the skys your limit. Not only a way to see the world, but you can do some good for others, you will make brilliant friends and the pension is excellent. Pros Simply brilliant. Cons Might have to go to war! A good start for a youngster, dont stay longer than you have to.
Travel is great, if thats what r than you need to Radio operator 1st class Former Employee - Plymouth - 22 May A good way to start in life, but keep it short term 5 years is enough, then get a proper job. Seatime is hard, long shift work hours, difficult to sleep at any time. Very close environment at all times. Great if you want to travel. Pros Sea time is hard, not easy to live in the confined conditions.
Cons Long hours, little downtime for watchkeepers. Opportunities available throughout to expand education and gain valuable experience in leadership management and team building.
Family surrounded by daily. Pros medical care experiences travel. Cons long periods away. Work with a good team of people. Work is good most of the time apart from we have to pay for are own holidays from our wages.
Meaning we are earning less then the minimum wage. Work ethic is good most of the tie just not enough staff to cover the work that we have to do.
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