Hi there i have been told if you have family that you can live on camp together is that correct?

Not all Army camps have houses inside them, most have them just outside or within a 5mile radius, I have a wife and a 4 year old plus expecting another in November and we have been given a house to live in throughout my career as well as been housed inside camps and out. you also pay a subsidised cost for rent and council tax which is very very cheap.

Hi, I'm 31 and currently studying for my honours degree in health and social care, medical sciences and psychology, however, I have 4 children, can i still apply?

In general, if you are married or in a civil partnership the Army will provide SFA - Service families accommodation and at a cost that is lower than the equivalent civilian rental price. There are new initiatives being trialled for accommodation for single soldiers and married soldiers known as the FAM - Future Accommodation Model. I'm sure a Google search will give more information than I can.

I hope this helps.

Regards

Robbo

What regiments allow frequent visits home? as I have a 4 month old son and I don't want to miss out on the special moments in his life! I have sent my application off already just seeing if I can get an answer from some in the services already?

Hi Bradley,

There aren’t units which allow more time off than others, we all work full time unless you join the Reserves.

During training your time off will be restricted, however when you get to your unit you will get most weekends off when you are in camp.

There will of course be periods when you are deployed, on exercises, courses or duty and therefore the amount of time you get to go home will be reduced.

If you don’t plan on moving your family to wherever you end up being based, then I would suggest you look for units which are located close to your home location which would allow you to see more of them.

I have two young children myself so fully understand not wanting to miss out on them growing up, it goes way too fast!

I hope this helps but if I can help with anything else please ask.

Katie

From reading your responses, I would just like to ask further, it is therefore possible to choose a base close to where you are currently living, and therefore work there permanently ? Therefore family life could continue as almost normal? Evidently not accounting for initial training and any short deployments.

Hello,

Most people in the Army will move jobs every few years. Each time this happens you will be made aware of the jobs available and have the opportunity to submit a form detailing which jobs you would prefer to do (called a PPP - posting preference proforma).

While your wishes will be taken into account, you are not guaranteed to get the job you ask for, and some people may be given jobs during their career that they do not wish to do, whether that is the role they are filling or the location of the job.

So in answer to your question, yes you can ask to work in places near to home, but depending on your role, it may not be possible to stay there permanently, and there is no guarantee you won't have to work elsewhere at some point.