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Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Terrence99: 2:02pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
OmoManU: So, it is because of 100k he should join the Army? Money that can't buy good Tecno phone. Out of the 3 branches of the Armed forces, it is only the army that has its soldiers complain about welfare. To attract the best, welfare must be a priority. |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Bahamas95(m): 2:02pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
I wanted to say RIP to you in advance but I won't say it.
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Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by deywinks29(m): 2:03pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Isobug: Score to settle � |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Isobug: 2:07pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
deywinks29:Do I know? |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by BluntTheApostle(m): 2:10pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
IQscanner: Do you want to be a combatant, then you can get the SSC form. SSC means "Short Service Commission". You get trained for a year. However, it has age restriction. I think the maximum age is 27. Do you want advance your career in the Army? Let us say you are an accountant or you have a degree in any education courses, or you are a degree in medicine or psychology, or whatever degree, and you want to practise it in the Nigerian Army, then your best bet is getting the DSSC form. DSSC stands for "Direct Short Service Commission". Just like the SSC, you will get trained for a year. However unlike the SSC, you don't become a combatant. That means, you don't get engaged to fight. Rather, you serve the Nigerian Army depending on your academic qualifications. Another difference is that the DSSC admits even 30 years and above into the Army. I think the age limit is 40 or thereabouts. So, do you want to join the Nigerian Army to fight for them? If yes, get the SSC form. Do you want relatively quicker promotion through the ranks? If yes, take the SSC form. Do you want to advance your career in the Army? If yes, get the DSSC form? Do you want to build stronger professional connections, and make yourself more employable in the future in and outside the country? If yes, get the DSSC form. The Army is the best place to build your career. Anyone who has served in the Army is regarded highly by employers of labor. Unfortunately for you, the Nigerian Army is not currently recruiting. 1 Like |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by FrenchyL(m): 2:13pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
YeyeGbami: Actually if you enter today, you go enter warfront today, tomorrow is too far Think am well oh Bros.. 1 Like |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by vikgreen01(m): 2:16pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Do not be discouraged by the comments u see here op. If u have the passion for the job go for it but be determined any wing of armed forces is not a joke. If u are someone that think military is for flexing pls don’t try it. As someone said in a group that most past and present top officers and generals joined with passion which makes them succeeded in the profession so you have to know what u are signing for. There are a lot of graduates like u who has joined. Don’t mind anybody. Few people have guided u here. There are two options for graduates. DDSC and SSC( direct short service commission and short service combatant). Dssc are for professionals with professional bodies and practicing license. Thou there are few regular courses that always pop up under Dssc category for example If u are a graduate of biochemistry, statistics and some courses I have forgotten u will fit under ORDINANCE CORP and mind you options changes every year. Ssc is mainly for all graduates irrespective of your course of study and this is majorly combat role. Nysc discharge certificate is a MUST. Another thing to take note is your age. According to last year Dssc/Ssc recruitment the age for Dssc candidates start from 28-40yrs Ssc candidates from 18-27yrs. Here again age requirement also changes every year. A word of advice to you op as u are trying applying to army also try navy and airforce as well and lastly as Nigeria settings is you have to know someone that know someone BUT you can also get it on merit. Good luck!!!. |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Aboks(m): 2:17pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Look 4 better tin do wit ur life no gain in serving this useless country am telling you from experience |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Okpotud(m): 2:21pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
U won go die 4 notin abi? |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by VTJN(m): 2:27pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
IQscanner:Is like you don't like your parents abi? You purposely want them to lose you ba? I'm unemployed, but I'll never consider Nigeria army on a platter of gold |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by od501: 2:29pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
IQscanner: Are you okay sir? Like..are u sure you are OK?! Do u even read newspapers? |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Stankovic22: 2:32pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
If you are a Northern Muslim you can join but if you are a southerner whether muslim or Christian expect to see yourself in Borno fighting against bokoharam and if you kill them too much expect to be shot by a fellow soldier. If you survive and complained expect to be court marshalled and be sentenced to death by the government you are fighting for. Good luck |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by MightySparrow: 2:32pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
IQscanner: |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Chrisvotel: 2:32pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
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Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by MightySparrow: 2:33pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
