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British Army Commission

  • 19-11-2009 10:17pm
    #1
    mrmanire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭


    Just wondering if any of ye know about applying for a British Army Commission and the likelihood of an Irish person being accepted?


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  • #2
    Skyhawk1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭Skyhawk1990


    well i know a lad that went to Sandhurst there a while ago. So i'd say you have as good a chance as anyone.

    I know that you have to have a degree before you apply though.

    You might get better replies about it on aarse though i know they have a forum for joining up.


  • #3
    troubleshooter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 311 ✭✭troubleshooter


    Skyhawk1990 wrote: »
    well i know a lad that went to Sandhurst there a while ago. So i'd say you have as good a chance as anyone.

    I know that you have to have a degree before you apply though.

    You might get better replies about it on aarse though i know they have a forum for joining up.

    You dont need a degree, you have a better chance to get in with the transport or logistics corps etc then applying for an infantry reg without a degree.


    DUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    All except LE officers require an indicative level of 35 ALIS points (34 for Scottish Standards) gained from the best seven subjects at GCSE, or equivalent, which must include English language, mathematics and either a science subject or a foreign language.

    In addition a score of 180 UCAS Tariff points acquired in separate subjects at AS and A level, or equivalent. These must include a minimum of two passes at A level, or equivalent, at grades A-E. Note that the General Studies paper does not qualify for UCAS Tariff points.

    The attainment of a degree will normally override the requirement for UCAS Tariff points.

    OFFICER SELECTION AND SANDHURST

    Officer candidates are normally advised by an Army Careers Adviser of the options open to them and they will also arrange for interviews and familiarisation visits to an appropriate Regiment or Corps. If the Regiment or Corps is prepared to sponsor a candidate they then guide him or her through the rest of the selection procedure. All candidates, except those seeking an Army Sixth Form Scholarship or entry to Welbeck – The Defence Sixth Form College, are required to attend a briefing at the Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) at Westbury, Wiltshire for psychometric tests and a 24 hour briefing. So long as they meet the minimum standards they will be invited back for a three and a half day assessment also at AOSB. Here they will also undergo a medical examination.

    RCB consists of a series of interviews and tests that assess the personality and the leadership potential in applicants. Candidates need to be themselves, be prepared to discuss the issues of the day and be physically fit. In 2003/04, RCB filtered over 3800 candidates down to 1673, of whom 1010 received passes, while Territorial Commissions Board (TCB) passed 221 out of 320 candidates.


  • #4
    Skyhawk1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭Skyhawk1990


    Fair enough! thanks for straightening that out seems I've been misinformed.


  • #5
    neilled
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,234 ✭✭✭neilled


    According to the BA's own info, some 85% of their officer cadets have a degree. I would advise you to do college first though - why? The experience you will have there (particularly if living away from home and take an active part in college life) over the next three years will stand to you and you'll emerge more mature than you walked in. There's also no equivalent to the scheme in the Irish DF where they put you through college, it'll be a do it on your own time thing. Graduates also get a higher rate of pay in training and upon commissioning, as well as having seniority over non grads. As a further option, if you do college, the Defence Forces may be back recruiting by the time your finished.

    If you have a look at the commissioning list from sandhurst, you can find out how many irish there have been and which units they've went to. Best bet is to head to another website or find Officer Army Careers Advisor details for N.Ireland.


  • #6
    iceage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,533 ✭✭✭iceage


    ARRSE. Best of luck.


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  • #7
    mrmanire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭mrmanire


    Thanks for the advice there lads. Gave the careers office in the north a ring there so I'll see how the process goes. Just finished college there with a degree so have that side sorted anyway.

    I had a look at ARSSE. Looks like it could be very handy. No harm getting an Irish perspective first though. Thanks a lot. I'll see how this goes!


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