You go through the application process online
On the Army jobs website, what would you like to know?
Oh sorry I would like to know the first steps to get into afc Harrogate
You can apply at 15 years 7 months. Join AFC Harrogate at 16 years old - 17 years & 5 months
As Holly mentioned, you can go through the application process online
What jobs interest you?
I want to join when I finish school at 17 but I live in the shetland islands but originally from Cambridgeshire would that change anything
I want to join the infantry
No it wont change anything Izzy
What capbadge Jayden?
What is a cap badge my apologies
A regiment for examle the Royal Irish Regiment
I don’t actually know
Do I apply for Harrogate on the army website?
Https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/entryoptions/soldier-junior-entry/afc-harrogate
Thank you
No probs
I wish i had the opportunity to go to AFC Harrogate, I went to Winchester for my training
How will I have my assessment done as I live so far away would I travel to
I am worried that I won't fit in and will struggle
I want to join the artillery as an sta special observer if I apply to Harrogate under that capbadge would I be guaranteed that mos if I got accepted
Hi Izzy! Yes you will have to travel to your nearest assessment centre
The nearest assessment centre for you is in Glencourse
You have nothing to be worried about! Everyone is in the same boat and worrying about the same things, you will have some good laughs going through the 2 days. All the staff are very helpful aswell
Dont be worrying if you dont fit in or struggle. We will be there to help you out and everyone is in the same boat.
Ok thanks I have had it on my mind to join the army for a while but I just kept putting off my mind, i am really hoping I will push myself to do what I really want to do
Thanks you I am hoping to push myself to do what I really want to do
Believe in yourself, always give 100%
Also do you have to know anything or can you go in as a blank canvas
I went in as a blank canvas. The Army has taught me alot
What job interests you Izzy?
Combat medic
So with a Combat Medic you would do a short course 23 weeks in Harrogate
Ok thanks
No bother
Best of luck Izzy
Thanks you I just have to tell my mum my options for me when I leave school
Awesome, have a look on the AFC Harrogate page on army jobs. My auntie works on Harrogate in the dental centre. Harrogate is in a good location.
Ok thank you so much
Pay is good for a 16/17 year old. net pay is around £1200 per month
After your deductions, food & Accomodation etc
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