According to [1] in 2004, when numbers were at their peak, reservists made up 20% of Britain's strength in Iraq; and 'large numbers' of reservists deployed in A

According to [1] in 2004, when numbers were at their peak, reservists made up 20% of Britain's strength in Iraq; and 'large numbers' of reservists deployed in Afghanistan. Seems to me that's the big downside to joining the TA - you're putting your life and honour in the hands of professional politicians. (However, it also says 'many' reservists were deployed as 'individuals' rather than units - presumably meaning they were deployed by choice?) [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_Reserve_(United_Kingdom)#1988_to_2011:_Reduced_again_but_back_on_operations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_Reserve_(United_Kingdom)#...