The South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association offers support to the reserve forces and cadets in the region from all the Services. This includes recruit marketing and the maintenance of the estate of the Territorial Army and Cadet Movement, providing a vital link between the reservists, their employers and  the local community. We also have close links with units and reservists of the Royal Naval Reserve, The Royal Marines Reserve and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. Our area covers:

Berkshire Buckinghamshire Hampshire Isle of Wight Kent Oxfordshire Surrey East and West Sussex

 

 

 

 

 

 

About The Reserve Forces

The South East is home to some 50 Navy, Army and Air Force reservist units with over 3300 personnel, all with local links, and all making a real and important contribution to the defence effort. There are also over 450 Cadet detachments throughout the region, giving young people opportunities for adventurous training and training in life skills.

So, as you can see, defence is not just something you read about in the newspapers. It touches the lives of people throughout the South East and is at the very heart of the community.

Joining Restrictions

Service in the Reserve Forces is dependant upon many factors, but chiefly good character, fitness and citizenship. The minimum age is 17.5 years. The maximum age limit varies but is generally 43. Service is open to both men and women. The Reserve Forces accept British and Commonwealth citizens, and those classed as a British protected person. Some persons born in the Republic of Ireland may also be eligible. Your local unit can advise on individual cases. Additionally you should have lived in the UK for the last five years. The same rules generally apply to adults with the cadet forces, with the exception that the age limit is more relaxed.

Further Information

If you are interested in joining the Volunteer Reserve Forces, or becoming an adult instructor with the Cadet Movement or require further information on the Reserve Forces and Cadets, You can use the links provided in the useful links section on the top to obtain further information on the jobs available in the TA.

For more information click here.

Alternatively, please contact John Taylor on:
Phone: 01252 357606
Fax: 01252 357620
E-Mail: hq@serfca.org
Address: Seely House, Shoe Lane, ALDERSHOT, Hampshire, GU11 2HJ. ( map )