Employing a member of the Reserve Forces

Reservists receive military training that can benefit civilian employers. The training takes place throughout the year and at an annual camp. It can be in an exercise or classroom-based setting.

Read more on Reservists' military training commitments.

Skills developed through Reservist training

Reservists' training covers a wide range of skills and disciplines such as:

• teamwork
• self-confidence
• decision-making
• leadership
• presentation skills
• project management

Specific training skills

Some training is undertaken in order to help Reservists acquire specific trade skills, qualifications or promotion which can cover useful skills in:

• document handling
• communications
• computer systems
• planning and implementation
• assessing situations quickly
• adapting to challenges

Defence Relationship Management (DRM) can provide information on the different types of Army Reserve training and their application to civilian employment.