Insider profil
Jason W.
British Army
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Top Insider Advice
The best advice i was given while on the train to pirbright was when you get to the station , give your service number in two groups of 4.
Try get your Cat B driving licence before you start training, this will just help you move about easier in the early days you will have alot kit, also when you get to Phase 2 and 3 training you will be fast tracked to HGV etc. driving cost money so you will be hanging around waiting for it easier if you do it yourself be proactive.
Fitness is a big part of army life so goto the Gym do some sort of basic rountine even if its walking around the block get the pulse rate going, Again it will just make service life so much easier if you fit.
Career path
British Army
British Army
Started 07/2017 to PresentCompany
What do you like about your job and the company?
I enjoy coming to work even thought we work 12 hour shifts days and nights 4 on 4 off, because of the people i work with, we are all ex miliarty the work ethnic is there and the comadarie is still there, we can all talk openly about previous experience with no come backs. Most inportantly because I do this role it allows the unit to deploy and react to any given threat home or aboard, and allows the field army to deploy with more troops as they are not being held back doing security duties on site.
I have always enjoyed army life the last few years everything that we used to complain about as improved massively, we get well paid well above the national avarage. the food is all pay as you dine so like going to a restaurant. The Accomandation once in unit is all single person rooms on suit bathroom to a good standard.
Greatest achievements
I was a member of the trails team that setup the Bath and Laudary det the new equipment helping to design and squaddie sproof the cheap plastic that was being used.
each new unit cost half million pounds each. This role i did as a Pioneer while posted to 9 Regt RLC.
Passing Infantry Training Centre Catterick this was very hard physical course again this role i did as a Pioneer one of the last to go through Catterick.
One of the career highlights is receiving my LSGC Long Service Good Conduct medal for 15 years service.
Graeme J
Army Careers Advisor
Top Insider Advice
I talk to many older people who know I'm in the Army who then say "I wish I joined" or "I was going to join but never". This is conversation as they are sat in the pub on a Sunday afternoon which is about as far from home as they ever go and as exciting as their life ever gets. While you can and are able to give it a go and if it works out fantastic, if not you know you gave it a try and move onto something else. No one will ever say anything negative to you for giving it your best and having the drive to better yourself and join the Army. I've seen parents of soldiers crying bursting with pride watching their son or daughter at the pass off parade all soldiers take part in at the end of their initial training. Some of these parents were against them joining only a few months prior.
Eamon K
Vehicle Mechanic
Top Insider Advice
The army will offer you loads, however its up to you to make it count towards your career, don't be afraid to push yourself and try new things as that's what the opportunities are there for. Make your career the best it possibly can be for yourself and you will have a fantastic career.
Amie P
Top Insider Advice
Someone once told me to never give up on something I was passionate about, but to find a way of making it happen. No matter how long it takes or how many push backs you get, if you are passionate about something, aim to succeed.