I'm not great at maths, as I failed the math assessment could I still be a soldier if I'm not good at maths?

Georgina Z.

Marketing Manager

Don’t worry, neither am I! Check the criteria here: https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/can-i-join/qualifications and apply for more help.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

James A.

Reconnaissance Platoon soldier

Hi Christopher!

I left comprehensive school with no qualifications what so ever, it hasn’t stopped me achieving what I have achieved.

Whilst in the infantry training centre and most other training establishments you will be required to do education. I have redone my education to a higher standard I could achieve in school.

The army pay something called Standard Learning Credits (SLC) at approx £170 per year to use on education etc. They also have higher Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) depending on time served (4 years minimum) £1000-£2000 per year to be used 3 times to spend on courses to gain qualifications in whatever you choose if it meets certain criteria.

Regards

J

Thursday, September 12, 2019

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