Too late...?
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Hi everyone!
I have recently been reading and looking through the MINDEF website, and have been surfing for information about the military etc. I just came across this forum and was impressed by the amount of sharing you guys have posted.
Anyway, I’m a female, currently working and am 26 yrs old. I’ve always been very interested in defense, army and wartime affairs since I was little, and I’m now badly regretting not joining the SAF straight after I graduated from uni. I suppose it never occurred to me that I could actually realize my dream of becoming part of Singapore’s armed forces – it’s sort of been a long-term fantasy only.
But after reading up about some of the female servicewomen in the SAF, it has changed that mindset and given me inspiration to return to this interest again; IÂ’m now seriously considering a career with the SAF. My only concern is if IÂ’m too late for it? I know that the Air Force, for example, has an age limit for officers at 27, and most men who sign up would have had years of experience by the time they reach my age.
What does anyone think about this? Medical-wise, I have no health issues and physical fitness-wise, thankfully, IÂ’m very active and love running, cycling, rock-climbing and many sports etc. All and any advice would be greatly appreciated! -
SAF? Good pay for female servicewomen. But remember to opt for stay out if possible. Good luck
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interest is one thing, career is another thing..
ultimately the decision rest on you, and i do not think its too late to sign on.
Do note that the age for retirement in the armed forces is 45 for officers(since you have a uni degree... you should get an officer role). And after 45, looking for suitable employment is quite an uphill task, though not necessarily impossible.
And since you have an active lifestlye, i think fitting into the military regime would not pose a serious problem.
good luck in your considerations! -
if cant get into the combat side. join the DXO lor
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ya.. u could be non combat officer. In fact, it is better... Some of the non combat officer does the same role as combat officer.
Since, I m from air force... I can tell u tat air force is much like the outside world... except , one is regimental, mission base and the other one is money base...
Not much difference... -
no harm asking just understand what this is all about.Originally posted by summer_day:Hi everyone!
I have recently been reading and looking through the MINDEF website, and have been surfing for information about the military etc. I just came across this forum and was impressed by the amount of sharing you guys have posted.
Anyway, I’m a female, currently working and am 26 yrs old. I’ve always been very interested in defense, army and wartime affairs since I was little, and I’m now badly regretting not joining the SAF straight after I graduated from uni. I suppose it never occurred to me that I could actually realize my dream of becoming part of Singapore’s armed forces – it’s sort of been a long-term fantasy only.
But after reading up about some of the female servicewomen in the SAF, it has changed that mindset and given me inspiration to return to this interest again; IÂ’m now seriously considering a career with the SAF. My only concern is if IÂ’m too late for it? I know that the Air Force, for example, has an age limit for officers at 27, and most men who sign up would have had years of experience by the time they reach my age.
What does anyone think about this? Medical-wise, I have no health issues and physical fitness-wise, thankfully, IÂ’m very active and love running, cycling, rock-climbing and many sports etc. All and any advice would be greatly appreciated! -
female sign on good what ... don't get DB one ... -
Oh really... hehe... dont noe female do not need to go db ..
Anyway, last time, I noe a female air force regular... In her 7 years of service, she gave birth 2 girls and 1 boy... Wa.. siong ah... government pay for all her medical leave n expenses... -
serious? DB does not apply? don't suggest to test the system.Originally posted by Fatum:female sign on good what ... don't get DB one ... -
Wow thanks for all the replies! Yup, will definitely make sure I find out as much as I can about I'm getting myself into, before I go ahead and apply.
Haha, I doubt females get exempted from DB... either way, it wouldn't be good to get special treatment right? Makes other people annoyed and prevents one from really 'earning' your rank and respect. -
may i know are u considering for combat vocation? cos if not, those admin work in office 8 to 5 type is just like in the outside world.
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Combat vocation, if I can get it.
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Go check out with Army Recruitment. They need good people to join.
Artillery seems a good place. May women officers there holding command positions. -
i wish u all the best then. don't forget to tell the good news if u manages to get accepted.
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Yes, was considering sending my questions to ARC too.
Thank you so much! Will share the good news if I send in my app and if I get accepted. -
ARC will tell you only things they want you to hear. They don't usually tell you what ifs .....
In this forum, you can get much more. The more description you give about yourself, the more advise / response you will get.