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The Army provides a whole host of challenges at every level, but it also provides you with the tools to rise to those challenges, and if you so choose, surpass them. The training that the Army provides allows you to find your true and best self, to push yourself and test yourself - work out what you want to achieve, then use your new found skills to achieve even more!

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Battery Commander

British Army

From 04/2017 to 07/2019

Staff Officers - Operations

British Army

From 08/2014 to 07/2016

Adjutant

British Army

From 06/2011 to 07/2013

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What do you like about your job and the company?

I remember seeing coverage of Gulf War I on the television as I was growing up; I remember thinking that I wished I could do something about these things rather than just watching them helplessly unfold on the television. I felt by joining the Army I had a chance to make a difference, and to play a part in the changing of history. I definitely feel the Army has allowed me to do this and still passionately feel that the British Army is a force for good with the potential to make significant changes.

Greatest achievements

I was fortunate enough to complete a year long attachment to the US Army. Initially I was stationed in Seattle, Washington, before deploying to Iraq on Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. On completion of my tour with them I was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone.

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Top Insider Advice

Once you join the army there will be no other experience like this to compare it to. The training is challenging and it is deliberately designed like that to challenge you. It is definitely possible to complete. You will have the best experience that last a life time.The people you meet in this job becomes your new family members.

Holly J

Financial Systems Administrator

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No matter what anyone tells you, your career is yours to make of what you wish. There are endless opportunities, be it sport, travelling, adventure training, being attached to certain units, doing a different role within the role you already do, the opportunities are endless.

James W

Role Model Recruiter

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Do your research as there are so many jobs in the army. I would also advise candidates to get on top of their fitness - as the fitter you are the easier basic training will be.

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