Army/Navy Recruitment 2014

2Mad2BeMad

So its time again for the long process of recruitment for the Irish Military

Thought I'd make a new thread for this years one start fresh unless theirs already one made? if so I'm sorry mod can you delete this or merge it thanks


For anyone looking too apply the link is below

http://www.military.ie/careers/current-competitions/

Really looking forward to this, have trained for the past 5 months hoping their would be another recruitment drive coming up and looks like I have a chance now to try out. ( I know 5months does not seem like much but I know I will ace the fitness test so hopefully I make it through too the end that will give me a few more months of training)
I'm 20 years old, never applied before mainly because I wasn't ready mentally or physically but I think I am ready now.

Mainly posted this thread so we can all keep each other updated through the process, and post how we got on in the tests and interviews. Also for us too ask questions that anyone might know the answer too.

I applied for the Army as I've had an interest in joining for the past few years.

Goodluck everyone who applies

so too start this thread of with a question which is simple enough too answer I suppose but has me confused

In the application form, it asks where you a member of the pdf/gardi etc..
gives you a few options too tick which one you were in and asks for your service number and discharge number. I was not a member of any of these but right after the discharge number question it asks for employment details.
Is the employment details question only related too the pdf/gardi/reserve gardi? Or is it a general overall question about where I worked before like in a retail store?
Cheers for any reply:)

Juicy432

2Mad2BeMad wrote: »

So its time again for the long process of recruitment for the Irish Military

Thought I'd make a new thread for this years one start fresh unless theirs already one made? if so I'm sorry mod can you delete this or merge it thanks


For anyone looking too apply the link is below

http://www.military.ie/careers/current-competitions/

Really looking forward to this, have trained for the past 5 months hoping their would be another recruitment drive coming up and looks like I have a chance now to try out. ( I know 5months does not seem like much but I know I will ace the fitness test so hopefully I make it through too the end that will give me a few more months of training)
I'm 20 years old, never applied before mainly because I wasn't ready mentally or physically but I think I am ready now.

Mainly posted this thread so we can all keep each other updated through the process, and post how we got on in the tests and interviews. Also for us too ask questions that anyone might know the answer too.

I applied for the Army as I've had an interest in joining for the past few years.

Goodluck everyone who applies

so too start this thread of with a question which is simple enough too answer I suppose but has me confused

In the application form, it asks where you a member of the pdf/gardi etc..
gives you a few options too tick which one you were in and asks for your service number and discharge number. I was not a member of any of these but right after the discharge number question it asks for employment details.
Is the employment details question only related too the pdf/gardi/reserve gardi? Or is it a general overall question about where I worked before like in a retail store?
Cheers for any reply:)

Only applied last night and I've received my date for the fitness test about ten mins ago for next Wens the 19th.

Yes, you have to enter your previous employment details.

limk2014

Juicy432 wrote: »

Only applied last night and I've received my date for the fitness test about ten mins ago for next Wens the 19th.

Yes, you have to enter your previous employment details.

Did you apply for both the army and navy? You got the date very fast. I didn't think they'd message anyone until the application date closed

2Mad2BeMad

limk2014 wrote: »

Did you apply for both the army and navy? You got the date very fast. I didn't think they'd message anyone until the application date closed

I thought the same well sooner the better i suppose they probably want it done fast with no hiccups

j80ezgvc3p92xu

The army website says they are not recruiting cadets.. Does anyone know when this recruitment will be happening? Is it on an annual basis? Sorry to cut in but the cadets would be the only 'part' I would be interested in...

bpc93

does anybody know where the training is this time?is it the curragh?

bpc93

hey lads and ladies im wondering what the chances are of getting back into the army after already being in it..
i was in it 2 years ago and i dropped out a few weeks before passing out..i wasnt in the right frame of mind atal had a lot of stuff going on outside of training and i cracked..but i regret it every single day.everything is sorted and im ready for it 100% iv applied again for both the army and navy and just want to know does anyone have any idea on the chances of me being accepted again?any info would b great thanks.

Xios

bpc93 wrote: »

does anybody know where the training is this time?is it the curragh?

