what are the pros and cons of being a junior soldier?
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Date asked: Thursday, July 1, 2021
Last reviewed: Thursday, July 1, 2021
James A.
Reconnaissance Platoon soldier
Pros - you have potentially 18 months more training, physical fitness and experience than some new soldiers
By the time you are operationally deplorable you could have done multiple overseas exercises
If you put in the work you could attend a promotion course at 19-20 years old
Lots of Junior entry soldiers go on to have exceptional careers within the British army for having that head start
CONS - Your initial training is a bit longer than adult entry
Someone who attended assessment centre the same time as you and went adult entry will get to battalion 6 months before you
You aren’t deplorable until 18 years of age
Hope this helps!
Wish I joined as a junior entry instead of waiting until adult entry age
J
Thursday, July 1, 2021
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