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...and what do we have to say to fiancees of military officers? Some have been discouraged because of the nature of their job. What can a lady do/say to encourage others(family) to accept her choice(in this case, a Lieut.), especially since the love and happiness is there? Answers pls!

Phiozy: ...and what do we have to say to fiancees of military officers? Some have been discouraged because of the nature of their job. What can a lady do/say to encourage others(family) to accept her choice(in this case, a Lieut.), especially since the love and happiness is there? Answers pls!

in the african homes the opinions of our families matters alot when it comes to marital issues.....try convince them and make sure they understand that every job has its harzard....good luck

please does it have any added advantage if one decides to have his masters degree before actually enrolling for his DSS course?

I hate to be a civillian,oneday am gonna be a millitary personnel

I hate to be a civillian,oneday am gonna be a millitary personnel.may God help me

hello there, if one decides to keep his family outside barracks how frequent would he be allowed to visit them? any medical doctor serving in the military in this forum? how is the chennel of communication like in the medical corps? traditionally medical doctors are known to be leaders of health teams, is it the same in the military or it is the rank that matters? if one decides not to do residency are there chances for masters and PhDs? how do one convert from DSSC to DRC? any disadvantage? the officers that contributed in this forum sounds like gentlemen but the ones we meet in the society behaves differently; arrogant, lack of respect to established laws and orders and poor understanding of civilian life. tnx

I thought I would be one them

13k? Big lie

pappyt :
13k? Big lie

den how much?

@ V/ Admiral, thanks a bunch for the incisive and analytic comment. I don't know much about the Nigerian military but I do know that it's a noble profession. I also know that while it may not be the highest paying profession in the country, one can lead a comfortable life with the pay (If you're not over-ambitious). I'm a second class upper graduate and I presently work in the media. I'm really interested in joining the military. As a matter of fact, I'm hoping to do a Masters @ NDA. I don't know how you can be of help. We don't need to meet, I just need you to refer to a website of any of your Lagos office where I can make enquiries about joining the military. Please send me a message @ vincentmaga@gmail.com and we can pick things up from there. Once again, thanks for your comment. It was very educating.

Great thread with respect to officers in the house, I would like to know the prospects of someone with a Natural Gas Engineering background going on short service in the Nigerian Airforce and Navy respectively I heard that they prefer doctors, accountants and engineers who's discipline re more relevant in the force.

Have gone through this thread carefully, picked lot of points with sound understanding, my sincere appreciation to all that had given light in respect to Nigeria Army.
But this is 2013, guess a lot must have changed, payment structure must have been improved and other entitlements for serving your Country. Please 'sirs' kindly share light once again on the current situation in NA.
Am hopeful by the grace of God, am enrolling for the next DSSC once the form is out.
Any info will be appreciated.
Thank you

i believe Ryder306 have spoken the minds of so many.

Ryder306: Have gone through this thread carefully, picked lot of points with sound understanding, my sincere appreciation to all that had given light in respect to Nigeria Army.
But this is 2013, guess a lot must have changed, payment structure must have been improved and other entitlements for serving your Country. Please 'sirs' kindly share light once again on the current situation in NA.
Am hopeful by the grace of God, am enrolling for the next DSSC once the form is out.
Any info will be appreciated.
Thank you

Pay for a Lieutenant falls within the range N1.02m per annum (Step 1) to N1.27m per annum (Step 8 ).

Mayb someone can finally answer me. I have used almost 2hrs to read all the comments here. V/admiral's comment is highly appreciated.

Even as a young Architect, i still love d army that "I wouldn't mind being in d army for no payments"

But my question is if Architects are needed in military.

Someone with experience should answer me

Greetings to all the military men/women in here and noble civilians...

I have series of questions bugging my mind which i need people with genuine answers to please enlighten me.

