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was at the AFCO today,got the appointment to sign the contract and so on...
just wanted to know:do they do this in groups(will others be there beside me)??
is it a "special occasion"(suit)???
what exactly does it involve??is it just a quick chat about the contract,then sign and go home??
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Not quite sure JJ, although I think you do it on your own but you can bring someone with you (girlfriend, parents etc.) I will be doing it soon; just passed RSC! I know you have to wear a suit though, according to my ACO. :D
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yeah,i'll definately go in a suit!!
congratulations on passing RSC!!!what are you joining??already know your start date??
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Good luck Boro.
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Cheers guys! Careers Office have told me it could be November/December at ATR Winchester, so just sitting tight now; cant wait to go in! :D Im going in RMP JJ, what about you?
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i start basic on the 25th october at ATR Lichfield.
Royal Engineers electrician!
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Nice one JJ, not long to go for you then! Thats a good choice mate; always good to get a trade behind you and you will always be in demand in the Army. :D
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well,to be honest,i've already completed an apprenticeship back in Germany(3 and a half years)!i'm hoping to get through the basic courses quickly...just liked the job...
and as my dream was to be a soldier,Engineers was the obvious career choice!i'll just see how it goes,want to enjoy phase 1 first!!
good luck to you,boro!!
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Cheers mate, i cant wait to start basic. Ive always wanted to be a soldier, and i cant believe im actually doing it at last! Yeah i suppose most elements of your phase two training will be stuff you already know, which can only help :) Besides, as an electrician you get the best of both worlds eh, soldier and trademan!
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yeah,thats exactly what i want!!really excited about starting training,too!!
as i have no job at the moment all i'm doing is a bit of training to keep fit...
time just doesn't seem to pass by when you hardly have things to do!!
but i might just fly home to Germany for another week,as i don't know when i'll have the next chance to see my friends once i start training.
i wish training could start tomorrow :D
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Know the feeling mate. I wish I could quit work right now and start tomorrow, but it will be worth the wait :) Make the most of your time now, once your in opportunities to see your mates will be few and far between.
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well,was at the AFCO today...but no enlistment!!the RSC hasn't confirmed that they have the results from the doc i saw a few weeks ago!!!so i have to wait a few days till thats sorted!!! :evil:
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Good luck JJ
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RSC and doctors dont seem to go together when applications are concerned do they :( the amount of guys standing around last week was a joke. Lets hope they dont put your date back. Spoke to the afco today in Germany, got to wait until next summer for signals so i have taken my second choice and will be joining you in the engineers. Start date is January 10th. 8) :lol:
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I sent my medical questionnaire off to the afco after my GP filled it in on Friday last week. Should have been on the desk of the afco yesterday. I have heard that the medical forms take the longest of all the application process. But after they are sorted i can crack on with getting an interview, and then RSC. Cant wait.

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