Canadians and the British Army?

[ReadyAyeReady]

Hey Canuck25,

I'm going through the process of applying for a commission in the British Army right now myself.  However, I'm 25 years old and have already done University so I can only offer limited advice.  I would check out the British Army's sponsorship program though...I'm not sure if Canadians are eligible, so you'd have to find out from the Online Careers Office or the Overseas Recruiting Cell...but check out the link anyway and read about it...it would help you out with paying for Uni and getting you into the British Army.  You would probably have to study in the UK, but thats even better if you plan on joining the British Army anyway:

http://www.army.mod.uk/careers/officer/sponsorship.html

Also, check out their Gap Year Commission program if you haven't already:

http://www.army.mod.uk/careers/officer/gap_year.html

From what I understand, its pretty tough to get an officer Commission straight outta high school.  According to the British Army, 80% of entrants into Sandhurst have university degrees.  So you either have to be very sharp, kick ass on the tests and impress them at the RCB, or you have to be royalty or someone like Prince Harry, who just recently got seleceted by the RCB straight out of high school (Hmmmmmmm...).

Student loans are of course another option...thats how I paid for my Uni.  In any case, I don't know you or anything but my advice is you're young so why not do some University...it can only help you out more in the future and improve your chances greatly...and you will also have loads of fun...

Good Luck.

 

[BLACKBERRY]

I am a third year university student and my advice to you is to do your first year of school first before you even think about being an officer. I no many people who go for a year or two then drop out. Make sure you can make it through university before even thinking about being an officer.
Finally, do not waste the Canadian forces time and money if your goal is to go to England.

 

[CanadianBoy92]

Figure 11, were you treated bad in the unit for being a canadian or did they accept you.  Also what position in the army were you, and what was your regiment called. Thanks

 

[RCA-CanadianForces]

Sorry was really unsure of where to put this, please move if its not in the appropriate forum - I've been reading on the British Army homepage(http://www.armyjobs.mod.uk/RegularArmy/Requirements/Nationality/Soldier/), That you may join if your part of the commonwealth nations and hold a British passport. I live in Canada and I recently found out how to apply for my British passport, Has anyone ever heard of a Canadian joining the Brits or have a friend/family member who's done this?

 

[MikeL]

A number of Canadians have gone an joined the British Army. Search around, theres a thread dedicated to this.

 

[RCA-CanadianForces]

Thank you, and sorry i will