by Andrew Marshall

Types of Engagement in the British Army

Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) dictionary definition.

1.0    Introduction This article provides an overview of the types of engagement available in the British Army, specifically the Regular Army. 2.0     What are the Types of Engagement? Personnel in the Regular force of the British Army can be enlisted on one of the following types of engagement: Short Service; Versatile; and/or Local Service. 3.0    … Read More

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by Andrew Marshall

What is the Criteria for Converting from an Open Engagement to a Versatile Engagement?

Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) dictionary definition.

The criteria for personnel to convert from a 22-year Open Engagement (OE) to a 24-year Versatile Engagement (VEng), or longer term of service, varies according to the needs of the individual arm/service and branch of military service. The exact criteria for each can be found in this document: FOI – Terms of Service, 22 Year… Read More