Insight Into Life As An Army Officer
The Army Officer Recruiting Team run 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.
Army Officer Insight Day - 26 November
Secure your place to attend in person the Army Officer Insight Day at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Saturday the 26th of November 2022. A great opportunity to see a pass out parade, tour of RMAS, an opportunity to chat with serving officers and soldiers and a careers presentation to talk you through the process of becoming an Army Officer.
Open to all eligible Potential Officers aged 16+. Those 16-18 years old must bring an accompanying adult and those over 18 may bring up to one accompanying adult with them. The event will run from 0800hrs to 1630hrs.
Secure your place on the link below.
Army Officer insight Webinars
The Army Officer Insight Team delivers a series of webinars to inform you about life as an Army Officer and the training that takes place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Click on the event name to register for access.
- 14 December – RMAS Insight Webinar - 7pm
2023
- 18 January - Professionally Qualified Officer Insight Webinar - 7pm
- 1 February - Reserve Army Officer Insight Webinar - 7pm
- 15 February - Diversity across leadership Webinar - 7pm
- 1 March - Regular Army Officer Insight Webinar - 7pm
Who can attend or sign up for our online briefs?
Anyone considering a career as either a Regular or Reserve officer who is aged 16 years and above (up to age 29 for Regular and age 48 for Reserves).
The Army is not currently accepting new applications from overseas Commonwealth candidates due to the high volume of applicants currently in the pipeline. This decision will be reviewed regularly and updates will be posted on this page.
Commonwealth soldiers are, and always will be, an important and valuable part of the fabric of the British Army.
Commonwealth nationals who are currently resident in the UK, and have been for at least 3 years, may still apply.
Apply now to become an Army Officer
Army Regular Officer
Army officers lead and care for their soldiers. You'll find yourself in a management role, with a team of soldiers working for you from the start. You'll combine your leadership skills with your subject knowledge to make sure that your team works efficiently and as well as they can.
Army Reserve Officer
It's 100% of your potential in 10% of your time. The Army Reserve train in their spare time - usually evenings, weekends and a two-week annual training camp, and are paid for the time they spend training.