Can you express preferences for deployments and exercises as a soldier ? (infantry)
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Category: Role Description
Date asked: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Last reviewed: Thursday, June 10, 2021
Jen C.
Reservist Brigade SO2 SPS
Each unit has different exercises and deployments. You can't express a preference (unless you are in the Army Reserves) however if there is a specific trawl for a deployment then you are able to put yourself forward for it.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
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