It can be any place. The girlfriend last year trained in Gormanstown, there were two platoons training there at different intervals, there was a platoon in dundalk at the same time. It depends.

AllthingsCP

bpc93 wrote: »

hey lads and ladies im wondering what the chances are of getting back into the army after already being in it..
i was in it 2 years ago and i dropped out a few weeks before passing out..i wasnt in the right frame of mind atal had a lot of stuff going on outside of training and i cracked..but i regret it every single day.everything is sorted and im ready for it 100% iv applied again for both the army and navy and just want to know does anyone have any idea on the chances of me being accepted again?any info would b great thanks.

If you pass fitness, Medical, Only issue i can see will be interview, You will be watched closely at this stage to see are you capable of attending training- But if you inpress and pass all stages you have same chances as anyone.

brembo26

Got an email today telling me to be up for the fitness test in Dublin on Tuesday the 18th.

Got the date a lot quicker than I was expecting! Hopefully Ill be up to standard by then.

Started training about a month ago but I wasn't exactly unfit before hand, was always fairly active.

Best of luck to all who applied anyway!

bpc93

brembo26 wrote: »

Got an email today telling me to be up for the fitness test in Dublin on Tuesday the 18th.

Got the date a lot quicker than I was expecting! Hopefully Ill be up to standard by then.

Started training about a month ago but I wasn't exactly unfit before hand, was always fairly active.

Best of luck to all who applied anyway!

got mine too for the 19th best of luck every1..
if we are lucky enuf to get in i hope the training is in galway or something ha

brembo26

bpc93 wrote: »

got mine too for the 19th best of luck every1..
if we are lucky enuf to get in i hope the training is in galway or something ha

I'm from Galway so that would suit me down to the ground! haha!

sharpy2010

bpc93 wrote: »

hey lads and ladies im wondering what the chances are of getting back into the army after already being in it..
i was in it 2 years ago and i dropped out a few weeks before passing out..i wasnt in the right frame of mind atal had a lot of stuff going on outside of training and i cracked..but i regret it every single day.everything is sorted and im ready for it 100% iv applied again for both the army and navy and just want to know does anyone have any idea on the chances of me being accepted again?any info would b great thanks.

Chances are up to you. It shouldnt hold you back and I know people who have done it in the past (mainly Navy to Army as its easier to leave and re-enlist than to transfer out) My advice to you is to use your leaving as a stick to beat off hard questions than to hide it or use it as a crutch. If you prepare for the interview around all of that you will be fine as you have passed in the past but if try to breeze past it any good interviewer will bring it up to test you harder than anyone else. its true what they say "proper prepartion prevents piss poor performance"
so use it, tell them exactly what you said here. In the past you had issues that needed to be dealt with and rather than push on through to passing out and then taking personal leave (wasting army time) you took it upon yourself to leave sort your issues and you are back with a stronger resolve. It shows commitment and a level of grown up attitude about you.
Recently had 2 friends who were in the navy one guy did his 5 years and was looking for a transfer to the Army and was told he wouldnt get it, he packed in and left. Another guy, same thing but because he was still 23/24 he applied for the Army and got it after leaving Navy as he had shown his resolve and commitment.

Sorry for the long post:o

Jonnyf147

2Mad2BeMad wrote: »

So its time again for the long process of recruitment for the Irish Military

Thought I'd make a new thread for this years one start fresh unless theirs already one made? if so I'm sorry mod can you delete this or merge it thanks


For anyone looking too apply the link is below

http://www.military.ie/careers/current-competitions/

Really looking forward to this, have trained for the past 5 months hoping their would be another recruitment drive coming up and looks like I have a chance now to try out. ( I know 5months does not seem like much but I know I will ace the fitness test so hopefully I make it through too the end that will give me a few more months of training)
I'm 20 years old, never applied before mainly because I wasn't ready mentally or physically but I think I am ready now.

Mainly posted this thread so we can all keep each other updated through the process, and post how we got on in the tests and interviews. Also for us too ask questions that anyone might know the answer too.

I applied for the Army as I've had an interest in joining for the past few years.

