Where are the UOTC?

Bristol
Bristol UOTC is based at the Artillery Grounds in Whiteladies Road, Bristol.

Do UOTC cadets get paid?

Pay & Commitment The majority of activities that a student completes with the UOTC will be paid and students can expect to earn approximately £1,600 per academic year. Many students take the opportunity to train more frequently and earn extra pay.

Does UOTC count as military service?

OTC members are classed as Officer Cadets (OCdt) and are “Group B” members of the Army Reserve , paid when on duty. As part of “Group B” they are neither trained nor liable for mobilised (active) service.

How much do you get paid in OTC?

It’s going to be in the order of £35-45/day, but you’ll be capped on the number of days you can claim a year. Figure a grand total of around about £1000 over a year. Much more than that if he gets involved. An extra weekend a month playing enemy, helping out at the unit some afternoons, etc etc…

Is there a fitness test for UOTC?

It’s unlikely you’ll have to do a 2.4 km run and a bleep test, it’ll be one or the other, more likely a bleep test. It is a 2.4 km run this year.

How long is Army Reserve Officer training?

You’ll undergo training in OCS for 12 weeks to ensure you’re prepared to successfully lead others. Training will include two phases of advanced classroom instruction and on-the-ground training that you’ll complete as part of a small squad.

What does OTC stand for military?

OTC. Officer – in – Tactical – Command.

Is the UOTC good?

The UOTC provides a standard of experience and training that is well respected within the Army, and highly sought after by numerous civilian employers. The UOTC also develops leadership through Sport and Adventurous Training.

What do you do in UOTC?

In an average year UOTC students have the opportunity to ski, sail, climb, play a variety of sport, travel the world, attend mess functions and to organise their own social events – often being paid to do so.

Can I join the Army with anxiety UK?

Anxiety issues, either current or historical, or panic, agoraphobia, social phobia, simple phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, other acute reactions to stress, and post-traumatic stress are disqualifying for entry into the service.

Who is the OTC Navy?

In NATO, the officer in tactical command (OTC) is the naval officer exercising tactical command of a group of ships in a tactical formation such as a task unit, task group, or task force. Ships travelling together on a specific mission might have one of the commanding officers designated OTC.

How long was ww1 officer training?

four and a half months
The training course lasted four and a half months. The Officer Cadet Battalion had an establishment of 400 cadets at any time (although this was raised to 600 – if the unit could accommodate them – in May 1917).

What is British Army salary?

The average annual salary for privates in the armed forces of the United Kingdom was just over 20.8 thousand British pounds in 2019/20, compared with approximately 123.1 thousand pounds for the rank of General.

Can you join the army at 50 UK?

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. Check the full criteria on the Army’s website.

What stops you joining the British Army?

Knee injuries and chronic knee pain. History of bone fractures. Shoulder problems resulting in functional limitations or restrictions of movement. Loss of a limb.