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2021 Cadetship

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  • #52
    Cadetirldub
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Cadetirldub


    mcc_c wrote: »
    EDIT: does anyone know if parking is available? I'll be driving myself.

    There would have to be. I think last year they said that there was parking, but I can't recall.


  • #53
    CavanBG1997
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭CavanBG1997


    Hope your assessment went great yesterday!

    Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea on the numbers they're running for this stage for the army?

    Seems to be just the Mondays that they run the assessment, so I imagine a high number of candidates turn up?


  • #54
    RWJ1995
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭RWJ1995


    CavanBG1997 wrote: »
    Hope your assessment went great yesterday!

    Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea on the numbers they're running for this stage for the army?

    Seems to be just the Mondays that they run the assessment, so I imagine a high number of candidates turn up?

    I think they’re running them all this week and next Monday is possibly the last one, I was originally invited to go for tomorrow and got it moved to Monday. Can’t be sure but I’d imagine they cut it down a good bit with the first psychometrics all the same, especially with Covid


  • #55
    CavanBG1997
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭CavanBG1997


    Cheers for the responses lads, just one last question, for the proof of my education qualifications can I just bring a copy of my bachelor's degree itself or do I need to bring the results?


  • #56
    mcc_c
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭mcc_c


    CavanBG1997 wrote: »
    Cheers for the responses lads, just one last question, for the proof of my education qualifications can I just bring a copy of my bachelor's degree itself or do I need to bring the results?

    I *think* I brought just a copy of the degree last year but look, again no harm if you can bring the transcript too


  • #57
    CS97
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭CS97


    CavanBG1997 wrote: »
    Cheers for the responses lads, just one last question, for the proof of my education qualifications can I just bring a copy of my bachelor's degree itself or do I need to bring the results?

    Had the assesments there today myself, I just had a copy of my results for the degree, she asked for a copy of the degree itself but when I didn't have it she was happy enough. I'd take both to cover yourself.


  • #58
    RWJ1995
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭RWJ1995


    Lads just a quick one, does anyone know the story with the BMI? I know it’s under 30, I’m slightly over but I’m definitely not fat, just always been high enough BMI because of my build, do they do a calliper test if you’re over? My BMI is literally like 30.5/31


  • #59
    CS97
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭CS97


    RWJ1995 wrote: »
    Lads just a quick one, does anyone know the story with the BMI? I know it’s under 30, I’m slightly over but I’m definitely not fat, just always been high enough BMI because of my build, do they do a calliper test if you’re over? My BMI is literally like 30.5/31

    Yeah they take you off to a different room to do the calliper test if you're off on the bmi, was at least one who did that yesterday.


  • #60
    RWJ1995
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭RWJ1995


    CS97 wrote: »
    Yeah they take you off to a different room to do the calliper test if you're off on the bmi, was at least one who did that yesterday.

    Ah that’s grand so, I’ve used the callipers and myself and I’m under I’m fairly sure, cheers!


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  • #61
    Cadetirldub
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Cadetirldub


    Anyone whos been down to the Curragh yet know if the Gym is easy to find?


  • #62
    CS97
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭CS97


    Cadetirldub wrote: »
    Anyone whos been down to the Curragh yet know if the Gym is easy to find?

    Honestly the place is a bit of a maze, I'd give yourself plenty of time to find it, but they put out these small white signs saying "cadet intake" follow them and they'll take you around, although it can be easy enough to miss the first one so keep your eyes peeled as you come in.


  • #63
    CavanBG1997
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭CavanBG1997


    CS97 wrote: »
    Honestly the place is a bit of a maze, I'd give yourself plenty of time to find it, but they put out these small white signs saying "cadet intake" follow them and they'll take you around, although it can be easy enough to miss the first one so keep your eyes peeled as you come in.

    Just out of interest CS97, how many recruits showed up on your day?


  • #64
    CS97
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭CS97


    CavanBG1997 wrote: »
    Just out of interest CS97, how many recruits showed up on your day?

    About 60 I think, but 5 of those failed the fitness, and there were 8 no shows on top of that.


  • #65
    mcc_c
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭mcc_c


    CS97 wrote: »
    About 60 I think, but 5 of those failed the fitness, and there were 8 no shows on top of that.

    Do you mind me asking what sort of layout did the day take? Were yous split into groups or did everyone do the fitness together etc?


  • #66
    CS97
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭CS97


    mcc_c wrote: »
    Do you mind me asking what sort of layout did the day take? Were yous split into groups or did everyone do the fitness together etc?

