What is the average age of an army officer ? How successful are recent graduates in getting to Sandhurst?
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Jay B. asked a question to Paul
Category: Eligibility
Date asked: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Last reviewed: Thursday, January 16, 2020
Bethan W.
Officer Commanding British Army Band Sandhurst
Anyone can join ages 18 - 26, up to 30 by exception. Recent graduates make up a lot of the intake, but there were people of all ages and backgrounds there on my commissioning course - I'd definitely encourage you to go for the selection and give it a try!
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