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Irish NCO

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  • 13-11-2012 5:34pm
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    LeeQuil
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    Im new to boards so Im not sure if I posted this in the right place :-/

    Basically I was wondering how to become an NCO in Ireland, I was thinking of trying for a cadetship or the FFL but I think I would prefer this !

    Could anybody tell me some of the general info ?

    What is the pay like ?
    How long does it take to become an NCO ?
    What are the lowest and highest rank ?
    And what are the pros and cons in general ?


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    source
    Registered Users Posts: 5,270 ✭✭✭source


    LeeQuil wrote: »
    Im new to boards so Im not sure if I posted this in the right place :-/

    Basically I was wondering how to become an NCO in Ireland, I was thinking of trying for a cadetship or the FFL but I think I would prefer this !

    Could anybody tell me some of the general info ?

    What is the pay like ?
    How long does it take to become an NCO ?
    What are the lowest and highest rank ?
    And what are the pros and cons in general ?

    You join as a recruit and work your way up to a maximum rank off sergeant major, or you join as a recruit and work your way up to lieutenant general.


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    LeeQuil
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭LeeQuil


    source wrote: »

    You join as a recruit and work your way up to a maximum rank off sergeant major, or you join as a recruit and work your way up to lieutenant general.

    So u can get all the way up to Lt.Gen without a cadetship ?


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    source
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    LeeQuil wrote: »

    So u can get all the way up to Lt.Gen without a cadetship ?

    In theory, yes, but I meant to have the second example as cadet to lieutenant general.


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    LeeQuil
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭LeeQuil


    source wrote: »

    In theory, yes, but I meant to have the second example as cadet to lieutenant general.


    Oh fair enough, thank you very much !


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    Praetorian Saighdiuir
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    LeeQuil wrote: »
    So u can get all the way up to Lt.Gen without a cadetship ?

    No, that is incorrect.
    source wrote: »
    In theory, yes, but I meant to have the second example as cadet to lieutenant general.

    Not a chance of that hapenning. Lt Col would be the max and that is a rarity.


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    groundshaker
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    worry about getting in first before ya even begin to think about becoming a NCO!
    whats the story in the irish army anyway in getting put on a promotion course, in regards having not done a tour? I assume only it's nearly a requirement, although obvisiouly it wouldn'y be.


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    LeeQuil
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭LeeQuil


    benwavner wrote: »

    No, that is incorrect.



    Not a chance of that hapenning. Lt Col would be the max and that is a rarity.


    I dont mind once there is a chance but does anybody know what I would have to do to become an NCO and how long I would have to be in the army before becoming one ?


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    tac foley
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    LeeQuil wrote: »
    Im new to boards so Im not sure if I posted this in the right place :-/

    Basically I was wondering how to become an NCO in Ireland, I was thinking of trying for a cadetship or the FFL but I think I would prefer this !

    Could anybody tell me some of the general info ?

    What is the pay like ?
    How long does it take to become an NCO ?
    What are the lowest and highest rank ?
    And what are the pros and cons in general ?


    Are you actually Irish?

    tac


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    LeeQuil
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭LeeQuil


    tac foley wrote: »


    Are you actually Irish?

    tac


    Yes I am.
    Are u ?


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    DipStick McSwindler
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    tac foley
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    LeeQuil wrote: »
    Yes I am.
    Are u ?


    Only 3/4 Irish from my parents, but I HAVE been an NCO and officer in an army close to Ireland, and can recognise a mong/wah/bone question when I see one.

    I'll let the real Irish posters carry on from here, as I have nothing more to add.

    tac


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    Morpheus
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    Careful now, stick to the topic at hand.

    look up www.military.ie

    pay is there as is information about the defence forces.

    ranks go from Corporal to Bn/Regimental Sgt Maj.

    pros - learning the art of being responsible for others and the running of a section as well as your role within the wider scheme of things is a HUGE leap from wondering when and where your next meal is coming from.

    Cons - lists, lists and more lists - i hate lists, yet NCO's live and die by them.

    could take anywhere up to 5 years from recruit - 2 - 3 star - assignment to a unit - finishing corps specific training - overseas mission - completing a Potential NCO course (also known as a PNCOs or POTs course) - awaiting a position to become available - being accepted for promotion, RO's.


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    Maoltuile
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    LeeQuil wrote: »
    Im new to boards so Im not sure if I posted this in the right place :-/

    Basically I was wondering how to become an NCO in Ireland, I was thinking of trying for a cadetship or the FFL but I think I would prefer this !

    Could anybody tell me some of the general info ?

    What is the pay like ?
    How long does it take to become an NCO ?

    You'll want to tell your recruit NCOs early on that you want to put your name down for becoming an NCO or officer.

    I hear the waiting list's murderous if you don't get in early!


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    DipStick McSwindler
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    LeeQuil
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭LeeQuil


    IrishFeeney92 wrote: »

    Cadetships are ridiculously tough, last year When I applied,

    4000 applicants for 21 jobs.


    Im not sure I would like a cadetship anyway pal, I have been told that it eventually becomes very 'desk job' like !


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    LeeQuil
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭LeeQuil


    tac foley wrote: »


    Only 3/4 Irish from my parents, but I HAVE been an NCO and officer in an army close to Ireland, and can recognise a mong/wah/bone question when I see one.

    I'll let the real Irish posters carry on from here, as I have nothing more to add.

    tac


    What are ya even talking about u absolute troll.

    Thanks everyone for the great replies, I think that might be a good goal to set.


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    Morpheus
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    [MOD]Consider this the final warning on this thread, we are not here to discuss someones country of origin or ancestry, nor should that matter, stick to the topic at hand - NCO's. [/MOD]


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