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LONDON’S RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS

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CONTENTS

4 GL RFCA WHO WE ARE

5 GL RFCA WHAT WE DO

6 ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE

ROYAL MARINES RESERVE

7 ARMY RESERVE

RAF RESERVES

8 HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY

ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS

9 ROYAL ARTILLERY

ROYAL ENGINEERS

10 ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS

11 INFANTRY

12 THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT

13 SPECIAL FORCES

ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS

14 INTELLIGENCE CORPS

ROYAL MILITARY POLICE

15 ARMY MEDICAL SERVICES

16 ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

NATIONAL RESERVES HQ ROYAL ARTILLERY

17 LONDON DISTRICT REINFORCEMENT TEAM

CIVIL SERVICE

FIRST AID NURSING YEOMANRY

18 OFFICER TRAINING

19 CADET FORCE ADULT VOLUNTEERS

COMBINED CADET FORCE

20 SEA CADET CORPS

ARMY CADET FORCE

21 AIR TRAINING CORPS

RESERVE FORCES BY BOROUGH

23 FURTHER INFORMATION

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ELIGIBILITYThe age bands vary with each of the Services:Royal Naval Reserve: 16 - 43*Royal Marines Reserve: 16 - 32Army Reserve: 18 - 50*RAF Reserves: 18 - 54

There are situations where you may be able to join above the upper age limit. Contact your local unit for more information.

You should be a citizen of the United Kingdom, Commonwealth or Republic of Ireland and should normally have lived in the UK for at least five years immediately prior to your application.

If you decide to join the Reserve Forces, you indicate that you are prepared to take part in active service. If you are subsequently mobilised, your regular employment will be legally protected. Reserves and their employers have the right to seek exemption or deferral under certain circumstances.

Visit www.gov.uk/employee-reservist for more information.

INTRODUCTIONThe Reserve Forces are an essential part of the British Armed Forces, providing some 35,000 volunteers to the Reserves of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and RAF. They play a fundamental role in fulfilling major commitments in each of the three Services.

The Reserve Forces provide people with the opportunity to do something different with their lives – to face new challenges,

gain and develop new skills, meet and work with new people, have fun and get paid for it.

As a Reservist you will get paid for the time you spend training and earn a tax-free bonus payment for completing a certain amount of training days each year. Pay scales are based on what a Regular with the same job and rank would get.

RESERVES

*higher age limits for professional and specialist applicants

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WHO WE ARE

GL RFCA IN NUMBERS:

The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Greater London (GL RFCA) is the focal point of activity and administration for Reserves and Cadets in London for all three Services. We were formed in 1908 at the same time as the Army Reserve and are one of thirteen RFCAs spread across the UK, with boundaries that broadly match regional Army areas. RFCAs were established by statute and are not part of the military chain of command but are required to give advice and assistance to the Defence Council and the three Services on Reserve and Cadet matters.

The 62 full time staff of GL RFCA are Crown Servants headed up by ex-Regular officers. The 190 members of the Association are experienced professional people interested in defence and are drawn from the Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force and Cadets as well as London boroughs, universities and employers.

Uniquely, we also have a City Association which fosters strong links with the City of London Corporation, Livery Companies and other City institutions to the benefit of Reservists and Cadets alike.

• 4,500 Reservists

• 16,000 Cadets

• 1,000 University Officer Cadets

• 194 Properties

• 32 Boroughs and the City of London

• 190 Members (including the City Association)

• 60 Associate Members

• 62 Staff

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1. RESERVES: CHAMPIONING THE VALUE OF RESERVE SERVICE • RFCAs support all three Services and partners with regional commanders to promote Reserves. • Champions the volunteer ethos by providing an invaluable footprint within the regions. • Maintains the Reserve estate. • Engages and increases public understanding of Reserve service.

2. CADETS: PROMOTING THE CADET EXPERIENCE • Supports all four Cadet organisations. • Manages and administers the Cadet estate. • Encourages Adult Volunteer service. • Provides permanent staff for the Army Cadet Force. • Promotes the government sponsored Cadet Expansion Programme. • Helps shape the youth of today. • Highlights the fun and benefits of the Cadet experience for Cadets and Adult Instructors.

3. ENGAGEMENT: ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR THE RESERVES AND CADETS • Champions the volunteer ethos across London. • Supports events with organisations and individuals. • Promotes the Armed Forces Covenant. • Engages with private and public sector employers to encourage support for Reserve service. • Increases awareness and understanding of the Reserves and Cadets within the wider community.

4. ESTATES: PROVIDING THE BEST PLACE TO WORK AND TRAIN • Builds and maintains modern Reserve and Cadet centres that are fit for purpose. • Delivers a programme to renovate and improve the Reserve and Cadet estate. • Makes vital adaptions to the homes of injured Service personnel to enable greater mobility and a better

quality of life.

5. RECRUITING: SUPPORTING RESERVE AND CADET RECRUITING • Supports Reserve units to achieve and maintain established manning levels. • Supports the recruit marketing of all three Reserve Services. • Reports through the Council of RFCAs on Reserve recruiting performance. • Highlights the value of Cadet service. • Provides funding to enhance the Cadet experience. • Through social media and PR, raises awareness of recruiting opportunities throughout London.

