Do you get your own room at Sandhurst?

You spend your first term (14 weeks) in Old College (the big white building that you see in all the Sandhurst Pictures) and usually you'd have your own room. Room is a single bed, desk, cupboard, drawers etc. It's nice. There's also free wifi.

Do you get your own room in the British Army?

During training you will have accommodation with the other trainees. Once through basic training you will then live in a Mess on site, which is an individual room with an ensuite (this does vary from camp to camp). Each room will have basic furniture, but you can add anything you would like and make it your home.

Do you get time off at Sandhurst?

Training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst lasts for 44 weeks, broken down into three 14-week terms. Between each term, there are adventurous training exercises and 2-3 weeks of leave.

What time do you wake up at Sandhurst?

Wake up around 5am, make your bed in crisp hospital corners, iron and fold all clothing to the dimensions of an A4 piece of paper and double over your socks to form a “smile”.

Are you allowed your phone at Sandhurst?

Hi, yes you will be able to use your phone but there will be occasions when you can't as it may impact you training. For example, if you are on exercise or tactical scenarios its not appropriate for you to have them on you.

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Documentary - Part 1

Do you get free accommodation in the Army?

Regular Riflemen that are single live within the Battalion Barracks they are assigned to and those that are married are provided with local subsidised housing having completed their basic training. Reserve Riflemen are provided with single accommodation when they are training in the Army.

Do you get weekends off in the Army?

Full-time Soldiers receive 30 paid days off, weekends, 11 national paid holidays off, and sick days annually.

What is the dropout rate at Sandhurst?

From my experience, about 10–20% will dropout from the course. Most of these occured in the first term and these can be catergorised into the following categories: a) Felt that the Army was not for them, wrong choice. c) Unable to reached the required standards.

Can you have visitors at Sandhurst?

Although the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is an enclosed establishment, hundreds of visitors are welcomed each year on historical tours organised by the Sandhurst Trust.

What happens after 44 weeks at Sandhurst?

The final term sees you given more responsibility and you'll be expected to deal with increasingly complex scenarios, as your skills are further refined ready for commissioning. You'll go on three more field exercises (including one overseas), before commissioning as an Officer in front of your friends and family.

Is it hard to get into Sandhurst?

Sandhurst is a competitive institution with a lot of candidates trying to gain admission each year. Having a university degree can raise your chances of admission, but this is not mandatory. Joining military organised programmes and army reserves while in the university can be beneficial.

Do you get paid while at Sandhurst?

Start the adventure of a lifetime. During your training at Sandhurst, you'll be an Officer Cadet, earning £28,861 a year. As you progress through our ranks, this will rise to £44,457 for a Captain, and £55,999 when you become a Major. Army officer pay is in line with other graduate jobs.

Is Sandhurst worth it?

Officer Training

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is the home of the British Army Officer. Training at the Academy is challenging but ultimately rewarding. You will leave knowing you've excelled at one of the world's most revered military training academies.

Can a girlfriend live on Army base?

2. Dependent Status: If the service member has legal dependents, such as children, they may be eligible for on-base housing. In some cases, a service member may be able to include their girlfriend as a dependent if they meet specific criteria, such as financial support and legal guardianship.

Does the Army pay for your house?

Does the Army pay for housing? As a Soldier living on base, your housing is covered. If you're living off base, we offer a housing allowance to help pay for living expenses like rent and utilities.

How often do you see family in the Army?

Married Soldiers see their family when they get home from work each day provided they are in garrison. On deployments, field problems, or any training that takes them away from their duty station - they won't see their family at all while on those missions.

Do you get a sword at Sandhurst?

The Sword of Honour is Awarded to the Officer Cadet considered by the Commandant to be the best of the intake. The Sword of Honour is donated and crafted by Pooley Sword.

Do you need A levels to get into Sandhurst?

Regular Officers are full time Officers, who usually live and work on military bases. After completing your training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, you'll be leading from the front and caring for your soldiers. You don't need to have a degree to become an Army officer – just good A levels, or equivalent.

How long do you spend at Sandhurst?

It's 44 weeks long but split into manageable chunks of 15 + 15 + 14 weeks, with some weekends off where you can go and spend time away from the Academy. The training is varied, lots of educational lessons and exercises as well as physical development, and you are facing every challenge with likeminded people.

How many fail Sandhurst?

The commissioning course has roughly an 80% pass rate.

What is the average age at Sandhurst?

The intake consists of 262 Officer cadets, 221 British and 41 Internationals. Of the British cadets, 32 are female. The average age is 23 with the youngest 18 and the oldest 29.

What rank do you leave Sandhurst with?

Second Lieutenant

This is the rank held on commissioning from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. It is normally held for 1 to 2 years. During their time as a Second Lieutenant, Officers complete special to arms training relevant to their Corps.

Do you still get paid after your 4 years of active?

Generally speaking, only retired personnel with 20 years of active-duty service qualify for “pay” in the form of a military pension. However, veterans with service-related disabilities may qualify for monthly disability compensation from the VA, depending on their level of disability.

Do you work 7 days a week in the Army?

Soldiers work as much as necessary to accomplish their unit's mission. When deployed, they can be on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shifts are organized to allow sufficient time for rest, hygiene, meals, and even exercise, but they are “on duty” all the time.

How often do soldiers come home?

Every member of the US military earns 30 days leave per year at the rate of 2.5 days per month. When they can take this leave and for how long is “subject to the needs of the Army”. but all units not in a combat zone have some downtime every year which allows for this.