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Want to try army

Anonymous asked a question to Michael K.

I live in Hongkong. I am british citizen. I am Planning to come uk next year with my family. I want to try army. Is good to try army at the age of 34. What type of job we need to do in army in this age. And lastly how much we earn per month in army career. Thank u sir

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  • Michael K.
    Michael K. Army Careers Advisor

    Good afternoon,


    We recruit up to 36 years old for Regulars and 50 Years old for Reserves.


    As long as you are physically fit or have the mental resilience to enhance your fitness to pass basic training. I see no issues on joining at 34. You just may have to work harder then the younger recruits that inevitably tend to find physical tasks easier then perhaps me and you.


    I'm 35 and in the best shape of my life.

    Basic pay is £25.200 a year salary for all Soldiers regardless of age/experience.


    As for the type of job, whatever role you were to chose you would be a Soldier first and foremost meaning that no role would be seen as lesser requirement so to speak based on age.