Can you change trades/ roles within the army during your career?
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Category: Role Description
Date asked: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Last reviewed: Thursday, June 11, 2020
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Hello,
Yes you may be able to change trades/roles during your career. This will be on an individual basis and will depend on what role you are planning to move from and to. You will have a careers officer who will be able to advise you on the process for applying to transfer.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
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