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Officer Cadetships
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CAREERS IN THE IRISH DEFENCE
FORCES WHO WE LOOK FOR?
The Irish Defence Forces is the military of Ireland.
We encompass the Army, the Naval Service, the Air
Corps and the Reserve Defence Forces. General Service Recruitment
The Army is a standing force and provides the
primary capabilities for joint military operations at
home and combined military Peace Support
Operations abroad.
The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing
agency with a general responsibility to meet
contingent and actual maritime defence
requirements. It is tasked with a variety of defence
and other roles.
The role of the Air Corps under the Defence Act is to
contribute to the security of the State by providing
for the Military Air Defence of its airspace.
Defence Forces personnel lead a "Life less
Ordinary". No two days are the same in the lives of
our personnel. All aspects of military life are varied
and for each member of the Force each day may
bring a new challenge.
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The Irish Defence Forces are looking for motivated, physically
fit, team orientated individuals to enlist as General Service
Recruits. As a recruit, you will train to become an infantry
soldier. On completion of the initial training program,
successful recruits are promoted to the rank of Private 2*.
Following a second period of basic training, applicants are
promoted to the rank of Private 3*. Applicants should have:
• The ability to work in disciplined military environment.
• The ability to work with others in a team.
• The ability to work well in a high pressure and physically
demanding environment.
• Be willing to serve aboard for extended periods of time.
• Be a minimum of 18 years of age and under 25 years of
age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications.
On qualification recruits take up a position as a three star
private in one of the following Service Corps — Infantry,
Artillery, Cavalry, Supply & Transport or Communications
Information Systems. After basic training, opportunities exist to
undertake further training as anything from a heavy vehicle
driver, to a chef, vehicle mechanic, armourer, IT technician,
combat engineer, emergency medical technician and many
other roles.
The Defence Forces are also looking to enlist Officer
Cadets. A Cadet is a Military Officer in training. Officers
are the leaders, decision makers and managers of the
Defence Forces. They are the platoon commanders in
our Army, the pilots in our Air Corps, and the navigators
and engineers in our Naval Service. An Officer leads,
directs and motivates our frontline troops. The role
comes with very real mental and physical challenges,
with Officers being expected to lead from the front in all
situations. Officer Cadets engage in 15 months training
in the Military College, Curragh Camp, Kildare, covering
many basic and practical soldier skills and military fields
of study before taking up an operational appointment in
the Permanent Defence Forces. The Defence Forces is
looking for people who have the potential to:
• Plan, prioritize and organise.
• Analyse problems, in order to generate appropriate
solutions.
• Be clear, concise and with effective communication
skills.
• The ability to motivate others and work with a team.
Can you do all of this while working in a high pressure,
mentally and physically demanding and environment?
After completing Officer training, cadets are
commissioned into a Service Corp — Infantry, Artillery,
Cavalry, Supply & Transport or Communications
Information Systems. As a young Officer many more
opportunities for development, growth, variety and
responsibility will come your way.
Technical Training School, located in Casement
Aerodrome, the home of the Air Corps.
All Candidates must be 18 years of age and less than 23
years of age on the closing date for receipt of
applications.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or over and under 26
years of age on the date mentioned in the notice for the
current competition. WHEN DO WE RECRUIT?
Trainee Military Aircraft Technician We advertise the Cadet Competition in January/February
for induction in September.
We also look to enlist Trainee Military Aircraft
Technicians. The successful applicants will serve a 4
year apprenticeship program and will become Aircraft
Technicians in our Air Corps.
Technicians provide the maintenance and servicing of Air
Corps aircraft, their engines, systems, equipment and
weapons. The Air Corps is looking for young,
enthusiastic and technically minded individuals who are
looking for the opportunity not just to learn a new trade
but also to practice it in challenging situations. Trainee
Technicians undergo their academic training at the
We normally recruit General Service Recruits in March
and September.
We also advertise for Air Corps Trainee Military Aircraft
Technicians in January/February for induction in
September
WHEN AND HOW TO APPLY?
All applications are made by completing the online
application on our website. The online application is only
available when we are running a recruitment competition.
We do NOT accept applications outside these times.
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