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Well I applied to be an infantry officer but was unsucessful. But I heard from a friend RE or REME might be a better course of action because of my BEng (hons) in engineering; it might be better for myself and the army long term. 1K-8K golden hello + pte to staff sgt. within 3yrs after two year artificer course. Articifer sgt. maj. after a few more years. Looked into it a bit more some information availible on web. But would like to know more before enquiring at careers office. Seems a bit improbable because I thought it took around 16 yrs to get WO rank.
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You can go in as a staff sergeant? straight off?
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Sorry that should read clearer. Hmm Pte. to SSgt. yeah it does seem improbable.
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Jlitt, what happened to becoming a Para Reg Officer? Did you go on POC and RCB?

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Oh I get you now, sorry I must of misread it.

Why not go for Officer? You have a degree, so you have the education side, if you're fit enough to join as a Soldier then you have the fitness side.
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Dont waste a degree in the ranks mate , you'll be kicking yourself in years to come
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No this is second option failed RCB last August retaking it this year, but if I do'nt pass then I still want to join.
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