Permanent Defence Forces Recruitment 2015

Explosions in the Sky

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Irish Defence Forces
In relation to people who received emails from the various Manpower Offices informing them that the panel they were on it now closed. The 2012 Competition has not been launched as of yet and you will need to wait for this launch before you can reapply. Applications, again, will only be accepted through our website www.military.ie and are only accepted from people who meet the minimum eligibility criteria - no exceptions will be made. Please refer any additional queries to recruitment@defenceforces.ie

Hopefully this means there will be a competition this year again to give new applications a shot and others another shot

CIGANO

I heard on the radio that 600 recruits will be taken in this year.

Tybalt

CIGANO wrote: »

I heard on the radio that 600 recruits will be taken in this year.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0314/defence.html

Minister of State Fergus O'Dowd has said recruitment of up to 600 staff for the Defence Forces will commence this year.
Mr O'Dowd was taking defence questions in the Dáil in place of Minister for Defence Alan Shatter.
He said the intention is to bring the forces up to the target level of 9,500 members from the current level of under 9,000.
Mr O'Dowd would not be drawn on when the recruitment would begin, but said it would happen as soon as possible.
He confirmed that 551 members left the Defence Forces between 1 January and 29 February.
Mr O'Dowd said vacancies at the level of Major General and Brigadier General had been filled and procedures were in place to ensure that other vacancies were filled.

KickstartHeart

Hmm. I wonder how many cadetships they're going to offer this year.

beco2010

does anyone know of the cut off dates for age. I mean if you are 24 untill the end of this year what the cut off date would be.

KickstartHeart

beco2010 wrote: »

does anyone know of the cut off dates for age. I mean if you are 24 untill the end of this year what the cut off date would be.

go to military.ie. one of the FAQ's is to do with that I think. You have to be not older than 24 (or whatever the cut off age is) when you enlist I think. Double check it on military.ie or by emailing them.

beco2010

KickstartHeart wrote: »

go to military.ie. one of the FAQ's is to do with that I think. You have to be not older than 24 (or whatever the cut off age is) when you enlist I think. Double check it on military.ie or by emailing them.

thanks ya the age limit is 24 but there was a date last recruitment that you couldnt be turning 25 befor it. that if you were 24 applying then turning 25 soon after

KickstartHeart

beco2010 wrote: »

thanks ya the age limit is 24 but there was a date last recruitment that you couldnt be turning 25 befor it. that if you were 24 applying then turning 25 soon after

Oh yeah I know what you mean. They'l announce that when they start a competition probably. It would change depending on when the platoon's are due to start ya see. I could be totally wrong on that but that's what I think. Some of the military lads on this will probably correct me if I'm wrong.

beco2010

KickstartHeart wrote: »

Oh yeah I know what you mean. They'l announce that when they start a competition probably. It would change depending on when the platoon's are due to start ya see. I could be totally wrong on that but that's what I think. Some of the military lads on this will probably correct me if I'm wrong.

No sounds about right just hope its sooner then later

Tybalt

Should there be a competition this year, is there a realistic chance of there being a cadet class for the army of around 30? Or is a smaller class of around 20 more likely?

Maoltuile

CIGANO wrote: »

I heard on the radio that 600 recruits will be taken in this year.

I'd presume that the number will include cadets, apprentices and direct-entry as well as general service recruits... but even so, that's a hell of a lot, how the feck are they going to accommodate and train them all at the same time?

DipStick McSwindler

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Explosions in the Sky

Just heard the news about the 600 places, I'll have a better chance this time hopefully we will be able to apply in the next few weeks

SasQuatch88

I'm applying too if it happens, but think i could be cutting it close.. i turn 24 in early june.. have about 7 years service in the reserves so i hope that helps...

KickstartHeart

If anybody hears anything about a cadet class or how many are to be taken, I started a thread a while back; http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056569306 , Post new info there. Thanks

CIGANO

Maoltuile wrote: »

I'd presume that the number will include cadets, apprentices and direct-entry as well as general service recruits... but even so, that's a hell of a lot, how the feck are they going to accommodate and train them all at the same time?

