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General discussions on joining & training in the British Army.
kev101
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by kev101 Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:12 pm
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
tobyj
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by tobyj Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:13 pm
you sign that you will pretect the queen etc.
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jstagg
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by jstagg Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:14 pm
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
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kev101
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by kev101 Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:15 pm
Thanks alot, once i sign the oath does that mean i am under a contract or something?
tobyj
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by tobyj Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:17 pm
yes basically and you have to obey the army rules.
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kev101
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by kev101 Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:18 pm
Ok thanks alot mate.
jstagg
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by jstagg Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:19 pm
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)
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tobyj
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by tobyj Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:19 pm
no problem.
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tobyj
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by tobyj Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:20 pm
yeah i think you have to pass p1 to become a proper soldier.
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kev101
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by kev101 Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:23 pm
So what if you signed the oath and decided not to go to phase 1? :S
tobyj
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by tobyj Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:24 pm
Erm im not sure as i aint planing on doing that lol. Why would you go for your oath and not do Phase 1?
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by jstagg Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:27 pm
No idea, probably something so terrible people aren't allowed to know? lol
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kev101
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by kev101 Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:28 pm
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.
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by tobyj Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:29 pm
i wasnt having a go btw lol just saying
i have no idea if you done that what would happen anyway.
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kev101
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by kev101 Tue 10 Feb, 2009 9:30 pm
Ok mate no problem, thanks anyway bud.
like i said i'm just curious to know.