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So, i think about joining the Horse Guards and i just don't know if it's an good choice, could you give me an advice?

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  • DW
    Deegan W. Recruiting Co Ordinator

    Hello. I don't think there is a bad choice when choosing a job in the army, but it does depend on what you want to do. I have had some fantastic opportunities while in the Household Calvary Regiment from working with horses on state ceremonial duty to working on armoured fighting vehicles. You will have to work with horses and tanks at different points of your career. If that is something you are interested in then I would give it a go. Thanks, and if you have any other questions please let me know.

  • Anonymous

    Is there like an application for normal foot guards to like apply for CO (commissioned Officer) (2LT+)??

  • RH
    Robert H. Marketing Officer

    Hi there,


    If you wanted to be an officer in any regiment you would need to first pass Army Officer Selection Board and be given a recommendation to attend Sandhurst. You begin there without a regiment. Choice but choose 2 as you go through the course. You complete visits and then interview for a position in that regiment. If you are successful then they select you for a commission with them.


    Hope this helps

  • nu
    Niclas U. Candidate

    This helped me so much, thank you!

  • Anonymous

    There is now only one thing that holds me back. Germany. I'am an german but i've always wanted to join the royal guards or the Household cavlary. Do you need to be an english member to join any of them?

  • RH
    Robert H. Marketing Officer

    The nationality requirements for joining the British Army can be found at https://jobs.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/can-i-apply/nationality/

  • Anonymous

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  • Anonymous

    Give it along your comerades and friends, from me🫡