Army Careers and Recruitment

The Modern Army. The British Army today is a modern, high-tech, multi racial organisation and an equal opportunities employer. It is efficient and dynamic, a professional body with a real job to do.

A career in the Army. In the Army of today you will get an unbeatable blend of opportunity, challenge and excitement. There are many Regiments and Corps to choose from and many trades within the unit of your choice. Training and work experience now lead to recognised qualifications which will ensure progressive career development in the Army and in the outside world. On top of that you will be very well paid and will enjoy guaranteed job security.

Other Benefits. There are also unrivalled sporting and adventure training opportunities and for training and expeditions abroad. You will see sights, meet people and experience situations that would otherwise pass you by.

The 2nd Division's Contribution. Almost half of the Army’s recruit intake comes from the 2nd Division’s area. Besides providing for the needs of the many locally recruited Armoured and Infantry regiments, the Army attracts recruits for its Corps. These include:

• The Royal Artillery

• The Royal Engineers

• The Royal Signals

• The Army Air Corps

• The Royal Logistics Corps

• The Royal Army Medical Corps

• The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

• The Adjutant General’s Corps.

The Opportunities. The Army offers its recruits a career and lifestyle second to none, a career of first choice, giving individuals a chance to BE THE BEST.

Parachute Regiment recruits