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Make friends for life in the Army

Nobody joins the Army for the social life. But almost everyone says it's what they'd miss most.

At a glance

Social life in the British Army goes well beyond the work day. You'll make friends while training, but that's just the start. Between sports clubs, hobby groups, evening downtime on base, and weekends out and about, there's never a dull moment. Army life helps you find your crew, build lasting friendships, and enjoy shared experiences. No matter where you are, or where life takes you, you'll always find your Army community.

Where friends gather

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Sit down for breakfast with mates in the mess hall.

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Community and social life in the Army

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1. You're never doing this alone

From day one of training, you're getting through the hard days with the same small group of people. Nobody arrives knowing anyone, which means everyone's in this together.

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Social Life | Regular Army