I have been wanting to join the military for years now. I think now is the right time for me.
Just looking for some further information about the Royal Signals - this is the area I think best suits me.
The role of Communications Engineer-Systems Engineer appeals to me the most.
So just a few questions:
1. After the military, in however long that would be, I want to go into IT - Specifically Cyber Security. Will this be a good path to take?
2. Is this role intellectually challenging and diverse? What I currently hate about my job is I feel like a robot - repetitious and I never have to think.
3. How close is this role to combat? - from what I've read it varies. Read everything from always several miles from any action, but also read they are usually in the thick of it. - Just some clarification.
4. The Army website states : " Promotion to LCpl on completion of initial trade training and then, if you excel fast track to Staff Sergeant."
What kind of timeline does 'fast track' entail? Website says Sergeant takes ~12 years to achieve in normal circumstances. Any information on fast track would be appreciated.
5. Would Signals Officer offer as much 'hands on' experience / qualifications in I.T? I have 12 GCSE's A-C and 3 A levels - 80UCAS points so may be able to get a commission. (I have read that 90% of officers have a degree? So might be a bit more difficult!) However I feel for whatever reason that this early on in my career (I'm only 20) that more hands on experience would serve me better for management roles further down the line.
Thankyou for any help!
Just looking for some further information about the Royal Signals - this is the area I think best suits me.
The role of Communications Engineer-Systems Engineer appeals to me the most.
So just a few questions:
1. After the military, in however long that would be, I want to go into IT - Specifically Cyber Security. Will this be a good path to take?
2. Is this role intellectually challenging and diverse? What I currently hate about my job is I feel like a robot - repetitious and I never have to think.
3. How close is this role to combat? - from what I've read it varies. Read everything from always several miles from any action, but also read they are usually in the thick of it. - Just some clarification.
4. The Army website states : " Promotion to LCpl on completion of initial trade training and then, if you excel fast track to Staff Sergeant."
What kind of timeline does 'fast track' entail? Website says Sergeant takes ~12 years to achieve in normal circumstances. Any information on fast track would be appreciated.
5. Would Signals Officer offer as much 'hands on' experience / qualifications in I.T? I have 12 GCSE's A-C and 3 A levels - 80UCAS points so may be able to get a commission. (I have read that 90% of officers have a degree? So might be a bit more difficult!) However I feel for whatever reason that this early on in my career (I'm only 20) that more hands on experience would serve me better for management roles further down the line.
Thankyou for any help!
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