Once your online application has been approved, you'll have an interview with a senior recruiter, who will talk to you about the corps that you would like to join. You'll have the chance to learn more about your chosen corps, although you won't make your final decision until you're in training at Sandhurst.

When you decide to apply, your local unit will help you through the process - you don't need to wait until you've finished Army Assessment to get involved.

. The application process will take some time, but you can also ring the unit you're interested in joining - the team there will help often invite you to join them for drill nights, and you'll get support for your application.

Imagine... You have a rifle platoon at your command. These highly skilled soldiers are trained to operate in all environments and all types of conflict. Your troops rely on you for leadership, guidance and support, on operations and exercises, wherever you are in the world. You are responsible for your troops’ morale, welfare and career development. On the front line, their lives are in your hands. If it sounds daunting, don’t worry: 15 months of intensive training will teach you everything you need to know.

You'll earn £34,676 during your year of training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, before commissioning and becoming a Second Lieutenant, on £41,456 a year.

You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £83.31 per day once you have passed Army Officer Selection and rising to £99.60 per day once you've commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.

72 UCAS points and 35 ALIS points at GCSE  or equivalent qualifications (including a minimum grade C/4, Scottish National 5 Grade C, in English, Maths and a science or foreign language).

72 UCAS points and 35 ALIS points at GCSE (including at least grade C/4 in English, Maths and a science or foreign language).

Command the soldiers that make up the Army's most critical capability, always found at the heart of the action, as an Infantry officer in the British Army.

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Command the soldiers that make up the Army's most critical capability, always found at the heart of the action, as a Reserve Infantry Officer in the British Army.

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I believe my experience in the Army to date is reflective of what Infantry officers are experiencing across the Regiments - challenging, interesting and varied tasks across the globe. I am extremely proud to serve as an Infantry officer and work alongside soldiers who demand the highest level of professionalism from themselves and those around them. The opportunities offered by the Army, especially for Infantry officers, remain unparalleled. There is the added bonus of living and training alongside your closest friends.

I believe my experience in the Army to date is reflective of what Infantry officers are experiencing across the Regiments - challenging, interesting and varied tasks across the globe. I am extremely proud to serve as an Infantry officer and work alongside soldiers who demand the highest level of professionalism from themselves and those around them. The opportunities offered by the Army, especially for Infantry officers, remain unparalleled.

Infantry Officer

 at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, which lasts 44 weeks. You learn what’s expected of a British Army Officer and how to lead Soldiers on and off the battlefield.

When you join an Infantry Regiment you go on to do the 16-week Platoon Commanders' Battle Course in Brecon, Wales. After this, you'll be a capable tactician, as well as incredibly physically and mentally robust.

You’ll need to pass the Army Reserve Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Depending on your circumstances you can complete this in modules or in one go.

You progress on to the two-week Platoon Commanders' Battle Course, which prepares you to take charge of your team. You also get the chance to do further study. Training is flexible, so you can fit it around your other commitments.

Infantry Officer - Reserve

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