RAF Vs Army
I know I want to join the armed forces, so I applied for both (figured selection is difficult so this gives me a good chance).
Should I let them know that I'm going through the process with both Army and RAF? Have my first interview with the Army next Thurs (9th) and have my aptitude tests for RAF on the 22nd.
Should I let them know that I'm going through the process with both Army and RAF? Have my first interview with the Army next Thurs (9th) and have my aptitude tests for RAF on the 22nd.
Original post by Cat1986
I know I want to join the armed forces, so I applied for both (figured selection is difficult so this gives me a good chance).
Should I let them know that I'm going through the process with both Army and RAF? Have my first interview with the Army next Thurs (9th) and have my aptitude tests for RAF on the 22nd.
Should I let them know that I'm going through the process with both Army and RAF? Have my first interview with the Army next Thurs (9th) and have my aptitude tests for RAF on the 22nd.
Cat, what roles are you applying for in both services?
As to your query - once upon a time the majority of service candidates for Commissioned roles wouldn't have dreamed of cutting the odds by applying for more than one service. It would demonstrate a lack of commitment and determination to succeed in a chosen role. That was then, this is now. Times have changed.
As Armed Forces recruitment has been outsourced to Capita, it's entirely possible that their IT systems will recognise a dual application, but I don't know for sure.
Unless Capita has picked up on your dual application and said you can't, then I see no reason why you should mention it to either Service. Your choice, your life!
Original post by Cat1986
I'm applying for non-commissioned roles. I want to be a dog handler, which is super difficult to get in to so applied RAF Police and RAVC, though at the moment I'm def leaning more towards Army. I figure once I have been to the interviews, I'll know more and can then decide.
Well that sounds like a grand idea! I get why you'd want to have a choice in that pretty specialised role!
Have you tried to get a visit to relevant establishments which have dog handlers or the centralised Defence Animal Centre, Melton Mowbray where they train RAF and Army handlers? That would be the best way to ask the right people the right questions and get the answers you need to make your decision.
Unfortunately I live pretty far from Melton Mowbray so can't really just visit. I'll have a look and see what's around here!
The reason for me thinking army is that you can transfer in to different roles so if I don't get in to RAVC straight away then I can work for a few years in another role and then look to move across. Got a few other roles in mind that look really interesting, and I think I'd be happy doing them. Slowly building up a list of questions I need to ask to get a better understanding. Massive life change doing this so need to be 100% sure
The reason for me thinking army is that you can transfer in to different roles so if I don't get in to RAVC straight away then I can work for a few years in another role and then look to move across. Got a few other roles in mind that look really interesting, and I think I'd be happy doing them. Slowly building up a list of questions I need to ask to get a better understanding. Massive life change doing this so need to be 100% sure
Don't know if it's still the case, but there definitely used to be Regimental Dog Handlers. Just bods in the Artillery or whatever who volunteered to do it and just spent all their time walking big dogs around camp.
If you want an easy life and better conditions - RAF.
If you want a better laugh, better promotion prospects - Army.
If you want an easy life and better conditions - RAF.
If you want a better laugh, better promotion prospects - Army.
Original post by Clip
Don't know if it's still the case, but there definitely used to be Regimental Dog Handlers. Just bods in the Artillery or whatever who volunteered to do it and just spent all their time walking big dogs around camp.
If you want an easy life and better conditions - RAF.
If you want a better laugh, better promotion prospects - Army.
If you want an easy life and better conditions - RAF.
If you want a better laugh, better promotion prospects - Army.
Only RAFP and RAVC handle dogs now, and when vacancies arise, you get a lot of applicants! Still, I have a good a chance as any I suppose!
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