All the forces love sport, no idea about the football in the RM but their boxing team is damn good. Since joining the TA I've spent more time playing sport than training which suits me, get to go to Gucci places to play Gucci sports...if only it was on Gucci pay.

Good luck with your application ...

I dived right in and said I would like to be an Officer from the start however I can see how doing time in the ranks would be good. It lets you get to know all the trades you at a later date may be commanding, you get to see the structure and roles of a unit in full swing but you need to watch you ...

Nah I passed the selection last year then did the course, well half of it then had an operation on my foot and it got infected so had to drop out. I'm just waiting for Phase 2 to start not long now first weekend of Sept.

Good to see you eager, it'll pay off later when you're freezing and soaked to the bone then the DS can see who really does want to pass.

No real tips regarding map reading just pay attention, the likelihood is it will be death via Powerpoint just try to stay awake and look switched on. The content ...

Same as me mate, how far on are you?

I considered 15 Coy too even put in for a transfer but by the time I had done their training my officers course again and got my pip it would be time for me to join the Regs. Decided to stay and get some valuable experience with my current unit, gonna get me a set of wings at some point though.

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Just saw that you're from Glasgow so you'll be 51(Scottish) Bde same as me, our paths may cross. What unit you thinking of?

No probs mate, Bde is short for Brigade.

Just had a look at the link and the wealth of past and current experience the instructors have and I have to say I was very impressed.

My unit (TA) does one night of phys a month and I'm one of em folks who need constant encouragement to stay on the ball. I've asked several friends to come along ...

I've never been too good at press ups but practice does make perfect. Setting out by saying im gonna do 3 sets of 20 never worked for me a PTI on one of my course gave me the best tip ever, if you're watching the TV or listening to the radio when the adverts come on drop and push them out for the ...

Visit www.ta.mod.uk like AdamR said have a look around and see if it's for you. If so then phone the number and they'll tell you what the process is, you will be asked to attend a selection board then if successful you'll join the preparation course for RMAS.

On my course the Direct Entrants (DE's ...

When I first joined my unit and said I would like to become an Officer they put me through TAFS 1 & 2 then loaded me onto the next Potential Official (PO) selection board. Upon passing selection I was given a place on the Territorial Army Officer Course (TAOC) run at Bde level which aimed to prepare ...