    Aye so it's paperwork first, then we were split into two groups for the fitness test, then a preview of a junior officers work, lunch, then everyone was split up again into groups of 6. Psych test again then group assesment and then a few cadets answer your questions and you're free to go.


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  • #67
    mcc_c
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭mcc_c


    CS97 wrote: »
    Aye so it's paperwork first, then we were split into two groups for the fitness test, then a preview of a junior officers work, lunch, then everyone was split up again into groups of 6. Psych test again then group assesment and then a few cadets answer your questions and you're free to go.

    That's great thank you, interested to hear from the junior officers. Did they bring yous to the cadet school?


  • #68
    CS97
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭CS97


    mcc_c wrote: »
    That's great thank you, interested to hear from the junior officers. Did they bring yous to the cadet school?

    Afraid not, covid regulations seemed to put a halt to that.


  • #69
    JustThisGuy
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭JustThisGuy


    Howya lads, just a quick one , hopefully someone has an answer. What is it like to get transfers from branch to branch ? Let's say from army to navy or vice versa, due to your home and family being on the other side of the country from base? Also after how long can you apply for this transfer? Straight outta recruit training or after 1/2 years service ?


  • #70
    Cadetirldub
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Cadetirldub


    JustThisGuy wrote: »
    Howya lads, just a quick one , hopefully someone has an answer. What is it like to get transfers from branch to branch ? Let's say from army to navy or vice versa, due to your home and family being on the other side of the country from base? Also after how long can you apply for this transfer? Straight outta recruit training or after 1/2 years service ?

    Can't imagine it would be a very easy process switching between branches. As far as I know the Navy only do about 3 months of the cadetship and then go down to Cork to do separate training so you wouldn't have the necessary skills for another branch. You would have a better chance transferring units within the army, not sure how easy that is for officers but I'm sure it happens a lot
    Maybe somebody else knows more.


  • #71
    Hk289
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Hk289


    Hi guys looking to do the cadetship next year, just wondering what was the talks with the current cadets like and what was the cadet school like?


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  • #72
    Hk289
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Hk289


    Also does anybody know what kind of fitness is needed at the start and do you need to do assessments once your in?


  • #73
    mcc_c
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭mcc_c


    Hk289 wrote: »
    Hi guys looking to do the cadetship next year, just wondering what was the talks with the current cadets like and what was the cadet school like?

    Fair play for making the decision. The cadets talked through what to expect in training, it you listen to the Defence Forces podcast on the three cadetships it will give you a fairly similar idea.

    I would suggest downloading the Terms and Conditions for the 2021 cadetship of the Army/Navy/Air Corps depending on which one you're interested in. They contain all the information you need to know.

    The fitness to get in is 20 pushups in a minute, 20 sit ups in a minute and a 2.4km run in less than 11:40min for males and 13:10min for females. There are also certain educational requirements, these are all available in the terms and conditions.

    My advice would be to soak up as much information on the DF as you can through their podcasts and social media channels. I would also download the terms and conditions and make sure you understand fully what's needed.

    Good luck!


  • #74
    Hk289
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Hk289


    Thanks, do you know anybody else doing the cadetship atm and what do they think it’s like? Just wondering on how hard it is?


  • #75
    mcc_c
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭mcc_c


    Hk289 wrote: »
    Thanks, do you know anybody else doing the cadetship atm and what do they think it’s like? Just wondering on how hard it is?

    I know a guy who did it, he said it is hard but rewarding and he loved it. From what I gather it's more about how far you can push yourself mentally more than anything.

    If possible you should look into the RDF as well but I don't think they'll recruit before next year.


  • #76
    Hk289
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Hk289


    mcc_c wrote: »
    I know a guy who did it, he said it is hard but rewarding and he loved it. From what I gather it's more about how far you can push yourself mentally more than anything.

    If possible you should look into the RDF as well but I don't think they'll recruit before next year.

    Thanks bud, what is life like after the cadetship like, did your friend go overseas quickly or what happens after it?


  • #77
    mcc_c
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭mcc_c


    Hk289 wrote: »
    Thanks bud, what is life like after the cadetship like, did your friend go overseas quickly or what happens after it?

    I'll pm you to free up the thread!


  • #78
    Hk289
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Hk289


    mcc_c wrote: »
    I'll pm you to free up the thread!

    Yeah lad no bother


  • #79
    JustThisGuy
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭JustThisGuy


    Cadetirldub wrote: »
    Can't imagine it would be a very easy process switching between branches. As far as I know the Navy only do about 3 months of the cadetship and then go down to Cork to do separate training so you wouldn't have the necessary skills for another branch. You would have a better chance transferring units within the army, not sure how easy that is for officers but I'm sure it happens a lot
    Maybe somebody else knows more.

