Join as a Soldier
Most people join as soldiers between the ages of 16 and 36 as Senior Entry Soldiers.
People who want to do something different. Full time Soldiers - work, live and socialise with their work mates. They are more than soldiers, they are also skilled tradespeople.
If you’re 16 or 17 you'll train first at AFC Harrogate as a Junior Soldier. You'll learn all the skills you need, from map reading to how to handle a weapon. Once you've finished the course at Harrogate, you'll be old enough, trained and ready to join your unit, as a soldier in the Regular Army.
All soldiers can gain qualifications and apprenticeships during their time in the Army.
The chance to get qualifications was one of the main things that attracted me to Army life. If you're thinking about joining, I'd say just go for it - the Army is a fantastic career.
You’ll start your Army career with initial training – where you’ll spend time with other new recruits, as you learn the basics of soldiering. The training centre you go to will depend on the Corps that you’re joining.
If you join as a Junior Soldier you’ll start your Army Career at the Army Foundation College, Harrogate. Here you’ll learn about the Army and soldering skills, but also learn from civilians in subjects like ICT, Maths and English, if you need it.
