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The Joining Process

This website will allow you to explore all the opportunities available in the Army. If you still have questions, contact our online office or visit us on Facebook. Once you have an idea about what you want to do, go to an Army Careers Information Office. Here an Army Careers Adviser will help you find out if you’re right for the Army and about the jobs you can do.

Regular Soldier?

When you join the Army as a soldier you become part of the ultimate team. Here's how our application and selection process works.

How to join

Regular Officer?

As an officer your job is to get the best out of your soldiers. Not all officers have a university degree, personal qualities are just as important.

How to join

Territorial Soldier?

Join as a Territorial soldier and you can combine your civilian career with an Army job. Find out more about the joining process.

How to join

Territorial Officer?

TA Officer training will help to improve your leadership and management skills. You don't need to leave your day job to become an Army Officer. Find out more

How to join

Join as a PQO

The Professionally Qualified Officer Course is open to everyone from dentists to chaplains with relevant degrees and experience. PQOs are commissioned in a higher rank with higher pay.

How to join

Joining from Overseas

You may be surprised to know that if you’re from certain overseas countries or territories then you’re welcome to apply to the British Army.

How to join

Rejoining the Army

There are many ways to rejoin, depending on age, rank and experience. We value experience,so you may get a special bounty payment for coming back.

How to rejoin

Values & Standards

Values and standards are our strength. Mates and mission first.Treat people with respect. It’s about making sure that the Army is a force for good, wherever it operates.

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Enquiries and applications

Ready to meet a Careers Adviser? Fill in this form and we'll call you back to book an appointment. Don't worry; this does not commit you to joining the Army.

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