Joining the Army Reserves - Top Tips & Honest Advice - Part 1 of 2

Thinking about joining the British Army Reserve, or curious about how to balance civilian life with military service? In Part 1 of this guide, I share my honest, personal insights as an aerospace engineer and serving reservist, covering everything from picking the right unit to managing heaps of kit and busting common military myths (all while exploring inside an incredible Harrier jump jet museum!). Part 2 is here:    • Joining the Army Reserves - Top Tips & Hon...   ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Tip 1: Location & Choosing the Right Unit 01:17 - Inside the Harrier Museum (Pegasus Engine) 01:42 - Tip 2: Managing & Storing All Your Kit 02:46 - Tip 3: Patience with the Process & Annual Tests 03:14 - Engineering waffle about Harrier Engine 03:33 - Tip 4: Finding Your People & Building Camaraderie 04:29 - Tip 5: Don't Judge People by Rank 05:10 - Harrier Nostalgia 05:34 - Tip 6: Myth Busting (The "Shouty Army" Reality) 06:26 - What’s Coming in Part 2! 🔗 Download some top tips: https://larasmall.co.uk Connect with me! 🔔 Subscribe for more videos:    / @lara_small   🌐 Official Website & Updates: www.larasmall.co.uk 📸 Follow along behind the scenes:   / thelarasmall   or ✨   / thelarasmall   👥 Professional/Media enquiries:   / larasmall   💬 Got questions about life in the reserves or the recruitment process? Drop them in the comments below! 👍 If you enjoyed this video, please like, share, and subscribe for Part 2!