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How do I apply?

Have a look at the , create an and then fill in an application.

Once you鈥檝e found a role within the unit you want to join and your application has been received and your basic eligibility assessed, you鈥檒l need to complete the following steps:

1. Complete an online medical questionnaire

2. Have an interview with your Careers Adviser

3. Complete a 2-day assessment, which includes a full medical assessment and basic numeracy and literacy tests

4. Once you鈥檝e been offered employment, you鈥檒l start your initial training

If you want to know more:

• call 0845 600 8080 to talk about the options
• visit your local where a careers advisor will arrange you鈥檙e interested in

What skills will I gain from my training?

Through your military training you can gain:

• career related qualifications
• courses accredited up to Masters level
• leadership and other skills

Qualifications are available through:

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Will it affect my day job?

You will need to balance your training commitment with your day job. You鈥檒l be expected to train with your unit for a minimum number of days each year and will also need .

Although there鈥檚 no legal requirement for your employer to allow you extra time off for training, many are happy to do so.

Am I eligible to join?

The eligibility criteria for joining the Army Reserve varies depending on the service and role you鈥檙e applying for.

Age

You must be at least 17 years and 9 months when you apply.

You can apply to join the Army until the day before your 50th birthday (for Reserve Soldier) and 48 years and 9 months for Officer Roles. There are higher age limits for some specialist roles, and ex-Regular Rejoiners.

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Nationality

You must be a British or Irish citizen to join the Army Reserve. Commonwealth applicants may be invited to apply depending on role availability.

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Education and qualifications

There are no minimum education qualifications unless you鈥檙e applying for an officer or technical role.

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Health

You must meet the medical entry standard to join the Army Reserve.

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How fit do I need to be?

The Army helps develop your fitness but you will need to meet some basic requirements before you start training.

You will also need to pass a full Army medical. Check which .

Can I leave the Reserves?

If you decide that being a reservist isn鈥檛 for you, you can leave at any point except during mobilisation.

Will I be deployed?

When the Army needs to call up a reservist, it goes through a process called mobilisation. You will only be mobilised if the Army really needs you, but you or your employer can object if it would seriously adversely affect your family or work responsibilities. For many people in the Army Reserve, serving on operations is a high point of their military careers. It鈥檚 an opportunity to use all the skills and expertise that they developed in their training.

Will I get paid?

You will get paid for training and also get a tax free bounty if you complete the minimum days training required in a year. .

Is there a role for me?

Being a reservist doesn鈥檛 always mean being on the frontline. There are around 200 roles from medics to logistics and communications:

• combat
• engineering
• logistics and support
• medical
• HR and finance
• intelligence
• communications
• IT

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How much training will I do?

You will need to train for up to 40 days a year depending on your role. Training takes place in the evening and on weekends plus a two-week annual camp.

Your basic training will give you military skills such as tactics, weapon handling and map reading. Subsequent training depends on your role and how much time you can devote to it.