Maj Spratley, who joined as a Sapper in 2000, became an officer three years later.

BBC: Jersey TA unit wants more reserve soldiers

Maj Spratley said the men and women who risk their lives for their country deserved financial security.

BBC: Jersey Territorial Army reservists 'need job protection'

Maj Spratley said his challenge would be to recruit more troops, keep the ones they had got and prepare them for operational tours.

BBC: Jersey TA unit wants more reserve soldiers

Maj Nick Spratley said the lack of a similar law in Jersey meant reservists who are deployed may find themselves unemployed when they return.

BBC: Jersey Territorial Army reservists 'need job protection'

Maj Spratley said the Jersey Field Squadron, which is part of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia), currently had about 60% of its total personnel of 89.

BBC: Jersey Territorial Army reservists 'need job protection'