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How do I get into afc Harrogate?

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  • Author: Jayden B.
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  • HJ
    Holly J. Financial Systems Administrator

    You go through the application process online

  • Anonymous

    On the Army jobs website, what would you like to know?

  • JB
    Jayden B. Candidate

    Oh sorry I would like to know the first steps to get into afc Harrogate

  • Anonymous

    You can apply at 15 years 7 months. Join AFC Harrogate at 16 years old - 17 years & 5 months

  • Anonymous

    As Holly mentioned, you can go through the application process online

  • Anonymous

    What jobs interest you?

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    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

  • JB
    Jayden B. Candidate

    I want to join the infantry

  • Anonymous

    No it wont change anything Izzy

  • Anonymous

    What capbadge Jayden?

  • JB
    Jayden B. Candidate

    What is a cap badge my apologies

  • Anonymous

    A regiment for examle the Royal Irish Regiment

  • JB
    Jayden B. Candidate

    I don’t actually know

  • JB
    Jayden B. Candidate

    Do I apply for Harrogate on the army website?

  • Anonymous

    Https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/entryoptions/soldier-junior-entry/afc-harrogate

  • JB
    Jayden B. Candidate

    Thank you

  • Anonymous

    No probs

  • Anonymous

    I wish i had the opportunity to go to AFC Harrogate, I went to Winchester for my training

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    How will I have my assessment done as I live so far away would I travel to

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    I am worried that I won't fit in and will struggle

  • DX
    Daniel X. Candidate

    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

  • HJ
    Holly J. Financial Systems Administrator

    Hi Izzy! Yes you will have to travel to your nearest assessment centre

  • Anonymous

    The nearest assessment centre for you is in Glencourse

  • HJ
    Holly J. Financial Systems Administrator

    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

  • Anonymous

    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.

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    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

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    Thanks you I am hoping to push myself to do what I really want to do

  • Anonymous

    Believe in yourself, always give 100%

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    Also do you have to know anything or can you go in as a blank canvas

  • Anonymous

    I went in as a blank canvas. The Army has taught me alot

  • Anonymous

    What job interests you Izzy?

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    Combat medic

  • Anonymous

    So with a Combat Medic you would do a short course 23 weeks in Harrogate

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    Ok thanks

  • Anonymous

    No bother

  • Anonymous

    Best of luck Izzy

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    Thanks you I just have to tell my mum my options for me when I leave school

  • Anonymous

    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.

  • IU
    Izzy U. Candidate

    Ok thank you so much

  • Anonymous

    Pay is good for a 16/17 year old. net pay is around £1200 per month

  • Anonymous

    After your deductions, food & Accomodation etc