ArmyOfficerorRM
Crow
Hello all,
This is my first post on here so I hope I'm posting in the relevant section. If I could get some of your input regarding my situation, it would be really appreciated as I'm so split at the minute and need to come to a firm decision and commit.
So basically, I've decided to join the armed forces full time, but I cannot pick between Army Officer route or Royal Marine Other Ranks. It's mainly a question between Officer vs Other Ranks really. I've got my AOSB booked but I'd like to try and decide before attending. My main concern is how office/admin based an Officer is and how 'involved' the role really is? Some say it's pretty much all behind a desk, which is exactly what I'm trying to escape from my civilian job, whereas others say it's the best of both worlds and that you're extremely hands on? If anyone has genuine knowledge on an Officers day to day routine, I'd appreciate your input.
The reason for Army vs RM is that I'm 25 years of age and so I'm too old to even attempt the Royal Marine Officer course, which would have been my first pick since I'm in the Royal Marine Reserves at present and absolutely love it.
Thanks a lot in advance.
This is my first post on here so I hope I'm posting in the relevant section. If I could get some of your input regarding my situation, it would be really appreciated as I'm so split at the minute and need to come to a firm decision and commit.
So basically, I've decided to join the armed forces full time, but I cannot pick between Army Officer route or Royal Marine Other Ranks. It's mainly a question between Officer vs Other Ranks really. I've got my AOSB booked but I'd like to try and decide before attending. My main concern is how office/admin based an Officer is and how 'involved' the role really is? Some say it's pretty much all behind a desk, which is exactly what I'm trying to escape from my civilian job, whereas others say it's the best of both worlds and that you're extremely hands on? If anyone has genuine knowledge on an Officers day to day routine, I'd appreciate your input.
The reason for Army vs RM is that I'm 25 years of age and so I'm too old to even attempt the Royal Marine Officer course, which would have been my first pick since I'm in the Royal Marine Reserves at present and absolutely love it.
Thanks a lot in advance.