Household Cavalry Officer at The British Army

Description 

• Could you lead a troop of armoured cavalry vehicles and soldiers in combat, as well as play your part in ceremonial duties on horseback?
• As a Household Cavalry Officer you may well get to wear a gleaming uniform and ride a horse on state occasions, but you'll also learn how to lead a troop pf Ajax fighting vehicles.
• They scout ahead of the front line, gathering information and carrying out fast attacks.
• They also spend time stationed with the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in central London, carrying out public duties and performing at high-profile events.
• Wherever you are, you'll be leading a team of highly trained soldiers and helping them maintain the highest standards in everything they do.
• The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) provides the armour capability of the British Army.
• It combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles, such as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank and Jackal Fighting Vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on combat
• Train on the Ajax armoured vehicle
• Become a reconnaissance/surveillance specialist
• Perform mounted ceremonial duties
• Enjoy a varied role

Entry Requirements
Age:

• From 17 years & 9 months to 28 years & 11 months

Qualifications:

• 73 UCAS points and 35 ALIS points at GCSE or equivalent (including a minimum GCSE grade C/4, or Scottish National 4 grade C, in English, Maths and a science or foreign language).

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
• MSFT (beep test) level 8.07

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £33,183 during your year of training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, before commissioning and becoming a Second Lieutenant, on £39,671 a year.