6. VETERANS: RAISING AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES

• Encourages employers to assist service leavers and their families in conjunction with the Career Transition Partnership.

• Highlights charities that benefit ex-Service personnel.

7. ALTERNATIVE VENUES: GENERATING INCOME FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESERVES AND CADETS

• Hiring out Army Reserve and Cadet Centres for non-military events/activities.

WHAT WE DO

ROYAL MARINES RESERVEROYAL NAVAL RESERVEThe Royal Naval Reserve is an integral part of Britain’s naval forces. Reserves are drawn from all walks of life and train for a variety of roles to enable the Royal Navy to meet its operational commitments. Two of the 15 Reserve Training Centres within the UK are situated in London. Volunteers serve as Officers or Ratings in a variety of roles, including Seaman, Engineers, Logistics, Maritime Trade Operations, Diving, Information Systems, Information Operations, Nursing and Media Operations. There is also the opportunity to serve with the Joint Cyber Unit (Reserve).Royal Naval Reservists earn Navy daily rates of pay and can qualify for an annual tax-free bonus.

Visit www.royalnavy.mod.uk

HMS PRESIDENT72 ST KATHARINE’S WAY, LONDON E1W 1UQ (020 7481 7300) (TUE)

HMS WILDFIREBUILDING 99B, NORTHWOOD HQ, SANDY LANE, NORTHWOOD HA6 3HP (01923 957 777) (WED)

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The primary function of the Royal Marines Reserve is to reinforce the Regular Corps with individuals and sub-units both on operations or exercises in the UK and overseas, wherever and whenever the need arises. Successful completion of the arduous Commando Course and the subsequent award of the Green Beret provides opportunities for specialising as Recce Leaders, Heavy Machine Gun Operators, Anti-Tank System Operators, Physical Training Instructors, Platoon Weapons Instructors, Landing Craft Operators, Signallers, Drivers and Swimmer/Canoeist (SBS) (R).Royal Marines Reservists earn Marines daily rates of pay and can qualify for an annual tax-free bonus.

Visit www.royalnavy.mod.uk

ROYAL MARINES RESERVE (CITY OF LONDON)RM BARRACKS WANDSWORTH, 351 MERTON ROAD, SOUTHFIELDS, LONDON SW18 5JX (020 8871 0156) (WED)

RESERVES

RAF RESERVESARMY RESERVE

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RAF Reservists work alongside Regular RAF personnel, in the UK and on overseas operations. Royal Air Force Reservists earn RAF daily rates of pay and can qualify for an annual tax-free bonus.

600 (CITY OF LONDON) SQUADRON RAUXAFRAF NORTHOLT, WEST END ROAD, RUISLIP HA4 6NG

(020 8833 8600) (MONTHLY WEEKENDS)

HQ SUPPORTThe Squadron provides trained personnel to the RAF and Joint organisations for: Personnel Support; Information Communications and Technology; Flight Operations; Intelligence.

MEDICAL SUPPORT ON OPERATIONS Healthcare professionals provide care to sick and injured troops on operations. Members of 600 Squadron Medical Flight are trained to operate either within a Medical Treatment Facility – providing both surgical and non-surgical care – or as a member of the Aeromedical Evacuation Team, returning seriously injured casualties back to the UK.

NICHE CAPABILITIES600 Squadron is home to the RAF Reserve Chaplaincy cadre and to Reservist Legal Officers. For more information visit: www.raf.mod.uk or call 0345 606 9069.

601 (COUNTY OF LONDON) SQUADRONMembership is by invitation only

The Army Reserve needs fit men and women aged between 18 and 50 (the upper age limit can vary for professional or specialist applicants) who are able to spare an evening a week, a weekend a month and two weeks a year. Training evenings are shown against unit details.All recruits learn basic military skills including weapon handling, field craft, map reading and first aid before moving on to more specialised tasks. Vacancies for men and women vary from unit to unit. Each unit has been listed according to their specific role. Almost all units will also recruit Chefs, Medics, Clerks, Drivers, Vehicle Mechanics and Stores Accountants. To learn more about these trades, enquire with each unit directly or call the Army Information Line on 0345 600 8080.Army Reserve soldiers earn Army daily rates of pay and can qualify for an annual tax-free bonus.For details of Army Reserve units see pages 8-17.

Visit www.army.mod.uk

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ROYAL ARMOURED CORPSHONOURABLE

ARTILLERY COMPANY

The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) is the oldest regiment in the British Army having been formed by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII. Today the HAC is a Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) regiment comprising of one STA Patrols squadron, 2 Light Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) squadrons, a PARA Light Gun Battery and a Headquarters squadron. The HAC, uniquely, also has a Corps of Drums and a state accredited regimental band. The HAC traditionally recruits from within the City of London and attracts fit, well-motivated and intelligent individuals who seek the challenge of the demanding role that the HAC offers.

The HAC has an important and high profile ceremonial role; it fires Gun Salutes at the Tower of London and provides Guards of Honour at Guildhall on royal and state occasions.

HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANYFINSBURY BARRACKS, CITY ROAD, LONDON EC1Y 2BQ (020 7448 0703) (TUE, WED)

THE ROYAL YEOMANRY The Royal Yeomanry (RY) is an Army Reserve Light Cavalry Regiment comprising of six sabre squadrons and a state band, spread across the Midlands and London. The Light Cavalry role sees the RY train and deploy as light mounted reconnaissance at extended range and duration, to covertly or overtly find enemy forces, to understand cultural terrain and human dynamics, and to influence situations through persuasion or tactical action. The RY are converting from RWMIK Land Rovers to the Jackal vehicle, and are paired with a Regular Army regiment – 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards.

REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS AND COMMAND AND SUPPORT (WESTMINSTER DRAGOONS) SQUADRONFULHAM HOUSE, 87 FULHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON SW6 3JS (020 7384 4200) (WED)

C (KENT AND SHARPSHOOTERS YEOMANRY)SQUADRONTHE BARRACKS, MITCHAM ROAD, CROYDON CR0 3RW (020 8688 2138) (WED)

THE (INNS OF COURT AND CITY YEOMANRY)BAND OF THE ROYAL YEOMANRYHOLDERNESS HOUSE, 51-61 CLIFTON STREET, LONDON EC2A 4EY (020 7539 3447) (WED)

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ROYAL ARTILLERY

The role of the Royal Artillery is to destroy or neutralise the enemy with quick and accurate fire from either guns or missile systems.

106 Regiment provides short range air defence capability to the Army’s deployed forces.

The unit is equipped with the modern High Velocity Missile (HVM) Lightweight Multiple Launcher (LML) missile system. The Regiment is affiliated to and trains with 12th Regiment RA and supports them on operational deployments.

106 (YEOMANRY) REGIMENT RA REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS AND 265 (HOME COUNTIES) AIR ASSAULT BATTERY RANAPIER HOUSE, BARING ROAD, GROVE PARK, LONDON SE12 0BH (020 8860 1462) (TUE)

ROYAL ENGINEERS

The Royal Engineers help the Army to fight, live and move, whilst making life as difficult as possible for the enemy. London’s ‘Sappers’ build bridges, lay minefields, conduct demolitions, survey and print maps, and undertake specialist search and bomb disposal.

217 FIELD SQUADRON (EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL AND SEARCH) REARMY RESERVE CENTRE, GORDON FIELDS, GORDON ROAD, ILFORD IG1 1SW (020 8477 7711) (TUE)

221 FIELD SQUADRON (EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL AND SEARCH) REARMY RESERVE CENTRE, HUDSON HOUSE, BROMLEY ROAD, CATFORD, LONDON SE6 2RH (020 8697 9236/7) (TUE)

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ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALSROYAL ENGINEERS CONT’D

The Royal Corps of Signals provide Information Technology and Communications Systems for the Army.

71ST (CITY OF LONDON) YEOMANRY SIGNAL REGIMENT REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS AND 265 (KENT AND COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY (SHARPSHOOTERS)) SUPPORT SQUADRONARMY RESERVE CENTRE, WATLING STREET, BEXLEYHEATH DA6 7QQ (01322 315142 & 0345 6000 246) (TUE)

31 (MIDDLESEX YEOMANRY AND PRINCESS LOUISE’S KENSINGTON) SIGNAL SQUADRONARMY RESERVE CENTRE, HONEYCROFT HILL, UXBRIDGE UB10 9NH (020 7414 3030) (TUE)

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, MARLPIT LANE, COULSDON CR5 2HD (01737 554023) (TUE)

135 GEOGRAPHIC SQUADRON REARMY RESERVE CENTRE, MERCATOR HOUSE, WELBECK CLOSE, LONDON ROAD, EWELL, SURREY KT17 2BG (020 8393 0981) (TUE)This unique Squadron is part of 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic) and provides geographic support to the Joint Force Intelligence Group (JFIG). Its soldiers train as Combat Engineers and drivers as well as in the technical aspects of GPS survey, production of geospatial products and dissemination of geographic information.

131 COMMANDO SQUADRON RELONERGAN LINES ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, HONEYPOT LANE, KINGSBURY, LONDON NW9 9QF (020 8238 0830) (TUE)The unit is a contingent component of 24 Engineer Regiment who provide engineering support to 3 Commando Brigade. The unit’s RE personnel are all commando trained or training for the Reserve Forces Commando Course. The unit trains throughout the world and frequently deploys with Regular Commando Forces on mobilised service.

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68 (INNS OF COURT AND CITY YEOMANRY) SIGNAL SQUADRONARMY RESERVE CENTRE, LEA BRIDGE ROAD, WHIPPS CROSS, LONDON E17 9DR (020 8556 0938) (TUE)

10 STONE BUILDINGS, LINCOLN’S INN, LONDON WC2A 3TG (020 8556 0938) (TUE)

The Regiment’s role involves providing Information Communication Systems to the emergency services and to local government in the event of an emergency. The Regiment uses a variety of hi-tech, modern, secure and insecure HF, VHF and Data Communications Systems.

