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5 LIVE A LOT , PAY A LITTLE
For those living in the Officers ’ Mess , you ’ ll have a private room , often with an en-suite bathroom , and your rent includes all utility bills . There ’ s even an in-house restaurant and bar . The RAF also has a wide selection of houses exclusively for married personnel or those in a civil partnership , all at subsidised rental costs .
6 MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE
Once you ’ ve spent a couple of weeks with your unit , you ’ ll start to understand the close bond that RAF personnel develop . Camaraderie in the Forces is second to none – you ’ ll live , work and socialise with your friends , you ’ ll learn to trust them with your life , and you ’ ll know that they trust you with theirs .
7 ONGOING DEVELOPMENT
The Royal Air Force is a Strong advocate of continuous professional development This includes , both for primary and secondary care clinicians opportunities to undertake diplomas in Aviation Medicine or Occupational Medicine . Other training opportunities include medical education , sports and exercise medicine and public health , depending on your career aspirations and the needs of the RAF . You will undergo various types of further military and adventurous training to test your skills in more challenging ways . All medical officers receive command and staff training with some undertaking additional training to prepare them for senior medical management appointments .
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