THE GUARDS - ARMY

You will be called forward for the 30-week Combat Infantry Course at Catterick. Guards Company instructors will coach you through progressive training in physical fitness, firing weapons, navigation, tactics, survival, and driving. If you are 16-17 years and 5 months old, you start at the Army Foundation College Harrogate first, then train at Catterick.

Step 2

On completion of your initial training in the Guards Company at Catterick, you will move to your Guards battalion. Guards battalions conduct training in the UK and internationally in Kenya, Canada, and Belize. More concentrated, mission-specific training prepares Guards battalions for operations abroad.

Gain Qualifications

The Army can help you gain a range of qualifications, including:

• Infantry Soldier Combat Skills
• Level 2 Safe Use of Weapons qualification
• Advanced Apprenticeship in Logistics Operations
• HM Forces Apprenticeship (Public Services)
• Institute of Leadership and Management Team Leading
• Adventurous Training Qualifications

Show People What You’re Capable Of

We\’ll support you every step of the way as you advance in your career. From the start of your training, you’ll receive support and encouragement. Work hard, and you could be promoted, gaining more responsibility and pay.

As a Guardsman, you’ll earn:

• £16,844 during training
• After 26 weeks of service or completing basic trade training, your pay increases to £21,425

Belong to Something That Matters

You should be aged between 16 and 35 years 6 months.

Qualifications Needed

• No formal qualifications required

Fitness Requirements

• Mid Thigh Pull: 76kg
• Medicine Ball Throw: 3.1m
• MSFT (beep test): level 8.7

The next application deadline is 30th September 2022, with ongoing opportunities throughout the year.

Find Where You Belong

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