Hi there,

The vast majority of our soldiers will continue in the trade that they start with as the application process is able to guide you best into it. However, we would always rather keep you in Basic Training than have you leave so some people do change role whilst in training if they feel they could have a better fit elsewhere. If someone is very fit, then they might be recommended for Para or Commando training after Phase 1 - you do not need to be in the Paras to do Para training as all those other roles that support them can have the chance to do it as well. The same can be said for Commando where we have REME, Artillery, Engineers and many others who support them and can do the Commando course.

03 February, 2024 09:37