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Joining the reserves?

  • 24-09-2015 11:58PM
    #1
    Davidf1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I'm in college and there was a soldier in to talk to students about the reserves unfortunately i was unable to go and talk to him, I've always kind of had an interest in the military but never really gave it much thought, so basically I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some info on whats involved in being part of the Irish reserves? And also if i was to sign up, do I have to do a certain amount of time before i can leave? Like a couple of years? I got an email from the college saying that it's 14 to 28 paid days a year is that right? Thanks in advance..
    David


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  • #2
    .300 WinMag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭.300 WinMag


    Davidf1 wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I'm in college and there was a soldier in to talk to students about the reserves unfortunately i was unable to go and talk to him, I've always kind of had an interest in the military but never really gave it much thought, so basically I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some info on whats involved in being part of the Irish reserves? And also if i was to sign up, do I have to do a certain amount of time before i can leave? Like a couple of years? I got an email from the college saying that it's 14 to 28 paid days a year is that right? Thanks in advance..
    David

    David, all of the information you require is on the RDF section of the Defence forces website, training is on a weeknight for two hours, consisting of various drills, there are also camps which can be up to two weeks long.

    The navy have a smaller number of barracks for training whilst the army have more to choose from which you would need to take into account depending of where you are based

    If you are planning on travelling on a j1 etc, then I'd think hard about this, a certain level of commitment is expected

    Check the website, send the reserves an email and see what you think.


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