Not really, after the recruitment embargo ended in 2010 the DF have taken in 550-600 personnel spread over all branches both officer and enlisted.

CIGANO

SasQuatch88 wrote: »

I'm applying too if it happens, but think i could be cutting it close.. i turn 24 in early june.. have about 7 years service in the reserves so i hope that helps...

If you get in one of the first platoons this year then you will be all right, you should only worry if you are turning 25 this year.

beco2010

CIGANO wrote: »

If you get in one of the first platoons this year then you will be all right, you should only worry if you are turning 25 this year.

if your turning 25 late this year, do you think that you wont be eligibil or if any one else knows?

SasQuatch88

CIGANO wrote: »

If you get in one of the first platoons this year then you will be all right, you should only worry if you are turning 25 this year.

So I'm safe in that regard?
Thank fook..

c-90

thank jesus for that!!!! about time.






...friday...

CIGANO

beco2010 wrote: »

if your turning 25 late this year, do you think that you wont be eligibil or if any one else knows?

Well all I know is that during last years intake, a recruit who was 24 passed all fitness/medicals/interviews and was offered a place, he turned 25 just before training started and was not allowed to join.

hippyrod

I think the rule is you have to be 24 on the day of enlistment. Anyone any idea when recruitment will start.

Turbine

hippyrod wrote: »

Anyone any idea when recruitment will start.

From May I heard.

Tybalt

Turbine wrote: »

From May I heard.

Is this for Recruits or Cadets?

ThatGuy93

Anyone think this number will include apprentices aswell or will it just be cadets and recruits?

beco2010

CIGANO wrote: »

Well all I know is that during last years intake, a recruit who was 24 passed all fitness/medicals/interviews and was offered a place, he turned 25 just before training started and was not allowed to join.

ya I heard the same, one of the fellas in my recruitment class told me the same story. i know that in the last recruitment there was a date given that you couldnt be turning 25 befor it. hopfully if it is may then the intake would be 2 maybe 3 months after so id still be 24

KickstartHeart

ThatGuy93 wrote: »

Anyone think this number will include apprentices aswell or will it just be cadets and recruits?

In the past while they've turned more to offering apprentices to serving members of the PDF. Its been a while since they took on apprentices. Having said that a lot of experienced people have left the PDF. They might take apprentices. Its hard to call I'm afraid.

Turbine

Tybalt wrote: »

Is this for Recruits or Cadets?

Both.

SasQuatch88

The applications are being released soon enough i hope, anyone have any inside info on times? haha
It's getting tedious sitting in front of my laptop hitting F5 every few mins.. Worth it in the end i suppose..

Turbine

SasQuatch88 wrote: »

The applications are being released soon enough i hope, anyone have any inside info on times? haha
It's getting tedious sitting in front of my laptop hitting F5 every few mins.. Worth it in the end i suppose..

Nothin being released today if that's what you mean?

Morpheus

SasQuatch88 wrote: »

The applications are being released soon enough i hope, anyone have any inside info on times? haha
It's getting tedious sitting in front of my laptop hitting F5 every few mins.. Worth it in the end i suppose..

You wont have an F5 key left and will probably have drilled through the table beneath if you keep going until they do release them!!!

First lessons to learn about the army... and remember them well....

Get on the bus, get off the bus...
TBC
and the nine o clock parade will be at 11 o clock.
:pac:

SasQuatch88

I've been on and off the bus more times than i care to remember.. haha

Explosions in the Sky

SasQuatch88 wrote: »

I've been on and off the bus more times than i care to remember.. haha

I am sick of waiting for this bus also, they need to let us apply

Dogwatch

Explosions in the Sky wrote: »

I am sick of waiting for this bus also, they need to let us apply

All military organisations operate the principle of "Hurry up and Wait"

Get used to it if you join.

