Officer
There are only a few commissions available in the Grenadier Guards each year and competition is fierce. If you have the physical and mental attributes, the character and confidence to succeed then the procedure for becoming a young officer in one of the most famous Regiments in the world is outlined below.
Step 1
Gain the necessary academic qualifications - Ensure you have the academic qualifications required.
Step 2
Make contact - Please go the following link: http://applicationform.armyjobs.mod.uk/?Gender=&ProfileID=&Age=
You will be asked to register your details and will then be sent Login details and a password to your Email address. Fill in the application form and when you are asked what Regiments you are looking at ensure that you put the Grenadier Guards at the Top!
Once you have completed the application form, send a brief email (no more than one A4 page) of introduction, and your CV to the Recruiting Officer by clicking here: send email
Step 3
The Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) - Anyone wishing to become an officer must first attend and pass a two-stage selection process at the AOSB. For more information go to: http://www.army.mod.uk/aosb/
Note: A Sixth form scholarship is available for applicants who would like financial sponsorship through their last two years of school. For more information go to: http://www.armyjobs.mod.uk/education/GraduateOpportunities/Pages/Default.aspx
Step 4
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) - When you have completed your academic training and you've passed the AOSB, you are eligible to begin training at Sandhurst. Most officer cadets will complete the 11-month Commissioning Course at Sandhurst. This consists of three 14-week terms. Training covers a wide range of skills and knowledge - from management and leadership to fitness and weapons handling. It also includes adventurous training. Useful link: http://www.sandhurst.mod.uk/courses/structure.htm
Step 5
Your Commission - After successful completion of your training at Sandhurst, you are awarded a commission. The normal commission for a young officer joining the Grenadier Guards is a Short Service Commission (SSC), offering a 3 year term of service.
Step 6
Platoon Commanders Battle Course - Following Sandhurst you will attend specialized Infantry training on the Platoon Commanders Battle Course. Further training occurs throughout your career in order to qualify and prepare you for your new levels of command and responsibility.
The Final Step
Joining the Regiment - You have finally arrived... On arrival you will join one of the rifle companies as a Platoon Commander, and be part of the Officer's Mess.