I mentioned this in a thread a few months ago just to get some info and I got some great tips. Im hopefully moving to Dublin as soon as my college exams finish next month, and I just want to see if theres any more ideas on the whole process of attachment. Im a corporal from the Infantry by the way and I take a lot of pride in doing my job as well as is expected of an NCO. I'd like to think I know my stuff and Im very eager to learn too. Unfortnately with the exams taking up 25 hours of the day, I havent had time to go see any of the Dublin units first hand.
My first choice was the Cav in Cathal Brugha, but I got the impression (FROM PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIT) most definately that its a kind of closed society. I havent had any contact that I know of with people in the unit. Basically the opinion I gathered from people's comments was that why would they teach me anything while other people who are members of the unit could use the resources. Its important to say that Ive no idea if this is true or not. I will be going on attachment to a unit first of all, but possibly I'll transfer after a year. (Depending on how things are in civvy street). I was really disappointed that the feeling was the Cav wouldnt have me, so please correct me anyone who thinks they're in the position to?
Im looking at other options now. Is there an S&T unit in Dublin? I really want to learn to drive, (I have a full civvy car licence), and Id love to see what its like to drive the nissans and trucks etc.
Whats my options? Is every unit in Dublin going to consider me a drain on resources or am I stuck having to commute 2 hours each way to my home unit to progress at all?
As always, you're opinions are very gratefully received!
(To those of you that contacted me about this issue before, thanks a lot, and is there any more info or news you could offer me? Cheers!).
My first choice was the Cav in Cathal Brugha, but I got the impression (FROM PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIT) most definately that its a kind of closed society. I havent had any contact that I know of with people in the unit. Basically the opinion I gathered from people's comments was that why would they teach me anything while other people who are members of the unit could use the resources. Its important to say that Ive no idea if this is true or not. I will be going on attachment to a unit first of all, but possibly I'll transfer after a year. (Depending on how things are in civvy street). I was really disappointed that the feeling was the Cav wouldnt have me, so please correct me anyone who thinks they're in the position to?
Im looking at other options now. Is there an S&T unit in Dublin? I really want to learn to drive, (I have a full civvy car licence), and Id love to see what its like to drive the nissans and trucks etc.
Whats my options? Is every unit in Dublin going to consider me a drain on resources or am I stuck having to commute 2 hours each way to my home unit to progress at all?
As always, you're opinions are very gratefully received!
(To those of you that contacted me about this issue before, thanks a lot, and is there any more info or news you could offer me? Cheers!).
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