THE LONDON REGIMENT BATTALION HEADQUARTERS27 ST JOHN’S HILL, BATTERSEA, LONDON SW11 1TT (020 7801 2543) (TUE)

A (LONDON SCOTTISH) COMPANY76D ROCHESTER ROW, WESTMINSTER, LONDON SW1P 1JU (020 7414 5151) (TUE)

HUDSON HOUSE, BROMLEY ROAD, CATFORD, LONDON SE6 2RH (020 7414 5151) (WED)

D (LONDON IRISH RIFLES) COMPANYARMY RESERVE CENTRE, CONNAUGHT HOUSE, 4 FLODDEN ROAD, CAMBERWELL, LONDON SE5 9LL (020 7820 4040) (TUE)

F (RIFLES) COMPANYPRINCESS LOUISE HOUSE, 190 HAMMERSMITH ROAD, LONDON W6 7DJ (020 8563 2333) (TUE)

G (GUARDS) COMPANYARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 19 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, KINGSTON UPON THAMES KT1 2QX (020 8481 3402) (TUE)

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, HAYES BRIDGE, SOUTHALL UB1 IPN (020 8481 3402) (TUE)

INFANTRY

INFANTRY

ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS

The role of the Infantry is to defeat the enemy through close combat. Recruits might initially train as Combat Infantrymen and then become Assault Pioneers, Machine Gunners, Anti-Tank Gunners, Snipers, Mortarmen or Armoured Vehicle Crews. Other roles include HR Specialist, Chef, Driver and Combat Medic.

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THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTINFANTRY CONT’D

7TH BATTALION THE RIFLES BATTALION HEADQUARTERS1A IVERNA GARDENS, KENSINGTON, LONDON W8 6TN (020 7414 5421)

G COMPANYARMY RESERVE CENTRE, THE CEDARS, PORTWAY, WEST HAM, LONDON E15 3QN (020 8472 0140) (TUE)ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 405 MILE END ROAD, LONDON E3 4PB (020 8472 0140) (TUE)

B COMPANY 4TH BATTALION THE PRINCESS OF WALES'S ROYAL REGIMENT ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, DEANSBROOK ROAD, EDGWARE HA8 9BA (020 8952 5236) (WED)ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 2 PRIORY ROAD, HORNSEY, LONDON N8 7QT (020 8952 5236) (WED)

C (CITY OF LONDON FUSILIERS) COMPANY 5TH BATTALION THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERSFUSILIER HOUSE, 213 BALHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON SW17 7BQ (020 8672 1168) (TUE)HOLLYHEDGE HOUSE, WAT TYLER ROAD, BLACKHEATH SE3 OQZ (020 8672 1168) (TUE)

Parachute soldiers need to be physically and mentally robust. They undertake all the roles of the Infantry, arriving on the battlefield by parachute, helicopter or on foot. Applicants must be highly motivated and capable of operating in arduous conditions. Vacancies exist for Riflemen, Mortarmen, Signallers, Medics, Clerks and Chefs.

B COMPANY 4TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTARMY RESERVE CENTRE, SOUTH AFRICA ROAD, WHITE CITY, LONDON W12 7RW (TUE)

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, MITCHAM ROAD, CROYDON CR0 3RU (TUE)

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 312 LONDON ROAD, ROMFORD RM7 9NH (TUE)

All enquiries to 020 8749 5694 or 4PARA-BCOY-RECRUITING@mod.gov.uk

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SPECIAL FORCESService with the Special Forces Reserves provides a unique and demanding challenge that is open to serving Army Reserve personnel, ex-Regular personnel and civilians without previous military experience. Those wishing to serve as Special Forces Reserve soldiers must pass the UK Special Forces Reserve Selection Course.

Alternatively, there is a requirement for support staff such as RLC Drivers/Chefs, RAMC Medics (CMT1), AGC (SPS) Clerks and Royal Signals Operators. Applicants for support posts are not required to pass the Selection Course, but they must be suitably qualified.

More details can be found at www.army.mod.uk/SFR or call 0800 587 2825

ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS151 Regiment is London’s only Transport Regiment. As part of 101 Logistic Brigade the Regiment is paired and works closely with 10 The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment and 3 Logistic Support Regiment. Its role is to provide Logistic Support to 3 UK Armoured Division which is the only division at continuous readiness. The Regiment trains soldiers to become LGV drivers obtaining Cat C+E and Hazardous Goods ADR licences. Other trades include Driver Communication Specialists, Chefs, Combat Medical Technicians and Military Clerks.

Main recruiting line 01277 268960

151 REGIMENT RLC REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS AND 508 (CROYDON) HQ SQUADRON RLCARMY RESERVE CENTRE, SYDENHAM ROAD, CROYDON CR0 2EW (020 8688 5131) (TUE)

210 (SUTTON) TRANSPORT SQUADRON RLCARMY RESERVE CENTRE, PRINCESS ROYAL HOUSE, STONECOT HILL, SUTTON SM3 9HG (020 8335 5808) (TUE)

240 (BARNET) TRANSPORT SQUADRON RLCARMY RESERVE CENTRE, ST ALBANS ROAD, BARNET EN5 4JX (020 8449 1134) (TUE)

562 (SOUTHALL) TRANSPORT SQUADRON RLCARMY RESERVE CENTRE, HAYES BRIDGE, SOUTHALL UB1 1PN (020 8571 5001) (TUE)

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INTELLIGENCE CORPSIntelligence Corps Operators collect information from within and outside the Battle Space and evaluate, analyse, integrate and interpret this information to provide intelligence for those who need it. 3 Military Intelligence Battalion’s strength is its people, whose common motive for joining is to seek an intellectual and physical challenge and to work within the intelligence arena. They come from a range of backgrounds and represent a cross-section of high calibre talent from across London, the Home Counties and the South East region of the UK.

