Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Command highly trained frontline soldiers as an Infantry Platoon Commander
Deploy around the world on everything from frontline operations to disaster relief missions
Serve in one of 19 Infantry Regiments. Each has its own unique history and identity
Get trained in Armoured, Airborne, Mechanised, Light Mechanised or Light Role tactics
Specialise as a Company Second-in-Command, Anti-Tank, Mortar, Reconnaissance, Intelligence or Communications Officer further down the line
Infantry Officers
Infantry Officers are dynamic, charismatic, and enthusiastic leaders who have the privilege to command the soldiers that make up the Army\’s most critical capability, often in the toughest and most demanding settings.
Qualifications & Training
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).
Basic physical fitness assessment: Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
City and Guilds certificate in Human Resource Management
Postgraduate certificate in Human Resource Management
Core Combat Skills
Chartered Management Institute
Edexel/BTEC certificate in Management Studies
Salary & Benefits
£34,676 The minimum amount you\’ll earn during training
£41,456 Your pay after completing basic trade training
Age: From 17 years 9 months to 28 years 11 months
Qualifications: GCSE and UCAS points; 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.
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Contact Detail:
British Army Recruiting Team