Wart, i now see why you want to join the army...

[Lemon[H]ead]

I was lookin at some of my sister's stuff she got from her school, stuff (leaflets ETC) on what to do on your gap year, what uni to go to and the like.

I came across the Army's documentation. They apparently offer a gap-year course (where a gap-year is a year out between S6 and Uni\College) and it looks really really good.

The army really pushed the boat out on the leaflets and books tho, dead stylish looking. I'm thinkin about takin up that gap-year thing, but first i'll see what the RAF has to offer (and while i'm at it, i'll check out the Navy too )

[Warthog]

Cool

A chance to have a job and experience unlike any other.

For me, the military also fits into the career I want to do (at this point in time, anyway) - Federal law enforcement. Military and a bachelors degree in college nearly guarantees me enrollment into any police force in the country, whether it be federal, state or local

Warthog

[sharder8]

Yep, Wart!!

And if you do real well, when you get out of the service, you can get the job offer I turned down with Christians In Action!

Had to do with their Witness Protection Program, and having me tatoo a bullseye between my eyes and over my heart!

Harder

Just realized this wouldn't pertain since you're on the other side of the Atlantic. But then again, you have the equivalent there as well.

[Lemon[H]ead]

i checked out the RAF site and they don't offer any gap year things, looks like its just the Army.

You have to get thru a selection process (teamwork, intelligence, physical fitness etc) and if you do, you are trained as an officer...

As an GYC Officer, after three weeks training, you will be placed in a regiment and given responsibility - as an Officer - almost as soon as you’ve unpacked your bags. That’s quite a test of your intellectual agility, to say nothing of your personal qualities! And as you find your feet, your responsibilities will be enlarged. In short, the GYC is a personal development training package….with adventure thrown in. It’s quite a challenge

also check this:

Second Lieutenant Jamie Miller - Royal Engineers
Durham University:

"Apart from skiing for the Regiment and the Army, I spent a lot of time in Canada - from where I holidayed in America. I spent the whole of my GYC abroad."

sounds good

[korgul]

I spent 4 years in the Army. It was alotta fun, I got to meet people from all over the world. I got to drink some of the best beer in the world . Plus I I got to learn a skill that I thought that I would use once I got out, never did use it again.

It is funny when I look back on my education. In high school I learned carpentry and small engine repair. Went into the service and learned how to run heavy construction equipment ( front end loaders, graders, scrapers, cranes,bull dozers, grade-all's, etc...) Got out of the service and worked in a warehouse driving a forklift, learned how to make a book. Went back to school and learned how to build a PC.

So I guess I can build a case out of wood, hook up a small engine as the PS, move it around with a forklift if it gets to big.

korgul

[kenyg]

I spent 8 yrs in the Army. It was a lot of fun, mostly. After all there was always the right way, the wrong way, and the Army way.. lol. I also got to see a lot of the world - Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Central America - and more.

Overall, I learned a lot of responsibility. I'd recomend it to anyone who's unsure of what they want to do with their life. Now days, the US Army's college fund offers something like $50,000 for education - not too shabby.


Ken

[Lemon[H]ead]

Korgul: LOL!!!

The only things i'm good with are computers, so the army will be pretty tough! I'm in pretty good physical condition, though, and i'm pretty good at sports so at least i won't be a complete reject

[Warthog]

I'm in pretty good physical condition, though

If you're in doubt of your abilities, try working out to get into shape before basic training. For me, I'm going to 'be all I can be' and attempt....no....going to max out my PT scores. That leaves no choice but to do 70pushups and situps and run 7-8min miles. The only way to be the best......w00t! Rangers Lead The Way

I'm glad that you're exploring ALL your options. How many more years of school do you have left before you graduate?

Warthog

[Lemon[H]ead]

well thats the thing, we dont "Graduate" from HS here.
I've got until May then S5 ends, then from june to next may (2003) is S6. I'm looking forward to S6, as you dont have to fill your timetable. I'm gonna take Advanced higher Maths (3 periods/week), Higher computing (5 periods/week) and Higher Tech studies (5 periods/week) So out of 25 periods per week only 12 of them will be filled. The rest will be time to do the homework i should've done at home. Oh man i'm lookin forward to it1

It's not a long-term commitment thing. I mean, it CAN be, you could use it as a launch pad for a successful army career, but i'd rather go on to University afterwards.

If I do start training, i'll do so around Summer time. Give me plenty time to get fit.

[Warthog]

Oh yeah, I'm not planning on a career. 2 or 4 years most likely.