THE 4TH BATTALION MERCIAN REGIMENT

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TA CENTRE:Operations Support Officer4 MERCIANTA CentreWolseley HouseFallings ParkWolverhampton WV10 9QRTel: 01902 303804E-mail: 4mercian-bhq-roso@mod.ukA (Fusilier) CompanyTA CentreBarrows LaneSheldonBirmingham B26 3BETel: 0121 743 6040E-mail: 4merc-acoy-psao@mod.ukB CompanyTA CentrePeelhouse LaneWidnes WA8 6THTelephone: 01512 572473E-mail: 4mercian-b-psao@mod.ukMortar PlatoonTA CentreGreek StreetStockportCheshire SK3 8ABTel: 01512 572473E-mail: 4mercian-b-psao@mod.ukC CompanyTA CentreBath StreetMansfieldNottinghamshire NG18 1BATel: 01623 632044E-mail: 4mercian-c-psao@mod.ukD CompanyTA CentreMyrtle StreetCrewe CW2 7HYTel: 01270 650017E-mail: 4merc-dcoypsao@mod.ukTA CentreBucknall New RoadHanleyStoke-on-TrentStaffordshire ST1 6ABTel: 01782 219794or 01270 650017E-mail: 4merc-dcoypsao@mod.ukE (Rifles) CompanyTA CentreBligny HouseCopthorne BarracksShrewsbury SY3 8LZTel: 01743 262626E-mail: 4merc-e-psao@mod.ukF CompanyTA CentreColtman HouseHawkins LaneBurton-on-TrentStaffordshire DY14 1PTTel: 01283 564711E-mail: 4merc-fcoy-psao@mod.ukTA CentreThe ShrubberyBirmingham RoadKidderminster DY10 2BYTel: 01562 822506or 01283 564711E-mail: 4merc-fcoy-psao@mod.ukHeadquarter CompanyTA CentreWolseley HouseFallings ParkWolverhampton WV10 9QRTel: 01902 303834E-mail: 4mercian-hq-psao@mod.ukTHE MERCIAN REGIMENTTHE 4 TH BATTALIONMERCIAN REGIMENTRG/May 2009Produced for the Ministry of Defence by ArmyRecruiting Group Crown Copyright April 2007The Army welcomes people from all backgrounds. Whatever your race, ethnic origin, gender,religion or belief, there is a role for you in our team. No account is taken of sexual orientation, socialbackground or marital/civil partnership status; we have a strict code of conduct that ensures a zerotolerance of bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation on any grounds.11136 A5 4pp 4th Battalion Mercians Leaflet.indd 2-3 23/7/09 12:26:55

LOOKING FORA CHALLENGEWhoever you are and whatever your ambitions,you can achieve them in the Territorial Army.The TA trains you to be a soldier or officer in your freetime. It’s a chance to get fitter than ever before, meetsome great new friends, learn new skills, take up newchallenges – and get paidat the same time!THE 4 TH BATTALION MERCIAN REGIMENTAs a member of 4 Mercian, you willlearn a variety of military skills plusproviding you with a wealth of action,excitement and adventure to motivatedpeople committed to achievingchallenging goals.As part of The Mercian Regiment,4 Mercian supports the regular Armyproviding additional manpowerand resource on operations and hasa constant flow of TA soldiers onoperations. 4 Mercian is an InfantryBattalion but has many otheropportunities, with a role tosuit everyone.We will encourage you to challengeyourself and develop leadershipand management skills which canhelp improve your employmentopportunities in civilian life andenhance your CV. As well as offeringyou opportunities for adventuroustraining and sport such as canoeing,climbing, trekking, sailing and skiing.You can gain driving licenses up toLGV and other trade qualificationsdependent on your chosen role – forinstance as a chef or mechanic.You will need to be between 17 and 43.To start with, you join for 3 years, butcan leave at any time, though mostpeople stay a lot longer. You will bepaid for attending training sessionsand will receive a tax-free bonus if youachieve the required standards. Up todate current rates of pay and annualbonus are available on the websitewww.armyjobs.mod.ukYou need to commit to at lease 27 daysof training per year – two weeks ofwhich are at annual camp.To find out more come and meet us onTuesdays from 7.30 – 9.30pm or find uson the web.For general enquires or furtherrecruiting information – contact theOperations Support Officer, yourlocal TA Infantry unit or find us onwww.armyjobs.mod.uk/westmidlandsWhat’s onoffer?» Competitive rates of pay» Challenge and adventure» Recognisable qualifications» Excellent training» Great prospects» Transferable skillsTo find out which job suits youbest, ring 01952 632940, text ARMYto 61110 or go to armyjobs.mod.uk11136 A5 4pp 4th Battalion Mercians Leaflet.indd 4-5 23/7/09 12:27:13