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, fun and excitement.

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!

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How to Join

There is one intake per year, which is held early on in the academic year during September and October.

Your first exposure to the UOTC will be at the Freshers Fayre/Squash.

Our stand will be able to provide you with more detail on the UOTC plus there will be people there to answer any questions you may have.

After the Fayres, there is an informal briefing at Wyvern Barracks, Exeter. You will be shown the various things Exeter UOTC has to offer, and will be fed and offered a free drink.

Selection Weekend. Due to the limited amount of places it is necessary to have a simple form of selection process.

Candidates will be assessed on their ability to work in a team, a small amount of physical exercise assessment, a medical examination, and their ability to speak in front of a small audience. Successful Candidates will then be sized for their uniform which will be collected on their first training night.

Any person wishing to join Exeter UOTC this year must make themselves available for this weekend.