How’s would I go about becoming a full time dog handler in the army

Zoe O.

Corporal, Adjutant General's Corps, Staff and Personnel Support AGC(SPS).

Hello Dylan, thank you for your question.
The entry requirements to become a dog handler in the Army are; you must be at least 17 years and 6 months to apply and no older than 35 years and 6 months, you must undergo and pass the fitness tests at the Army Assessment centre which are the mid thigh pull at 46kgs, medicine ball throw 3.1m and the 2km run within 11m 15 seconds or 11m 30 seconds for junior entry. You do not require any formal qualifications for this role. For more information, please visit this URL https://apply.army.mod.uk/roles/army-medical-service/dog-handler
To start an application, please visit this URL https://apply.army.mod.uk/register
I hope this helps
I apologise your question wasn't answered sooner.
Zoe

Monday, November 18, 2019

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