Hi folks,
I thought I'd post my first comment here in a new thread. Hope that's ok? I've applied to an RDF unit in the Eastern Brigade and am aware that there's a recruitment moratorium and may not get called at all - I can understand and accept that no problem. I wonder if somebody could PM me in relation to a few questions I had:
i). Could somebody give me a specific answer in relation to eyesight? My glasses prescription is -2.75 in both eyes (shortsighted). Without them, I could only read the top line or two of an eye chart. Am I goosed there? Would I be disqualified if I got laser surgery (I'm thinking of doing this anyway, with or without acceptance into the RDF).
ii). Could somebody tell me if I can or can't apply to more than one RDF unit at a time? I live in the north east of the Eastern Bde area (I've already applied to one of those and am awaiting clearance etc.)
iii). Is the NSR in Cathal Brugha recruiting at all?
iv). Does the fact that I'm 32 and have a Masters (not in an area which could lead to direct entry Commission, however) make me more or less 'recruitable'?
v). Am I wasting my time? I'm relatively young, reasonably fit (conducting my own fitness program to try to meet RDF prescribed standards), and exceptionally keen to join and serve. Not for any other reason than to serve and learn. Promotion is not a huge concern of mine - I'll accept it in time, when the RDF think I'm ready, but not before....if that doesn't make me sound like an idiot!
Sorry for starting this thread if there are many more like it. Hopefully, someone can clarify these questions. Thanks very much and god forgive this newbie for being do dumb and slightly intimidated by this site.
F.T.
I thought I'd post my first comment here in a new thread. Hope that's ok? I've applied to an RDF unit in the Eastern Brigade and am aware that there's a recruitment moratorium and may not get called at all - I can understand and accept that no problem. I wonder if somebody could PM me in relation to a few questions I had:
i). Could somebody give me a specific answer in relation to eyesight? My glasses prescription is -2.75 in both eyes (shortsighted). Without them, I could only read the top line or two of an eye chart. Am I goosed there? Would I be disqualified if I got laser surgery (I'm thinking of doing this anyway, with or without acceptance into the RDF).
ii). Could somebody tell me if I can or can't apply to more than one RDF unit at a time? I live in the north east of the Eastern Bde area (I've already applied to one of those and am awaiting clearance etc.)
iii). Is the NSR in Cathal Brugha recruiting at all?
iv). Does the fact that I'm 32 and have a Masters (not in an area which could lead to direct entry Commission, however) make me more or less 'recruitable'?
v). Am I wasting my time? I'm relatively young, reasonably fit (conducting my own fitness program to try to meet RDF prescribed standards), and exceptionally keen to join and serve. Not for any other reason than to serve and learn. Promotion is not a huge concern of mine - I'll accept it in time, when the RDF think I'm ready, but not before....if that doesn't make me sound like an idiot!
Sorry for starting this thread if there are many more like it. Hopefully, someone can clarify these questions. Thanks very much and god forgive this newbie for being do dumb and slightly intimidated by this site.
F.T.
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