is it possible to be a reserve and a regular at the same time?EG.SAS reserve and fulltime paratrooper
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Date asked: Friday, September 3, 2021
Last reviewed: Monday, September 6, 2021
Jen C.
Reservist Brigade SO2 SPS
Hi, no you can't be both a Regular soldier and a Reservist. It is 2 very separate contracts / service commitments. You could look at different courses within the military once you are serving and there is potential to serve with the SAS (should you pass selection) as a Para.
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