what route should I take to get into the DSCU (Defence Serious Crime Unit)

Good evening,

The Royal Military Police would be the ideal route if that's what avenue you'd like to take.

You can apply from 15 years and 9 months, so i'd encourage you to research this whilst you have this, utilizing the all important time you currently have before you become eligible. Both the British Army website and you tube - search #Armyjobs they contain all the information you'll require so that you can make the best decision for you when you become eligible to join.

Thanks Michael

I also have another question if you could answer it please and thank you. What should I then do whilst in the RMP to actually get into the DSCU, do I have to get recognised by my superior officers? And also should I join the army foundation college Harrogate?

Good morning Yassine,

When you get through Phase 1 and Phase 2 training, you will be posted to an RMP General Policing Duties (GPD) Coy, dealing with low level offences. If DSCU is of interest you can then make your CoC aware who will explain the next steps to take, such as getting you on a look at life for a month, if after that you know this is a career path you want to take, you will then be able to transfer across.

For the RMP you need to be 17 years and 6 months so going to Harrogate is not really necessary if you wish to join the RMP. For more information please use this link - Royal Military Police Soldier | Army Jobs

Kind regards,

Kyle

Thanks Kyle,

If going to AFC Harrogate is not really necessary would it still advantage me whilst trying to join the RMP/DSCU? And if not what would be the best route for me to take should I then just go to a normal college? If I did join AFC Harrogate would this give me a head start on my training? If I do apply for the RMP what should I apply for a soldier or officer? I do have one more question would I be able to join the MI6 after I retired from the army?(At the time of writing this I am 15 and I was also wondering if being a Muslim would get be an issue?)

Kind regards,

Yassine

Good morning Yassine,

I can't tell you which route to take in terms of going to AFC (H) however if you were to go to AFC (H) you would have to apply for another capbadge and then later on in your career transfer across to RMP, which isn't always the easiest. You will still do the same training as an individual going to ATR Winchester/Pirbright.

In terms of soldier/officer, that depends on what you want in your career. Soldier is more hands on and officer is more managerial sort of role.

In terms of MI6, I do not know what MI6 require so cannot confirm and this question would need to be directed towards them.

Kind regards,

Kyle

Okay thanks Kyle I think I might still go to AFC Harrogate and apply for the AGC cap badge due to the RMP being a sector in the AGC and I might still go to AFC Harrogate due to the practical skills you learn if I decide not to then ill go to a normal college and study Criminology, Psychology and Sociology due to me wanting to join the RMP/DSCU. I think ill become an officer instead of a soldier.

Thanks,

Yassine