If you want to become a soldier in Ghana, this article will walk you through the necessary steps on how to apply to the Ghana armed forces.
But first, we’ll look at the history of the Ghana Armed Forces and what it means to be a soldier in Ghana.
A brief history of the Ghana Armed Forces
The Ghana Armed Forces represent the Republic of Ghana’s military might. It is Ghana’s combined armed forces, which include the Army, Navy, and Ghana Air Force.
The Ghana Armed Forces were formed in 1957, the same year the Gold Coast region declared independence from the United Kingdom and formed the country of Ghana.
The Ghana Armed Forces have been involved in a number of internal and external operations aimed at defending the country and other African nations over the years.
The Ghana Armed Forces, as one of Africa’s largest and most powerful armies, has provided aid to other African countries in times of war, primarily through the United Nations. In the early 1960s, it conducted its first external operation, the United Nations Operation in the Congo.
Since its inception, the Ghana Armed Forces have participated in numerous peacekeeping operations. It helped to end conflicts such as the Kosovo War, the Rwandan Genocide, and the Liberian civil war.
The military force has also participated in several peacekeeping missions around the world. Among these missions are the Iran-Iraq War and the civil wars in Kuwait and Lebanon.
How to Become a Soldier in Ghana
To become a soldier in Ghana, you must meet the recruitment requirements and successfully complete the requirement process.
Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Requirements
- You must be a Ghanaian citizen and reside in Ghana
- You must not be married
- You must be physically and medically fit
- Non – Tradesmen candidates must be the 18-25 years while Tradesmen candidates must be not more than 27 years old.
- Male candidates must not be less than 1.68m (5’6’) tall and female candidates must be not less 1.57m (5’2’). The height requirements for candidates interested in the Military Police are as follows: Males must not be less than 1.75m (5’9’) and females must not be less than 1.70m.
Academic Requirements
- Five credits (Not less than Grade 6) including Core Mathematics, Core English, and Core Science at WASSCE.
- Six credits (Not less than D) including Core Mathematics, Core English, and Core Science at SSSCE
- Five credits (Not less than C6) including Mathematics, English, and Science at GCE ‘O’ Level and not less than D in the three aforementioned subjects at GCE ‘A’ Level.
Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Process
Documents Required
- WASSCE or SSSCE Certificate
- Degree Certificate
- A recent passport-sized photograph of dimension (170 x 150 pixels)
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