Priority is Military Training in line with RMAS Syllabus:

• MLDP 1 (Year 1). In your first year you will learn basic soldiering skills, such as shooting, living in the field, map reading and general military knowledge.  This culminates in a 2-week Annual Camp in the Summer where all your newly learned skills will be put to the test!
• MLDP 2 (Year 2). In your second year you will build on the skills you learned in the first year by learning how to lead soldiers in the field.  You will learn about the orders process, and how to command and control up to platoon level attacks.
• Drill Nights & Annual Camp. Drill Nights are on a Tuesday evening and are where you will learn theoretical skill which you will put to use on weekends away.  This will culminate in the 2-week Annual Camp each year.  On Annual Camp you will put all of the skills you have learned throughout the year to the test.  

Your commitment:

• Military Discipline. Should you become a member of SUOTC, you will be expected to comply with military discipline as directed by the Commanding Officer of SUOTC. 
  
  In practice, this means that you will be treated no differently from any other soldier serving with either the TA or the Regular Army.
• Man Training Days (MTDs). You will be paid for nearly all of the work you do at SUOTC.  Each Drill Night (¼ day) and all training weekends (2 ½ days) will be paid, as well as some other activities such as sports and certain adventure training.  
  
  You are also paid for Annual Camp, as well as a Bounty of over £140 each year simply for keeping up your attendance at the Unit.  The daily rate of pay starts at around £38 per day and can go up to £60 per day while at SUOTC. 
  
  Travel to and from the Unit on Drill Nights and weekends will be reimbursed.
• Dress & Behaviour. When in uniform you will be expected to set a high standard both in the military environment and when meeting members of the public; this is exactly the same as any other soldier. 
  
  As an Officer Cadet your behaviour is expected to set an example, in particular your dress and behaviour when in the Officers' Mess will be expected to be of a very high standard. 
  
  Normal Mess Rules will apply, and dress in the Mess unless otherwise stated will be jacket and tie for males and female equivalent. 
  
  You must remember, no matter what we are doing, whether in uniform or civilian clothing, we will always be subject to public scrutiny, and therefore, even on informal occasions in the Mess, you should think carefully about your behaviour and dress standards.