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PENISgod: 7:11am On Sep 25, 2021
Hello guys....so I am currently 20 years of age..I just ed the just concluded jamb and I am wanting to study computer science in either a polytechnic or university then after that, the military through S.S.C ..I have few questions I would love to ask anyone who has gone through similar experience or knows a thing or two...



Note- please nobody should come here and start telling me to finish one first as I am only trying to plan ahead... thanks..



1) should I go for a university degree ( with strike and possible extra years put into consideration) or a polytechnic for H.N.D?



2) is there a limit to the rank I can achieve for going through S.S.C ( because I've heard something like that) and how long would it take to rise to that rank if there's any?


I really need as much advice as possible,my future is at stake. Please help me..

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mouthofThegod: 7:16am On Sep 25, 2021
If you are from the South, goodluck.
My regards to your loved ones

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Davash222(m): 7:17am On Sep 25, 2021
To Nigeria Army is one of the easiest ways to die young.

I wish you what you wish yourself.

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money121(m): 7:21am On Sep 25, 2021
Ok
Wish u best of luck

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AntiBMC(m): 7:27am On Sep 25, 2021
All these ones no dey gree read news. If you are a southerner, I have questions for you too;
You no know wetin dey happen for country? Na the camo dey freak you or what? U no get family wey dey advise you?
Any which way, na you know.

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AlexBells(m): 7:28am On Sep 25, 2021
That's good, I think Nairaland is not the best place for getting proper information concerning the Nigerian Military, you can numerous Military groups especially in Facebook, it is always a brave and right decision to want to the army of your country also note that the Military is a little skewed currently if you are especially from the East, don't expect much but still as far as Nigeria exist there shall be Easterners in the Nigerian Military and those Easterners who s serve on double front.

I don't know you so I would not say any further but do check out some Facebook groups, also check out within your community you would find one or two people who have been in the service they could be helpful. Be strong patriot and be warned that Nigerian military can be somewhat depressing though I don't know your reason for ing but never be party to a coup or revolution, evolution is the bane of civilised societies.

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Emergingnation(m): 7:29am On Sep 25, 2021
If GOD is not by your side, this people (politicians) will use you as a pawn, while their lots is sitting safely in abroad with looted funds , including the funds that are ment to acquire weapons...

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dimmyj(m): 7:29am On Sep 25, 2021
Goodluck

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ItzKennybest67(m): 7:38am On Sep 25, 2021
ing nigerian army alone as a southerner is a death trap bro, to make it worse ssce,
well you've already said no one should tell you to finish one first, my regards to your families...

But on a serious note you can do both.. I have this coursemate whos doing both, he already enters the army with ssce then later come to poly for his national diploma, the army takes care of his bills..
Last time we talk he was talking like he wants to japa..and thats another topic entirely.

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Ugoc3(m): 7:42am On Sep 25, 2021
I will advise you the NA through NDA
You will have respect and b handsomely paid..
If u entr through ssce..you will not be a happy soilder

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Charmingrascal(m): 7:48am On Sep 25, 2021
You want to the Army.



God go help you oo

Mtcheew

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DrSamOnowu87(m): 7:49am On Sep 25, 2021
Indeed your future is at stake for wishing to d Nigerian Army especially at a time like this that tribalism,nepotism,favouritism is d oda of d day and also at a time that insecurity sponsored,ed by d top military officers of d Northern oligarchy.
If u are a Northerner go ahead if not look for what else to do that is if u don't want to die like fowl in d hands of those they are sponsoring but claimed to be figthing.

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LegendPV: 8:11am On Sep 25, 2021
1..Try to obtain a Degree and make it a priority, if it doesn't work out that's when u opt for HND... E get why, though the Army doesn't discriminate among the Two.. Same ranking and same pay

2. After conversion, to Regular, that's after your probation... The sky is your limit, though you'll have to compete with the better preferred RC - the NDA graduates... But today we have a lot of SSC officers who are Major Generals.... We've had a COAS once in the past who was SSC


Note : make sure you're Medically and physically fit... Maintain your health till then

to get commissioned into the Nigerian Armed Forces is highly competitive, so ensure to have a back up plan
The final shortlist for Army SSC this year had 8 people per state, Navy DSSC had just 2+1 reserve per state