IQscanner: Make good enquiry before any attempts. I learned if you didn't go in through NDA, there is a little discrimination. If you are aiming so high there you could be disappointed later. Good luck anyways. |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by UndauntedYOCA(f): 2:36pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Go through DSS, I'm not sure if registration for this year has ended or not. I have with the Nigerian Army and I have to be really honest with you, being an army isn't easy here in Nigeria especially if you do not have a strong godfather. I would have joined the army but I thought of some things. Nigerian soldiers are underpaid. You sign with your life once you join. I'll tell you a story, I was very fortunate to have served directly under a commanding office of the battalion, I was highly loved by all and didn't experience stress so I had the opportunity to earn extra moneya part from the one I got paid by the CO, the soldiers and all. I decided to teach and so a lady who was the wife of a very intelligent major hired me to help tutor her son who didn't know how to read and all. Some months into teaching, it was her wedding anniversary, her husband couldn't come home as he was in Maiduguri fighting against boko haram. Thursday or Friday of that same week, I went to tutor her child, my lodge was just 2 minutes walk to her house in the officer's quarters, on getting there, I saw people outside and a book on a table that was open. I didn't quite understand what was happening, I got in, usual me would beckon on the boy, play with him and the younger sister and then ask him to come over to be taught, hmph, when I entered, I saw people in the parlour, she was seated on the ground and had had her hair shaved. I knew something was wrong but I didn't want to believe that there had been a demise of a loved one, she saw me and said 'my husband is dead, Raina(not my real name), daddy David is dead, my husband is dead". I was taken aback and suddenly I felt pangs of sorrow for the her and the kids, I've lost loved ones, the most painful one being the death of my dad (God bless his soul) so I knew what was ahead. I went to her to comfort her (he died some weeks to Christmas) and till I left (about 8 months later) I'd go there to keep her company, play with her etc. Her husband had stepped on an IED, once you die in the Nigerian army, that's the end. There are great people in the Nigerian army but if you aren't careful, you'll lose your sanity. You'll be disliked by some.officers and get sent to the the mess a lot. Some will plot to Send you to red zones so be prepared. There's more to the Nigerian army that meet the eyes so I'll advise you to pray to whatever you believe in to first know if you should join or not before you decide. I cannot tell you all the things you'll face and this isn't me trying to dissuade you but are you strong enough? |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by blasterman(m): 2:36pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
IQscanner: dont let them discourage u you can wait for short service for graduates Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) and Short Service Combatant (SSC) If u go in as combatant na suffer head be dat especially with ur Bsc |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by agent01(m): 2:38pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
IQscanner:Go for it. What will be will be. No matter your profession, everyone will still die. Watch and pray. I wish you the best. 1 Like |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by IQscanner: 2:48pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
udemzeus:No south ,rivers state to be specific |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by abeggnow: 2:49pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Terrence99:with second class lower its only the army that will accept him. air force from 2nd class uper. |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Quaddafi29: 2:51pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
You may go far in the army- if you are fulani |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Kellie069(m): 2:52pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Don’t go and be selling cloths and shoes online , u wan use yourself play gamble |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by Kezmanp(m): 2:53pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
agent01: Best comments though!! Do not be discourage |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by agent01(m): 2:53pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
blasterman:I like your words of encouragement. Pls permit me to make further clarifications. For Short Service Combatant, one will have the opportunity to hold strategic command appointments. However, Direct Short Service Commission are non combatants and would not be able to hold strategic command appointments. Some will say DSSC usually pass out with 2 Stars, While SSC do pass out with 1 Star; meanwhile, Appointment is better than Rank. One can choose his/her career path in the Army. |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by alexvic12: 2:55pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Congratulations on your decision. Note that: 1. There are three pathways into the army outside the NDA; DSSC, SSC, and Recruit. 2. Two of these pathways are for graduates; the third being for recruits. 3. DSSC (Direct Short Service Commission) is for graduates of professional courses like Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, ICT, Mass Comm. etc. Successful DSSC candidates get commissioned as Second Lieutenants (2Lt.) and begin work. The 'contract' is usually for 15 years with an option of renewal. 4. SSC (Short service commission) is for graduates and serving Non-Commissioned officers (from Lance Corporals and above, I believe) who want to become combatant officers in the army. I believe that this last category (SSC) is where you fall in. When the time comes, you'll see the advert from the NA. Do well to apply. Get your documents ready and be in top physical shape. Forget godfatherism. It exists, but I'm yet to see the NA reject someone who is in excellent physical condition. All the best! Welcome to the Army (potentially). |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by IQscanner: 3:01pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Collins4u1:Exactly |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by IQscanner: 3:13pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
UndauntedYOCA:Please ma'am can I chat with you privately |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by enemyofprogress: 3:13pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Na when soldiers are being killed like chicken na that time your village people dey ask you to go join army. You better think very well before you go waste your life for nothing |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by enemyofprogress: 3:17pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
UndauntedYOCA:are you single or married? I want to marry a lady that is in the military |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by OmoManU: 3:21pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Terrence99: Nobody argues about better welfare, of course it has to be better but realistically right now, I don't just want to be so precise because I don't have exact info at hand but about 6 years ago that I'm aware of, the starting salary for a 2nd lieutenant in the Nigeria Army was like 160k, maybe he don increase now sef and that's minus other allowances and benefits, if you want to argue it, non of those armed forces unit u r mentioning are actually enjoying in the right sense of it or let's even say the whole of the Nigerian civil service system, btw how many organizations in Nigeria even pays in the excess of 100k sef, bro u no get point |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by UndauntedYOCA(f): 3:29pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
enemyofprogress:Lol, but aren't you in love with Dominique the moderator? |
Re: I Have A BSc Degree And Want To Join The Army by UndauntedYOCA(f): 3:29pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
IQscanner:Please go ahead sir. |
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