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FAQs
You may have some queries or concerns
that are not addressed elsewhere on this website. Try browsing
our list of frequently asked questions - they may have your
answer.
General FAQs
Q. What does the TA do?
Q. What is the relationship between the TA and the Regular Army?
Q. Are there prospects of promotion?
Q. Where will I have to train?
Q. Supposing there’s a national emergency?
Q. Where is CVHQ REME?
Eligibility
FAQs
Q. Am I too old/too young to join?
Q. What if I have a criminal record?
Q. Do I need any qualifications to join?
Q. Do I have to be British to join?
Training
and Fitness FAQs
Q. When and how will I train?
Q. Do I have to be very fit?
Q. What will I learn in the way of skills and qualifications?
Q. Why does the TA train its members in adventurous and sporting activities?
Commitment and Mobilisation FAQs
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Employee FAQs
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Employer FAQs
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Next Steps FAQs
Q. I am interested, what do I do now?
Q. What is the recruitment process?
General FAQs
Q. What does the TA do?
A. The TA is a fully functioning part of the British Army,
playing a vital role in the nation's defence and peacekeeping
operations, both at home and abroad. It is staffed by part-time,
voluntary personnel, but still represents one quarter of the
Army's total capability.
Q. What is the relationship between the TA and the Regular Army?
A. Since the Strategic Defence Review of 1998, the TA has
become a more relevant and useable part of the Army than ever
before. The two are becoming increasingly integrated, which
is generating a healthy mutual respect.
Q. Are there prospects of promotion?
Of course. It depends entirely on
your own work and enthusiasm. We encourage ambition if you
want to move up the ranks, right up to being commissioned
as an officer. A Commission on entry is also possible for
qualified engineers with leadership potential.
Q. Where will I have to train?
A. In most cases, initial training takes place at CVHQ REME,
Bordon in Hampshire. After that, further training and service
could be anywhere in the UK, or even abroad. All travelling
costs are paid, of course, and that could include sleeper
berths or air tickets, with subsistence allowances for long
journeys.
Q Supposing there’s a national emergency?
A. This is the liability to call-out on a Queen’s Order
in the event of an emergency that could affect our national
security. In certain circumstances, the Secretary of State
can also authorise call-out for peacekeeping, humanitarian
or disaster relief operations, but not for civil disorder
in the UK.
Q. Where is CVHQ REME?
A. Bordon is situated on the A325 between Farnham in Surrey
and Petersfield in Hampshire. Access to the A325 may be gained
by following the signs for Farnham from junctions 4, 4a or
5 from the M3 motorway. The nearest railway station is at
Liss, Hants, situated on the main rail line between London
(Waterloo) and Portsmouth.
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Eligibility FAQs
Q. Am I too old or too young to join?
A. You need to be at least 17 years old in order to join the
TA. The upper age limit depends on what you have to offer but
it is normally 30 for those joining as an officer and 43 as
a soldier. There are exceptions to the upper age limit for those
with certain specialist skills or previous military experience.
Q. What if I have a criminal record?
A. This depends on what the conviction was for, how long ago
it was and so on. Ask your local TA unit about how it will affect
your application.
Q. Do I need any qualifications to join?
A. There is no minimum academic standard required to join the
TA. If you would like to join a Specialist Unit or the Army
Medical Services, then you will normally need relevant specialist
skills and qualifications. Individual requirements can be found
under each trade section.
Q. Do I have to be British to join?
A. You need to have been a citizen of the UK, a Commonwealth
country or the Republic of Ireland at all times since birth
and should normally have lived in the UK for at least five
years, preferably immediately prior to any application to
join you make.
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Training and Fitness FAQs
Q. When and how will I train?
A. TA training takes place during regular weekend exercises
and two-week annual training camps and trade courses.
Q. Do I have to be very fit?
A. You don't need to be a gifted athlete to cope with the
demands of TA training. However, you do need a certain basic
level of good health and fitness and, more importantly, the
willingness to improve by taking part in our graduated fitness
programme. More information can be found on the Army Fitness Page and link it to http://www.armyfit.mod.uk
Q. What will I learn in the way of skills and qualifications?
A. TA training will give you the opportunity to develop a
wealth of practical trade skills relevant to both your civilian
and TA jobs. In many cases this can result in the award of
recognisable civilian qualifications. You will of course also
develop less tangible qualities such as confidence and leadership,
which are equally applicable to your professional and personal
lives.
Q. Why does the TA train its members in adventurous and sporting activities?
A. While it may look like the perfect excuse to have fun,
activities such as climbing, skiing, football, abseiling and
canoeing have a serious side too. We believe that they are
ideal ways of developing fitness, teamworking skills and confidence,
making them perfect complements to the more military aspect
of TA training.
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Next Steps FAQs
Q. I am interested, what do I do now?
A. If you would like to take your interest in the TA further,
your immediate next step should be to complete the enquiry
form on this website. You will then receive an information
pack telling you more about life in the TA and how to apply.
Q. What is the recruitment process?
A. Once you have completed the application stages you will
be invited to attend an assessment weekend. On successful completion
of this weekend you will then commence your recruit training
phase.
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