HEADQUARTERS 3 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATTALION AND 31 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE COMPANYASHFORD HOUSE, 79-85 WORSHIP STREET, LONDON EC2A 2BE (WED)

33 AND 34 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE COMPANIESEDINBURGH HOUSE, 1 FITZJOHNS AVENUE, LONDON NW3 5LA (WED)

All enquiries to 020 7611 3912

ROYAL MILITARY POLICEThe roles of the Royal Military Police include policing the Army, establishment and control of military road networks in all areas of the battlefield, reconnaissance of routes, handling of prisoners of war and refugees as well as a number of specialised police tasks.

253 PROVOST COMPANYARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 132 UPPER TULSE HILL, BRIXTON, LONDON SW2 2RS (020 8674 0501) (WED)

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ARMY MEDICAL SERVICES ARMY MEDICAL SERVICESThe Army Medical Services are responsible for the treatment of the sick and wounded. Qualified healthcare professionals such as Doctors, Nurses and Physiotherapists are always sought. Recruits with no previous medical experience may train as Combat Medical Technicians.

The role of a field hospital is to relieve, treat, hold and evacuate any casualties admitted to the hospital.

256 (CITY OF LONDON) FIELD HOSPITAL REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS AND A DETACHMENTARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 71 BRAGANZA STREET, LONDON SE17 3RF (020 7091 2669 (TUE)

B DETACHMENTARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 1A IVERNA GARDENS, KENSINGTON, LONDON W8 6TN (020 7414 5446) (TUE)

C DETACHMENTARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 19 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, LONDON KT1 2QX (020 8481 3400) (TUE)

144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron is the Army Reserve element of 16 Medical Regiment. Its task is medical support to 16 Air Assault Brigade in order to sustain the force, maintain morale and treat and evacuate the injured.

As well as trained Medical, Dental and Healthcare Professionals, there are also a number of support roles such as Chefs, Technicians and Drivers. All soldiers at 144 PARA can undertake parachute training.

144 (PARACHUTE) MEDICAL SQUADRONARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 2 PRIORY ROAD, HORNSEY, LONDON N8 7QT (020 8341 3664) (WED)

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103 BATTALION ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (REME)The Battalion’s soldiers and officers are trained to provide inspection, maintenance, modification, repair and recovery of all the Army’s equipment wherever the Army is deployed, in all conditions.

150 PLATOON, 133 RECOVERY COMPANYTHE BARRACKS, MITCHAM ROAD, CROYDON CR0 3RW 020 8662 8330 (TUE)

169 FIELD COMPANYARMY RESERVE CENTRE, ST ALBANS ROAD, BARNET EN5 4JX 020 8449 1134 (TUE)

NATIONAL RESERVES HQ ROYAL ARTILLERY

NATIONAL RESERVES HQ ROYAL ARTILLERYNRHQ RA provides individual support to the Army, Navy and RAF for operations and training. They offer a wide range of jobs for soldiers and officers, including many specialist skills and are ideally placed as the Reserve Unit of choice to fit around a civilian career and family life.

NRHQ RAROYAL ARTILLERY BARRACKS, REPOSITORY ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON SE18 4BB (020 8781 3421)

ALL ARMS STAFF POOL All Arms Staff Pool personnel are from every cap badge and train with formation headquarters in the Army including HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, both Divisions and most of the Army’s Brigades. The pool recruits Captains, Majors and Lieutenant Colonels directly from the Regular Army or from within the Army Reserve, who are normally affiliated to one specific headquarters.

A small team also supports the RAF as Ground Liaison Officers and another as Naval Gunfire Liaison Officers to 3 Commando Brigade.

ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

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LONDON DISTRICT REINFORCEMENT TEAMG3 UK OPS, HQ LONDON DISTRICT, HORSE GUARDS, LONDON SW1A 2AX (020 7414 2252)

The military in London has an obligation to support the civil authorities under Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA). The District Reinforcement Team (DRT) is the conduit between Defence and the civilian responders, under the direction of the Joint Regional Liaison Officers (JRLOs). The DRT is made up of Watchkeepers and Liaison Officers who man the London Military Operations Centre (LMOC) in times of crises or during routine operations and exercises, and provide MACA resilience planning and advice to civilian partners, as required.

CIVIL SERVICE The Civil Service Challenge remains a high priority within government to attract and retain Reservists by offering a challenging and rewarding experience. The Civil Service is an employer that values the skills Reservists bring; signposts opportunities to join the Reserve Forces to its employees; and creates an environment for Reservists to be fully supported to train and deploy when necessary.

Contact the MOD Reserves Team: People-RFC-EmployerEngagement@mod.gov.uk

FIRST AID NURSING YEOMANRY (PRINCESS ROYAL’S VOLUNTEER CORPS)PO BOX 68218, LONDON SW1P 9UP (020 7976 5459) (WED)

The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps) is an all-female voluntary organisation which is on call 24/7 to deploy multi-faceted rapid response teams to support civil and military authorities in times of crisis in order to protect life and relieve human suffering. In addition, members routinely provide support in planning and exercise roles.

