Kicked out the army. Want to return as bomb disposal.

[DavoTimp]

I joined the infantry when I was 17 but unlike many that age I was still a child. I did not belong in the army at that time and I couldnt handle it so I went awol about 2 months after passing out at catterick. I handed my self in a year and a half later. I was obviously court marshalled and kicked out, but I was allowed the option of returning.

I will be 29 this year and have always felt alot of guilt and dishonour for not having stuck through it. I am very interested in joining the bomb disposal experts and I understand I must start off in another job such as plumbing or ordinance.

I am just fearful that I may be unwelcome. Or that my application would be placed at the bottom of the pile in favour of younger, more trustworthy recruits.

If anyone has an experience of re-joining, or if anyone has any opinions on what I did and what I should do, I would like to hear from you.

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Remember that with all the unemployment about that they can pick and chose just who they want, so don't get your hopes up to high