Wow how bitter this thread.
My daughter in the RAuxRAF Regt was initially trained in all arms. When they later tried to restrict her to radios she rebelled.
On one occasion, having broken her ankle during the week, she had it strapped up so she could exercise on the Warcop ranges.
On exercise in the States she was section leader of a combined RAF/NG section.
When she found they actually paid her she was delighted. When she got her tax free bounty she could not believe it.
Yes, if they want to join, let them provided they meet the qualifying criteria