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Old May 9, 2019 | 11:25 pm
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Originally Posted by krispy84
A degree isn’t required for the majority of Commissioned Officer training in the UK Armed Forces, including flying training. UK and US initial officer training differ in some significant areas, therefore there isn’t the link between degrees and military aviation that you have in the US.
While these are true, the reality, again, is not the same.

Not just RAF Officers, but generally speaking, many UK Armed Force officers do have advance education more than GCSE.

To say the least, it is not about if you would be competent with the duties as an officer, but advancement.

It is the same as airline pilots - do you really believe that an airline will promote a FO to Captain simply because of experience only?
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