hi mate, hope your well, ive got metal work in my arm from a break year, would that be a problem in getting in the army?

Daniel E.

Assistant Intelligence Officer

Hello and thank you for your question.

The only person who will be able to answer this question would be an Army doctor who will be able to asses you at the selection process.

To help guide you through this concern, please check the link below for potential medical problems that could slow the recruiting process down.

https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/can-i-join/medical#

I hope you find the answer you are looking and you are able to successfully apply for the Army.

-Danny.

Thursday, November 26, 2020

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