The Corps was formed in 1907 and is the oldest, and most highly decorated, uniformed women’s organisation in the UK. FANY support the Military (Regular, Reserve and Cadet Force units), the City of London Police, the Metropolitan Police, the City of London Corporation, the London Resilience Group, the London Coroners and other public organisations. Unlike the Reserve Forces, the FANY is a registered charity – all members are volunteers and are not paid for the support they give. Training takes place on most Wednesday evenings of the year and once trained, FANYs have the opportunity to take part in other non-support activities such as ceremonial, adventure training, sporting and social events.

For more information see www.fany.org.uk or call 020 7976 5459

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

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Membership is open to undergraduates who meet Defence admission criteria and will usually last at least two academic years or however long your degree course takes to complete. Pay is at the standard service rate, with a bounty paid on completion of each full year’s training programme. Each service offers broad military experience, adventurous training opportunities, sports clubs and a fantastic social life. Members of university military units cannot be called up for operational service.

UNIVERSITY ROYAL NAVAL UNIT (URNU)HMS PRESIDENT, 72 ST KATHARINE’S WAY, LONDON E1W 1UQ (020 7481 7344) (THU)

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ULOTC)YEOMANRY HOUSE, HANDEL STREET, LONDON WC1N 1NP (020 7414 3890) (TUE)

THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON AIR SQUADRON (ULAS)RAF NORTHOLT, WEST END ROAD, RUISLIP, LONDON HA4 6NG (020 7589 9057) (THU) www.ulas.org.uk

OFFICER TRAININGThere are four ways to become a Reserve Officer in the Armed Services:

1. DIRECT ENTRYThe Direct Entry Army Reserve Potential Officer scheme is designed to train civilians who have no prior service, and in 12 months get them to a standard where they are ready to attend the Army Reserve Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Similar arrangements operate for the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. Your local unit will give you more details or visit the national websites listed on pages 6 & 7.

2. PROMOTION FROM THE RANKS Each service offers the potential for the right person to progress through the ranks and be considered for a commission.

3. PROFESSIONALY QUALIFIED OFFICERS (PQO) Reserve Officer applications from qualified Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Vets, Chaplains, Lawyers and Cyber experts are also very welcome. In this instance the upper age limit for applying is 56.

4. UNIVERSITY OFFICER TRAINING CORPSEach service is represented by its own university organisation which provides military leadership training to undergraduates. Recruitment takes place in early October at Freshers Fairs.

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CADET ORGANISATIONS

CADET FORCE ADULT VOLUNTEERSThere is always a need for enthusiastic and committed people to help the Cadet organisations inspire young people to achieve their goals. No military experience is necessary.Adult Volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and jobs. Some are former Cadets, some are parents of Cadets, others are people who simply have a desire to assist young people, helping them towards responsible adulthood and encouraging them to achieve their full potential. In return, uniform and full training is given. Travel expenses are paid and Volunteers can be paid for a full day’s training. The Cadet organisations also offer adults the chance to acquire a whole new range of skills and qualifications. Non-uniformed Civilian Instructor roles are also available.Most Cadet detachments will train for one or two evenings a week and the occasional weekend. The highlight of each year is Annual Camp which lasts two weeks and can be anywhere in the country and sometimes abroad. If you are able to spare one or two evenings a week and want to do something productive and exciting with your free time, contact the individual Cadet organisations overleaf.

COMBINED CADET FORCE Some schools have a Combined Cadet Force (CCF) – with detachments from one or more of the Navy, Royal Marines, Army, Air Force and sometimes a band.

CCFs give pupils a chance to show their teachers another side of their characters, to think for themselves and to demonstrate their practical skills by taking part in flying, sailing, camps, community activities, weapons training and much more. Cadets also have the opportunity to gain BTEC qualifications in public services and music.

Historically CCFs have only been open to pupils of the school they are based in with most of the Adult Instructors being members of the school’s staff. They also used to be based mostly in fee paying schools but in 2012 the Government introduced the Schools Cadet Expansion Programme to encourage state schools to open a CCF.

Some of these are start-up CCFs, others are new partnerships with existing CCFs. There are currently 48 CCFs in London, spread over 70 schools.

www.combinedcadetforce.org.uk

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ARMY CADET FORCEThe Army Cadet Force (ACF) is a voluntary youth organisation sponsored by the Army which takes part in both military and community activities. Its purpose is to develop qualities of good citizenship and the spirit of service to Queen and country. In London, the ACF is split into four sectors:

CITY OF LONDON AND NORTH EAST ACF (020 8518 7346)

MIDDLESEX AND NORTH WEST LONDON ACF (020 8749 7956)

SOUTH EAST LONDON ACF (020 8692 4066)

SOUTH WEST LONDON ACF (020 7924 3229)

www.armycadets.com

SEA CADET CORPS Whether at sea or on land, Sea Cadets offers an environment where young people can find new confidence and inspiration. Across the UK, 14,000 cadets from 400 units, including Royal Marines, are challenging themselves and developing new skills through activities based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy, plus tons of nautical adventure for the best possible head start in life.

From sailing dinghies, climbing up rock faces to mountain biking down twisty trails, there’s a world of exciting challenges on offer. Get more out of your free time and join us.

