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What branch of the military should I join?

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  • 17-11-2014 7:05pm
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    Seanf999
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    Just a note, I realise I sound like a child googling for quizzes on random stuff..

    But I'm 17, still in school and I've been thinking of doing something military based or possible in medical field. I would like to go into Search and Rescue more so then anything, I plan on becoming a paramedic regardless..

    I'm also a qualified lifeguard and soon to be beach lifeguard(hopefully)
    I had actually thought of becoming a doctor but I've decided against it for a number of reasons.

    I'd rather save people more so then kill them if possible and I guess that sounds stupid for the military..

    Anyway any suggestions? And how would I go about doing so?
    Also is definitely be open to non military areas (but I felt this would be the best section to ask)
    Thanks!


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    cruasder777
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    Royal Navy Diver? They do search and rescue, as well as other stuff.

    Lots of work on the rigs when you leave, good money.


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    Manach
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    As above. When I've met people in the workforce who are ex-Military, they've picked up a good skillset from time served. Offhand these skills were from IT and also aviation traffice control training


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    Seanf999
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    cruasder777 wrote: »
    Royal Navy Diver? They do search and rescue, as well as other stuff.

    Lots of work on the rigs when you leave, good money.

    Thanks I've just done a bit of looking on it and it looks like something I'd be seriously interest in!

    I've a small few questions if you wouldn't mind answering..
    Firstly, is it hard? I mean of course it's not a cakewalk but is it like the sas with their ridiculous drop out rate?..
    Do they ranch into special areas? Like would one team be more Sar based while another may be more salvage and rescue? Or is it all under the same name?


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    cruasder777
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    1 in 12 pass the course for fleet unit 1, they work alot with the SBS. I think you have to join the Royal Navy first then apply with a recommendation from a senior officer. If you qualify you can later get into SAR.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCvtbIWt5Z0


    Fleet Diving Unit 1 provides expertise in maritime counter terrorism, dealing with possible terrorist devices. They are parachute-trained and remain at a high state of readiness to move. Whilst the specialities of Fleet Diving Units 2 and 3 are port and harbour clearance, searching berths, jetties and ships. Both these teams can deploy swiftly around the globe.


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    Seanf999
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    cruasder777 wrote: »
    1 in 12 pass the course


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCvtbIWt5Z0

    I like my odds ;) haha but thanks I'll have a look into it!

    Also I'm just wondering, because I suffered from asthma (or they may have given it as a precaution) as a child I have a inhaler now that I do not take, will this disqualify me? Even if I don't use it for 3 years coming up to joining?
    (I don't need it)


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    cruasder777
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    As far as I'm aware you cant be a diver or even do Sub-Aqua with asthma, as there are side affects diving which can be fatal with asthma.


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    Seanf999
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    cruasder777 wrote: »
    As far as I'm aware you cant be a diver or even do Sub-Aqua with asthma, as there are side affects diving which can be fatal with asthma.

    That would make sense considering the emphasis in lungs.. That me just be the weight that sinks me..


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    folbotcar
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    Given your other thread about being a rescue swimmer. You might look at trying to enlist in the Air Corps with view to getting into aircrew. If you want to continue to into SAR with the Irish Coastguard you'll have to be hired by CHC and you'll have to be a paramedic. The RAF and RN have residency requirements for aircrew even if you have a British passport.

    As you can imagine it's pretty competitive and if you have any weakness medically you can forget it.

    It's do able but a long haul.


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    Seanf999
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    folbotcar wrote: »
    Given your other thread about being a rescue swimmer. You might look at trying to enlist in the Air Corps with view to getting into aircrew. If you want to continue to into SAR with the Irish Coastguard you'll have to be hired by CHC and you'll have to be a paramedic. The RAF and RN have residency requirements for aircrew even if you have a British passport.

    As you can imagine it's pretty competitive and if you have any weakness medically you can forget it.

    It's do able but a long haul.

    I'm going for a physical to check whether I do or do not have asthma (rather then just the simply do you have an inhaler question I was asked)
    I think I will come back negative for having asthma, for a few reason, 1-being I've never had an attack 2-I solely take the precautionary 3-it's never held me back physically I've always been able to compete if not beat people who do not have asthma..

    Thanks I'll look into the aircrew!


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    Seanf999
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    Are there any particular groups that specialise in the rescue area? Ie pararescue in the US..


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    Jawgap
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    17? Pah! If you haven't passed P-Coy and tabbed up FannyPen (or whatver it's called) you won't get into the elite branches of the military........


    ......sorry, in joke there!

    Irish Coastguard don't recruit directly so you'll need to get your experience elsewhere.

    The Air Corps don't have an ocean SAR capability at the moment.

    If you are hell bent on doing SAR then the RAF would be the 'easiest' route to follow.

    Or if it's more the paramedic side that is off interest you can go off and become a paramedic / advanced paramedic. From there you can volunteer to participate in local and international organisations who would hugely value your expertise e.g. mountain rescue teams, RNLI, International Rescue (not the Thunderbirds :) )

    RN and Irish Naval Service divers are more recovery than rescue.


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    Seanf999
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    Jawgap wrote: »
    17? Pah! If you haven't passed P-Coy and tabbed up FannyPen (or whatver it's called) you won't get into the elite branches of the military........


    ......sorry, in joke there!

    Irish Coastguard don't recruit directly so you'll need to get your experience elsewhere.

    The Air Corps don't have an ocean SAR capability at the moment.

    If you are hell bent on doing SAR then the RAF would be the 'easiest' route to follow.

    Or if it's more the paramedic side that is off interest you can go off and become a paramedic / advanced paramedic. From there you can volunteer to participate in local and international organisations who would hugely value your expertise e.g. mountain rescue teams, RNLI, International Rescue (not the Thunderbirds :) )

    RN and Irish Naval Service divers are more recovery than rescue.

    Thanks, I was thinking of sarf (if I'm correct!) and becoming a paramedic regardless, even if I didn't do that I would like to be a qualified paramedic..

    Is become an advanced paramedic hard? My parents keep saying 'grand by all means become a paramedic.. You know after college' they don't care what degree but they want me to have one..


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    Jawgap
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    Seanf999 wrote: »
    Thanks, I was thinking of sarf (if I'm correct!) and becoming a paramedic regardless, even if I didn't do that I would like to be a qualified paramedic..

    Is become an advanced paramedic hard? My parents keep saying 'grand by all means become a paramedic.. You know after college' they don't care what degree but they want me to have one..

    Put it this way.......

    .......it's a lot easier to get selected for paramedic / advanced paramedic training if you have a good science degree - in other words, your parents are right.

    Plus at Uni you can expand your interests and activities into useful associated areas.


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    Seanf999
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    Jawgap wrote: »
    Put it this way.......

    .......it's a lot easier to get selected for paramedic / advanced paramedic training if you have a good science degree - in other words, your parents are right.

    Plus at Uni you can expand your interests and activities into useful associated areas.

    Cheers! I think I know a few courses that might interest me.. And how would I go about becoming a raf medic (aircrew I hope) or sarf?

    Apologies for the amount of questions but my career guidance councillor doesn't know much about this area


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    folbotcar
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    Check out the RAF website for careers. But I doubt if there is a specific aircrew paramedic role. Although SAR aircrew will likely be medically trained. Again despite your Mother's birthplace you will have to be UK resident and pass certain eligibility requirements over and above the norm. You need to contact them and ask.


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