JOIN AS A REGULAR OFFICER

Once your Army Careers Adviser (or for serving soldiers your CO) thinks you’re ready, some additional checks will need to be carried out; one of the most important is a medical report. Once completed, 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.

Briefing Notes (76.08kb)

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 the Army Officer Selection Board Briefing you will be asked back within eight weeks to attend the 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. Succeed, and you’ll be offered a place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Main Board Notes (80.20kb)

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)

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.