British Territorial Army Video - Specialist roles

[mpenny2008]

The name "Territorial Army" I think has always confused people into thinking its an individual regiment completely separate to the regular British Army. I spent 6 years in the "TA" your basically a part time soldier for which ever regiment you decide to join i.e. REME, Royal Armoured Corps, Infantry, Royal Signals, Paras and even the SAS.. Most of the time it's voluntary to go to a war-zone etc. you would be asked if your particular trade/skill is needed.

[SkylineR33FTW]

i want to join the TA when im 17 but what i wanna know is can you do it while at college ? my course in monday tuesday and fridays, so can i do both ? an answer would be appreciated :)

[mikyr0]

If you join the TA, and you want to do it full time (regular) can you transfer?

[iKieeeX]

Do you get sent to Afgan as a TA? because i want to go to TA to get ready for the Para's?

[Traceurb]

can you join at 17?

[Mattski9000]

@Traceurb the minimum age is 18 but there are lads that join at 17 and a half doing basic training

[Traceurb]

@Mattski9000 thanks, im just gonna go regular ^^

[BOT101st]

Going to appl to REME TA and my chose trade will be Armourer :P

[reno573]

definately mate.sorry man....god bless

[25242824]

yes its exactly the same as the regulars except we only go fight if we volunteer and we get paid more than regulars lol

[shaunliquid]

Whats it take to get into the TA? Whats the 1.5 mile run time and is there any other requirements. Thanks :-)

[technopath100]

absolute bollox

[wwwNooBcom]

@technopath100

what is?

[01hreshy]

Do you actually go into battlefields to fight in the TA

[lHoodlum]

Yeah they do go 2 war. the only difference between them and the regs are they are part time.. and volenteer to go 2 war.

[111alien111]

yes but u have a choice

[Jammersis]

@01hreshy It's a choice, you are asked to volunteer but you can say no. Although I think you have to do at least one tour of duty

[o0steventon0o]

@01hreshy yes you go to where the army is in the thick of it or not.

[reno573]

If somebody joined the TA army, does that mean they R in the British armed forces? Could they then boast they served there country?

Is a tour of duty compulsory, if so, do u go front line along with other army personal?

[Go1deneEye]

Weekend warriors!

[nj3930le]

yes u do

[ajmanson5]

do u get paid

[lHoodlum]

Can somebody please tell me if it is worth joining the TA??!! and what was ur experiance like?

im thinking about itfor when i do my next course which will last 2 years and be in the TA AT THE SAME TIME.

[grantourismo0109]

greeting i am with ta in new zealand i think it worth it. a different life experience i joined in my first uni year now i am finishing my uni. will stay in ta as far as i can see

[2251mustang]

yes it sertinly is worth joining im in the TA ma self and im on phaze 2 training at first wen i joint up i had no confidents in me but now i can do anything realy basicly the TA is my life now . hope this helps

[Ba5im]

I'd like to join, where do i start?

- How many days can you do minimum/max ?

[olbalumix]

putting up 12s by 12s is practically all thier doing???

[CCCRRRUUUNNNKKK]

the ta is good if your doing a college course or something as well yes?

[Phil1796]

im gonna join anything in the infantry

[qwertyfredqwertyfred]

i will be going on the 24th october for army life training 3 day course for the ta cant wait

[redsnow02]

i c...but ill be moving to uk pretty soon..since my grandpa served in the gurkha army..so then it wud be possible ya?..anyway thanks for ur help

[sepiasilence]

gurkhas are hardcore, respect to him, and they sure do like their noodles!

[redsnow02]

thanks mate..

[redsnow02]

can i join?..im just a high school graduate..can i?

[funkg]

Hong Kong is no longer in the commonwealth (and for good reasons) so Im not sure as its only open to UK and commonwealth citizens as far as I know

[lukeseandavies]

can't wait till im 16 joining the army :)

only 14 atm:(

paras if i get in ofc :L

[Tackman01]

Good luck mate.

[lukeseandavies]

cheers (:

[supergirltotherescue]

im a single mother. im joining these guys soon!!!

[5X5Rocks]

Good for you. Nice to hear. Im full time myself but not army..im with the Royal Marines Commando's. The TA and Royal Marine Commando Reserves help us lads/ladies out in the regulars no end. If it werent for the Royal Marine Reserves my unit (42 Commando Royal Marines) we'd have been severely undermanned. Same goes for regular army units and their TA counterparts i'll bet too.

[mcgrattan1992]

can someone tell me if they now were a t.a centre is in glasgow?

[zzrunexzz]

in glasgow try kings park or near it cambuslang

[MATT0UK]

can someone tell me if u be in the military police in the TA??? thanks :)

[blinkobssessed182]

i'm interested in joining the TA but i was wonderin what i would do about my hair becos it's quite long ?

[Jockesse]

You could cut it off i suppose...;)

[funkg]

cut it off until you finish your time in the TA.

[afroduck14]

I really want to join the TA but i have asthma (havnt needed my medication in ages tho) could i still join?

[latinoheat12121]

depends on how long you haven't used you're medication for the limit 4 years without taking any medication if you done that then yes you can. go to you're nearest tac (TA Centre)and talk to the recruitment officer.

He/She will give you the relivent information there.

hope this has helped you

[danny19891]

well we have training weekends every other weekend... but its not essential to go to them all... but it has to be done at some point.. and training nights are tuesday everyweek for me 7.30pm till 9.30pm but also.. not essential to go everytime but ofcourse the more training nights and weekends you go the faster you will get training done.. but you can do it in your own pace so you should be fine.

[danbo1138]

i fancy having a go,but i work shifts,6am-2.30 0ne week 1-10.00pm the next,could i still join?

[latinoheat12121]

Go to you're nearest tac (TA Centre) speak to the recruitment officer and he or she will answer any question''s that you have got.

hope this help's

[danny19891]

no you dont have to have a civie job to join the TA, the main point of the TA is that people that have full time jobs can still be in the army.. but you dont need a job to join the TA and danbo.. there are set days for me its tuesday nights for a min of 2 hours and every other weekend, but we all go and have a few pints together at the weekend :)

[danbo1138]

can you do more than you have too ..eg.. can i go 3 times a week including weekends for example?

[latinoheat12121]

No there is only one night a week at you're tac (TA Centre) then every other weekend.

speak to the recruitment officer at you're local tac (TA Centre) and they will answer any questions you may have.

hope this helps

[Ashabc123]

do you have to have a job through the week if you go in the TA?

[latinoheat12121]

No you don't have to be in full time or part time work. it's just so people who do work full time can still be in the army. go ot you're nearest tac (TA Centre) speak to the recruitment officer he or she will answer any question's that you might have

hope this help's

[jaycrow1988]

Really Inspiring! Many people see the TA as a weak arm of the armed forces. Tahts bollocks just take a look at this video and u'll see! Thanks for posting this amazing video!

[Kidmc]

That looks fucking good . Tink mas gona av to go do that shit ya gets me??