For more information call 020 7481 7372

www.sea-cadets.org

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AIR TRAINING CORPSThe Air Training Corps (ATC) is a uniformed youth organisation with the aims of promoting and encouraging a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force, fostering the spirit of adventure, developing leadership skills, and providing training that will be useful in adult life.The ATC is sponsored and supported by the Royal Air Force. Cadets have a wide range of opportunities available including flying, gliding, work experience and visits to Royal Air Force Stations at home and abroad. In addition Air Cadets also take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, training in fieldcraft, first aid and providing services to the community.

For more information call 020 8833 8278

www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets

BARNETARMY RESERVE CENTRE, DEANSBROOK ROAD, EDGWARE, LONDON HA8 9BAB COMPANY 4 PWRR

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, ST ALBANS ROAD, BARNET EN5 4JX 169 FIELD COMPANY 103 BATTALION REME240 (BARNET) TRANSPORT SQUADRON RLC

BEXLEYARMY RESERVE CENTRE, WATLING STREET, BEXLEYHEATH DA6 7QQ REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS 71ST (CITY OF LONDON) YEOMANRY SIGNAL REGIMENT 265 (KENT AND COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY (SHARPSHOOTERS)) SUPPORT SQUADRON

CAMDEN10 STONE BUILDINGS, LINCOLN’S INN, LONDON WC2A 3TG 68 (INNS OF COURT AND CITY YEOMANRY) SIGNAL SQUADRON

EDINBURGH HOUSE, 1 FITZJOHNS AVENUE, LONDON NW3 5LA 33 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE COMPANY34 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE COMPANY

YEOMANRY HOUSE, HANDEL STREET, LONDON WC1N 1NPUNIVERSITY OF LONDON OFFICER TRAINING CORPS

CROYDONTHE BARRACKS, MITCHAM ROAD, CROYDON CR0 3RU C (KENT & SHARPSHOOTERS YEOMANRY) SQUADRONB COMPANY 4TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT133 RECOVERY COMPANY 103 BATTALION REME

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, MARLPIT LANE, COULSDON CR5 2HD31 (MIDDLESEX YEOMANRY AND PRINCESS LOUISE’SKENSINGTON) SIGNAL SQUADRON

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, SYDENHAM ROAD, CROYDON CR0 2EW REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS 151 REGIMENT RLC508 (CROYDON) HEADQUARTERS SQUADRON RLC

EALINGARMY RESERVE CENTRE, HAYES BRIDGE, SOUTHALL UB1 1PNG (GUARDS) COMPANY THE LONDON REGIMENT562 (SOUTHALL) TRANSPORT SQUADRON RLC

LONDON RESERVE FORCES BY BOROUGH

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ISLINGTONFINSBURY BARRACKS, CITY ROAD, LONDON EC1Y 2BQHONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY

KENSINGTON & CHELSEA1A IVERNA GARDENS, KENSINGTON, LONDON W8 6TN7TH BATTALION THE RIFLES BATTALION HEADQUARTERSB DETACHMENT 256 FIELD HOSPITAL

KINGSTONARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 19 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, KINGSTON UPON THAMES KT1 2QXG (GUARDS) COMPANY THE LONDON REGIMENT C DETACHMENT 256 FIELD HOSPITAL

LAMBETHARMY RESERVE CENTRE, CONNAUGHT HOUSE, FLODDEN ROAD, CAMBERWELL, LONDON SE5 9LLD (LONDON IRISH RIFLES) COMPANY THE LONDON REGIMENT

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 132 UPPER TULSE HILL, BRIXTON, LONDON SW2 2RR253 PROVOST COMPANY ROYAL MILITARY POLICE

LEWISHAMNAPIER HOUSE, BARING ROAD, GROVE PARK, LONDON SE12 0BHREGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS 106 (YEOMANRY) REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY265 (HOME COUNTIES) AIR ASSAULT BATTERY ROYAL ARTILLERY

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, HUDSON HOUSE, BROMLEY ROAD, CATFORD, LONDON SE6 2RH221 FIELD SQUADRON (EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL AND SEARCH) ROYAL ENGINEERS A (LONDON SCOTTISH) COMPANY THE LONDON REGIMENT

HOLLYHEDGE HOUSE, WAT TYLER ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON SE3 0QZC (CITY OF LONDON FUSILIERS) COMPANY 5RRF

MERTONPRINCESS ROYAL HOUSE, STONECOT HILL, SUTTON, SM3 9HG210 (SUTTON) TRANSPORT SQUADRON RLC

NEWHAMARMY RESERVE CENTRE, THE CEDARS, PORTWAY, WEST HAM, LONDON E15 3QNG COMPANY 7 RIFLES

REDBRIDGEARMY RESERVE CENTRE, GORDON FIELDS, GORDON ROAD, ILFORD, ESSEX IG1 1SW 217 FIELD SQUADRON (EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL AND SEARCH) ROYAL ENGINEERS

EPSOM & EWELLMERCATOR HOUSE, WELBECK CLOSE, LONDON ROAD, EWELL, SURREY KT17 2BG135 GEOGRAPHIC SQUADRON ROYAL ENGINEERS

GREENWICHROYAL ARTILLERY BARRACKS, REPOSITORY ROAD, WOOLWICH, LONDON SE18 4BBNATIONAL RESERVES HEADQUARTERS ROYAL ARTILLERY

