 provides the armour capability of the British Army. It combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles, such as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank and Jackal Fighting Vehicle.

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.

You'll need to think fast, communicate clearly and consider your soldiers' training and welfare. You'll lead a team of highly-trained soldiers and their vehicles – from the Challenger 2 tank to the Jackal reconnaissance vehicle. The Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst will develop your leadership and military skills, and the Troop Leaders' Course will teach you everything you need to know about your role. But in the British Army, the learning never stops. We’ll make sure that you’re always well prepared for the next challenge.

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 (including a minimum GCSE grade C/4, or Scottish National 4 grade C, in English, Maths and a science or foreign language).

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

The opportunity to work towards an undergraduate diploma in Leadership and Management or, for graduates, the opportunity to work towards a post-graduate diploma in Leadership and Management.

Command as an Armoured Corps Officer in the Royal Armoured Corps. Lead tank drivers and cavalry officers in pivotal roles within the  corps.

Armoured Corps Officer - Royal Armoured Corps | Army Jobs

Command as a Reserve Armoured Corps Officer in the Royal Armoured Corps. Lead tank drivers and cavalry officers in pivotal roles within the corps.

Armoured Corps Officer - Reserve

“As a Troop Leader I’m responsible for the welfare and careers of 15 soldiers. On operations and during training I lead them tactically, whether that's on our Challenger 2 tanks or other vehicles such as the AJAX, Jackal 2, or when conducting foot patrols. They rely on me to plan military tasks and I rely on them to support me in achieving our goals. We work as a close-knit team and I must be able to communicate, lead and bond with them.”

“I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Royal Yeomanry and have benefited greatly from the experience. I've made some firm friendships with like-minded people who share my sense of adventure and fun. And I've gained leadership experience and qualifications that are not available to civilians outside the Army Reserve.”

Armoured Corps Officer

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

You head to Bovington, Dorset, to complete your technical and tactical training on your Troop Leaders' Course. Over six months you'll cover all aspects of vehicle driving, maintenance, gunnery, communications and tactical movement as well as developing your communication, leadership and management skills.

Your initial training will take place at your local regiment, where you’ll learn the basics of soldiering, before heading off to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to complete the three-week Reserve commissioning course.

You’ll then go on to learn how to command either the Jackal 2 or the Challenger 2 Tank as well as developing your leadership and management skills through regular training and events. We’ll give you the same annual training tests as Regular officers – and the same opportunities to join in Adventurous Training and sport. 

Armoured Corps Officer - Reserve

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