Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are necessary to take part in Challenge East although you do need to be enthusiastic, willing to learn and interested in a career in the TA. To join the TA you need to be aged between 17 years and six months on commencing training and 43.

In certain circumstances the TA accepts higher age limits for those joining as professionally qualified or specialist entrants. Ex-regulars may be enlisted up to 52 years of age. To be selected for Challenge East you will have to pass a fitness test. For details of a fitness programme to help you pass this test click here.