§ Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what criteria he uses to determine whether Territorial Army personnel are fit for role. [13142]
§ Dr. MoonieIndividual members of the Territorial Army (TA) are considered fit for role when they have completed two phases of training. Phase 1 is recruit training, which is either delivered in a two-week package or over a series of weekends. Phase 2 is to prepare them to a standard at which they can train with their unit, and this phase will vary in length depending on an individual's role and trade.