Hi Guys
I am currently part of the RNR after leaving the regular service as a PO. I have basically hit a brick wall with the reserves and has so far been a disappointment. There have been so few opportunities in my two years with the RNR that there is no way in hell I am going to be making Chief any time soon. As an ex regular, I really don't feel like I am part of the unit. I am now looking elsewhere I have looked at both the Army and RAF reserves.
I was hoping to join the Army reserves as an Artillery Officer but like so many others I don't have the correct qualifications, I have only equivalents to GCSEs and my 144 UCAS points don't come from A-levels. I have contacted my local Army reserve unit and they have suggested that I join as a soldier and if I am still interested in becoming an officer at a later date then they can help me prepare later. At the grand of age of 39 and 40 in four weeks, I am a bit hesitant. I am wondering what your thoughts are? I am torn as to whether I would be improving my situation by going back to the beginning at 40 years old, in the hope that I will get the chance to go to Sandhurst at some point. Or should I stay where I am and get the qualifications first?
Cheers guys
I am currently part of the RNR after leaving the regular service as a PO. I have basically hit a brick wall with the reserves and has so far been a disappointment. There have been so few opportunities in my two years with the RNR that there is no way in hell I am going to be making Chief any time soon. As an ex regular, I really don't feel like I am part of the unit. I am now looking elsewhere I have looked at both the Army and RAF reserves.
I was hoping to join the Army reserves as an Artillery Officer but like so many others I don't have the correct qualifications, I have only equivalents to GCSEs and my 144 UCAS points don't come from A-levels. I have contacted my local Army reserve unit and they have suggested that I join as a soldier and if I am still interested in becoming an officer at a later date then they can help me prepare later. At the grand of age of 39 and 40 in four weeks, I am a bit hesitant. I am wondering what your thoughts are? I am torn as to whether I would be improving my situation by going back to the beginning at 40 years old, in the hope that I will get the chance to go to Sandhurst at some point. Or should I stay where I am and get the qualifications first?
Cheers guys