HACKNEYHOLDERNESS HOUSE, 51-61 CLIFTON STREET, LONDON EC2A 4EYTHE (INNS OF COURT & CITY YEOMANRY) BAND OF THE ROYAL YEOMANRY

ASHFORD HOUSE , 79-85 WORSHIP STREET, LONDON EC2A 2BE3 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATTALION31 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE COMPANY

HAMMERSMITH & FULHAMFULHAM HOUSE, 87 FULHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON SW6 3JSREGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS AND THE ROYAL YEOMANRY COMMAND AND SUPPORT (WESTMINSTER DRAGOONS) SQUADRON THE ROYAL YEOMANRY

PRINCESS LOUISE HOUSE, 190 HAMMERSMITH ROAD, LONDON W6 7DJF (RIFLES) COMPANY THE LONDON REGIMENT

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, SOUTH AFRICA ROAD, WHITE CITY, LONDON W12 7RWB COMPANY 4TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT

HARINGEYARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 2 PRIORY ROAD, HORNSEY, LONDON N8 7QTB COMPANY 4 PWRR144 (PARACHUTE) MEDICAL SQUADRON

HARROWLONERGAN LINES ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, HONEYPOT LANE, KINGSBURY, LONDON NW9 9QF131 COMMANDO SQUADRON ROYAL ENGINEERS

HAVERINGARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 312 LONDON ROAD, ROMFORD RM7 9NHB COMPANY 4TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT

HILLINGDONARMY RESERVE CENTRE, HONEYCROFT HILL, UXBRIDGE UB10 9NH31 (MIDDLESEX YEOMANRY AND PRINCESS LOUISE’S KENSINGTON) SIGNAL SQUADRON

RAF NORTHOLT, WEST END ROAD, RUISLIP HA4 6NG600 (CITY OF LONDON) SQUADRON RAUXAFUNIVERSITY OF LONDON AIR SQUADRON

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SOUTHWARKARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 71 BRAGANZA STREET, WALWORTH, LONDON SE17 3RF REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS 256 (CITY OF LONDON) FIELD HOSPITAL A DETACHMENT 256 FIELD HOSPITAL

THREE RIVERSBUILDING 99B, NORTHWOOD HQ, SANDY LANE, NORTHWOOD, MIDDLESEX HA6 3HPHMS WILDFIRE

TOWER HAMLETSHMS PRESIDENT, 72 ST KATHARINE’S WAY, LONDON E1W 1UQHMS PRESIDENTUNIVERSITY ROYAL NAVAL UNIT

ARMY RESERVE CENTRE, 405 MILE END ROAD, LONDON E3 4PBG COMPANY 7 RIFLES

WALTHAM FOREST900 LEA BRIDGE ROAD, WHIPPS CROSS, LONDON E17 9DR68 (INNS OF COURT CITY AND ESSEX YEOMANRY) SIGNAL SQUADRON

WANDSWORTH351 MERTON ROAD, SOUTHFIELDS, LONDON SW18 5JXROYAL MARINES RESERVE (CITY OF LONDON)

27 ST JOHN’S HILL, BATTERSEA, LONDON SW11 1TTBATTALION HEADQUARTERS THE LONDON REGIMENT

FUSILIER HOUSE, 213 BALHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON SW17 7BQC (CITY OF LONDON FUSILIERS) COMPANY 5RRF

WESTMINSTER76D ROCHESTER ROW, WESTMINSTER, LONDON SW1P 1JUA (LONDON SCOTTISH) COMPANY THE LONDON REGIMENT

HQ LONDON DISTRICT, HORSE GUARDS, LONDON SW1 2AXLONDON DISTRICT REINFORCEMENT TEAM

PO BOX 68218, LONDON SWIP 9UPFANY (PRINCESS ROYAL’S VOLUNTEER CORPS)

FURTHER INFORMATION THE ARMED FORCES IN LONDON

ROYAL NAVYNAVAL REGIONAL COMMAND EASTERN ENGLAND, HMS PRESIDENT, 72 ST KATHARINE’S WAY, LONDON E1W 1UQ 020 7481 7324

ARMYHQ LONDON DISTRICT, HORSE GUARDS, WHITEHALL, LONDON SW1A 2AX 020 7414 2024

ROYAL AIR FORCERAF NORTHOLT, WEST END ROAD, RUISLIP HA4 6NG 020 8833 8909

RESERVE FORCES IN LONDONFor further information about the Reserve Forces in London, contact The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Greater London.FULHAM HOUSE, 87 FULHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON SW6 3JS 020 7384 4640or visit glrfca.org

If you require information about full-time employment in the Armed Forces contact your local Armed Forces Careers Office or Army Careers Centre.

ARMED FORCES CAREERS OFFICE (LONDON)YEOMANRY HOUSE, HANDEL STREET, LONDON WC1N 1NP

ROYAL NAVY & ROYAL MARINES: 020 7414 3851 www.royalnavy.mod.uk

ARMY: 020 7414 3804 www.army.mod.ukROYAL AIR FORCE: 0345 605 5555 www.raf.mod.uk

ARMY CAREERS CENTRE76D ROCHESTER ROW, LONDON SW1P 1JU 020 7414 5120

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