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Elpmek · 2006-10-13 22:57:29

Hey. I'm just wondering about the joining the FCA. Im 16. Ive just a couple of questions whats the minimum age? Whats the pay? How often do you train? what exacly do you do during training? and is there a minimum amount of time you have to spend in it?? thanks every1

13-10-2006 11:57pm

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Hey. I'm just wondering about the joining the FCA. Im 16. Ive just a couple of questions whats the minimum age? Whats the pay? How often do you train? what exacly do you do during training? and is there a minimum amount of time you have to spend in it?? thanks every1

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#2 16-10-2006 6:42pm

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Moved to Military http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=659 you will get all the info you need there

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#3 17-10-2006 9:25am

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The FCA is now called the Reserve Defence Force,you should check out This thread as it has a lot of info.

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#4 17-10-2006 11:41pm

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Elpmek wrote:

Hey. I'm just wondering about the joining the FCA. Im 16. Ive just a couple of questions whats the minimum age? Whats the pay? How often do you train? what exacly do you do during training? and is there a minimum amount of time you have to spend in it?? thanks every1

First off, FCA is now RDF (Reserve Defence Force).
Minimun age is 17.

"How much time will I be expected to put in / How often do I train?"
The RDF trains between 8 and 10 in their centres. Some companies also train on Sunday mornings. You will also be expected to attend field days (a full day's training or a weekend camp) and these occur usually every two to six weeks. In the summer (usually July) you will be expected to attend full-time annual training for 1-2 weeks. There is usually also a 1 week training camp at Easter.

Training - foot drill, foot drill and then more footdrill when you're first joined up (was for me anyway). Builds confidence and a bit of discipline if nothing else. Note that the commands are given through Irish. But don't worry, you don't need to be fluent - it'll be drilled into you

Much of your time in the Army Reserve will be committed on a voluntary un-paid basis. Full-Time training is paid. You will be paid to attend annual training camps which you are required to attend (1-2 weeks duration twice yearly). Courses, duties and admin are also paid. You may complete up to 42 days paid training per year in addition to unpaid weekends and field-days. Some weekends are also paid.

Where are you living by the way? Might affect what different units you could join. (Artillery, Infantry, Medic, Comm)

check out:
www.irishmilitaryonline.com
or
http://www.62infantry.com/FAQ.shtml
Follow the link the last poster gave you aswell - this has all been covered a few times already.

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