Military career possible at 24 ?

40040D

Right so I'm absolutely raging I didn't join the PDF when I had the chance - was just wondering if anyone could help me on the topic.
Was in the integrated and reserves for years - I'll be 25 in May and just wondering what are my options for joining the DF - apart from the cadets or am I past it.
If so what would be the best option outside of Ireland.
Any help would be great
Cheers

ruserious

Naval Service until you are 26/7 I think, including enlisted.

gabbytheking

Yeah Naval Services have an extra few years. It'll be tough getting in. Don't think they recruit in any sort of numbers these days and believe there going to Syria which is a wee bit discouraging. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/officer-says-irish-troops-sufficiently-trained-for-syria-mission-29549910.html

Frosty McSnowballs

gabbytheking wrote: »

Yeah Naval Services have an extra few years. It'll be tough getting in. Don't think they recruit in any sort of numbers these days and believe there going to Syria which is a wee bit discouraging. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/officer-says-irish-troops-sufficiently-trained-for-syria-mission-29549910.html

Very, very few Naval Service personnel travel on overseas missions.

goldie fish

gabbytheking wrote: »

Yeah Naval Services have an extra few years. It'll be tough getting in. Don't think they recruit in any sort of numbers these days and believe there going to Syria which is a wee bit discouraging. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/officer-says-irish-troops-sufficiently-trained-for-syria-mission-29549910.html

If you are wary of going overseas to places that may be dangerous, then maybe the Military Life is not for you.

goldie fish

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

Very, very few Naval Service personnel travel on overseas missions.

No, they spend all their career Over seas.:)

knucklehead6

goldie fish wrote: »

No, they spend all their career Over seas.:)

badum TISCH!!

tac foley

40040D wrote: »

If so what would be the best option outside of Ireland. Any help would be great
Cheers

Sir - the rules of this forum prevent anybody from doing anything except comment on YOUR comments about service in any foreign armed forces.

If you ask a question about them, some of us here are able to respond with regard to the British Armed Forces and the FFL - maybe even the US Armed Forces - but we are not permitted to advise you on any options outside the Republic of Ireland RDF or PDF.

tac

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gabbytheking wrote: »

Yeah Naval Services have an extra few years. It'll be tough getting in. Don't think they recruit in any sort of numbers these days and believe there going to Syria which is a wee bit discouraging. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/officer-says-irish-troops-sufficiently-trained-for-syria-mission-29549910.html

3 Commando Brigade were in the med until last week, so if they aren't going in, you can count on **** all else going in.

BigDuffman

You're still in the running for the Cadets.

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Which should be your first port of call to be honest.

Topper Harley

You'll be eligible to apply for a cadetship in the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service for for the next three years.

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40040D wrote: »

I'll be 25 in May and just wondering what are my options for joining the DF - apart from the cadets or am I past it.

I joined at 25/26. It's grand.