Question

[Coopser]

Hi all, First post..
Im 15 and just wondering what to do with my life, my life at the moment if very boring, Full of video computer games and television i've allways want to join the Army but never thought serious about it. Like i said, My life is very boring and i want to be out there doing something.

Me and a friend decided to start getting fit etc for the Army, but would it be a good idea now? Saying im only 15 I can join at 16, Also what are the chances me and my mate would be put together?


Cheers, Coops

[Paratrooper01]

Start getting fit NOW! Fitness is something thats going to take time and patience. Contrary to popular opinion, i would avoid doing any sports because of the risk of injury. Start running, cycling, swimming and going to the gym for some light weight sessions and you will be laughing by the time you join the army next year. The army loves fitness, especially in the paras and infantry in general so the fitter you are, the more they will like you and the further you will go.

If you and your mate apply to join the army at the same time and both put down the same unit that you want to join, there is every chance you will be put together.

[Tab]

There are far worse things you could do with life, joining the Forces will bring you into contact with some smashing people and a chance to see the world for free and not the tourist spots either.

[Oakey]

I recommend you join the Army Cadet Force, it isnt the army but the discipline is basically the same, and you'll be taught obedience and smartness also.

If you can last a year or 2 of the ACF then then army should'nt be a problem to you.

Visit: http://www.armycadets.com/acf/home.aspx?f=1
Theres alot of info on the ACF there, and you find your local detachment, many ACF members also visit www.armycadetforce.com/, in case you need any more info.

[C4]

Think of what you want out of life. If you join the army, what will you do? Combat? Engineering? Logistics?

Some say pick a trade as you can pick it up when you leave but remember to do what makes you happy.

[Coopser]

Yeh, i'd think i'd join the Infantry/Combat.. How do these fair up when then leave the Army?

[ArmyBrat]

depending on how far up the CoC you end up, it could fair well...for example the higher up you get the more leadership experience you have and man power ability, where as the lower you are (with the exception of 12yr+ privates) your options are limited when you leave the army!

[han589]

Please do it join up!! I was sixteen when I first applied for the Army and then met a boy and thought I would be too love sick to be away from him, BIG MISTAKE!! I regret that decsion and will do for the rest of my life I am 24 now and have got debts,a massive mortgage and a shit job, if i had followed my dream instead I could of have had an brill life great career and life experiences.
I am now in the process of applying again to the Army to do combat medic and trying to sell my house and follow my dream but do it properly this time, DONT BE DISTRACTED, DO IT OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!!

Good Luck

Hannah xxx

[HCR]

Is that your mind made up Han Combat Medic. If it is then good luck and you go for it. Dont have any regrets about not joining when younger your still very young and have a long career in front of you if you want it.

As for selling your house, why not rent it out. Make money on it and you keep it. You might find it hard to get back on the housing market. I made that mistake. But like I said good luck han

[Fow22]

Dude, if I was you I wouldn't join the Army until you're 18. If you really want to spend a year at Harrogate banging 16 year old girls, then go ahead, but your time doesn't start until your 18th birthday. Why not get some A Levels and then join up so you can do more school one day if you want to. That is just my opinion anyway. Best of luck whatever you decide.