Recently I've been considering enlisting, ive been absorbing all the various bits of information I can find about the army. Im looking at the infantry, something like a rifles regiment.
Im 23 years old, ive recently got my 2:1 in genetics from Manchester Uni and im spending my time working in the family business. However im still pretty young, and I want to get out there and experience the world a bit before being bogged down in the 9-5 rat race.
Im a pretty easy going person, I have no problems doing what im told and following orders, guess you could say im a bit of a push over
. I have a few questions / worries about the whole joining and selection process, ive read up loads so I know whats involved, but some things are relevant to my situation.1) Age - 23 isnt too old by definition, but im guessing its pretty odd for someone this old to begin basic training? Or am i just fussing over nothing here.
2) Degree - I know it sounds odd, but will having a B.Sc negatively affect my chances? Especially if its combat, I know some organisations can be really funny and say things like you are not correctly qualified or over qualified.
3) Family / freinds - How did everyone who has joined up break the news to family members? The only close family I have are my mum and dad, who are separated. My mum would absolutely freak out at the thought of me in a combat situation. My dad is pretty stoic, but he always sighs when you hear about casualities in afghan on the news.
4) Process of joining - I know the next step is to actually go to a recruitment office and speak to someone. But I live in a smallish town, and the army website lists a connexions office as being the nearest place. Im a bit confused, surely an army recruiter doesnt hang out at a connexions office 7 days a week. Will I have to travel to a bigger town / city to find a proper recruiting office?
Cheers to anyone taking the time to answer my Q's.
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