Exeter University Officers Training Corps (EUOTC) is one of 19 University OTCs. It mainly serves the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, but also serves other Higher Education Establishments in the South West.

If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student you can apply to join. Ideally you should have at least 2 years left at University. Each year applicants are invited to attend a Selection Weekend to see if they like what they see and if they have what it takes! However, the best criterion for selection is that you really want to join. On enlistment, members become volunteer 'Officer Cadets' of the Territorial Army.

Exeter UOTC offers a programme of activities based on military training, adventurous training, sport and social events. We teach a range of basic military skills to bring recruits up to TA 'trained soldier' level. Underlying this is an emphasis on challenge, leadership and fun.

Military work is conducted to exacting professional standards - but our experienced Regular and TA Staff ensure everybody is able to take things at a realistic pace. Learn to navigate, master survival skills, work with helicopters and boats and practice the basics of command and leadership.

In your time with EUOTC you will have a chance to sail ocean racers, trek, climb, ski and dive, as well as participate in more conventional sports. You will also attend some serious parties and make friends for life. And don't forget you get paid for all this!

This website provides more detail on how Exeter UOTC enhances a student's life and what you specifically have to do to join us.

We will be recruiting for new members to join on the following dates:

• Plymouth University Freshers' Fayre: 16 and 21 September
• Exeter University Freshers' Fayre 2 October

If you are interested in joining Exeter UOTC, attend one of our briefing nights at Wyvern Barracks on the 3, 4 or 5 October, and if you are still interested then the selection weekend is on 14-16 October 2011 at Okehampton Training Camp.

Most cadets enjoy the training and the insights they gain into military life so much that they see it through. For many, it also forms the basis of their social life while at university and gives them stability and a supportive group of friends while away from home.