By the time his schooling was completed World War II had ended but Britain still had national service and all young men were required to serve for two years. Adams served in the Royal Engineers during 1948 and 1949 before beginning his university education.
Ng panahon ng kanyang aaral ay nakumpleto World War II had natapos ngunit Britain pa rin ba ng pambansang serbisyo at ang lahat ng batang lalaki ay kinakailangan upang maglingkod para sa dalawang taon. Adams served sa Royal Engineers sa panahon ng 1948 at 1949 bago simula ng kanyang unibersidad na edukasyon.