Joining HM Forces

We recognise that some visitors to this website are looking for information about joining the forces.

BAFF is not an official body, so we can't help with questions about a career in the Armed Forces.

The forces can offer a great career, but there have always been pros and cons to life in uniform, even more so than in any civilian job.

We say: get all the good information and advice you can, but in the end only you can take your own informed decision.

The external links below may be helpful. Good luck!

For non-British citizens, see also Commonwealth & foreign personnel on this website.

Official sites

Army Jobs - Home

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

Careers: Royal Navy and Royal Marines

How to join the Royal Navy (as a Rating)

Royal Marines Commando: How to Join

RAF Careers Home

Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS) 'You must have served for at least three years on a previous engagement in any Arm or Service, including TA, RAF Auxiliary and RN Reserve.'

Reserve Forces:

Royal Naval Reserve

Royal Marines Reserve

Territorial Army

Royal Air Force Reserves