Are You:
 Under
17 years old?
In
higher education and want to join a military club?
A
student and want to join a TA Unit?
Medical
student, student nurse or training to be a health care professional?
Professionally
qualified/experienced and want to use your civilian training and skills in the
TA?
17
to 32 years and want to learn new and different skills in the TA?
Army
Cadet Force
It is not possible to join the TA until you are 17 years old.
You could, however, join the Army Cadet Force. There are detachments throughout
the country and to find out more have a look at the ACF
web site.
University Officer Training Corps
If you are in higher education and interested in joining a
military unit which fits around your studies then the University Officer Training
Corps (UOTC) could be for you. These are University clubs which have great social,
sporting and adventurous training opportunities and also carry out military and
leadership training.
You join as an Officer Cadet and there is no commitment to stay in the Army after
you finish your studies, in fact you can resign at any time. You also get paid
for your military training! There are 19 UOTCs across the country and if you would
like to know more visit the UOTC
pages.
Territorial Army as a Student
Whether you are in the sixth form at further education or
technical college or in higher education/university you can join your local Independent
Territorial Army Unit. To find out which unit is closest to where you live have
a look at the interactive map.
You will join as a private soldier but, if you have the aptitude you will have
the opportunity, as does every TA soldier, to train for promotion or be considered
for a Commission to become a TA officer. To find out more about Independent Units
click here. If you are
a student in Higher Education you are eligible to apply to join the University
Officer Training Corps (UOTC).
Army Medical Services TA
In the Army Medical Services (AMS) two thirds of the staff
are Territorial Army (TA). There are lots of opportunities in medical units throughout
the country for medical students, student nurses and student health care professionals.
You will have the opportunity to work with health professionals from different
departments, hospitals and health authorities and expand your knowledge and networking.
There are opportunities for career short courses and training in trauma techniques
which could help to enhance you student experiences. Visit the TA
AMS pages for more information.
You are welcome to join a University
Officer Training Corps (UOTC) instead if you wish to join a unit which is
also a university club and concentrates on military and leadership training.
Specialist Territorial Army
There are opportunities for many different professions and
skills to be used in Specialist Units that recruit nationally. You can find out
more about Specialist Units or
skills search to find
out if you have a civilian trade that we need. There are also opportunities in
local independent units for some specialist skills such as medical, engineering,
administrators, telecommunications and construction. To find out what is available
near where you live have a look at the interactive
map.
Territorial Army
There are lots of opportunities in local
TA units to learn to be a soldier and train in new trades
and skills. There are local TA units, called Independent Units,
across the country offering a wide range of jobs and trades.
You will join as a private soldier but if you have the aptitude
you will have the opportunity, as does every TA soldier, to
train for promotion or be considered for a Commission to become
a TA officer. You can find out more about Independent
Units or becoming an Officer
in the TA or you can find the units nearest to where you live
using the interactive
map. If you have a specialist profession or skill you
may be eligible to join one of the specialist
units.
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