THE GUARDS - ARMY

You will be called forward for the 30 week Combat Infantry Course at Catterick. Guards Company instructors will coach you through progressive training in physical fitness, firing weapons, navigation, tactics, survival and driving. If you are 16-17 years and 5 months old, you start at the Army Foundation College Harrogate first, then train at Catterick.
Step 2

On completion of your initial training in the Guards Company at Catterick, you will move to your Guards battalion. Guards battalions conduct training in UK and in Kenya, Canada and Belize routinely. More concentrated periods of mission specific training prepare Guards battalions for operations abroad.
GAIN QUALIFICATIONS
The Army can help you gain a range of qualifications. These could include:

• Infantry Soldier Combat Skills


• Level 2 Safe Use of Weapons qualification


• Advanced Apprenticeship in Logistics Operations


• HM Forces Apprenticeship (Public Services)


• Institute of Leadership and Management Team Leading


• Adventurous Training Qualifications
  
  No formal qualifications needed

Fitness requirements:

• Mid Thigh Pull 76kg


• Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m


• MSFT (beep test) level 8.7
  
  We'll be behind you every step of the way as you move up the ranks. Right from the start of your training, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to make a success of your career. Work hard and you could get promoted, which will mean more responsibility and extra pay.

Become an Guardsman and you'll earn:
£16,844 during training. When you have completed 26 week's service or finished basic trade training - whichever comes first, your pay will rise to £21,425