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Army Reserve Units

Most people joining the Army Reserve go to their nearest centre. Once you've found the unit for you, call them to arrange the next steps.

National Units

National units look for specialists from all over the UK. You will probably need to travel to get to your unit, so you won't be expected to join a weekly training night, your time with the unit will be at weekends and annual training camp.

National Units

National units look for specialists from all over the UK. You will probably need to travel to get to your unit, so you won't be expected to join a weekly training night, your time with the unit will be at weekends and annual training camp.

What to expect

You'll probably leave the office with lots to think about. We're happy to talk to you and your family about Army life, and if you decide that you want to join, we will help you take the next step. Some members of our team will be in uniform, and others won't. We don't mind whether you come in wearing your work clothes or jeans; we're more interested in you, and why you're thinking about joining.

To Join, you have to apply online. The application process will take some time, but you can also ring the unit you are interested in joining.

Some units are specialist - these are units for people with specific skills.