    I imagine cadetship and general service would be the same difficulty regarding transfers Just due to age had to go navy route and family & home being in Dublin would be the main reason for transfer. Hopefully I hear an answer as so far I've got straight after recruit training, after 1 year service and after 2 year service 😀


  • #80
    Swindled
    Closed Accounts Posts: 374 ✭✭Swindled


    I spent 17 years in the defence forces, I had some good times and met some great people, but now you'd be mad to join them they way things have gone. They were always just a small local force, but now they are just a shadow of even that. Don't do it would be my advice. If you're genuinely into the military life, join a reputable one abroad and have a decent experience and career. That's what I would do in your position and had my time over. If you're more into flying or seafaring, than you are into the military side, then do that the civilian commercial way, don't make this mistake of trying to do it though the DF. You can take or leave this advice, I probably wouldn't have listened to it either when I was your age. I won't be responding to posts or questions, you can learn the long hard way, or the easy way, it won't matter to me, but perhaps just one person reading this thread will take a better route in life. Good luck.


  • #81
    Rodoge
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Rodoge


    Did anyone receive the Garda vetting email yet?


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  • #82
    Cadetirldub
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Cadetirldub


    Rodoge wrote: »
    Did anyone receive the Garda vetting email yet?

    I haven't anyway


  • #83
    CS97
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭CS97


    Any one else get an interview offer? Got mine at 10 this morning for the 14th of July.


  • #84
    Dilbert75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    CS97 wrote: »
    Any one else get an interview offer? Got mine at 10 this morning for the 14th of July.

    Is that for army?


  • #85
    CS97
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭CS97


    It is yeah.


  • #86
    TRL23
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭TRL23


    CS97 wrote: »
    It is yeah.

    What day did you do your stage 2 lad ?


  • #87
    CS97
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭CS97


    TRL23 wrote: »
    What day did you do your stage 2 lad ?

    Thursday the 24th man


  • #88
    Tf136
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Tf136


    Anyone get anything back from the navy?


  • #89
    Cadetirldub
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Cadetirldub


    Just got my invitation for Army interview. I did stage 2 on the 28th. Hope you all get good news over the coming days


  • #90
    Mozroy96
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Mozroy96


    Did anyone who did their stage 2 on the 29th get any offers for an interview yet?


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  • #91
    Rodoge
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Rodoge


    Tf136 wrote: »
    Anyone get anything back from the navy?

    I got my garda vetting this morning and just got invited for the Navy Interview at 4 today for the 13th of July , best of luck everyone else!


  • #92
    TRL23
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭TRL23


    Is the interview invitation by email or do they ring your phone ?


  • #93
    Rodoge
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Rodoge


    By email


  • #94
    RWJ1995
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭RWJ1995


    Anyone have any idea how they go about the interview invitations? Is it chronological from your stage 2 date? Did my stage 2 on the 28th and starting to get a bit nervous now haha


  • #95
    mcc_c
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭mcc_c


    Cadetirldub wrote: »
    Just got my invitation for Army interview. I did stage 2 on the 28th. Hope you all get good news over the coming days

    Fair play man! Have you received Garda vetting yet? Got an invite as well but haven't got a vetting email yet

    @RWJ1995 I have no idea how they do it, it could go by any number of ways so I would try not to worry just yet. I think interviews go on till the 30th so there should be loads


  • #96
    RWJ1995
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭RWJ1995


    mcc_c wrote: »
    Fair play man! Have you received Garda vetting yet? Got an invite as well but haven't got a vetting email yet

    @RWJ1995 I have no idea how they do it, it could go by any number of ways so I would try not to worry just yet. I think interviews go on till the 30th so there should be loads

    Fair play on the Army invite man. Got an email earlier today for the Navy interview but also have an application going for the Army so will have to wait and see, cheers!


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  • #97
    CavanBG1997
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭CavanBG1997


    Any soul hear a word back yet? No one I have talked to has, neither rejection or interview offer



  • #98
    CavanBG1997
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭CavanBG1997


    If I haven't received either a rejection or a Garda vetting is it safe to assume it's a no go for me?



  • #99
    RWJ1995
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭RWJ1995


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117614189#Comment_117614189

    I got my army invite yesterday so they’re still sending them out, I wouldn’t get too worried yet!



  • #100
    CavanBG1997
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭CavanBG1997


    Well done mate, what day are you in for?



  • #101
    RWJ1995
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭RWJ1995


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117616526#Comment_117616526

    Cheers, I’m in for the 28th



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