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THE TERRITORIAL ARMY There are two types of units, Independent and Specialist. In addition, there are units specifically for students based around the universities of the East Midlands.
Independent units do not expect a recruit to have any previous military skills or experience. They train one evening a week, and about one weekend a month plus a two week annual camp. Within East Midlands, there are a good variety of units to choose from. All offer the same basic training, then additional technical skills are taught depending on the role of the unit. Many units have a large vehicle fleet and also train volunteers on a Category C driving licence. The types of unit in East Midlands are listed below, click on the unit which interests you for more information: Royal
Armoured Corps Find the location of your nearest unit by clicking here.
A Specialist unit only accepts people who have already acquired specialised civilian or military skills. Recruits undergo basic military training, but train far less frequently than members of an Independent unit. Two weekends plus a two week annual camp per year is the norm. However, there are plentiful opportunities for trained specialists to volunteer for major exercises and operations with the regular armed forces.
For further
information on specialist units click
here.
These units tailor their training around the academic year, and are very conscious of the need for their students to devote time to their studies. Students are paid for training, just like members of the Territorial Army. The summer vacation offers the time for attachments to regular units, ships or RAF bases and a range of adventure training opportunities and expeditions. For further information call 0115 968 3820.
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