This article provides information about joining the army, the benefits to developing a career in the army and looks at some of the entry requirements and what is involved in the selection process.
A career with the British Army is both rewarding and satisfying and one of the most sort after careers. Like many other of the other armed forces a career in the army offers a stable and secure job especially in these times of financial downturn. Just like the navy, and in fact many other services such as the police service or the service these are always in demand and as a result offer a very desirable career.
The origination of the British Army can be traced back to around 1707 with the unification of England to Scotland and the resulting United Kingdom. Since its formation the British Army has continued to grow and develop and its role has changed according to its time in history. For example, today the army plays a much more significant peace keeping role and evidence of this can be seen with the recent developments in Afghanistan.
The current strength of the British army is around 100,000 personnel in total all providing various different support roles from soldiers to dentists and technicians. There are also over 25,000 personnel who form part of the Territorial Army. The positions within the army are vast and there are many opportunities for an individual to develop a long term career as and when promotion opportunities arise.
The army is also not restricted by qualifications and looks to include people from all walks of life no matter what qualifications they have acquired. For example, there are positions available for engineering graduate who has just left university as well as a 16 year old who has just left school with their GCSE's.
Many young men and women apply to join each year and a number of them fail to pass the application process due to a lack of preparation. The British Army selection process is designed to test your suitability to life within the Army. It can be a difficult process if you don't prepare and can be a nerve wracking one too.
If you fully prepare for the role that you want to achieve then the rewards of a are second to none. You will receive a good salary, often be given the chance to travel overseas, given the opportunity to work as part of one of the most professional and respected organisations in the world and also to give something back to your country.
At the Army Selection Centre you will undergo further selection, both physically and mentally. The purpose of the centre is to confirm your suitability for your chosen career in the Army. Remember that you are not committed to join the Army at this stage.
It is also an opportunity for you to see whether Army life is for you and it is a good opportunity for you to sample what lies ahead if you decide to pursue a career in the Armed Forces.
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