Ayrtonf7

Will definatley have too keep an eye on this...

Explosions in the Sky

Dogwatch wrote: »

All military organisations operate the principle of "Hurry up and Wait"

Get used to it if you join.

Four years of the RDF thought me that

SasQuatch88

Explosions in the Sky wrote: »

Four years of the RDF thought me that

7, thought me that haha

Explosions in the Sky

Heard Rumours about recruitment in April-May (rumours but hopefully it's true) Anyone here out training ?

SasQuatch88

Yup.. out everyday preparing.. not half arsing this i tells ya, I'm getting a place..

CIGANO

Explosions in the Sky wrote: »

Heard Rumours about recruitment in April-May (rumours but hopefully it's true) Anyone here out training ?

From what you've heard will the application forms be out in April-May or will that be the time that training will begin for those who are successful.

Explosions in the Sky

CIGANO wrote: »

From what you've heard will the application forms be out in April-May or will that be the time that training will begin for those who are successful.

I heard that was when they would be accepting applications (just a rumor do ) It's nearly April anyhow

CIGANO

Explosions in the Sky wrote: »

I heard that was when they would be accepting applications (just a rumor do ) It's nearly April anyhow

Just more time for all of us to improve on our fitness.:D

KickstartHeart

Any body hear any rumours about cadetships? I'm finishing college this year so that's the best route for me!

Explosions in the Sky

KickstartHeart wrote: »

Any body hear any rumours about cadetships? I'm finishing college this year so that's the best route for me!

Didn't hear any news, do with 500 places you could bet there will definitely be a cadet class
Edit: any chance a mod could make this recruitment thread a sticky or merge them, cheers

c-90

i was told the comp was supposed to be up on friday but they couldnt upload it to the website. thats rumours for you...
the more time the better.

anyone remember how long it took from the first day of the compeition last year to the first day a recruit platoon. was taken in?

KickstartHeart

Explosions in the Sky wrote: »

Didn't hear any news, do with 500 places you could bet there will definitely be a cadet class
Edit: any chance a mod could make this recruitment thread a sticky or merge them, cheers

Tis 600 hundred buddy, and there is going to be a class.

Heres what it says

"The 2012 Officer Cadet and Recruit Enlistment Competitions have not been launched as of yet as we are awaiting sanction from the Department of Defence. When they are launched applicants will only be able to apply online through this website and only if you meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the various competitions.
If you have any specific queries please direct them to Recruitment and Competitions Section at 01-804 2653/ 2654 or recruitment@defenceforces.ie or see the CAREERS tab on this website."

c-90

KickstartHeart wrote: »

Any body hear any rumours about cadetships? I'm finishing college this year so that's the best route for me!

"The 2012 Officer Cadet and Recruit Enlistment Competitions have not been launched as of yet as we are awaiting sanction from the Department of Defence.When they are launched applicants will only be able to apply online through this website and only if you meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the various competitions."

they put this on the website today.

KickstartHeart

Explosions in the Sky wrote: »

Didn't hear any news, do with 500 places you could bet there will definitely be a cadet class
Edit: any chance a mod could make this recruitment thread a sticky or merge them, cheers

Oh and, I'll second that idea of making the thread a sticky.
I made one called CADETSHIPS 2012. A mod should merge it with this and make it a sticky, or even better, make both of them stickies.

Explosions in the Sky

c-90 wrote: »

i was told the comp was supposed to be up on friday but they couldnt upload it to the website. thats rumours for you...
the more time the better.

anyone remember how long it took from the first day of the compeition last year to the first day a recruit platoon. was taken in?

Sounds like porkies, couldn't upload the applications to the website ? . I emailed the recruitment section today was giving the usual email about waiting for sanction. If I can remember they took applications in September and a recruit platoon started in December in the south

SasQuatch88

I think its time for the waiting game lads..

Explosions in the Sky

SasQuatch88 wrote: »

I think its time for the waiting game lads..

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