life of a solider

hippyrod

i just applied for general service but got turned down at the interview stage! i will apply again and want to be better prepared. Just wondering what the day to day life of a solider consists of both in recruit training and when they pass out! also is it through the army is recruiting again in march?

Steyr

You will get a way more informed response from the likes of Makikomi Et Al, but here is som useful reading for you:

http://www.military.ie/careers/enlisted/recruits/index.htm

"Defence Forces Careers - General Service Recruitment
Recruits in the Permanent Defence Force are required to undergo an initial training period of approximately 16 weeks, during which time they are required to live in barracks. This training includes foot drill, arms drill, fieldcraft, first aid, rifle marksmanship, tactical and physical training. During this stage of training they are also given weapons training on the Steyr Rifle and the General Purpose Machine Gun.

The first three months of training is a probationary period. After this period the recruit will be either finally approved or discharged from the Defence Forces. On completion of training the recruit becomes a two star private or seaman. On completion of a further eight week course he or she becomes a three star private or able seaman and is assigned to a unit within the Permanent Defence Force.

A three star private (or equivalent) can normally apply for courses in a wide range of areas, including courses to qualify for promotion to NCO rank."

PDF File: http://www.military.ie/careers/booklets/genservice-eng.pdf

Army General Service:
Army General Service Recruitment

The Army has a requirement to recruit men and women to serve as private soldiers. Non- technical private soldiers in the Air Corps are transferred in from the Army as required.

Recruits in the Permanent Defence Force are required to undergo an initial training period of approximately 16 weeks, during which time they are required to live in barracks. This training includes foot drill, arms drill, fieldcraft, first aid, rifle marksmanship, tactical and physical training. During this stage of training they are also given weapons training on the Steyr Rifle and the General Purpose Machine Gun.

The first three months of training is a probationary period. After this period the recruit will be either finally approved or discharged from the Defence Forces. On completion of training the recruit becomes a two star private. On completion of a further eight week course he or she becomes a three star private and is assigned to a unit within the Permanent Defence Force.

A three star private can normally apply for courses in a wide range of areas, including courses to qualify for promotion to NCO rank.

Intake
Recruits are taken into the army as required. At present recruits sign on for a fixed term of five years in the PDF followed by a further period of seven years in the Reserve. On completion of five years permanent service a member may be permitted to extend the terms of his/her permanent service.

Navy:
Naval Service Recruitment

Recruits in the Naval Service are required to undergo an initial training period of approximately 16 weeks, during which time they are required to live in the Naval School. This training covers basic military training and naval subjects such as seamanship, boat handling, rope work and communications. They will also be given weapons training on the Steyr Rifle and the General Purpose Machine Gun.

The first three months of training is a probationary period. After this period the recruit will be either finally approved or discharged from the Defence Forces.

On completion of basic training the seaman will be assigned for further training and subsequent employment onboard ship in one of the following specialisation's: seaman gunner, seaman radar plotter, mechanician, communications operator and catering or supply. Recruits may indicate a preference for specialisation, but selection will be based on suitability and Naval Service manpower requirements.

A seaman can normally apply for courses in a wide range of areas including a course to qualify for promotion to Leading Seaman. Subsequent selection for promotion to higher non-commissioned officer rank is dependent on satisfactory service, further training, suitability and the existence of vacancies.

Candidates should study the full conditions carefully as they are subject to review from time to time.

Intake
At present recruits sign on for a fixed term of five years in the PDF followed by a further period of seven years in the Reserve. On completion of five years permanent service a member may be permitted to extend the terms of his/her permanent service.

Air Corps:
Air Corps Recuitment

The Air Corps has a requirement to recruit young adventurous people to serve as private soldiers.

Non-technical private soldiers in the Air Corps are transferred in from the Army as required. However at times recruits are recruited directly into the Air Corps. Details of enlistment are the same as Army Recruits.

At present recruits sign on for a fixed term of five years in the PDF followed by a further period of seven years in the Reserve.

On completion of five years permanent service a member may be permitted to extend the terms of his/her permanent service.

Intake
Recruits are taken into the army as required. At present recruits sign on for a fixed term of five years in the PDF followed by a further period of seven years in the Reserve. On completion of five years permanent service a member may be permitted to extend the terms of his/her permanent service.

hippyrod

i have all the info from the website thanks anyway. just wondering is there anyone who has any morew info

Poccington

What do you want to know exactly?

hippyrod

we all see them doing cash in transit escorts, bomb disposal, big training exercises, peacekeeping, etc but what do they do day to day in the barracks?

odin_ie

hippyrod wrote: »

we all see them doing cash in transit escorts, bomb disposal, big training exercises, peacekeeping, etc but what do they do day to day in the barracks?

HIBA - Hiding in Barracked Areas!!:D

tomg23

do mind me asking where did u hear that they will be recruiting again in march?? i really want to join and i missed out on the last drive beacause i was travelling a friend of mine started in cork in december i was sickened... im 23 now so time is running out for me hope this is true about march..

00MARTZ00

"The Minister for Defence, Éamon Ó Cuív, TD announced that he has approved the recruitment of a further 200 enlisted personnel in 2011. No more applications will be sought rather the existing panels of applicants from the previous competition will be used to fill the vacancies. For any questions on recruitment please contact the recruitment offices"

Thats from the defence forces facebook page today mate but i suppose you could still stick in an application and hope for the best!

tomg23

00MARTZ00 wrote: »

"The Minister for Defence, Éamon Ó Cuív, TD announced that he has approved the recruitment of a further 200 enlisted personnel in 2011. No more applications will be sought rather the existing panels of applicants from the previous competition will be used to fill the vacancies. For any questions on recruitment please contact the recruitment offices"

Thats from the defence forces facebook page today mate but i suppose you could still stick in an application and hope for the best!

cheers man thats that cleared up so no point in holdin out i suppose:( prob be takin a trip up north now.... now just to convince the misus:D ha! just to say to any lads on here in the pdf i have the utmost respect for ye,and its such a shame the irish public dont truely value what ye do... thanks

00MARTZ00

your right to keep your options open by looking up north but i wouldnt giv up hope just yet also maybe you could try for a cadetship?
besides your only 23 still a bit of time left!