ARMY OFFICER INSIGHT EVENTS

Find out more about being an Officer in the Army.

Insight into life as an Army Officer

The Army Officer Recruiting Team run the Army Officer Insight Day and online presentations/Q&A from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), giving you the opportunity to find out more about officer training and life beyond Sandhurst.

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Army Officer Insight Days

You now have the opportunity to attend one of Army Officer Insight Days at either the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) or at a location in York.

Book your place on one of our next Insight Days today.

Places fill up fast so book now to avoid disappointment. All guests must be aged 16+.

Army Officer Insight Day visitors

York - Saturday 20 September 2025

Find out more about:

  • Application process,

  • Army Officer Selection

  • Training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

  • See what life is like

  • Interact with, and ask questions of, current Army Officers across all the parts of the Army.

Where and when:

Register for York

RMAS - Saturday 15 November 2025

The schedule for the day:

  • Registration and refreshments and welcome brief

  • Recruiting journey brief

  • Subject Matter Expert stands

  • Lunch

  • Tour of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS)

  • Speak with current RMAS Officer Cadets and staff

  • Lived Experience Presentation plus Q&A

Where and when:

Register for RMAS

Upcoming Open Days:

There are no other upcoming open days.

In the interim do check out our webinar series, which will include a virtual Sandhurst Open Day.

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Who can attend or sign up for our online briefs?

Anyone considering a career as either a Regular or Reserve officer who is aged 16 years and above (up to age 29 for Regular and age 48 for Reserves).

Commonwealth Candidates - you can find more information here.

Become an Army Regular Officer

Army officers lead and care for their soldiers. You'll find yourself in a management role, with a team of soldiers working for you from the start. You'll combine your leadership skills with your subject knowledge to make sure that your team works efficiently and as well as they can.

Be an Army Reserve Officer

It's 100% of your potential in 10% of your time. The Army Reserve train in their spare time - usually evenings, weekends and a two-week annual training camp, and are paid for the time they spend train