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If I was to join as infantry would I be able to change later on to a trade in the army

Macaulay A.

Outreach Team member

Hello Matt, yes there is options to retrade once you have joined

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Liam I.

Infantry

Yes Matt

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Matt L.

Sorry spelling error, so you can go into a trade even after going into infantry and finding it isn't for you?

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Liam I.

Infantry

Yes you can join infantry and give it a go, if you find it isn’t for you you can change cap badge and get a trade

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Matt L.

Thankyoufor that. 😁

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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