HOW TO JOIN US
To find out more about joining the
Royal Anglians please telephone or
visit one of these recruiting offices:
Bury St Edmunds (Clinic)
37 Silent Street, Ipswich IP1 1TF
Tel: 01473 255541
AFCO Cambridge
2 Glisson Road, Cambridge CB1 2HD
Tel: 01223 359162
ACIO Chelmsford
1-3 Dorset House, Duke Street,
Chelmsford CM1 1HQ
Tel: 01245 355925
ACIO Colchester
63 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX
Tel: 01206 763003
ACIO Ilford
180A Cranbrook Road, Ilford IG1 4LR
Tel: 0208 518 4565
ACIO Ipswich
37 Silent Street, Ipswich IP1 1TF
Tel: 01473 255541
AFCO Norwich
2 Magdalen Street, Norwich NR31 1HX
Tel: 01603 632382
AFCO Peterborough
21 Hereward Centre, Peterborough PE1 1TB
Tel: 01733 554366
AFCO Southend
Level 3, 347-349 Chartwell Square,
Victoria Plaza, Southend SS2 5SP
Tel: 01702 456380
The Army welcomes people from
all backgrounds. Whatever your race,
ethnic origin, gender or religion or
belief, there is a role for you in our team.
No account is taken of sexual orientation,
social background or marital/civil
partnership status; we have a strict code
of conduct that ensures zero tolerance
of bullying, harassment, discrimination
and victimisation on any grounds.
1ST battalion
the Royal
Anglian
Regiment
(the VIKINGS)
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LOOKING FOR
A CHALLENGE?
Whoever you are and whatever your ambitions
you can achieve them in the Army. Whether you
join full time as a regular Soldier or alongside your
current career as a Territorial, there’s something
to suit everyone. The ROYAL ANGLIAN Regiment
offers variety and responsibility – whether you
serve in a Light or Mechanized Infantry Battalion.
As equipment becomes
more sophisticated the
demand for Soldiers with
quick wits is greater than
ever. The ROYAL
ANGLIAN Regiment is
famous for Soldiers with a
team spirit based on
mutual respect and trust.
THE VIKINGS
Who are the Vikings?
The Vikings are the 1st Battalion of
The Royal Anglian Regiment, a Light
Role Infantry Battalion that recruits
from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and
Cambridgeshire. Based in the UK,
the unit uses the most up to date
weapon systems and the most
advanced communications available.
What do they do?
The Vikings are a fighting unit that
deploy worldwide wherever they are
needed and within the unit there are
many different jobs. Initially, you will
be part of a four-man team trained to
fight at close quarters, though once
you have gained some experience
within the Battalion, you will have
the opportunity to specialise.
Here’s a full list of the roles
available within The Vikings:
• Rifleman
• Mortarman
• Anti-Tank Operator
• Driver
• Logistics
• Telecommunications
• Medic
• Regimental Policeman
• Reconnaissance
• Human Resources
• Intelligence Cell
• Assault Pioneer
• Machine Gunner
• Sniper
What qualifications
can I gain?
Discover more about
yourself with the
army.mod.uk/jobs
Throughout your time with The
Vikings, you will learn new skills as
well as having the opportunity to
achieve credible qualifications.
You can gain academic qualifications
to stand you in good stead for life
after the Army, or complete an
Apprenticeship and get an NVQ.
Here are just some of the areas in
which you could gain qualifications.
• Engineering
• Security
• Telecommunications
• Warehousing and Storage
• Driving
• Management
Recent History
In 2007, the Battalion deployed
in Helmand, Afghanistan.
During what was a particularly
demanding six month tour, the
Battalion gained over 70 awards
for bravery – including a
Distinguished Service Order, six
Military Crosses and a Queen’s
Gallantry Medal. In August 2009,
The Vikings returned to Helmand.
Life in The Vikings is not for the
faint-hearted – and for an idea
of what the Battalion got up to in
Helmand, take a look at ‘Ross Kemp
in Afghanistan’. You’ll see how
The Vikings trained for and operated
in the infamous Sangin Valley where
they clashed with the Taliban on a
daily basis.
Before Afghanistan, the Battalion
served in Iraq, Bosnia, Croatia,
Northern Ireland and Belize.
In order to remain ready for
operations, The Vikings have
trained in Africa, Canada, USA,
Oman and throughout the UK.
What is my
commitment?
Initially, you will be required to
complete four years’ service.
What do I do next?
For more information, visit or contact
your local Army Careers Office.
Details are on the back of this leaflet.