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Life as a woman in the Army

At a glance

We don't just say it's equal. We're working to make sure it is. Women in the British Army serve at every rank and in every role, including leadership.

From engineering to intelligence, medicine to combat, there are no limits on what your career can become. And you'll develop the kind of skills, confidence, and friendships that stick with you through life.

You'll have equal pay and equal family benefits, like flexible service options and parental leave, if and when you need it.

HEAR HOW CPL DAY BUILT THE DEFENCE BREASTFEEDING NETWORK

What is the Army like for the women who join it? Watch Corporal Day as she talks about her experiences, worries and the challenges that she overcame, being a service woman in the Army.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A WOMAN IN THE ARMY

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What to expect as a woman in the Army

Expect community and support

From your first trip to a careers office to your first posting, the Female Army Candidate Network and Army Servicewomen's Network connect you to a community of women who've been exactly where you are.

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Women in the Army: Real Stories, Real impact

Watch the Women in the Army webinar. Servicewomen from across the British Army come together to talk careers, travel, and family life. No scripts, no filters, just honest answers about Army life.

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Thinking of joining?

Find out more about the application process, and if you can join.

Curious about the everyday?

See what a typical day in the British Army actually looks like.