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Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) is where all officers in the British Army are trained to take on the responsibility of leading their soldiers. During training, all officer cadets learn to live by the academy’s motto: Serve to Lead. Other Nations choose to send their personnel to RMAS for Officer training because it is recognised as a world-leading military training academy.

Army Officer Selection Boards

The Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) is the interview process through which you are selected to train at Sandhurst.

Applying to AOSB does not commit you to joining the British Army.

AOSB takes place in Westbury near Warminster. You can find out more about AOSB on the Army Jobs website.

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Officer Training

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is the home of the British Army Officer. 

Training at the Academy is challenging but ultimately rewarding. You will leave knowing you've excelled at one of the world's most revered military training academies.

There are several different types of Officer training that are delivered at Sandhurst.

Army Officer Insight Webinars

The Army Officer Recruiting Team delivers the Army Officer Insight Day and online presentations/Q&A from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), giving you the opportunity to find out more about officer training and life beyond Sandhurst.

Next online events:

  • 24 Sep 24 - You Belong Here - Sikhs in the Army
  • 1 Oct 24 - You Belong Here - Hindus in the Army
  • 8 Oct 24 - You Belong Here - Christians in the Army
  • 15 Oct 24 - You Belong Here - Jews in the Army
  • 22 Oct 24 - You Belong Here - Buddhists in the Army
Learn more and register to attend

Education

Academic study is an integral part in developing effective and professional military leaders.

The courses provided by the Faculty for the study of Leadership, Security, and Warfare (LSW) Departments are purposely designed to develop an officer’s understanding and analysis of the human, operational and strategic context in which they will work.

University Officers' Training Corps (UOTC)

Sandhurst also offers a part-time leadership programme for those studying at university. Gain insight into Army life, from military exercises to skiing expeditions. By joining a University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) which are located across the UK it can help develop you, give you access to training, sport and travel opportunities.

It can give you a real insight into being part of the British Army.

Plus you get paid for your time and it does not commit you to join the Army after university.

Learn more about the University Officers' Training Corps