Can you become an officer if you join as a soldier UK?

No, unless you want to serve as a Professionally Qualified Officer. You can start training to become an officer when you leave school at 18. You will have the chance to earn a degree while you’re serving – with the added benefit of earning a great salary at the same time.

Can I become an officer after being a soldier?

Yes. There is. Look up ‘Late Entry Commission’.

How tall do you have to be to join the army UK?

148cm
In the UK, the minimum is 148cm (4ft 10in) for men and woman, and for the US Army it is 152.4cm (5ft) for men and 148cm for women. The recruit, who now works as a swimming and fitness coach in a leisure centre, has called on the Defence Forces to reduce the minimum height requirement in line with other armies.

How long is British Army officer training?

44 weeks
Training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst lasts for 44 weeks, broken down into three 14-week terms. Between each term, there are adventurous training exercises and 2-3 weeks of leave.

How much do army officers get paid in the UK?

Captain: £42,849 per annum; Major: £53,975 per annum Army officer pay is in line with other graduate jobs.

What is it like to be an army officer?

Army officers lead and care for their soldiers. They make sure that their teams of soldiers have the right skills and motivation to perform at their very best. WHAT HAPPENS AS AN OFFICER? “The Army has been part of my life since I was a kid.

What can I expect when I join the Army?

Joining the Army is more than your normal 9-5 job. Find out more about what you can expect when you join, including pay and benefits, and rank progression. There’s also further information about day to day life and sport and Adventurous Training opportunities for officers and soldiers.

How old do you have to be to join the Army?

DIRECT ENTRY The standard route to a Commission as an Army officer. You should be between 17 years, 9 months and 28 years, 11 months of age, or apply for an Army Officer Scholarship at the start of Year 12. If you’re older than 29, you must already be sponsored by a Regiment or Corps to join.