SOLDIER

Once you've registered your interest to join, you will be asked for details including your nationality and age. This will tell you what type of role you can apply for (or if you can't join). You'll then need to apply online, which will get you started on your Army journey.

Now that you've applied, you'll be given a Candidate Support Manager. You can also follow your progress online. You'll be invited to meet your chosen unit and find out more, while giving the team a chance to see if you are a good fit. The team will tell you about the different roles that are available. During your meeting the team will help you plan what you need to do to go on to the next stage.

Your assessment will take 2 days and will take place in one of our Assessment Centres in the UK. We will arrange for your travel to get there.

This is your chance to see whether the Army is right for you, and for us to see whether you're suitable to join. During your stay, you'll be assessed on the following:

• A full medical examination
• Physical and mental tests
• Team exercises to see how you work with other people
• An interview

If you're successful at the Assessment Centre, you'll have the chance to enlist at the end of your time there. You can choose to do this, or wait to enlist when you arrive back at your unit.

Find out more about what to expect at assessment

Once you've passed the assessment centre, and you've enlisted. you're ready to start your training. We'll still need to run some background checks, but these are nothing to worry about.*

As a Reservist you will have the option to complete your training in smaller chunks (eg weekends) or to do it in one go. You'll also be welcome to join your new unit's drill nights before you're fully trained.

*We work with the following agencies for this information: Disclosure and Barring Service; Disclosure Scotland; Access Northern Ireland and National Security Vetting.