Goodluck everyone who applies

so too start this thread of with a question which is simple enough too answer I suppose but has me confused

In the application form, it asks where you a member of the pdf/gardi etc..
gives you a few options too tick which one you were in and asks for your service number and discharge number. I was not a member of any of these but right after the discharge number question it asks for employment details.
Is the employment details question only related too the pdf/gardi/reserve gardi? Or is it a general overall question about where I worked before like in a retail store?
Cheers for any reply:)

Hi, so I have recently passed my fitness test and just wanted to know when I will hear anything about the next stage, wich I believe is the unsupervised psychometric test,

scullersky

Hi can anyone answer the following for me? Have difficulty finding the answers..

1. Is there a recruitment booklet , out king terns of service etc...

Also can someone tell me the exact stages in the recruitment process for the PDF and RDF.

Local-womanizer

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Hi can anyone answer the following for me? Have difficulty finding the answers..

1. Is there a recruitment booklet , out king terns of service etc...

Also can someone tell me the exact stages in the recruitment process for the PDF and RDF.

Yes, if you are successful with your application and join you should receive a booklet, as well as lectures on contracts etc.

PDF recruitment consist of:

Application questioneere,

Fitness test,

Aptitude test,

Interview,

Medical

Start training.

If I remember correctly that's the order of the process for PDF.

thesamster

Remember a operational soldier is never ready for inspection

Poppy127

2Mad2BeMad wrote: »

So its time again for the long process of recruitment for the Irish Military

Thought I'd make a new thread for this years one start fresh unless theirs already one made? if so I'm sorry mod can you delete this or merge it thanks


For anyone looking too apply the link is below

http://www.military.ie/careers/current-competitions/

Really looking forward to this, have trained for the past 5 months hoping their would be another recruitment drive coming up and looks like I have a chance now to try out. ( I know 5months does not seem like much but I know I will ace the fitness test so hopefully I make it through too the end that will give me a few more months of training)
I'm 20 years old, never applied before mainly because I wasn't ready mentally or physically but I think I am ready now.

Mainly posted this thread so we can all keep each other updated through the process, and post how we got on in the tests and interviews. Also for us too ask questions that anyone might know the answer too.

I applied for the Army as I've had an interest in joining for the past few years.

Goodluck everyone who applies

so too start this thread of with a question which is simple enough too answer I suppose but has me confused

In the application form, it asks where you a member of the pdf/gardi etc..
gives you a few options too tick which one you were in and asks for your service number and discharge number. I was not a member of any of these but right after the discharge number question it asks for employment details.




Hi just got my date therefor cork for my fitness test.. Can anybody tell me how long does the reserve go on for ? Like I'm doing my leaving cert and want to do it during summer . My brother did the reserve for 3 weeks is this what the reserve is ?

Chriskeohan

Lads anyone get call for medical yet?? I had interview 3 weeks ago 2moro just wondering dis anyone hear back.

Gorman700

Anyone heard anything since the interviews?

limk2014

I'd say the last of the interviews were probably done today.. There were definitely interviews on Wednesday so I'd imagine we'll find out in the next fortnight

It wasn't me!

Interviews only finishing now in Eastern Brigade, so wouldn't expect to hear anything too immediately. That said, it's been fairly quick so far.

Chriskeohan

I was interviewed for southern brigade 4 weeks ago. Wonder will they wait till the eastern brigade are finished and call all recriuts 2gether or what? 4 weeks seems a bit long considering the rest of the stages that i done only had 2-3 weeks response time. Anyone else get interviewed in Cork hear back??

Chriskeohan

Lads got the call for a 2nd aptitude on Tuesday 24th June. Anybody else hear anything??

killer91

Yeh I'm in on the Wednesday meself.

I wonder how much of a difference they will let ya away with.

Chriskeohan

As far as I know it's 15-20% which is not much considerin dares not a whole lot of questions. I've heard on Facebook somebody posted they have a MEDICAL Monday not an apptitude does anybody else no anything about this??

egan04921

lads i went for navy and army and got interviewed for both but iv only got word back from the navy about the second altitude test, has anyone heard back from the army ??

vivalaquinta

I heard from the army, have to do another psychometric test in the Curragh.

My mate got word saying he is suitable for the Defence Forces and awaiting a date for a medical.

