Hi there, without knowing the requirements for your apprenticeship it’s hard to answer exactly however most reserve roles will ask you to aim for 27 days a year - and your weekly training session at your unit will count towards this. If you complete 27 days and pass the Military Annual Training Tests you'll qualify for a tax-free bonus payment on top of your pay.

This might sound like a lot, but broken down over the year, it could be as little as:

32 x Weekly drill nights ¼ day = 8 days
1 x Annual camp = 15 days
2 x Training Weekends (these are usually held monthly) = 4 days

You can obviously train more than this if you wish and will be paid for every part of training you undertake.

20 July, 2024 22:37