So close to our 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings, it seems apt to post about the possibilities of joining the army. Being a soldier is a very different animal to what it was 65 years ago. Back then you were often conscripted, rarely trained and, in the worst instances, simply used as canon fodder by inept generals. Nowadays, however, soldiers are expertly trained, taught trades, gain qualifications and well paid. 

Soldiering requires a raft of skills and can be essential in honing personal discipline and endurance. I know I beat this drum a lot when talking about certain careers, but a soldier will never be short of work and in these days of rising unemployment, you can’t buy that kind of security.  

The range of professions in the forces varies from chefs to photographers and musicians to admin support. For every kind of skill set, there is a role than can fulfil your needs. 

Our public sector courses are practically based and offer challenging, active and rewarding activities. We take an annual trip to Cyprus as well as trips to the Houses of Parliament and Stafford Prison. Training exercises include rock climbing, weapon training and assault courses.

All public services are covered in our courses, including police, fire, ambulance and prison wardens as well as ‘non uniformed’ roles such as governmental and civil servant careers. If you are interested learning more about the army and what courses we provide that help you make the step up, please take a look at our options.