When you join the TA, not only will you widen your horizons to new skills and challenges, you'll also embark on a social life that's second to none. Why? Because as part of the TA, you join the ranks of other like-minded recruits. And you're sure to enjoy the lifelong friendship and camaraderie of many colleagues. After all, what could be better than socialising with friends after a hard day's exercise or training?

Nights out, clubbing and black tie balls... excursions to Alaska and the Zulu battlefields... canoeing, parachuting, abseiling and skiing... quite simply, life in the TA promises to be always different but never dull...and what's more, you get paid.

How much will I get paid?