Anyone wishing to join the Corps 3 (Volunteer) MI Bn or 5 (Volunteer) MI Bn can find details on links from the main Corps site). In outline the process is:

The interested party contacts local Coy or HQ 3 (V) MI / HQ 5 (V) MI.

Invited for interview with Permanent Staff Administration Officer (PSAO).

Basic background checks on education and nationality.

Recommended for assessment by the PSAO.

Basic medical.

Battalion selection weekend - mental and physical assessment.

Offer of a place if found suitable.

TA Common Military syllabus (CMS) training following initial training at TA Centre.

Follow-on CMS training at the TA Centre.

Trade Training.

The time taken to complete the process varies depending on the time the individual is able to commit to the TA.