Officer Training
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) is where all officers in the British Army are trained to take on the responsibility of leading their soldiers.
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) is where all officers in the British Army are trained (Regular and Reserves) to take on the responsibility of leading their soldiers.
During training, all officer cadets learn to live by the academy’s motto: Serve to Lead.
Other Nations choose to send their personnel to RMAS for Officer training because it is recognised as a world-leading military training academy.
Officer Training at the Academy
How to apply to attend the Academy
RMAS does not select individuals to train at the Academy.
International candidates to attend must apply via their own Armed Forces, RMAS cannot select them direct.
Army Officer Selection Boards
The Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) is the interview process through which you are selected to train at Sandhurst.
Applying to AOSB does not commit you to joining the British Army.
AOSB takes place in Westbury near Warminster. You can find out more about AOSB on the Army Jobs website.
Visit the Army Jobs website
Education - The Academy Faculty
Academic study is an integral part in developing effective and professional military leaders.
The Faculty is split into 3 departments.
- Department of Communications and Applied Behavioural Sciences
- Department of Defence and International Affairs
- War Studies Department
University Officers' Training Corps (UOTC)
The University Officers’ Training Corps (UOTC) is a unique place where students from all walks of life thrive, having exciting and rewarding experiences and make friends for life. As a member of the UOTC you will have amazing adventures, develop transferable skills, sporting opportunities and a great social life. You can do all of this alongside your studies, with the added bonus of being paid! As a member of the UOTC you have no commitment to a career in the Army after university.
It can give you a real insight into being part of the British Army.
Plus you get paid for your time and it does not commit you to join the Army after university.
Learn more about the University Officers' Training Corps
Army Officer Insight Webinars
The Army Officer Recruiting Team delivers the Army Officer Insight Days and online presentations, giving you the opportunity to find out more about officer training and life as an Army Officer.
Find out more on the Army Jobs website.
Learn more and register to attend