Joining the irish defence forces

NoQuarter · 11-12-2007 01:49PM

haha troll or not,thats a classic saying, YOINK!

the GALL · 11-12-2007 11:46PM

c-90 wrote: »

thanks for the advice, i will stay on. would i be able to join the reserve when im still in school to give me a taste of the army?

YEA WHEN YOUR 17, GO FOR IT. IF YOUR ON THE NORTHSIDE JOIN THE 7TH ON THE SOUTH THE 62TH WHEN YOU JOIN THE ARMY DONT JOIN THE INFANTRY, TRY FOR THE ENGINEERS(AND IT'LL BE A LOT EASIER WITH YOUR LEAVING CERT)

eroo · 12-12-2007 12:28AM

No need to shout!!

Nothing wrong w/ Infantry!

the GALL · 12-12-2007 12:43AM

Nothing wrong w/ Infantry!

YOUR RIGHT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE INFANTRY ....BUT IF IT DOSN'T WORK OUT FOR THAT POTENTIAL RECRUIT SECTION IN ATTACK DOWN THE TALLAGHT BYPASS AND MANNING A GPMG AT THE FIVE LAMPS OR BRIDGE BUILDING OR MAYBE AN APPRENTICSHIP THERE MAY BE MORE MONEY IN THE LATTER AND WHEN YOUV'E DONE YOUR TIME AND THE FAMILY HAVE TO BE LOOKED AFTER ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY MEDALS AND WAR STORIES WONT PAY THE BILLS OR MAYBE IM WRONG...AM I???

Dub13 · 12-12-2007 12:45AM

Do you mind taken the CAPS off as it can be hard to read.

Thanks

the GALL · 12-12-2007 12:57AM

Do you mind taken the CAPS off as it can be hard to read.

Thanks
I wll surly:)

CHD · 13-12-2007 02:28PM

chdpoker wrote: »

is the reserves basically scouts with attitude?

i was actualy being serious! what does it involve

Flying · 13-12-2007 03:23PM

have a guess

CHD · 16-12-2007 01:15AM

Flying wrote: »

have a guess

why guess? im looking for a answer. no need to be a child!

the GALL · 16-12-2007 01:37AM

chdpoker wrote: »

why guess? im looking for a answer. no need to be a child!

yep its the boy scouts ......until you f#=k up or you walk away with ordenance you wont hear any dib dib dib then but you will be charged under military law and poissibly mentioned to the civvie police .... so if your thinking of it remember what you've signed up for its a legal document and it can well be used against you ....ABC...always be covered yada yada yada;)

bunny shooter · 16-12-2007 08:07AM

Met some people in the RDF who thought it was the boy scouts. As mentioned they were introduced to the concept of military law and all of a sudden they realised it was very, very serious

Sean/Telnor · 07-01-2008 09:38AM

anyone have any idea when they irish army will be recruiting for the next general service, i have my forms in and confirmed but i really need to know when the interviews will be and when i will start, so that i can sort out stuff with my landloard (contract is up and my job contract is finishing in a week.)

Thanks a million guys.

Flying · 07-01-2008 02:10PM

Sean/Telnor wrote: »

anyone have any idea when they irish army will be recruiting for the next general service, i have my forms in and confirmed but i really need to know when the interviews will be and when i will start, so that i can sort out stuff with my landloard (contract is up and my job contract is finishing in a week.)

Thanks a million guys.

Ring your Local or Brigade Manpower Office all numbers are on www.military.ie

Intake is on the basis of operationally needs it could be every month or every quarter.

By the way the term "Will I will start", this all depends on you passing the interview, then the Medical and PT and the length of time for security clearance to come back, it could take a fortnight or two months it is not a set timeframe and this could mean you would miss and intake and be taken in on the next if you pass!

Sean/Telnor · 11-01-2008 12:57PM

would you be able to give me some tips for the interview (for general service). is it like the officers interview board?
What kind of questions do they ask?
Thanks a million for all the help.

Flying · 11-01-2008 02:59PM

Sean/Telnor wrote: »

would you be able to give me some tips for the interview (for general service). is it like the officers interview board?
What kind of questions do they ask?
Thanks a million for all the help.

It has changed from when I was in the newer lad's who recently joined up would be better but no it is not like an interview for a cadetship

Sean/Telnor · 11-01-2008 06:28PM

another thing i was wondering was, during the training, when do they get out for the weekend (if they are allowed out that weekend)
Do they get out on a friday evening, or is it on a saturday morning,
and when do they have to be back at the training camp, is it sunday night or monday morning. Just really wondering.

Thanks for all the helpful info Flying.

BloodSugarSex · 11-01-2008 06:34PM

just got me letter for me interview today, its on the 24th. i cant believe it

Sean/Telnor · 11-01-2008 06:38PM

BloodSugarSex wrote: »

just got me letter for me interview today, its on the 24th. i cant believe it

Congrats man!! I got mine for the 21st!! Yehaaa!! best of luck with it, make sure you get a suit and all for it. I was over the moon today just from the interview date lol

asewll get out there running now and timing yourself for fitness, just in case

i've been training for it since last sept i want to do well when i get in.

