Aaron R.
Aaron R.
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"Personally joining the Army was a great decision. Its given me that stable career everybody wants. The opportunities within the Army are second to none whether it be from gaining qualifications in your chosen field to travelling the world doing various activities. If you give the Army your everything the Army will give you everything. As cliche as it sounds the army really does give you friends for life. You are all equally motivate and go through the same experiences which bonds you more than anything else in life."

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About Aaron R.

Main motivation

I take massive pride in being one of the soldiers who helps shape the Army of tomorrow. Knowing the difference you can make by being kind and personable with the candidate is amazing. Being a recruiter you are usually the first or one of the first people a candidate will meet within the Army so by helping them as much as you can and also sharing your experiences you help build that rapport with the candidate and it shines a good light onto the greater Army and in doing so helps the candidate be less unsure about an application by making them see we are just real people not just Soldiers.

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Personally joining the Army was a great decision. Its given me that stable career everybody wants. The opportunities within the Army are second to none whether it be from gaining qualifications in your chosen field to travelling the world doing various activities. If you give the Army your everything the Army will give you everything. As cliche as it sounds the army really does give you friends for life. You are all equally motivate and go through the same experiences which bonds you more than anything else in life.
Greatest achievement
In 2022 i was deployed to Estonia as part of NATOs Enhanced Forward Presence. Working in a team of no more than 6 Vehicle mechanics we was in charge of the maintenance and repair of over 20 Challenger 2 main battle tanks. When we first got in country we had to inspect and repair all the tanks in order to get the in safe working order for the tank squadron to use on Ranges and Exercises. Whether it be us working all day and night we wouldn't stop till all the vehicles were safe to use. We worked in temperature of -25 to +35 degrees over a period of 6 months and I don't regret a moment of it.

Discussions with Aaron R.

If I were to enlist in February, I will be 16 and 6 months what is the process I would go through to be a mech engineer

I have looked at your profile and your job role is exactly what I would like to do. At what point would I be getting paid and what is the process I would have to go through to become a mechanical engineer in the REME? What did you do after secondary school? What process did you go through?

Eligibility advice, Eligibility

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As a 16yr old looking to join the REME, what course/trade should I learn in college to increase my chances of selection?

Eligibility advice, Qualifications

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My son leaves for Catterick soon and I’m wondering how long he is there before he gets home leave?

Also, is it best to arrive wearing shirt, trousers and shoes or casual clothing? I believe his training is 14 weeks but his Army portal says he’s leaving in October until May.

Eligibility advice, Medical

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Hi, do you still have to fight if you are a Electronic Technician?

Eligibility advice, Eligibility

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Joining the REME as an Armourer?

If you I join the REME as an Armourer, will I definitely be in that role, as long as I am suitable and complete all necessary training? I wouldn't like to join and find that the role was not available to me and be given another role within the REME. Many thanks in advance.

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