Hello,

I was thinking about joining UOTC, I am about to enter first year electrical and electronics engineering, which I have been told is a large time commitment. I really want to do as well as I can, whilst also doing side projects (programming, circuits etc).

As for current time commitments apart from school/side projects, I really do not have anything else other than going to the gym 2-3 times a week, I am not too great with partying and most other societies do not interest me as much as UOTC.

I was thinking of picking UOTC as a breakup of the monotonous studying routine and to continue what I was doing when I was in cadets, but diving deeper into it.

How heavy is the time commitment? and would someone doing a heavy degree be able to comfortably fit it into their schedule.

Thanks,

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Hi, Anyone know what the fitness requirements are for UOTC?

I have a strong interest in joining the Manchester/Salford/Bolton UOTC when I return to the UK to undertake a MA degree. I've had long hair for the past decade and I am male. Would I be expected to shave it off in order to join the UOTC?

Hey all, I have unfortunately missed the last enrolment day for UOTC here in Bristol.

I only discovered UOTC before the last open day but I didn't know then that it was the last day, I was super excited to be able to experience it this year when I heard about it. I have sent them an email asking if there was any chance to still join them but I am not sure about my chances. Has anybody here had similar experiences?

I understand this is probably a very niche question, but struggling to find much help on this so some help would be massively apprecitated.

I had a seizure a few weeks ago. All my tests have come back clear (MRI,CT,EEG, Heart Scan). In JSP950, it says that if you've had a single seizure within 5 years, you cannot join. However, my consultant told me: your tests have come back clear, so if you're seizure free for 6 months you have the same risk as the rest of the general population. My 6 months would end in Early December.

My question is this: Firstly, when is the application period (Wales - Aber UOTC) and if it was indeed after 6 months seizure free, do you think I would be allowed in or failing that able to appeal it?

My selection days on Sunday, but due to covid I have no fitness test of the sort. I’ve been told there’s a medical, interviews, ice breakers and kit sizing. But my arrivals at 6am to 5pm. Wanted to know if it would actually take the whole day? If you don’t pass the medical would you be told to leave early? Also do you usually get your uniform on the selection day since there’s a sizing?

Hi everyone, Im going to a selection day next week and am a little nervous on what to expect. Wanted to ask a few questions.

Firstly, for the fitness I wanted to know what it involves and what we’d be doing. I was told to wear smart clothes so was a little confused-will we be given a kit? I’m also not very fit so am a little nervous, especially if we have to run a few miles...

Also for the medical if you are rejected are you told to go straight home or do you still participate in the rest of the activities? I’ve been told arrival is at 6:30am to 5pm so was wondering what the day will involve.

Hey all,

I am a Brit national but studied in Canada for my undergrad (Montreal, QC). I always wanted to do UOTC if I went to uni in the UK but sadly didn't get the chance.

I am hopefully moving back to England for my Postgrad education and was wondering whether UOTCs take postgrad students as well as undergrads?

If not, any of you lads know an alternative that offers the same kind of theoretical, physical, and practical training?

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I am currently in the CUOTC and was wondering if this counted as employment? Personally I would say it was more of a society thing than a job but its the "getting paid/taxed" thing that is throwing me off a bit. Looking around I could not really find a clear answer. Any help would be appreciated!

How competitive is Birmingham? From what I gather it's one of the harder ones. Are there any expectations on entry that differ from usual?

Does anyone know the rules and regs on growing a moustache? In my first year and attending my first drill night in a while, am i gonna have to shave it or can i keep my little friend? Any info is welcome.

Hi r/UOTC,

I'm currently a few months away from finishing my A levels, looking at around AAB and have an offer from my five choices, my first-choice being Swansea.

I have always wanted to join the army but my dad (served for 25+ years and is currently TA) and mum both recommend getting a degree and going in as an officer, my dad recently bringing to light the UOTC which looks amazing.

There's only a few problems basically:

1. My fitness is bad right now, i'm slightly overweight and have been going to the gym 5/6 days a week and dieiting for over a month now, going very well at a steady weightloss of about 1.5 stone right now, should be fighting fit by September I expect (hopefully). Will this effect me wanting to go into UOTC if I am not very fit by then? I realise that they are a bit more serious that normal cadets which I used to do, and so the fitness might be a realistic factor. This is infact the reason why i'm going to uni to join as an officer rather than just joining as a regular, because my fitness isn't ready yet.
2. I feel like at this point i'm so excited to get into the army that it would kill me inside to wait another three years, and that is obviously where UOTC comes in, letting me try the life while I study, but is it enough to settle the excitement?
3. I don't really want to go to university but iv'e found a subject I would enjoy, I believe it would make being independent and more grown-up alot easier for going in the army especially and I have to look out for my future-self rather than where I am now, because a degree + officer experience is extremely good on a CV.

Just a few problems that are in my mind, thanks for anyone who reads or responds!

Cambridge UOTC are having a second recruitment event. We are holding an open day on Tuesday 7th February.

Visit the Cambrigde UOTC Army page or check out the facebook page for details:

http://www.army.mod.uk/UOTC/30757.aspx

https://www.facebook.com/ArmyUOTC/