So try get back up plan o

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LegendPV: 8:13am On Sep 25, 2021
You'll get details from experienced folks from this thread, if you're strong enough to read almost all pages .... Thank me later

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/2879148/nigerian-army-ssc-dssc-2016

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PENISgod: 8:14am On Sep 25, 2021
Ugoc3:
I will advise you the NA through NDA
You will have respect and b handsomely paid..
If u entr through ssce..you will not be a happy soilder
I am not entering through ssce for god's sake... I am entering through h.n.d

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AlexBells(m): 8:23am On Sep 25, 2021
Ugoc3:
I will advise you the NA through NDA
You will have respect and b handsomely paid..
If u entr through ssce..you will not be a happy soilder
If bandits attack NDA again nko lol, besides NDA is not easy to get through

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chatinent: 8:24am On Sep 25, 2021
I don't even understand the north and south discrimination from people commenting here. If you are in the Nigerian army, the Army will use you wherever you are from!!

They will use you until you are killed!


They will use you after you are killed!!

Your salary, another oga go dey chop!

If you wife no gree sample to oga, they will chase her outta of the barrack!!

It doesn't have anything to do with where you are from: they will use you!

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OG1BABY(f): 8:33am On Sep 25, 2021
All the best
cmikel: 9:03am On Sep 25, 2021
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.The northerns are reserved for strategic positions or serve in less troubled states ,while the south is sent to die in warfronts ? shocked undecided



Best is for you to relate with pple In there
You may best be guided by them offline

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Ruggedniggaone: 9:08am On Sep 25, 2021
The only question I have for you is after reading all the news about how northern politicians and buhari govt through malami are playing with our young officers lives by releasing those who are financing terrorism and the release of their so called repentant bokoharam/bandits. Why do you still want to sacrifice your precious life to save a region who doesn't want to be saved?

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mbahdi(m): 9:08am On Sep 25, 2021
Rip in advance.
Upon all's professions wey full ground na army u tink of ing in dis buhari perilous regime.why not humbly donate ur organs to those in need of it dan willingly dashing it to bandits or Boko Haram

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lonelydora: 9:08am On Sep 25, 2021
First of all, Write your "Will" before ing the army.

Now, what make people ing through Direct Short Service course not go far in rank is because of their age. Before you finish University or Polytechnic, you would have been in your mid-twenties. Promotion is every 3/4 years in the military, now calculate from your age of ing as a 2nd Lieutenant to when you are 60 years (retirement age) and see why you won't get to a General.

There is also what is called "Combatant" and "Non Combatant". You will be a non combatant officer because you didn't attend NDA, and this also affect the positions you will be given.

A non combatant can never be a GOC or COAS or head DICON, DMI, etc

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MANNABBQGRILLS: 9:08am On Sep 25, 2021
lonelydora:
Write your "Will" first
Haba Dora undecided angry undecided

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ATEAMS: 9:09am On Sep 25, 2021
Can't help you on this...but what I know is that soja go soja come barrack remain

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NaijaCover(m): 9:09am On Sep 25, 2021
Nawa o
greenie77: 9:09am On Sep 25, 2021
Nigerian Army? shocked

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Eagle360(m): 9:09am On Sep 25, 2021
Sacrificial lambtongue
I pity that innocent woman of yours.

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dex4sure: 9:09am On Sep 25, 2021
Goodluck but always have sambisa forest in mind....

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uptimum123(m): 9:09am On Sep 25, 2021
I love your zeal and determination...ignore those saying ing the army as a southerner is a death sentence..they are just talking from their anuus

Follow the below link. Your questions is best answered there.

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/2239266/battle-field-discussion-picture-video/2006

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Starlogo: 9:09am On Sep 25, 2021
Let me give you better alternative....
Kindly pm me, I will introduce u to my baba,,,
You will do money ritual of 6 years time frame...
After cashing out, you will impregnated two ladies at a time....
Do ur will and leave the properties for ur kids to enjoy...
Or Nigeria Army, after POP you will be posted to One of North Eastern state and you will probably die after three years....
Choose wisely

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CalabarPikin: 9:10am On Sep 25, 2021
I'm just speechless right now..


Bros, you get mind

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