 is the heart of the action - everywhere across the battlefield - providing the British Army with its eyes, ears and firepower. Using high-tech surveillance devices and uncrewed aircraft, the Royal Artillery finds the enemy. We then monitor them before striking decisively. We do this by co-ordinated use of our guns, rockets and missiles, the Army’s attack helicopters and other weapons, including fast jets and even the guns of Royal Navy ships.

Once your online application has been approved, you'll have an interview with a 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.

 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.

Royal Artillery officers find, watch, track, fix and strike the enemy as well as protect our own forces. You will find our officers on the front line and across all areas of the battlefield: integrated with the Infantry and Armoured Corps and in all major HQs supporting the Commander through coordinating and controlling weapons systems from all three Services (not only Royal Artillery weapons).  

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).

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

Command the most powerful and valuable weapons on the battlefield, as an Artillery Officer in the British Army.

Gunner- Artillery Officer

As a Reservist command the most powerful and valuable weapons on the battlefield, as an Artillery Officer in the British Army.

Gunner- Artillery Officer - Reserve

“In the 7 years I have served as an officer in the Royal Artillery, I have travelled to: Afghanistan, Canada, USA, Australia, UAE, Cyprus, sailed the Mediterranean and seen the majority of Europe, whether it be for Operations, Exercise, sport or adventurous training. I have had a number of diverse roles, each providing different challenges and experiences, and commanded over 500 soldiers. I have made life long friends and deal with new challenges every day. No other job can compare to that.

“I wanted a job with variety, camaraderie by the bucket load and the opportunity to command soldiers. Since commissioning I have travelled the world on operations, exercises and adventurous training. I also enjoy rugby and the Army has given me time off to play. If you want the privilege of commanding the world's finest soldiers, variety in your role, the opportunity to play sport and see the world, the choice is simple.”

Artillery Officer

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

After the Commissioning Course you’ll attend the 14-week Young Officers' Course at Larkhill, Wiltshire. You learn about the Royal Artillery's equipment and communication systems and do specialist training on the roles and responsibilities of your regiment, such as close support (field guns artillery), air defence, rockets, drones and surveillance, and target acquisition. You also learn operational decision-making and artillery tactics, equipment care, management and accounting.

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

A special Royal Artillery Troop Commanders' course helps you adapt your leadership skills to your new unit. Most training takes place during evenings and weekends, so it fits easily around your day job.

Artillery Officer - Reserve

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