As a member of the TA you will be liable for compulsory mobilisation and many members of the Battalion have served overseas in support of the Regular Army and have deployed to all operational theatre's. Deployments usually last 10 months, with pre-deployment training, 6 months spent in theatre followed by about 40 days post operational tour leave. If you are called up for deployment your job and income are protected under UK law. Your family will be able to call a member of the Battalion 24 hours a day if they require help or assistance. They will also be periodically contacted by the unit to ensure that they are well and have no issues caused by your absence.

Iraq – The Battalion has had soldiers periodically deployed in Iraq since the original invasion. UK forces in Iraq are a part of the United-States-led Multi-National Force – Iraq.

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Afghanistan – Members of the Battalion have recently been deployed and are presently deployed to Afghanistan in support of the NATO led mission. UK forces are in Afghanistan at the invitation of the democratically elected Afghan Government and with UN authorisation, to provide the secure environment necessary for reconstruction and development to take place.

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The Balkans – Members of the Battalion have been deployed to the both theatres in the Balkans, Bosnia and Kosovo.

Bosnia - In December 2006 EU ministers agreed, in principle, that the situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina was sufficiently stable to begin restructuring EUFOR, and the Armed Forces Minister, Adam Ingam, announced the withdrawal of the UK battlegroup on the 1 March 2007.

Kosovo – As the country became more stable and a multi-national force structure was established in Kosovo, with British troops deployed in and around the city of Pristina. Their mission was and still is to establish and maintain a secure environment and to promote peace and stability in the country.