THE INFANTRY IS RECRUITING NOW: ENJOY CHALLENGES AND RESPONSIBILITY IN EQUAL MEASURE
INFANTRY: AT THE HEART OF THE ACTION
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. It’s not just about management, operations and logistics. 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.
Think you could be an Infantry Officer?
Training For The Role
Step 1
You begin with Officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, which lasts for 44 weeks. You learn what’s expected of a British Army Officer and how to lead soldiers on and off the battlefield.
Step 2
If you join an Infantry regiment you go on to do the 16-week Platoon Commanders Battle Course in Brecon, Wales. After this, you'll be a capable tactician, as well as physically and mentally robust.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- MSFT (beep test) level 8.06
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
- City & Guilds certificate in Human Resource Management
- Postgraduate certificate in Human Resource Management
- Core Combat Skills
- Chartered Management Institute
- Edexel/BTEC certificate in Management Studies
Rank Progression
Pay and Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Training For The Role
Step 1
You’ll need to pass the Army Reserve Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You can complete this in modules or in one go – depending on your circumstances.
Step 2
The next step is a two-week Platoon Commanders Battle Course, which prepares you to take charge of your team. You also get the chance to do further study. Training is flexible, so you can fit it around your other commitments.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- MSFT (beep test) level 8.06
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
- City & Guilds certificate in Human Resource Management
- Postgraduate certificate in Human Resource Management
- Core Combat Skills
- Chartered Management Institute
- Edexel/BTEC certificate in Management Studies
Pay and Benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £69.84 once you have passed Army Officer Selection and rising to £86.90 per day once you've commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.