How did you feel on your first day living in another country when you where deployed?

It's strange at first as it is a completely different environment to what you're used to, but everyone is in the same boat. It didn't take me long to adjust.

Being in a different country personally I found exciting this is why:

1. It lets me tick another country off that I've visited.

2. I get to experience other peoples way of life, which I think is very important. The best way to make new friends is to experience their way of life.

3. You make new friends and help build relationships with different nations, which I feel makes you a more diverse person for taking the time to understand and learn about which ever nationality you are being hosted by. Also you are helping the British Army build a strong relationship with that nation.

I had a fantastic opportunity to work in Jordan a few years ago and I took the time to experience their culture which I found worth while. I've also been away on adventure training in different countries which was a fantastic opportunity.

When you are in and serving make sure you take every opportunity to see more of the world, there may be moments where you are nervous and apprehensive about being in another country, but the life experience is so worth it.

I hope this helped.

Kat

Am 32 and am from africa. Am i eligible to join?

Hi Gibson,

On my first day deployed overseas I don’t think I even had time to think about how I felt. When you first arrive in country you spend the first few days doing specific in-theatre training. This includes preparing your weapon, learning about any environmental hazards, receiving an intelligence update, getting used to the climate etc. It sets the scene and reminds you why you are there, and how to keep yourself safe and well, it also means you have an opportunity to get used to things slowly.

You’ll then move out to wherever you’ll be working and focus on doing your job. For me that was when I had time to stop and think about things. At first I was a little nervous as I knew that it was a big responsibility and I was in an unknown place. But once I got stuck in and started doing my job, my training kicked in and the nerves melted away.

I can honestly say I have really enjoyed all of the operations I have deployed on and I’ve learnt so much from each and every one.

Katie