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10 POC was supposed to start in circa 2015 or so. DOD were dragging their feet about the T&C despite a lotnof pushing from J1. They only got agreement on the T&C at the end of 2017 and competition was run in 2018.
I would like to see them run every few years and have it as a viable career path rather than someone be lucky to meet the criteria when one is advertised
Army logic (including DoD in that)
The biggest cadet classes in the history of the State, shortages of officers in units, more and more taskings, UCAS, etc etc
Were the public service career breaks also actively encouraged in the DF ?
Now having said that the NCO rank loses some very capable experienced NCOs but it hopefully makes the DF a better place
If an enlisted member got accepted onto a cadetship would they have to do the whole 15 months of officer training or would they enter at a later stage because of their previous military experience?
If an enlisted member got accepted onto a cadetship would they have to do the whole 15 months of officer training or would they enter at a later stage because of their previous military experience?
It really depends on unit and Corps. In the Infantry, the largest Corps, it's about 3-5 years for a Private. For a Lieutenant, it's about 5-7 years.
This will also depend on the number of troops overseas, there will be an increase from November so waiting time will reduce.
Getting the first trip isn't a problem, its the second trip for a Private that is almost impossible to get unless your a cook or Mowag crewman.
Does this not make it difficult for privates to extend their service even when promoted to Corporal? I thought they had to have more than one tour under the belt in their first enlistment?
Does this not make it difficult for privates to extend their service even when promoted to Corporal? I thought they had to have more than one tour under the belt in their first enlistment?
Or is it different in practice?
The requirement for an overseas trip for Extension of Service is impossible for most to achieve as there is not enough overseas trips, so it is ignored. The average is about one trip in 9 years.
Extension of Service is impossible for most to achieve as there is not enough overseas trips, so it is ignored. The average is about one trip in 9 years.
If you are in certain corps, though, your chance is much higher I would presume.
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