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AFCO Portsmouth

You don’t need to make an appointment – just go along to the office. You’ll get a warm welcome from an experienced soldier who’ll give you the inside story on what Army life is all about. He or she will ask about your interests and begin to help you decide if a job in the Army is right for you.

WHO YOU'LL MEET HERE

You’ll find us all relaxed, friendly and approachable here at AFCO Portsmouth. Our team is made up of soldiers who have served all over the world and in many different parts of the Army. You’ll meet soldiers like Sergeant Lewis Crouch, who joined the Army in 2000 and who has been on several operational tours and as well as instructing at an Army Training establishment.
Army careers office interview

WHERE YOU'LL FIND US

AFCO Portsmouth

Cambridge Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2EN
Tel: 02392 823744

Our opening hours

  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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WHAT YOU'LL FIND WHEN YOU GET HERE

You’ll find us all in uniform with name badges, so we’re easy to spot. But we don’t mind whether you come in wearing your work clothes or jeans – we’re more interested in you, the things you’re good at and why you’re considering the Army.

You’ll probably want to ask us about everything from training and career opportunities to travel prospects and how much you’ll get paid. We’ve got the answers to all these questions – and the ones you haven’t even thought of yet.

We’ll tell you about the whole variety of Army jobs available. There’s a huge range to choose from including chefs, tank crewmen, nurses, vehicle mechanics and electricians. We’ll help you find the role that suits you best, and to make the biggest decision of all – whether life in the Army is right for you.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT?

Chances are you’ll leave the office with lots to think about. Feel free to come back any time to talk some more. Or if you decide you’re ready to take things further, we can help you make the next step towards joining the Army.

We’ll need to weigh and measure you to check your Body Mass Index (BMI) and give you an Army contact form, DVD and application pack to take away.

potential recruit

JOINING THE ARMY

girl talking to recruitment officers

Find out what you can expect if you are joining the Army as a soldier or an officer.

THE INTERVIEWS

Interviewee and soldier

Find out about some of the questions you’ll be asked at selection, and what the interviews involve.

PRACTISE ONLINE

recruitment tests

Try some sample exercises for the maths, English and BARB tests online to see how you get on.