TA OFFICER

Training as a TA Officer is a challenge unlike anything in civilian life. From attending the prestigious Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst to sharing in your achievements with new friends and colleagues, it is a uniquely enjoyable, rewarding and important experience. Without the leadership of our officers, the TA would not be able to play the significant and active role in the British Army that it does.

Be a vital part of the British Army
Receive world class training
Make new friends, meet new challenges
Lead and manage an exceptional team
Enjoy personal development
Realise your potential

The Royal Military AcademySandhurst is world renowned for developing outstanding officers; but it would not be able to so without the inherent skills and qualities of its people. Whether officer or soldier, the people are what the TA is all about. They provide the mutual inspiration, encouragement, support and camaraderie to ensure that the TA operates smoothly and effectively. To read what they have to say about life as a TA Officer, choose a profile from the selection to the right.

Encounter real diversity
Train with the best
Develop as a team
Push each other further
Share in your achievements
Make new friends

There is so much that you can get out of being a TA Officer - the benefits far outweigh the time and effort you have to put in. TA training builds the kinds of skills, experience and qualifications that you can apply to all areas of your life, broadening your horizons, improving your fitness and helping to advance your career. On top of all that, you will also be paid!

Enjoy new experiences
Develop management skills
Advance your career
Improve your fitness
Experience unrivalled camaraderie
Earn extra money

The key to being a TA Officer is the training you receive. From learning the basics to taking the advanced TA Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, every hour you spend training will contribute to your development as a leader and a person. Completed to the same standard as the Regular Army, your training will be more than worth the time it takes. Indeed, most of our officers enjoy it so much that they are happy to devote more than the minimum commitment required of them.

Train as an officer from day one
Develop leadership and management skills
Learn military techniques and procedures
Take advantage of superior facilities
Overcome challenges, cope with pressure
Improve your fitness
Enjoy some serious fun

Pay and Bonus

Every day that you spend training, you will be paid as well as being reinbursed any travel costs that were imposed on you. On completion of your minimum yearly training requirement, you also recieve a tax-free bonus or annual bounty.

Benefits For Civilian Life

There are quite a few personal benefits that can be gained from being a TA Officer. The training you get will build the kinds of skills, experience and qualifications that will allow you to broaden your horizons while keeping you fit.

TA Officer training means that you will be more confident and well practised at being able to assess and organise stressful situations intuitively. You will also get the chance to earn valuable civilian qualifications in areas such as leadership and managment.

TA Officer Ranks

Major General - During operations, a Major General will command a division which consists of up to six brigades and 10,000 soldiers

Brigadier - Brigadiers are in charge of operational or regional brigades. Operational brigades are all-Arms formations, which usually feature battalions of infantry and armoured regiments, along with artillery and engineering units, a signals squadron and other support staff.

Colonel - Reaching the rank of Colonel means further command opportunities and challenging staff responsibilities involving the organisation and administration of whatever part of the Army you are in.

Lieutenant Colonel - The last point on the promotion ladder where you'll be directly responsible for running a single unti of around 600 soldiers, typically divided into 4 or 5 companies

Major - As a Major you have up to 120 soldiers plus junior officers under your command. You are responsible for ensuring that your unit is fully prepared for duty and capable of being effective on operations

Captain - Typical positions for Captains within a battalion are as Adjutant or Operations Officer. You are also likely to find yourself as a Second-in-Command to the Major in charge of a company, squadron or battery

Second Lieutenant/Lieutenant - You begin life at Sandhurst as an Officer Cadet before being commissioned as a second lieutenant. Your first position will see you in charge of up to 30 soldiers in a platoon or troop. When you have successfully completed your training, your commission will be confirmed and you will be qualified for promotion to Lieutenant.