Many moons ago, when I enlisted in the US Marines, the only group of military occupational specialties you could get guaranteed was the aviation group. Even then, you were just guaranteed to get one of the MOS's in that group, not any specific one. I didn't go aviation, so I ended up with what was (and still is) called open contract. You get an MOS that filled the needs of the Corps. I was made a truck driver. I did not enjoy the job, but after two years I was able to re-enlist into military police. I enjoyed that much more, but, the Corps always gets their pound of flesh. When I was later transferred into the 1st Marine Division MP Company, guess who got assigned as the company motor transport NCO? I still had my truck driver MOS and was a sergeant. How convenient for the Corps. These days the Corps is a little nicer about assigning MOSs to enlistees. But, being an MP gave me the guidance I needed for a civilian job and I became a cop for a career. Long retired now.
You can pretty much do any job in the military that you can do as a civilian... the military will not allow you do you’re job though.. take this from someone who had a trade then left the military.. it’s great to have the qualifications.. but if you don’t have the experience or skills that you practice on the daily you won’t stand a chance on civvi street... do yourself a favour go to college.. get the experience and believe me you will excel..
Great advice. I'm one of those that knew exactly what he wanted to do, but definitely sound advice for anyone who's on the fence between a couple of cap badges
Thanks Sam that’s really helpful. I’m currently on the fence between 3 cap badges - the infantry, rmp and intelligence corps and looking to join as an officer. A trip down to the career office is a definite now for more information now however still have a year or two to make an informed choice as I’m only in my first year of university doing security, intelligence and investigative practices
I wish those of us in the reserves had more choice of roles. Like for example with my unit, which is part of 165 Port & Maritime Regiment RLC, we only have a choice of 7 jobs. They are, •Mariner •Port Operator •Marine Engineer •Chef •HR Specialist •CMT •Operational Hygiene Specialist I can't swim, and hate being on water, so Mariner and Marine Engineer is a no for me. I'm really dyslexic and hate sitting down doing paperwork, so HR won't be for me. CMT, I don't think I could handle having that kind of responsibility. And Chef, I can just barely cook to save my life lol. I was hoping to do Op Hygiene after I was told I will have problems training as a Port Operator, as I don't have a driving licence, and it's hard to get one through the reserves. Since passing MOD3(phase 1) in February, I have been told from HQ I can only do Op Hygiene as a second trade. Just recently, my Staff has said they are looking to get me on a driving course, so I can then train as a Port Operator. But he doesn't reckon it will happen. I've decided today to ask him about doing the Chef's course, and if I can do Op Hygiene straight after.
@@MilitaryFitness yh, I'm thinking of doing it just to get a trade squared away. And hopefully gives me the opportunity to do op Hygiene. I think most of the guys would do infantry if they had the choice.
in phase 1 doing cyber engineering, all the corporals are amazing. a lot of my section mates say later on in my career i should go for the intelligence corps due to my cognitive capacity though. thoughts on what i should do?
Hello sir i’m currently in UK 🇬🇧 i applied as a commonwealth national n i got a AC date 13 may pirbright. I had graduated from bachelor of computer application from india. I really love cyber engineer trade. They give cyber engineers trade or not for commonwealth nationals? How much to score in cognitive test for cyber engineer?
Hi sam...i apploed for music in the army.i wanted so bad to join the army band...bt later am told the only trade available is infantry.am nt given anything else to choose from...advice me what do i do..i feel infantry is a huge trade for me.....
All I can say is to ask how long you would have to wait to join the corps of musicians. If you don’t want to join the infantry and there are no other options, you will have to make the decision on if it’s really what you want.
@@MilitaryFitness thank you sam.am having my assesment date in a weeks time..do i ask them after my assesment or before i go..because my recruiter said its strickly infantry alone.and simce i ddmt want to be disqualifiednin the process i just said okay i will do it..bt it huge..i am a girl
Im from a commonwealth i have applying many times without been successful they give me told me they are not recruiting commonwealth at the moment please when are they going to recruit from Commonwealth I'm interested to join British Army
Find a unit you're interested in joining, get in touch with them and say you're interested in commissioning and they should put you in touch with the right person.
Hi Sam mate appreciate your videos, I was wondering if I could email you or message you directly for a bit of advice regarding my application, bit of a complicated issue you see but any advice would be massively appreciated. Thanks mate.
It doesn’t count as a trade however the role of an officer is changing and they are becoming more integrated into the roles and responsibilities of their soldiers
@@MilitaryFitness if you don’t mind me asking changing in what way? I’m asking because I’m a few days a way from finishing my bachelors, and plan to join up once I do a masters
You get a lot of late joiners these days due to being able to spend a longer career in the army. I would say have a go and see what you think of it all at the assessment centre.
Thank you so much for getting back to me if gaining these skills was your aim what would the best avenue be to go down got meeting at the military office tomorrow
@@robertdoyle3692 if I was going to be an electrician or a plumber I would do it in civvy street. Failing that join the REME who do electrical and mechanical work
@@MilitaryFitness I want to join the British army as a driver mate, i have 2 a levels in public services level 3 diploma which I had studied in college am now 27 and looking for a career in the army it’s always been my dream, but what are the entry requirements do be a driver in the army do you need maths and English To be accepted in the army as driver ?
Hi Sam mate appreciate your videos, I was wondering if I could email you or message you directly for a bit of advice regarding my application, bit of a complicated issue you see but any advice would be massively appreciated. Thanks mate.
