How much do Army Reserves get paid UK?

Army Reserve officer daily rates: Second Lieutenant: £83.95 per day. Lieutenant: £86.90 per day. Captain: £107.58 per day. Major: £135.52 per day.

What do you do as an Army Reserve UK?

The Army Reserve has two clearly defined roles. Firstly, it provides highly trained soldiers who can work alongside the Regulars on missions in the UK and overseas. Secondly, it gives people who have specialist skills, like medics and engineers, a range of exciting opportunities to use them in new ways.

Do reserves get paid UK?

You’ll be paid for the time you serve. The difference is that Reservists are not full-time soldiers. Many Reservists have a day job.

Is it worth being in the Army Reserves?

Joining the Reserve Component of the military is a great way to serve your country. You will also earn valuable benefits without giving up your civilian employment or schooling.

Do UK Army Reserves get deployed?

Most Army Reservists will have to accept a liability for up to 6 months deployed service, plus pre-deployment training in a 5-year period, dependent on operational demand.

Is 30 too old to join the Army UK?

Age. You must be at least 17 years and 9 months when you apply. You can apply to join the Army until the day before your 50th birthday (for Reserve Soldier) and 48 years and 9 months for Officer Roles. There are higher age limits for some specialist roles, and ex-Regular Rejoiners.

Do Army Reserves go to war?

Reservists who are activated may be sent to a territory within the U.S. or deployed abroad. Deployment doesn’t necessarily mean a reservist is sent to a hostile territory or a war zone; on the contrary, they are often called on to assist victims of natural disasters.

Can you quit the Army Reserves UK?

You can leave at any time, unless you are serving on operations. If you decide to leave, all you’ll need to do is to let your unit know and hand in all of your kit and equipment.