10 Steps To Joining HM Forces
HMForces.co.uk
Thinking about joining the military? Get the scoop, get in the know, and make an informed decision.
Step 1: Learn about the military
Find out military basics: what they do, where they go, and who they are.
Step 2: Decide if you’re ready
Get a handle on the basics of joining: eligibility, benefits information, and branch missions.
Step 3: Choose the right path
Find the best point of entry for you: compare services, consider TA and reserve services, compare enlisted vs. officer, and look at your job choices.
Step 4: Meet the recruiter
How do you handle meeting recruiters? Find out questions and answers, secrets to visiting a recruiter, documents you’ll need, incentives and more.
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Step 5: Tips on how to Ace the Military recruitment Tests
If you will be enlisting, you need to ace the test! Our special Test section will help you get the best score possible.
Step 6: Get the best job
You want to join – now make sure you will be doing what you like! Find the right job, and overviews of all jobs in each service here.
Step 7: Complete the process
Let us take out the fear and confusion about Vetting: find out about medical conditions, waivers, how to handle legal problems, and more.
Step 8: Swear the Oath of Allegiance
You’re about to swear in: find out about the oaths you’ll take, the general orders you need to learn, military ranks, and more.
Step 9: Get ready for basic training bootcamp
Are you ready to be challenged? Get the tips on how to prepare yourself mentally and physically.
Step 10: You’re in! Make the most of it.
What happens after boot camp? How do you make a success of yourself? Find out tips and get advice from those who have been there.


Anthonyu
23 days ago
2 comments
I was convicted for assulting a man in a nightclub 5 years ago when i was 18, i did my community service and have not been in any trouble since,would i still be able to join or would this make me ineligeable? Thanks
gaztech
about 1 month ago
2 comments
im a 34yo IT engineer, am i too old and are my skills transferable?
stanleyg
2 months ago
2 comments
I'm an irish national working as an occupational therapist in acute trauma hospital in Ireland. What's the process of joining the army as a health care worker?
StewartThompson
3 months ago
1428 comments
Mmm, I'm not quite sure I understand you as Malawi has been independent since 1964. Please see the Joining From Overseas pages.
crossyh
3 months ago
4 comments
am crossyh from malawi africa, and we are under british rules, help, i want to be recruited in your army , how can i get this job man thompsom?
lupakisyo
3 months ago
6 comments
May u please help me to join the British Army?
StewartThompson
4 months ago
1428 comments
No, you have to be resident in the UK for 5 years or thereabouts.
Navyprincess33_sf
4 months ago
2 comments
Can u join if u r a citizen of the USA?
whytus
5 months ago
12 comments
im ready for all action....
simoh
7 months ago
4 comments
currently the oversees cell is closed,will it open soon or it is closed permanentlly?
d_general
about 1 year ago
28 comments
i couldnt agree more 'iandavies9'
iandavies9
about 1 year ago
12 comments
The MOD should raise the age of enlistment, rather than recruit from overseas!!! Many countries enlist to the age of 45years, maybe then there wouldn't be so many ex-services struggling to find work!!!
josila1000
about 1 year ago
2 comments
how do i join if i am in fiji
madousa
about 1 year ago
14 comments
how to join the if you are in st vincent?