15 (UK) PSYOPS Group Annual Report - PsyWar.Org

15 (UK) PSYOPS Group ReservistsThe Group combines regular and reservist personnelseamlessly into a unified Operational organisation.The role of its reserve personnel is exactly the sameas that of the regular cadre; providing staff officersand PSYOPS teams on Operations or in support ofExercises around the world. From the Balkans toIraq and Afghanistan, reservists have integrated withtheir regular counterparts both within the Group andin various HQs, national and multinational. Althoughprimarily deployed on Operations and Exercisiesas PSYOPS generalists, their civilian occupations,ranging from psychologists and marketing executivesto technical and broadcast engineers haveproven invaluable.RecruitingNew applications are always welcome candidatesattend the Group’s selection process, which takesplace over a weekend twice a year. The reserveswithin the Group are drawn from all ranks of the TerritorialArmy and the Royal Auxilary Air Force whohave specific professional skills and experience tosupport the Group, ranging from graphic designersto film editors and radio broadcasters and as well asother vital technical and support trades.Training CommitmentThe Group’s reservists must meet an annual commitmentof a minimum of 19 days. Further to this,they may volunteer to participate in a wide rangeof Operations, Exercises, adventurous training andcourses, such as those mentioned in this report.Employer BenefitsGroup members recieve training in a range of transferableskills and activiies in a comprehensive packageof high level training as part of their continuousprofessional development, including:. Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration. Leadership. Project Management. Presentation and Communication. Media Awareness. Assesments. Report and Proposal Writing. LiaisonGroup members also benefit from networking, teambuilding, teamwork and fitness training. Many aspectsof civilian employment would be enhanced bythe individuals trained in these skills.Entry Age Limits(May be waived in certain circumstance)OfficerRankLt/Capt/MajWith previousserviceWithout previousserviceRemarks21-50 18-45 Primarily recruited from within the regular/reserveforces but previous civilian experiencemay allow for direct entry.Soldier All 21-50 18-45