Join the Army as a Commonwealth Citizen
As of November 2018, the British Army has opened its doors to Commonwealth citizens who wish to join. So, if you’re a Commonwealth citizen and would like to join the British Army, there’s never been a better time to apply.
The British Army has high standards for entry, and so candidates must be up to numerous challenges. So, you’ll be tested on your physical fitness, mental aptitude, and your motivations for joining the British Army. Here, we’ll cover the steps you need to take to get yourself British Army ready as a Commonwealth citizen.
BRITISH ARMY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR COMMONWEALTH CITIZENS
While Commonwealth citizens can join the British Army more easily than ever, there are some criteria that they must meet:
Commonwealth citizens must make sure that they have permission to enter the UK. Therefore, you must be able to stay in the UK legally for the entire recruitment process.
This process takes months at least, and so you must make sure that you are able to remain in the UK legally until then.
Commonwealth applicants must also have a passport valid for up to two years after their start date. So, if you are given a start date of March 2020, then your passport must be valid until at least March 2024.
If you want to join the British Army as a Commonwealth citizen, you must meet the above criteria. In addition, you must also meet the overall criteria for joining the British Army, detailed below.
GENERAL BRITISH ARMY CRITERIA
Age Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years old to join the Army as a solider.
- You must be enlisted before your 36th birthday.
- If you’re under 18, you will need consent from your parent or guardian.
Nationality Requirements
- If you are a Commonwealth citizen, then you must have permission to be in the UK.
- You don’t need to have UK residency to start your application.
- You must possess a passport that is valid for at least 2 years from your starting date. So, if your starting date was March 2022, your passport must be valid until March 2024.
- Refugees and asylum seekers are not eligible to join the British Army.
Fitness Requirements
The Bleep Test
The Bleep Test requires candidates to run between two lines, in time with a bleeping sound. The bleeps get faster as time progresses. When you can no longer keep in time with the bleeps, the test will be over.
- Male candidates will need to reach a level of 10.2.
- Female candidates will need to reach a level of 8.1.
Sit Ups
- You must be able to perform 50 sit ups in two minutes.
Press Ups
- Male candidates will need to perform 44 press ups in two minutes.
- Female candidates will need to perform 21 press ups in two minutes.
Sit Ups
- You must be able to perform 50 sit ups in two minutes.
Press Ups
- Male candidates will need to perform 44 press ups in two minutes.
- Female candidates will need to perform 21 press ups in two minutes.
Education Requirements
- To join the Army as a soldier, you do not require any educational qualifications.
- More technical roles will require qualifications.
Criminal Convictions
- Having a criminal conviction might affect your application.
- However, the Army will examine your application, and may permit you based on the type of offence and when it was committed.
- If you are a Commonwealth citizen, then bear in mind that some criminal offences might prevent you from living in the UK.
Tattoos and Appearance
The Army does allow for tattoos and body piercings, but there are some exceptions:
- Any candidates with tattoos on their face, throat, or front of their ears will not be eligible.
- Candidates with offensive or inflammatory tattoos will not be permitted to join the Army.
- Candidates with piercings must ensure that all of their piercings can be removed. If not, they will not be eligible to join the Army.
Sample Army Aptitude Questions
NUMBER REASONING TEST SAMPLE QUESTION
In this test, you will need to read, answer, and memorise the answers to the four sums. Then, you will need to answer two questions based on the sums.
Answers:
a) B = 15 / 3
b) D = 8 x 2
SPATIAL REASONING TEST SAMPLE QUESTION
For the following test, you will need to memorise two rules, then visualise applying them to two shapes.
In each question, you will be provided with two shapes. Each shape will be
associated with a rule:
Answer: B
ERROR ANALYSIS TEST SAMPLE QUESTION
In the Error Analysis test, you will be required to read 4 pairs of symbol combinations. Then, you will need to remember whether or not each pair matched or not.
Answers:
a) = 2
b) = 3 and 4
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