UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION, CULTURE AND THE ENEMY.
"THE ARMY REALLY GOT BEHIND ME FROM THE START AND GAVE ME OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE MY CAREER.”
Training For The Role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. Your initial training will be at either Pirbright or Winchester and last for 14 weeks.
Step 2
You'll do your 15 week Phase 2 Training at the Joint Intelligence Training Group near Bedford. During this Phase of training you develop analytical, briefing intelligence specific skills to prepare you deploy anywhere in the world. On successful completion of this course you will attempt your Junior Command and Leadership course to promote to the rank of Lance Corporal.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m 30s
- MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Level 4 NVQ
- All your training will go towards degree level credits in Intelligence and International Relations
Rank Progression
Pay and Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Training For The Role
Step 1
Basic training teaches you vital combat skills like how to survive outside and fire weapons.
Step 2
Then training teaches you about operational and counter-intelligence. You get an introduction to signals, imagery and human intelligence, as well as a leadership and management course. Training is designed to fit around your day job and is conducted during evenings and weekends.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m 30s
- MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Level 4 NVQ
- All your training will go towards degree level credits in Intelligence and International Relations
Pay and Benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £40.13 in training and rising to £51.22 per day once you're a Private. 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.