Defence Forces Online Applications
Medical Officer
Medical Doctor
A Medical Officer is a specialist Officer who practices medicine within the Defence Forces both at home and overseas. Medical practice focuses on health protection and education, primary care and environmental medicine. The role comes with very real physical and mental challenges.
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The Defence Forces are are now accepting applications for positions as Direct Entry Medical Officers.
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2013 Cadetship Competition
The Defence Forces are looking for candidates with leadership potential, commitment, a sense of duty and a high level of physical fitness, in order to fill essential appointments in the Army (to include the Equitation School), Naval Service and the Air Corps.
Applications are invited from school leavers and graduates who will be not less than 18 years of age and under 28 years of age on 07 October 2013 to fill the following positions in the Defence Forces:
Army Officers (Line)
As an Officer in the Army you will be trained to excel in many things, but the key focus of all training is to develop your character and leadership skills. This is a career that presents challenges you will not find elsewhere. All Army Officers are required to serve in any of the Defence Forces installations countrywide as well as frequently on Peace Support Operations overseas
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Army Officers (Equitation)
As an Equitation Officer you will be posted to the Defence Forces Equitation School in McKee Barracks, Dublin where you will train to represent Ireland and the Defence Forces at both National and International horse riding events.
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Naval Service Officers
As an Officer in the Naval Service you will be trained to operate both ashore and afloat as either an Operations Officer, an Engineering Officer or an Electrical Engineering Officer. All Naval Service Officers are required to serve in the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co. Cork, on state ships and in Defence Forces Headquarters.
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Air Corps Officers (Pilot)
An Air Corps Flight Officer is a military aviator who is qualified to fly the numerous types of aircraft operated by the Defence Forces. The role comes with very real physical and mental challenges, with Officers being expected to demonstrate leadership qualities.
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Online Application
Applications for the 2013 Officer Cadet Competition are only being accepted online and only from candidates who meet the minimum educational and other essential qualifying criteria.
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Please read the terms and conditions carefully before you make your online application. Please have a valid email address for further correspondence.
Remember the closing date is Sunday 26th of May 2013.
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