Do I Qualify?

When you join the Territorial Army you must meet certain requirements as laid down by the British Army and the Ministry of Defence:

Nationality: You should have been a citizen of the UK, the Republic of Ireland or the British Commonwealth at all times since birth and should normally have lived in the UK for at least five years, preferably immediately prior to your application to join.

Age Limits: If you are between 17 and 32 you can join the TA as a soldier, 18 and 30 for a commissioned officer but exceptions are made to the upper age limits for those with appropriate specialist skills, certain professional qualifications or previous military experience.

Academic Qualifications: There is no minimum academic requirement to join the TA as a Soldier. You will be assessed on your aptitude to be a soldier and for training in particular trades. If you wish to join the TA as a REME Officer you should have a Degree in Engineering.

Fitness: You don't have to be super fit to join the TA but you do have to be prepared to get fit. You will have to have a medical to make sure that you are medically fit for training and military service prior to starting training. If you have concerns about your level of fitness click here.

How Do I Join?

The most simple way to join is to simply call in to your local REME TA Centre, most TA Centres are open every Tuesday night from 2000 hrs. to 2200 hrs. (Wednesday 2000 – 2200 hrs. for 118 Recovery Company). You are welcome to visit on these nights and see if the TA is for you. If this seems a little daunting, call or email your local TA Centre during normal office hours and they will make an appointment for you to visit.

For your local REME TA Centre see our contact us page.