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The Army careers and training scheme

This is where you'll find out about the many full-time and part-time (Territorial Army) roles, including how to become an officer. You can also find out about all the different Roles and Regiments, and upcoming Events in the region.

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The Company

The British Army is respected around the world for the amazing job it does. That might mean keeping the peace in a difficult situation, fighting a war or making sure aid gets to those who need it the most. Our reputation over the past 300 years is based on the quality of people who join us, which is why we’ve made working in the Army as rewarding as we can.

There are plenty of rewards for joining the Army, but the most important is to be part of a team which live like a family, with all the camaraderie that offers. You’ll be in a job crammed full of action and responsibility.

Play is a serious business, too, with plenty of sport and adventure, but we’ll also help you develop yourself and gain qualifications. And then there's the pay and benefits package and the chance for promotion up the ranks.

Getting the most out of life is about getting the right balance, and that's what the Army provides. We'll invest time in your training, give you the space you need for your family and friends, and provide plenty of opportunities for you to learn new skills and broaden your horizons.

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Training & Profiles

Because the Army has over 140 roles we require people from all types of backgrounds. All you need to be is committed, enthusiastic, physically fit and be a UK or Commonwealth citizen.

Everyone who joins the Army has the same basic training first and then goes on to specific role related training.

Basic training will turn you from a civilian into a soldier or officer and prepare you for the next stage of your career. It is physically and mentally challenging, but as long as you arrive with an open mind, you'll be fine. Remember, everything you are taught, you are taught for a reason - it could save your life one day or help you save someone else's.

Whatever Corps or Regiment you choose, your life in the Army will be varied and full of possibilities, not least because it combines three jobs in one. You will be a soldier or officer first, a manager as you move up the ranks, and will also pursue a trade, a degree or area of speciality. The Army provides all the necessary training for you to perform at the highest level in all three roles. You can find more details on the training at further training

But don’t forget it’s not all serious. Not only does sport form an integral part of training, but there's also plenty of opportunity for you to play it competitively. Whether it's continuing a lifelong love of football, or taking up something new like, there will be opportunities aplenty whatever level you compete at. And alongside sport, there's Adventurous Training, where activities like climbing, mountaineering, kayaking and sailing are all awaiting you.

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Case Studies

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Information & FAQ

Pay
The Army pays you from your first day in training. The new entrant rate is £13,644. After 26 weeks you are paid the starting salary of a private soldier which is £17,014. The length of your training depends on the trade you are in.

Some trades within the Army offer immediate promotion to Lance Corporal on completion of training. The starting salary for a Lance Corporal is £24,074.

There are exceptions with some trades such as Registered Nurses earning £28,134 after completing their Phase 1 training and being deployed to their unit.

Officer Roles
As a soldier you can be promoted up the ranks and eventually be commissioned as an Officer. There is also the opportunity to enter the Army as an Officer. Officer training takes place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. All Officer roles will call on your ability to lead and motivate the troops under your command, and you will need the maturity and sense of responsibility necessary for a role in which soldiers wellbeing can depend on the outcome of your decisions. Our Army Careers Advisors can help you decide whether a career as an Officer is right for you.

Travel
Your Army skills will be in demand right around the world - so the world is where you'll be going. Whether it's on adventurous training in the jungle keeping the peace in a war-torn country or in combat, you'll gain experiences few people can imagine. Army life involves working alongside people from different backgrounds and nationalities, so when you are not on active duty, you'll be able to explore your new surroundings and learn about life in different cultures.

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