British Army (The Biggest Family In The World) - Become A Territorial Soldier

Become A Territorial Soldier ( TA ). All the jobs available in the regulars are available to you in the TA. Not a particularly good time to join (funding cuts) but it is a fantastic life & the people are fantastic. You will meet some dislikeable folks now & again( I have, usually Physical Training Instructors lol) but 99% of them are brilliant.
Be part of the biggest family in the world.
All one army now so TA soldiers have front line roles. Taking people up to 43 yrs old as long as you can pass a minimum fitness level. You have to be able to run 1.5 miles in 14mins or less. All other fitness tests are just best effort but the run is pass or fail.
I'm a radio operator in the Royal Signals. My unit offers close support to deployed personnel. Best thing I ever did

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[Aylesburylocksmith]

@ZombieSlayer1210 I'm not sure on those issues. Your best bet would be to contact your local recruiting office and ask them. Have you thought about cadets?

[bartapian5]

What's the age limit for joining mate ? I'd look it up, but I'm about to hit the sack. TA might be right for me.

[Aylesburylocksmith]

Lower limit is 18 I think but there was a 17 1/2 yr old lad on my basic training. Not sure how it works, best check with your unit. The upper age limit is definitely 43. If you want to become an officer then the upper limit is 35 I believe

[Aylesburylocksmith]

Your english is fantastic, where did you learn it?

We have the money alright. The 4th largest economy in the world

[ZombieSlayer1210]

I got a few questions, can a type 1 diabetic join the TA? I'm 14 at the moment and have pretty good control of diabetes. Also I have a nut allergy, would this affect my chances of signing up? I'm interested to be in the artillery section of the army :) thanks

[andrew8833]

@Nunfluff Piloting would be in the RAF I should have thought and their upper age limits quite young, something like 21 I think.

[andrew8833]

@BEENO132 That's pretty cool.

[andrew8833]

I'm desperate to be in the Royal Signals.

[FranktheTank501]

On the other hand, he's probably literate.

[BEENO132]

im joining 3 signals ive had my 1st interview today

[leesgholden]

im building my fitness so ill be able to operate and maintain AS90 howitzer its one of the physically demanding jobs as u must be able to move a 43kg artilley shell and fire at least 3 shots in 1 min or 30 secs need to know wot the fitness standards r