Joining the Roman Army
Reasons for joining:
Reasons against joining:
Get a cash settlement
and a piece of land at
the end of your service.
Many die in battle.
Pay for own food,
weapons, pension and
funeral.
3000 denarii (silver
pieces) pay per year.
Clothing is free.
Travel the Empire.
Learn a skill like building
roads, baths, bridges
and forts.
Impress the women.
Protect the Empire and
the people of Rome. Be
a hero.
March 20 miles every
day wearing heavy
armour and carrying
camping equipment.
Capture many riches in
the war from our
Empire’s enemies.
Give 25 years service.
Be physically fit and
healthy.
Be least at1.6m tall
Must follow orders
without question or risk
the punishment of
flogging.
Cannot have a wife or
girlfriend until you leave
the army.