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Chances of getting into the cadets

  • 06-02-2008 1:09pm
    #1
    twinytwo
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    Im planning on applying for the cadets after i graduate from college... what would be my chances of getting in with a college degree and being certified in scuba diving and sky diving as well as first aid and life saving.. as well as many other things. Being good but not great at sports.. and assuming i dont mess up the interview... Would all this be seen as a benefit?... can ye suggest anything else that would help?


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  • #2
    minidazzler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    **** that stuff could get you into the Rangers as a Combat Diver, Para course.

    THat is a Great CV for the Army. Dont say you are Great at sports but do say you LOVE sports.

    But really some good quals there.

    I dont know your chances but your degree gets you 10% more points anyway in the final interview.


  • #3
    twinytwo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,373 ✭✭✭twinytwo


    Thanks.. any idea how the points things work like is there a set list.. i no u get extra points for being in the RDF.. Any idea what else they give extra points for


  • #4
    Cato
    Closed Accounts Posts: 347 ✭✭Cato


    ya that would be handy seing as ive an interview next Monday for general service... whats a 22year old with an electronics/telecommunications diploma and fluent in Spanish have?


  • #5
    minidazzler
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    twinytwo wrote: »
    Thanks.. any idea how the points things work like is there a set list.. i no u get extra points for being in the RDF.. Any idea what else they give extra points for

    No you wont get any extra points for being in the RDF. Its an Either/Or situation. You can take the points for the Degree or the points for the RDF but the Degree points are higher so you will use them.


  • #6
    Lockstep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,031 ✭✭✭Lockstep


    minidazzler wrote: »
    No you wont get any extra points for being in the RDF. Its an Either/Or situation. You can take the points for the Degree or the points for the RDF but the Degree points are higher so you will use them.

    Although I am told you will still benifit from being in the RDF.


    They'll look more favorable on you or something.


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  • #7
    miss no stars
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,957 ✭✭✭miss no stars


    It helps in that you've got some idea what's expected. Basically what the officers and NCOs at the curragh were saying last year was that it will give you some insight into what life in the army is like, but not much insight into what life as a cadet is like.

    It also shows motivation because you're willing to go and find out first hand what camps are like, the sort of training that is done. It shows that you can work well in a team (or not**) and as you move up through the ranks it gives you experience in leadership and more responsibility.


    ** If you want the extra marks for being in the RDF your CO will have to fill out a form rating you on the basis of attendance, commitment, ability etc etc etc so if you've been slacking off and are there purely to get the marks it won't look great. You do actually have to commit to it or it will go against you.


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