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Height requirement to be a guardsman?

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I want to join as a guardsman and be a Scots Guard. I’m 5ft2. Can I join? I was sure it was 5ft10 but saw something saying there wasn’t one anymore

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Category: Eligibility

Date asked: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Last reviewed: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

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Bethan W.

Officer Commanding British Army Band Sandhurst

Hi, thanks for your question.

The minimum height to join the British Army is 148cm (4 ft 10 inches). For some particular trades that involve driving you must be 158 cm (5 ft 2 inches), but there is no specific further height restriction to join the Guards.

I hope that helps - you can find information about how to apply online to start the process to join here: https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join

Bethan

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

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