The Royal Wessex Yeomanry

The Royal Wessex Yeomanry The Wessex Yeomanry is the UK’s Armoured Reserve Regiment, recruiting now across the South West.

16/06/2026

– few sights are as impressive as a Challenger 2 firing at night. This video shows a three-round HESH engagement lighting up the range.

Want to learn to crew the Challenger 2 in your spare time? From just 27 days a year, you could be part of a tank crew. Message us or fill out the form in our bio to find out more.

Ever wanted to crew a tank in your spare time?Join the Royal Wessex Yeomanry as a reservist and get paid to learn new sk...
14/06/2026

Ever wanted to crew a tank in your spare time?

Join the Royal Wessex Yeomanry as a reservist and get paid to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and operate the Challenger 2 main battle tank.

From just 27 days a year, you could be twice the citizen.

Want to find out more? Message us or fill out the form in our bio.

Troop-level recovery is a key skill for any armoured troop. Whether it’s a vehicle stuck in difficult terrain or a tank ...
07/06/2026

Troop-level recovery is a key skill for any armoured troop. Whether it’s a vehicle stuck in difficult terrain or a tank requiring assistance, crews must be able to recover and extract friendly vehicles if required.

Want to learn to crew the Challenger 2 in your spare time? Message us or fill out the form in our bio.

03/06/2026

Join the Army Reserve and create lifelong memories and friendships. We’ll teach you to crew the Challenger 2 and you’ll earn a tax-free bounty for your training.

Want to find out more? Message us or fill out the form in our profile and discover how, from just 27 days a year, you can become a reservist tank crewman.

- The 120mm gun of a tank is one of the most formidable direct-fire weapons on the battlefield. As a reservist, you ca...
02/06/2026

- The 120mm gun of a tank is one of the most formidable direct-fire weapons on the battlefield. As a reservist, you can learn to harness its power and crew the Challenger 2 from just 27 days a year.

Want to find out more? Message us or fill out the form in our profile.

31/05/2026

Learn to crew the Challenger 2 as a reservist from just 27 days a year. Earn a tax free bounty, build new skills and get hands-on with some of the Army’s most capable kit.

Want to find out more? Message us or fill out the form in our profile.

Massive congratulations to those from D Squadron who completed the Great West Run Half Marathon last weekend. Running in...
28/05/2026

Massive congratulations to those from D Squadron who completed the Great West Run Half Marathon last weekend. Running in kit and in extreme heat, the team still crossed the line together in just two and a half hours.

Want to get paid to keep fit and crew the Challenger 2 in your spare time? Message us or fill out the form in our profile.

26/05/2026

– anyone who’s crewed tanks knows the challenge of removing and replacing a track! It’s a core skill of every armoured soldier and one we practise regularly.

Want to learn new skills and crew the Challenger 2 from just 27 days a year? Message us or fill out the form in our profile.

Being in the Army Reserve also brings social opportunities, including formal dinner nights. Pictured here is the 2026 Ag...
25/05/2026

Being in the Army Reserve also brings social opportunities, including formal dinner nights. Pictured here is the 2026 Agagia Battle Honour Night at A Squadron in Bovington.

From just 27 days a year, you could crew the Challenger 2, make new friends, and earn a tax-free bounty as a reservist.

Want to find out more? Message us or fill out the form in our profile.

Address

Regimental Headquarters, Allenby Barracks
Bovington Camp
BH206JA

Telephone

+441929403774

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