Army Reserve Officer

Army Reserve officers command soldiers in Army Reserve units where they plan and deliver training, whilst providing support to the Regular Army when needed. In addition to training, they may be involved in everything from helping the local community to peacekeeping missions overseas.

The Army Reserve train in their spare time - usually evenings, weekend and a two-week annual training camp, and are paid for the time they spend training.

The Army Reserve is organised into national and local units.

Training

You can complete your officer training in modules or in one go depending on your circumstances. Both options will see you receive your commission on completion of your training at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Initial officer training is a series of 4 modules.

• Module A & B: These are either broken up into seven weekends with an Officer Training Corps or each done as a consolidated two week course at Sandhurst. 
• Module C: This lasts for two weeks and takes place at Sandhurst. 
• Module D: The two week Army Reserve Commissioning Course at Sandhurst, which is the culmination of your leadership and management training. 

Consolidated training courses are run at Sandhurst, allowing you to potentially complete all of your Reserve Officer training in a single eight week package. The course ends with a formal Commissioning Parade in front of Old College to which family and friends can be invited.

Why Join

As a Reservist officer, you'll be paid a daily rate:

• Second Lieutenant: £83.95 per day
• Lieutenant: £86.90 per day
• Captain: £107.58 per day

You can also earn an annual 'bounty' which is a tax free sum, and there are financial packages available to some people looking to join the Army Reserve.

It's not just about money, though, you'll get opportunities to travel and experience things, that as a civilian, simply aren't available. Plus, you'll earn qualifications and promotions as you develop as an officer.