Strange why they are making some of us do another test and others don't have to

Chriskeohan

I've heard back from the army just a few days ago. Have 2nd aptitude Tuesday next week

Chriskeohan

vivalaquinta wrote: »

I heard from the army, have to do another psychometric test in the Curragh.

My mate got word saying he is suitable for the Defence Forces and awaiting a date for a medical.

Strange why they are making some of us do another test and others don't have to

Yea I'm the same, 2nd psychometric. If you find out why let me know. Wat results did u get in the 1st one??

egan04921

ye my navy test is in the currgah so i dont know if its for the two of them or just the navy ??

Chriskeohan

egan04921 wrote: »

ye my navy test is in the currgah so i dont know if its for the two of them or just the navy ??

Na it won't be for the two of them, definitely not. They can't do the tests on the same day because it doesn't give a fair chance. Give the army an e-mail and ask what the story is!

egan04921

just read back through the email. is the re-test realy going to be four hours long 1 o'clock to 5 o'clock ?? the online one only took 30 minutes haha

It wasn't me!

Read the bit about the realistic job preview too.

egan04921

It wasn't me! wrote: »

Read the bit about the realistic job preview too.

what is that ??

IRISHAARON

Is anyone in this still left in the competition just the medical left to go

killer91

Yes, hopefully we'll get the medicals done in the next week or two.

I'd love to get started as soon as possible.

Has anybody heard anything about where the platoons are going to be trained?

IRISHAARON

yeah im the same if i get the Navy i hope i am in the first batch in August!! are you Navy and Army ??

Chriskeohan

IRISHAARON wrote: »

Is anyone in this still left in the competition just the medical left to go

Yea bud I am. Didn't get call for medical yet tho did u??

killer91

I'm going for the army myself, I'm in college at the moment but have always wanted to join so I'd like to know before I have to pay any fees.

IRISHAARON

Chriskeohan wrote: »

Yea bud I am. Didn't get call for medical yet tho did u??

No man no word from them yet... im guessing you were there on Tuesday in the Curragh what group were you in ??

IRISHAARON

killer91 wrote: »

I'm going for the army myself, I'm in college at the moment but have always wanted to join so I'd like to know before I have to pay any fees.

ahhh i see its the perfect time for us to get this as we dont need to start collage or pay the fees ... im similar ive just finished school and got accepted to collages but have to wait and see if i get it first

killer91

Ye it would be great to get in early.

They said we should get a date for the medical by next Friday if everything is fine with the tests we did in the Curragh.

IRISHAARON

killer91 wrote: »

Ye it would be great to get in early.

They said we should get a date for the medical by next Friday if everything is fine with the tests we did in the Curragh




i hope so anyway... Its awkward if you have applied for both and the Navy comes up that u need to turn the Navy down and take the risk hoping that the Army will offer

arhina

some people are getting emails but is this just for the army or has anyone got anything for the navy as my son has done the physometric and pre job intreview in the curragh last week waiting is starting to freak us all out anyone have any news

Chriskeohan

arhina wrote: »

some people are getting emails but is this just for the army or has anyone got anything for the navy as my son has done the physometric and pre job intreview in the curragh last week waiting is starting to freak us all out anyone have any news

I had the same in the curragh last week for the army but still didn't hear anything back. We were told wait until Tuesday and if you don't hear anything by then. Drop them an e-mail. Hope this helps

egan04921

has anyone from last Tuesday got an email since for navy or army ?? thanks

Chriskeohan

egan04921 wrote: »

has anyone from last Tuesday got an email since for navy or army ?? thanks

I e-mailed them yesterday and they got back to me today saying we should receive an e-mail either today or tomorrow to let us know

egan04921

Chriskeohan wrote: »

I e-mailed them yesterday and they got back to me today saying we should receive an e-mail either today or tomorrow to let us know

thanks im looking at my email every hour ha

Chriskeohan

Did anyone hear anything yet??

pccats

My son has medical Tuesday week in Cork, looks like for the navy, also applied for army. Was told medical will stand for both but received email today to say he's been put on a panel for the army, pending sanction from government to fund more recruits. He really wants the army so thinking of pulling out of the medical...is this wise, did anyone else get panelled, will recruits ever get picked from the panel??