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When I was 17 I joined the Royal Navy as a Wren. To say I thoroughly enjoyed my time in there would be an understatement. I learned my trade as a Radio Operator and also learned everything I... more

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  • 16 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    backstreetwoman

    5 Stars Join the Royal Navy and see the world.... 03/02/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A fantastic career

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None, none, none

    When I was 17 I joined the Royal Navy as a Wren. To say I thoroughly enjoyed my time in there would be an understatement. I learned my trade as a Radio Operator and also learned everything I needed to know about being in the Navy, such as how to salute correctly, how to march without doing the ‘dolly walk,’ how to polish my shoes to a high shine by spitting on them – yes, that’s right! – how to wear my uniform with pride and how to recognise different ranks, leading up to the Commander. This was how it began………. I started off my basic 6 weeks ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    stuartstorey

    5 Stars RAF, not a job, a fantastic life 02/01/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Overall lifestyle, Money, Time Off

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Commitment

    If you have any doubts about a career in the Royal Air Force, I hope that I can dismiss them immediately! Ive been in the RAF for nearly 2 years now and I can safely say that it was the best career move that I have ever made. At the front end of your career, yes, it will be fustrating taking orders constantly for 7 weeks for basic training at RAF Halton, but you will enjoy the experience. There is a lot of untrue rumours about the RAF that it is all yes sir, no sir, 3 bags full.... for 7 weeks and maybe your trade training it is a mask on a rather top lifestyle. Nearly all of your superiors do ... more
  • 6 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    peedoff

    5 Stars A career in the British Army 18/12/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great prospects, unlimited qualifications paid for by HM Governement, Travel, Great Pay, 30 Days paid holidays per year, Accomodation and food taken straight from your pay and its not a lot.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Service overseas, living in tents on Operations some times,

    After 12 years in the British Army I have found that if you want something you have to work hard to get it, whether its promotion or a qualification. In the prior to '94' it was different there where enough soldier to go around and promotion came fairly easy and so did the courses. Now due to shortages in personnel it is harder to get out on a course due to the fact that there is an exercise/operation and we just cannot spare personnel to get away on courses such as health and hygiene which is not a promotion affecting course. But if you can get away, there is a wealth of qualifications you ... more
  • 1 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    oneeyedcat985

    5 Stars Want a new life 22/01/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages see the world ,meet new people

    Disadvantages Disadvantages not allot of money and the discapline is very strong

    Do you want a new start a new life or just a new carreer well then the army could be for you. However you need to ask yourself are you healthy fittness wise and mentally to be able to take the rigerous training program if so what would you like to do in the army there is a number of carreer opatunaties ranging from Infantry,Artillary,Signals all the way to Cooks,you have the option to do any Trade in the Army. As i have done it i reccomend it strongley however you must think to yourself can you do it ?. If so then contact your Army carreers straight away and have a chat with them you wouldnt ... more