James W.
James W.
Royal artillery

Keen to receive questions about

Everyday life General Our culture People diversity Why us Work life with us

Top Advice

"Do your research as there are so many jobs in the army. I would also advise candidates to get on top of their fitness - as the fitter you are the easier basic training will be."

Career path

About James W.

Current position
Royal artillery
Main motivation

I like my role because i get to spend a bit more time in my home town, t has also helped me out with my confidence doing briefs in front of lots of future candidates.

Top advice
Do your research as there are so many jobs in the army. I would also advise candidates to get on top of their fitness - as the fitter you are the easier basic training will be.
Greatest achievement
Being promoted was one of my big achievements, I have always put myself down in life and when I got promoted that help me out with my confidence.

Discussions with James W.

Too be a paratrooper, do you first have to join the parachute regiment?

Eligibility advice, Eligibility

  • 1 replies
  • 6 views

Joining the army

Hi, I’m looking to join the army but had a few questions Do you have to move away from home? And if so is it for long? How does all of that work in terms of living and moving away

Eligibility advice, Eligibility

  • 1 replies
  • 8 views

please read below .

i know this isn’t a usual question you would recurve however i feel really lost in life , i’m 20 lost my job getting lazy and really not doing well for myself at all. i’ve gotten into debt and getting into bad habits .will this help or is it a permanent solution to a temporary problem ?

General

  • 1 replies
  • 9 views

my long term aim is to be a paratrooper. what roles give me the chance of becoming one in the the future

i’m hoping to attend Harrogate in march but unsure what roles would give me the best chance to becoming a paratrooper in the future

General

  • 3 replies
  • 13 views

i would like to enlist but how long do i spend away from my family?

Work life with us, Work life balance

  • 4 replies
  • 34 views

Meet more Ambassadors