Caitlin B.
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"The army has countless opportunities for everyone , take as many as you can- whether that's professional development for your trade or working towards instructor qualifications for adventurous training, the list is endless. Enjoy as much of your career as possible and have a laugh with your friends around you. That way when you do decide to leave the army, you know you've had the best time possible."

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About Caitlin B.

Main motivation

One of the main reasons I wanted to join the army was to be able to travel the world whist getting paid to play. I have performed abroad in places like Ukraine or Germany, as well as all over the UK. However, I haven't just travelled as a musician, I've also been away to complete adventurous training- anything from surfing in Cornwall to scuba-diving in Malta.

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The army has countless opportunities for everyone , take as many as you can- whether that's professional development for your trade or working towards instructor qualifications for adventurous training, the list is endless. Enjoy as much of your career as possible and have a laugh with your friends around you. That way when you do decide to leave the army, you know you've had the best time possible.
Greatest achievement
I pull for the Army Ladies Tug of War team and last year(2023) we were awarded the Army Sports Team of the Year award. This automatically puts us as the Army's nomination for the UK Armed Forces Team of the Year which we also won. This goes to show, that the mental resilience and discipline we get taught as soldiers can be used in all walks of life.

Discussions with Caitlin B.

I heard the portal was opened for musicians. I tried to apply, but the portal isn't opening for application

I'm Victoria Saltson Asmah from Ghana

Applications, Application issues

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I have a problem logging in into my account

Applications, Application issues

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do you need to know how to play an instrument to be able to do the music apprentice or can you learn during?

Eligibility advice, Eligibility

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Holidays/Annual Leave as a Musician

I understand that holidays are mandated generally around events which usually mean that musicians' holidays are in line with the school holidays, but does this vary between different bands, and are there opportunities to take holidays in term time to benefit from cheaper deals?

Role, Role description

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How much support is available for someone like me?

I'm currently 17 and plan on applying to become a Guardsmen when I'm 18. However, my parents aren't supportive of me joining the army, and ties will most likely be cut, however, I know it's what I want to do. How much support is there for someone in this situation?

General

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