ChapOfDRyans · 11-01-2008 06:55PM

are yeah enlisting or cadetships?

Sean/Telnor · 11-01-2008 08:20PM

ChapOfDRyans wrote: »

are yeah enlisting or cadetships?

well i heard that the officer ones are running this month too but im not 100% sure to be honest.

The interview we got is for General Service Hoya! lol

Blazher · 11-01-2008 08:34PM

Sean/Telnor wrote: »

asewll get out there running now and timing yourself for fitness, just in case i've been training for it since last sept i want to do well when i get in.

Dude run EVERY day you can, The fitter you are before you go in the better,

Week 1-3 you will be doing 2-3 Miles every day, week 4-6 you will be doing 3-6 miles, 3 Fast and 6 Slow,

On the 4th week you have to do a P.T Test again, Were they time you to see how you are doing, Getting faster or slower etc,

All in all, its a great life,

Sean/Telnor · 11-01-2008 09:31PM

Blazher wrote: »

Dude run EVERY day you can, The fitter you are before you go in the better,

Week 1-3 you will be doing 2-3 Miles every day, week 4-6 you will be doing 3-6 miles, 3 Fast and 6 Slow,

On the 4th week you have to do a P.T Test again, Were they time you to see how you are doing, Getting faster or slower etc,

All in all, its a great life,

wow man!! really, thats so cool, i run a min of 5 miles a day. average is 10 mins a mile, at an easy pace, i do the mile and a half in 8 mins and it kills me but usualy i do it in 10. thanks for the info, i love to hear about the training. what to look forward to

all going well.

Blazher · 11-01-2008 10:01PM

LoL I hate running,

.........

Best of luck mate

BloodSugarSex · 12-01-2008 09:55AM

Sean/Telnor wrote: »

best of luck with it, make sure you get a suit and all for it.

didnt think i needed a suit, i went down last year with me mate for his interview and he just wore a nice tracksuit. i dont want to look like a plank going into it over-dressed

Dub13 · 12-01-2008 12:39PM

You may not need a suit (but it would do no harm) but do not go in a tracksuit no matter how nice it is.

BloodSugarSex · 12-01-2008 01:52PM

well he got the advice from his brother and stepdad and he got in fine

Dub13 · 12-01-2008 02:01PM

BloodSugarSex wrote: »

well he got the advice from his brother and stepdad and he got in fine

Maybe he got lucky,it is a job interview after all and IMO its not appropriate to go with a tracksuit on.Maybe your mate was a fine candidate and was in with a great chance anyway no matter what he had on (within reason),if you are a borderline case the fact that you have a tracksuit on could well be the deciding factor in you not getting accepted.

BloodSugarSex · 12-01-2008 02:11PM

thanks for the advice, i will sharpen up. i dont think me mate is any superior to me, were just ordinary joe soaps

miss no stars · 12-01-2008 05:02PM

Wear a dark (matching) suit with well polished shoes. If you go for a pinstripe suit, make sure it's not too garish and only serves to break up the monotony. Don't let it turn the suit into a patterned suit. Your footwear is often deemed to be a good indicator of character so make sure that you're shoes (formal) are immaculate. It doesn't matter if they're not brand new, just make sure they're polished and clean. It's a good idea to bring a handkerchief with you to brush off any dirt from walking just before you go in. Wear a plain shirt with the suit and a plain enough tie. Subtle detail to add depth to the tie should be fine but avoid colours that contrast with the shirt or ties that are humourous/overly patterned. Leave the bottom button of the suit open. It's considered a bit uncouth to close all buttons on a man's suit jacket. Remember, this is a serious interview and should be treated as such.

No matter what the interview is for, or a presentation for that matter, never, ever, ever wear a tracksuit and always wear proper, clean footwear (not runners!!!). The suit is not optional. For interview purposes, no tracksuit is nice.

If you show up well presented it's an immediate indicator to the interview panel that you're of good character and can turn yourself out in a presentable manner. It also shows that you have enough cop on to act appropriately according to the situation. But most importantly, it gives a good first impression and I'm sure you know how vital first impressions are. You might be a great candidate but they've only got a very short amount of time to see that so you want to go in on a high note and keep going up from there.

To add to the first impressions you should take out/off any jewellery (except wedding rings if you're married and a watch). Having a haircut is also a good idea and if you've got any of those patches of dye in your hair it might be an idea to try and minimise them. You can't go wrong with a 2 on the back and sides and 3 on top.

What I've said above might seem a bit extreme but it's your whole career that hangs on you getting past the interview. It's not a good thing if your appearance makes the interviewers think you might have problems adjusting to military life. The haircut thing, if you get in you'll have to have it done anyway so...

Edit: forgot to say, make sure you wear dark socks with a dark suit and shoes! You'd be surprised how many people don't.

Cato · 12-01-2008 05:46PM

Blood sugar and sean did you guys apply for eastern brigade? ive applied for southern brigade in september but im still waiting for interveiw date im fully prepared for the test/interveiw now its just the waiting, anyone on these boards know if southern brigade will/are recruiting now?

thanks

Joining the irish defence forces

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