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30-10-2009, 03:31pm

[quote='ruffy jnr' pid='195710' dateline='1256809835']
so after all elsed fail, i decided that the army was for me. i had already done my aptitude tests and medical, and have opted to be eventually specialise as a rifleman or military police. will be getting a phone call next week, with my dates, and have just taken up a pick n pack job to fill in the gap.

looking forward to it, a little nervous about what to expect but generally excited, should be a great journey and career Pi_thumbsup

any ADF boys (or girls) on this site that i may eventually meet after kapooka? how did you find it when you first signed up? ect

cheers
Ruffy jnr

you're better off not worrying about what everyone else thought and going in with an open mind.....that way you don't have any preconceived ideas. Just concentrate on what you have to do, and you'll be right. All the best to you.

Cheers CJ (Craig)

**BUSGO** · 30-10-2009, 04:25pm

Ruben, your front line experience in the mid east can't be argued with.
Our experiences are at both ends of the sprectrum and a rifleman in today's army is more likely to see some of the things you have seen than the tail end of a jet fighter scooting off to bomb the crap out of the baddies - whoever that happens to be.

Yes the shots are called by the pollies and always have been. Nothing has changed there.

I had a choice of services when I joined and chose the Air Force for exactly the reasons you have given.

30-10-2009, 05:30pm

pm sent, And yer the air force would be sweet if you enjoy make-up, pillow fights and pyjama partys :)

**Triffstar** · 30-10-2009, 05:40pm

G'day ruffy jnr,
I discharged from the army in 2006 after 11 years in. Recruit training has certainly changed since I went through, but I remember that time as the most difficult. You just have to remember that it is recruit training and not what the army will be like when you complete your IET's. I have absolutely no regrets ! I really enjoyed my time in, met some great mates, travelled many times overseas and all over Aus. Have a really good think about which job position you would like to do. I spent the majority of my time in Aviation, which is a great Corps to be involved in. I was easily employable in the civilian world when I left. The training and qualifications I obtained set myself up for the fantastic job that I have today. Work hard, and it can be a very rewarding career. Feel free to PM me if you have any Q's or want some info.

Hope it all works out for you

'Triffstar'

**Madmax** · 31-10-2009, 12:48am

Great decision Junior, if they take you, try to fly below the radar and remember 'DON'T VOLUNTEER FOR ANYTHING!!'

Max

**Cb Boy** · 31-10-2009, 04:25pm

First up...congratulations on making the decision to join the forces...
It's not an easy decision to make, and while you may go through times where you have regrets....overall it is a fantastic career that will set you in good stead for the rest of your life.

I joined the Army way back in 1982 and spent 8 years there.

My only regret is not doing a trade...I was a storeman in RAEME.

My advice to you....forget about becoming a grunt (infantry) and get some sort of trade...
Whether you stick with military policeman, or get some sort of electronic, mechanical training..it doesn't really matter...just make sure you get the Army to pay for some sort of qualification....

**pan** · 01-11-2009, 04:09pm

(29-10-2009, 08:34pm)Fifi_Sutho Wrote: One place he hated going was Puckapunyal. DAMNED HOT & DAMNED FREEZING.. Nothing in between...hehe

Good one Fifi! Clap

Glen TC lives there!!! (he's one of the guys here!) ....and he says exactly the same!
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(30-10-2009, 05:30pm)MaldonCsalt Wrote: yer the air force would be sweet if you enjoy make-up, pillow fights and pyjama partys :)

Careful shorty, or they'll drop a bomb on you! Lol2

**simmo** · 02-11-2009, 07:34am

Good luck JNR & keep your head down Pi_thumbsup

them there bullets travel fast you know

02-11-2009, 08:11am

lol pan, and ruffy jnr i was driving to cairns on sat/sun nil reception if you want a chat just give us a bell

02-11-2009, 01:42pm

gave dave a call this arvo, had a good chat about it, got too get a bit more in depth info about it (more than they tell you at the HQ for recruiting) and it enforces my decision that this is what i want to do. Daves a funny bloke too! ahah

02-11-2009, 02:21pm

its true I am epic, good luck with it any further queeries give us a bell

02-11-2009, 04:54pm

good on you ruffy..big decision matey..

my sis in law lasted 4 months in training for the navy..

even if you decide against doing it its no harm either.

just even thinking about serving for the country is fantastic

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