Royal Military Police Soldier - Reserve

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg

• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m

• 2km run 11 min 30 sec

More information about the fitness test

GCSE Grade A–C / 9-4, or Scottish National A-C, in at least English Language and Maths (or Level 2 literacy and numeracy equivalent).

You must also pass Advanced Police disclosure checks (criminal records and background checks)

You must be in policing already to apply to be a Special Investigations Branch Reserve.

• Get promotion to Lance Corporal on completion of Phase 2 Training.

• Deploy on operations.

• Work in varied locations in the UK and abroad.

• Gain level 3 diploma in Defence Knowledge of Policing and Home Office-approved policing qualifications.

• Undertake a wide variety of soldiering and military police specialist courses.

Step 1
You start Basic Training, this consists of two main courses and some online training packages. You can book on the courses to fit around your daily life, so it could take you several months to finish your basic training.

• Module 1: Foundation Training. 5 alternate residential weekends Fri - Sun at an Army training centre OR a nine-day residential course.

• Module 2: Battlecamp. 15-day residential course at an Army training establishment. You will learn fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, fitness training, qualities of a soldier, military knowledge, Battlefield casualty drills, individual health and education. This will culminate with a Passing Off Parade which your family and friends can attend to celebrate your success.

Step 2
The next stage is the two-week Military Police Course for Reservists. This is held at the Defence School of Policing and Guarding, where you learn about police duties, investigations, handling evidence, military law and more. When you finish, you’ll be promoted to Lance Corporal and wear a red beret. National Reservists get at least 19 days’ training per year. If you serve locally, it’s 27 days.

Reservists get bonuses for completing training each year and annual pay rises.

You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 in training and once you're a Private and increasing as you rise through the ranks. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.

More about Reserve benefits

• Full UK driving licence

• Home Office-approved police qualifications