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Found at the heart of the action
Play a major role in combat operations and get involved in peacekeeping or humanitarian missions.
In a Combat role soldiers are part of a fast-moving and responsive unit, taking part in a variety of operations around the world.
Do you want a job that involves:
Fitness
Armoured
Vehicles
Marksmanship
Travel
action &
adventure
ceremony
physical
challenges
Fitness
Armoured
Vehicles
Marksmanship
Travel
action &
adventure
ceremony
physical
challenges
I joined the Army at 16 through Harrogate. It was daunting, but I’ve been to Kenya, played football, been chased by elephants—done it all.
Lance Corporal Casey McNeil
Explore the corps
Everyone who joins the Army is a soldier first, and learns skills like fieldcraft and marksmanship. If you want a job that has even more action and adventure, check out these Corps.
Infantry
The Infantry are ready to protect the nation, prevent conflict, fight the nation's enemies and deal with disaster at home or overseas.
joining the infantry
Army Air Corps
The Army Air Corps work with battle - winning aircraft, using advanced sensors and weaponry to find and defat the enemy.
Joining the army air corps
Royal Artillery
Gunners are responsible for finding and striking the enemy where it counts and providing the British Army with its firepower.
joining the royal artillery
Royal Armoured Corps
The Royal Armoured Corps combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles.
join the royal armoured corpsCombat Roles include:
Your next step
Can you join?
Before you apply you'll need to see if you're eligible to join the Army. Check if you're able to start an an Army career.
Not sure where to start?
Officer? Soldier? Full time? Part Time. There are lots of ways you can join the Army. Find the right way in for you.
Ready to apply?
If you're ready to take the next step, start your application and see where your Army career could take you.