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Join as a Regular Officer

As an officer, you’re in charge of a team of soldiers and must use their skills and direct their work to get the job done. You look after their welfare to keep them working at their best. Most officers are university graduates, but you don’t necessarily have to have a degree – your personal qualities are as important as your qualifications.

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Once your Careers Adviser thinks you’re ready, some additional checks will need to be carried out such as a medical report. Once complete, you'll be able to attend a two day AOSB briefing where you'll be assessed on physical & practical exercises designed to test your leadership & teamwork potential. The briefing is also your opportunity to learn more about how to prepare for selection, see AOSB Prep in the Download Library for examples.

Briefing Notes (76.08kb)

AOSB Prep

Serving soldier - PODC

Between AOSB Briefing and AOSB Main Board, serving soldiers are required to attend an eleven week Potential Officers Development Course (PODC) at the Army School of Education, Worthy Down.  The aim of the course is to develop your self confidence, cultural interests, communication and interpersonal skills.  You'll also expand your analysis, planning and problem solving abilities so that you are prepared to face the new challenges that lie ahead.

Once you pass AOSB Briefing you will be asked back to attend Main Board. You’ll need to put the experience gained and advice given to good use as you’ll be assessed on physical and mental tests over a three-day period. It’s vital you arrive physically and mentally fit to show yourself to the best of your abilities, see AOSB Prep in the Download Library for examples. Succeed, and you’ll be offered a place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Main Board Notes (80.20kb)

AOSB Prep

Pre RMAS Course

After AOSB Main Board you may be recommended to attend an eleven week Pre Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Course (PRMAS) at the Army School of Education, Worthy Down.  Here you'll enhance your academic skills, cultural awareness and contempary knowledge to the standard required for entry to the RMAS Commissioning Course.  It is unlikely that a serving soldier would attend PRMAS, provided they have completed PODC.

PRMAS FAQ (370.19kb)

Sponsorship

If you want to become an Army officer and are interested in gaining financial sponsorship through your education, either at sixth form or university, then the Army has a number of schemes that might be just right for you. Follow the link below if you want to know more, but your Army officer careers adviser will be the best person to mentor and guide you through the process.

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