Territorial Army Careers
The Territorial Army (TA) frequently deploys overseas along with the Regular Army on operations and exercises as with members of 6RIFLES who recently deployed to Cyprus for their annual camp for 2 weeks, for more
see here. Often formed companies and squadrons go to do a particular task, but many TA soldiers deploy as individuals in a Regular Army regiment, and work directly alongside full-time soldiers.
Officer
If you wish to become an Officer in the TA firstly find a unit you want to join and then approach them directly.
If you are interested in becoming a soldier in the TA, either search the career groups on the left of this panel, or if you would rather see what opportunities there are nearby, try:
For TA units near where you live, or:
National TA Units suit people who want to use their civilian skills, such as engineers, chefs or mechanics as well as others who are keen to learn new techniques and procedures. A lot of ex-regular officers and soldiers work in National Units.
National TA Units
Tailored Information Packs
The Army has tailored Information Packs on the career groups listed above, and websites for those who are interested in finding out more. To get your chosen Information Pack, which contains a DVD and a brochure, telephone 02920 726828
Equal Opportunities
The Army welcomes applications from men and women regardless of their marital status, race, ethnic origin or religious belief. No account is taken of sexual orientation or social background in considering applications. The Army is fully committed to equal opportunities.
TA pay is comparable with their Regular Army Colleagues, the TA also have the added bonus of having a tax free bounty at the end of each financial year providing you have completed your Military Annual Training Tests and have attended the minimum amount of training days (27 for Regional and 19 for National Units).
