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  • Can I go straight into the SAS?

    The Special Air Service is the principal special forces unit of the British Army. To qualify you must meet a very demanding physical and mental selection process and entry is only open to those already serving in the Army.

     
  • How hard is soldier training?

    Training isn't easy and you wouldn't expect it to be. But it is designed to get the best out of you and to help you succeed. So if you arrive in the right frame of mind you should be fine. Basic training lasts 14 weeks for adults (17-29 years old) and between 20 and 42 weeks for juniors (16-17 years old and 1 month). After basic training you progress to specialist training according to your chosen trade or job.

     
  • What's my commitment to the TA?

    Soldiers sign up for a minimum of 12 years, while officers sign up until the age of 60. However, both have options to resign during this contract, provided they are not scheduled to deploy on operations.

     
  • How long will it take me to get to RMAS?

    All candidates need to complete a series of interviews and tests to check that they're ready. If you're joining as a Regular, you could start at Sandhurst within a few months of applying. Territorial officers complete most of their officer training before going to Sandhurst for a special three-week course, and the whole process typically takes about two years.

     
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Roles & Ranks 

For more than 300 years the British Army has proved itself to be one of the most professional and highly regarded military organisations in the world. The reason for this is simple: the quality of its people is second to none. From the youngest Private to the most seasoned Colonel, every member of the Army upholds a set of standards which are vital to the ongoing courage, honesty and integrity of the Armed Forces.

Army Ranks

Everybody is a somebody in the Army. Learn the hierarchy of military rank.


Core Values and the Military Covenant

Learn more about the core values that underpin every action of the Army.


Officer vs Soldier

Find out what it really means to be an Officer or Soldier in the British Army.


Regular vs Territorial

Discover the different functions of the Regular and Territorial Armies.