How to Join the Territorial Army as an Officer
The Territorial Army is the British version of the Army Reserves. In contrast to the American Army, you can join without a university degree, but you still have to pass stringent guidelines with regards to your leadership ability and general aptitude for military service. The Territorial Army is a good military decision for people who want military service without giving up their civilian lives.
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Instructions
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Earn at least 35 points in your seven best GCSE subjects. This is in high school, so you need to plan ahead.
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Earn at least 180 points in your AS and A levels. Again, this is in high school.
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Contact the Territorial Army through their website www.armyjobs.mod.uk/territorial/ or by telephone.
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Choose a local or national unit. The former is based on your geographical location while the latter is based on your specialty.
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Attend an interview with a veteran officer, who will determine your readiness for service and whether you can join your chosen unit.
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Take some basic tests to determine whether you can join the Army at all. These are basic aptitude and medical tests.
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Take higher-level officer tests, which are substantially more difficult. These test your leadership and initiative to make sure you are prepared to serve as an officer.
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Attend a 3-week training program at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and begin your territorial service.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember that the Territorial Army does get deployed into combat from time to time. If you are not prepared for this, then you should not join.
