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What was the Volunteer Training Corps?

Introduction The Volunteer Training Corps was a voluntary home defence reserve force in the United Kingdom during World War I. Early Development After war had been declared in August 1914, there was a popular demand for a means of service for those men who were over military age or those with business or family commitments… Read More

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Should My Organisation Create an Armed Forces Policy?

Introduction This article provides a brief overview of how to create an Armed Forces policy and what it should include. Background Creating an Armed Forces policy will demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and will help to ensure that no member of the community is at a disadvantage in the workplace… Read More

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Maccy D Infanteer’s Speedy Training

A McDonalds employee has passed phase one and two Reserve training in record time. Private Ryan Shippey, 31, took just four months to complete the modules required by 4th Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment – despite working full time at the fast food restaurant. The speed has impressed his senior colleagues within Burma Company. “I can… Read More

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Payment for Indirectly Supervised Physical Training Sessions

Question Will Reservists continue to be paid for indirectly supervised physical training sessions they conduct in their own time after the Covid-19 crisis is over? This proposal was discussed and shot down before the pandemic but has become a reality in the current climate. I’m also interested in whether or not the MoD would pay… Read More

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What is the Foreign Military Reserve Exchange Programme (MREP)?

Introduction The foreign Military Reserve Exchange Programme (MREP) is run with the USA, Australia and Canada and allows soldiers to serve as reservists with each other’s militaries. Background The MREP is an annual exercise allowing personnel from Reserve Forces of all three (3) Services to travel to one of the above countries to learn the… Read More

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Reserve Training Completion Bonus Extension

Eligibility for Reservists to claim their training completion bonus has been extended to 31 March 2021. To receive each of the scheme’s two £1,000 payments, new entrants must complete phase one training by this date and phase two training by 31 March 2023. All other Reserve financial incentives are now closed, including the Reserve commitment… Read More