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Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:12 pm
by kev101
What is the reason for signing the oath of allegiance (sorry about spelling) and also I am a junior entry so i won't be going to Harrogate until september if i get in. Does that mean i will just have to wait about 6 months until my intake or will they call me in for updates and meetings or even recieve letter? Thanks people
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:13 pm
by tobyj
you sign that you will pretect the queen etc.
and they will keep you updated and recieve letters etc.
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:14 pm
by jstagg
Basically shows that you will do when told, who you will do it for and why you will do it. it's a must, i think Police have to pledge aswell
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:15 pm
by kev101
Thanks alot, once i sign the oath does that mean i am under a contract or something?
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:17 pm
by tobyj
yes basically and you have to obey the army rules.
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:18 pm
by kev101
Ok thanks alot mate.
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:19 pm
by jstagg
Yes it means when the army say do it, it will be done without question or hesitation, as some one said you receive your number as well, meaning your officially a soldier (thou for me i'd call my self a solder after p1)
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:19 pm
by tobyj
no problem.
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:20 pm
by tobyj
yeah i think you have to pass p1 to become a proper soldier.
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:23 pm
by kev101
So what if you signed the oath and decided not to go to phase 1? :S
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:24 pm
by tobyj
Erm im not sure as i aint planing on doing that lol. Why would you go for your oath and not do Phase 1?
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:27 pm
by jstagg
No idea, probably something so terrible people aren't allowed to know? lol
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:28 pm
by kev101
Fair play, your not really going to do that are you. I was just curious to know what terms you are under once you sign it like if you drop out etc and no i'm not planning on dropping out
like i said i'm just curious to know.
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:29 pm
by tobyj
i wasnt having a go btw lol just saying
i have no idea if you done that what would happen anyway.
Posted: Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:30 pm
by kev101
Ok mate no problem, thanks anyway bud.