1. Can i join the Nigerian Navy with a foreign degree? UK Bsc Information Technology, is there room for computer programmers/Analyst in the Navy.
2. Must i have a Nysc dispatch letter to enroll in the Navy.
3. Is it possible to do other personal duties aside from military work? Maybe 2-3hours a day
4. I heard there is always battle of superiority and segregation among regular officers and Dssc officers, ow true is that?
5. Are there special bonus and incentives that regular officers benefit from, that the Dssc don't benefit from?
6. What is the highest rank that a dssc officer can attain his entire navy service and how many years will it take?
7. I heard there is a rank you will attain in the Navy and you will still be entitled to your military guards and so on,what rank is that?
8. And lastly, Is it possible to migrate from a dssc officer to regular officer if u so desire a combat career?

I have always had the dream of wearing white-white right from secondary school, it became a passion, now its like an obsession. attempted Regular combatant cadet enrollment but wasn't successful so i pursued a university degree oversees, and willing to get back where my hearth belongs, which is the Nigerian Navy.

I need help on this,
Thanks In anticipation.

Greetings to all the military men/women in here and noble civilians...

I have series of questions bugging my mind which i need people with genuine answers to please enlighten me.

1. Can i join the Nigerian Navy with a foreign degree? UK Bsc Information Technology, is there room for computer programmers/Analyst in the Navy.
2. Must i have a Nysc dispatch letter to enroll in the Navy.
3. Is it possible to do other personal duties aside from military work? Maybe 2-3hours a day
4. I heard there is always battle of superiority and segregation among regular officers and Dssc officers, ow true is that?
5. Are there special bonus and incentives that regular officers benefit from, that the Dssc don't benefit from?
6. What is the highest rank that a dssc officer can attain his entire navy service and how many years will it take?
7. I heard there is a rank you will attain in the Navy and you will still be entitled to your military guards and so on,what rank is that?
8. And lastly, Is it possible to migrate from a dssc officer to regular officer if u so desire a combat career?

I have always had the dream of wearing white-white right from secondary school, it became a passion, now its like an obsession. attempted Regular combatant cadet enrollment but wasn't successful so i pursued a university degree oversees, and willing to get back where my hearth belongs, which is the Nigerian Navy.

I need help on this,
Thanks In anticipation.

Greetings to all the military men/women in here and noble civilians...

I have series of questions bugging my mind which i need people with genuine answers to please enlighten me.

1. Can i join the Nigerian Navy with a foreign degree? UK Bsc Information Technology, is there room for computer programmers/Analyst in the Navy.
2. Must i have a Nysc dispatch letter to enroll in the Navy.
3. Is it possible to do other personal duties aside from military work? Maybe 2-3hours a day
4. I heard there is always battle of superiority and segregation among regular officers and Dssc officers, ow true is that?
5. Are there special bonus and incentives that regular officers benefit from, that the Dssc don't benefit from?
6. What is the highest rank that a dssc officer can attain his entire navy service and how many years will it take?
7. I heard there is a rank you will attain in the Navy and you will still be entitled to your military guards and so on,what rank is that?
8. And lastly, Is it possible to migrate from a dssc officer to regular officer if u so desire a combat career?

I have always had the dream of wearing white-white right from secondary school, it became a passion, now its like an obsession. attempted Regular combatant cadet enrollment but wasn't successful so i pursued a university degree oversees, and willing to get back where my hearth belongs, which is the Nigerian Navy.

I need help on this,
Thanks In anticipation.

Eseaba: What is the prospect i being a lieutenant in the Nigeria army? What is the pay like and what other fringe benefits are available?

I need contributions as I want to apply for the ongoing employment into Direct Short Service Commission the Nigerian Army

wht DSSC is it on already?

Online application commence on Monday, 4both DSSC and SSC

DSSC ans SSC is on already, but online application is starting on the 25th which is on Monday

That's nice of u bro...I was in one of eco branch nw...they said they have nt receive any of such info...so I called a friend who confirmed d date to be 25th. Wish us all luck.

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ibraheemtolu: Greetings to all the military men/women in here and noble civilians...

I have series of questions bugging my mind which i need people with genuine answers to please enlighten me.

