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Can a person with dyslexia join the army?

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Would being dyslexic prevent a person from a certain type of job in the Army? Especially an office job.

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Jerome J. asked a question to British Army

Category: Eligibility

Date asked: Sunday, August 4, 2019

Last reviewed: Monday, June 28, 2021

Georgina Z.

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Yes but all medical or learning differences need to be assessed. Please phone the National Recruiting Centre for individual application issues on 03456008080.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

James A.

Reconnaissance Platoon soldier

All specific learning difficulties will be assessed on an individual bases.

Unsure how much it affects you but If you are able to pass the literacy, numeracy and cognitive test at assessment centre then you are good to go

J

Monday, June 28, 2021

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