Can an already serving soldier become an officer? If so how do u go about doing this and what requirements are needed??

Hi Andrew, in short yes. If you have the necessary education qualifications and requirements I’m pretty certain you can apply for commission. I’m sure there will be someone who will comment the correct answer shortly. Regards J

Thankyou,, will keep an eye out f another comment,, wondering what the other requirements other than educational qualifications are also ?

Andrew, please click the link below to check the requirements on the army website https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/regular-officer?gclid=CjwKCAjw_L6LBhBbEiwA4c46uhtFTY9k7SRLtMy6cfZXw_r_sLjfVF2t0Z0AYuVp5HVYV4hBfm1GfhoCNDIQAvD_BwE&cid=semp9686638846&ef_id=CjwKCAjw_L6LBhBbEiwA4c46uhtFTY9k7SRLtMy6cfZXw_r_sLjfVF2t0Z0AYuVp5HVYV4hBfm1GfhoCNDIQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!8141!3!355975535001!e!!g!!british%20army%20officer&gclsrc=aw.ds Regards

Ah yes cheers,, didn’t know if it would be a certain number of years service before can commission as a requirement that’s all,, cheers

Hi, you don't need to have served a certain number of years. You need to have a recommendation to go for your direct entry commission and will have an interview with your bosses. Then the process is basically the same as if you joined straight from not being a soldier first! I know of individuals who have been highlighted to go the officer route during basic training! If you are successful through to the Army officer Selection Board (AOSB) Briefing, many serving soldiers get a Category 2 Potential Officers Development Course (or PODs) pass. This involves 10 weeks (i think - I used to teach on it but it was a while ago!) course at Worthy Down in Winchester doing alsorts of different things that will increase your chances of success at the Army Officer Selection Board. It is genuinely seen by ex POD cadets as one of the best courses in the army. If you are successful at AOSB then you would attend the full commissioning course at Sandhurst and commission as a 2Lt. You also don't need to serve as an officer in the capbadge you joined as a soldier. As a serving soldier you can also apply as a Late Entry officer but you can't do that until you reach the minimum of Sergeant and in a lot of Capbadges, Warrant Officer Class 2. Hope this and James' advice has helped.

Thanks that’s really helped and cleared everything up,, cheers