1. Can i join the Nigerian Navy with a foreign degree? UK Bsc Information Technology, is there room for computer programmers/Analyst in the Navy.- Yes you can join with a foreign degree but you must show proof of Nigerian citizenship, There is room for computer programmers in the Education dept & IT units
2. Must i have a Nysc dispatch letter to enroll in the Navy. - Yes, it is a mandatory requirement
3. Is it possible to do other personal duties aside from military work? Maybe 2-3hours a day - It all depends as you might be posted quite often usually every 24months or as situation demands
4. I heard there is always battle of superiority and segregation among regular officers and Dssc officers, ow true is that? - True, but its gradually fading out
5. Are there special bonus and incentives that regular officers benefit from, that the Dssc don't benefit from? - NO,rather regular officers have to write promotional exams while DSSC dont
6. What is the highest rank that a dssc officer can attain his entire navy service and how many years will it take? - It depends on your corp or arm of service but some have reached the rank of Major General seamlessly.
7. I heard there is a rank you will attain in the Navy and you will still be entitled to your military guards and so on,what rank is that? - Once a General always a General but you will have to pay for them to be with you after your service
8. And lastly, Is it possible to migrate from a dssc officer to regular officer if u so desire a combat career? - You can convert from a DSSC (Direct short service commission) to a DRC (Direct regular combatant officer) before going beyond the rank of Major or its equivalent as long as you are within the age limits & Physically fit

I have always had the dream of wearing white-white right from secondary school, it became a passion, now its like an obsession. attempted Regular combatant cadet enrollment but wasn't successful so i pursued a university degree oversees, and willing to get back where my hearth belongs, which is the Nigerian Navy. - Keep the dream alive brother

I need help on this,
Thanks In anticipation.

[b][quote author=ibraheemtolu]Greetings to all the military men/women in here and noble civilians...

I have series of questions bugging my mind which i need people with genuine answers to please enlighten me.

1. Can i join the Nigerian Navy with a foreign degree? UK Bsc Information Technology, is there room for computer programmers/Analyst in the Navy.- Yes you can join with a foreign degree but you must show proof of Nigerian citizenship, There is room for computer programmers in the Education dept & IT units
2. Must i have a Nysc dispatch letter to enroll in the Navy.
3. Is it possible to do other personal duties aside from military work? Maybe 2-3hours a day
4. I heard there is always battle of superiority and segregation among regular officers and Dssc officers, ow true is that?
5. Are there special bonus and incentives that regular officers benefit from, that the Dssc don't benefit from?
6. What is the highest rank that a dssc officer can attain his entire navy service and how many years will it take?
7. I heard there is a rank you will attain in the Navy and you will still be entitled to your military guards and so on,what rank is that?
8. And lastly, Is it possible to migrate from a dssc officer to regular officer if u so desire a combat career?

I have always had the dream of wearing white-white right from secondary school, it became a passion, now its like an obsession. attempted Regular combatant cadet enrollment but wasn't successful so i pursued a university degree oversees, and willing to get back where my hearth belongs, which is the Nigerian Navy.

@ibraheemtolu: I was hoping serving members will answer ur questions but since they have not, I will like to guide u, my info might not totally answer ur question but atleast idea is need.
http://www.nigerianarmyms.org/pages.php?pgid=38
The address above is nigeria army website, from which applicants will choose desired department, required qualifications are stated there. Knock urself out

please, did anybody understand the number (g) requirement which states 'g. Applicants (less serving
members of the Armed Forces)
must have completed the NYSC
Scheme or provide proof of
exemption as the case may be.'

i wish this thread would be ressurected to the front page

kalunomics: please, did anybody understand the number (g) requirement which states 'g. Applicants (less serving
members of the Armed Forces)
must have completed the NYSC
Scheme or provide proof of
exemption as the case may be.'

it simply means u must hav been 2ru wit ur compulsory 1year NYSC or had an exemption as a graduate.

Pls i need guildance on this. Btween SSC and DSSC whc is mor ideal as i tink i'm qualified 4 both.

waliezi: it simply means u must hav been 2ru wit ur compulsory 1year NYSC or had an exemption as a graduate.

'Applicants
(less serving members of the Armed Forces.)' who are those?

kalunomics: 'Applicants
(less serving members of the Armed Forces.)' who are those?

those ar bloody civilians i tink.