If you've just finished school and pondering
what to do next, and have no desire to go to either TAFE or University
in the short or long term, then perhaps a career in the armed forces
might be worth a closer look.
The
Government has been spent up big on the armed forces in the lead-up to
the 2003 Iraq War in the Middle East, a trend which has continued
through to our most recent conflicts.
The results of this have can be seen both
now and well into the the future with improved hardware,
personnel and training.
If you decide that "Yes, a career in the
armed forces is the way to go", there are three major choices : Army,
Navy or Air Force.
Once you have picked one the three military
organisations, there are more specialised fields that you can specify
as your preferred training area.
You can train to become an electrician, a
mechanic, an avionics technician, or more military-oriented streams,
such as a pilot, tank driver or front-line soldier.
To join the Navy or the Army, for example,
you must undergo a number of tests, which usually take about a
day.
These various tests
include medical, written and aptitude tests, plus a
psychological interview and an interview with a recruiting officer.
Joining the Air Force requires a more involved process, with stringent
fitness and aptitude tests included. So be prepared.
A career in the military may be something
that sounds quite daunting due to the rigorous emotional and physical
strain, or just as equally appealing, but in the event that you
discover it's not for you, it is possible to opt out.
For full timers, you are usually given 90
days or thereabouts after beginning basic training to resign.
Deciding to persue a military career won't
be a quick decision for most, and it's best to weigh up the pros and
cons of joining the Armed Defence Forces:
