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This is a list of career roles available within each corps in the British Army, as a soldier or officer.[1]
Roles in italics are only available to serving soldiers, or re-joiners, and are not open to civilians.[2]
- Infantry Soldier
- Infantry Officer
- Gurkha
- Paratrooper
- Guardsman[3]
- Guards Para[4]
- Ranger[5]
- Pathfinder[6]
- Sniper[7]
- Anti-Tank[7]
- Assault Pioneer[7]
- Mortarman[7]
- Machine Gunner[7]
- Communications Information Systems[7]
- Reconnaissance[8]
- Tank Crew - Operate the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank as the driver, gunner or loader.
- Armoured Cavalry Crew - Operate the Ajax to gather information about the enemy and carry out fast attack missions.
- Light Cavalry Crew - Drive the Jackal 2 vehicle and fire its weapons, or dismount and fight on foot.
- Armoured Corps Officer
- Household Cavalry Soldier
- Household Cavalry Officer
- Forward Air Controller[9]
- Farrier[10]
- Aviation Groundcrew Specialist
- Aviation Communication Specialist
- Aviation Support Officer
- Officer Pilot
- Soldier Pilot[11]
- Light Gunner
- Air Defence Gunner
- Armoured AS90 Gunner
- Missile System Gunner
- Uncrewed Aerial Systems Gunner
- Ceremonial Gunner
- Artillery Surveillance Observer
- Artillery Logistic Specialist
- Artillery Command Systems
- Artillery Officer
- Special Observer[12]
- Forward Air Controller[9]
- Farrier[10]
- Airborne[13]
- Army Commando[14]
- Armoured Engineer - Drive, operate and maintain armoured engineering vehicles such as Trojan, Titan and Terrier.
- Combat Engineer - Construct fighting positions, obstacles and defensive positions, clear routes through minefields, and use explosives to gain entry, destroy objects, or hinder movement.
- General Fitter
- Geographic Technician
- Driver
- Plant Operator Mechanic
- Logistic Specialist
- EOD and Search
- Digital Communication Technician
- Draughtsman Electrical and Mechanical
- Bricklayer
- Plumber
- Fabricator
- Air Conditioning Fitter
- Electrician
- Surveyor
- Plasterer and Painter
- Design Draughtsman
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Construction Materials Technician
- Engineer Troop Officer
- Army Diver[15]
- Airborne[16]
- Army Commando[17]
- Cyber Engineer
- Power Engineer
- Electronic Warfare & Signals Intelligence
- Supply Chain Operative
- Royal Signals Officer
- Light Electronic Warfare Teams[18]
- Special Forces Communicator (SFC)[19]
- Special Communicator[20]
- Airborne[21]
- Army Commando[22]
- Operator Military Intelligence
- Operator Technical Intelligence
- Intelligence Officer
- Joint Support Group[23]
- Airborne[24]
- Army Commando[24]
- Vehicle Mechanic
- Recovery Mechanic
- Electronics Technician
- Aircraft Technician
- Technical Support Specialist
- Avionics Technician
- Armourer
- Metalsmith
- Engineering Officer
- Airborne[25]
- Army Commando[26]
- Driver
- Chef
- Logistic Supply Specialist
- Petroleum Operator
- Movement Controller
- Driver Communications Specialist
- Port Operator
- Mariner
- Postal and Courier Operator
- Marine Engineer
- Driver Air Despatch
- Ammunition Technician
- Operational Hygiene Specialist
- Royal Logistic Corps Officer
- Army Diver[15]
- Army Photographer[27]
- Systems Analyst[28]
- Driver Tank Transporter Operator[29]
- Driver Vehicle Support Specialist[30]
- Airborne[31]
- Army Commando[32]
- Combat Medical Technician
- Environmental Health Technician
- Biomedical Scientist
- Operating Department Practitioner
- Pharmacy Technician
- Radiographer
- Doctor
- Physiotherapist Officer
- Pharmacist Officer
- Medical Support Officer
- Environmental Health Officer
- UKSF Medical Support Unit[33]
- Airborne[34]
- Veterinary Technician
- Dog Handler
- Veterinary Officer
- Healthcare Assistant
- Mental Health Nurse
- Army Nurse
- Army Nurse Officer
- Dentist
- Dental Nurse
- Physical Training Instructor (PTI)[35]
- HR Specialist
- Royal Military Police Soldier
- Royal Military Police Officer
- HR Officer
- Legal Officer
- Educational & Training Services Officer
- Close Protection Operative[36]
- Detention Specialist[37]
- Army Welfare Workers[38]
- Military Provost Guard[39]
- Airborne[40]
- Army Commando[40]
- Musician
- Chaplain
- Instructor[41]
References
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- ^ "Career Opportunities - British Army". 17 September 2023.
- ^ "The Guards | British Army".
- ^ "Guards Parachute Platoon (@guardsparachuteplatoon) • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "Ranger Regiment: What we know about the British Army's elite force". Forces Network. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Pathfinder Platoon". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ a b c d e f "Specialist Weapons School | The British Army". 17 September 2023.
- ^ "Patrols Platoon | Parachute Regiment". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ a b "Exercise Terminal Strike delivers capability | The British Army". 4 December 2018.
- ^ a b Perreira, Julian (2023-03-01). "If the shoe fits: How Army Farriers keep Household Cavalry horses fit and healthy". Forces Network. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ Adams, Harry (2022-02-01). "British Army lowers minimum rank required to become helicopter pilot". Forces Network. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ King, Hannah (2018-11-16). "'Special Observers': Meet The Soldiers The Enemy Never See". Forces Network. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
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- ^ a b "Beneath the waves with Army divers | The British Army". 20 September 2021.
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- ^ Walters, Alex (2023-05-02). "Military carries out first operational runway repair since Falklands War in Sudan". Forces Network. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "Light Electronic Warfare Teams | LEWTs". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ Read, Jamie (2020-01-12). "UK Special Forces breakdown: 18 (UKSF) Signals Regiment". SOFREP. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "299 Squadron Royal Signals". The Skinners’ Company. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
- ^ "Airborne Signallers battle to be the best | The British Army". 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Intelligence unit deployed to Afghanistan as movie about WWII predecessor hits the screens". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "Elite Intelligence Operatives - Joint Support Group". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ a b "FAQ | The British Army". 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Mini soldiers of the future given insight in Army life on Colchester Garrison trip". uk.movies.yahoo.com. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "REME COMMANDO (@3cdoxreme) • Instagram photos and videos". 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Army Photographer | The British Army". 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Systems Analyst | The British Army". 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Driver Tank Transporter Operator | The British Army". 18 September 2023.
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- ^ "Commando Logistic Support Squadron | The British Army".
- ^ "British Special Forces Medics". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
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- ^ "Royal Army Physical Training Corps | The British Army". 17 September 2023.
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- ^ "MPS | The British Army". 17 September 2023.
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- ^ "MPGS | The British Army".
- ^ a b "Soldier recruitment | The British Army".
- ^ "Small Arms School Corps | The British Army - Advisors and Instructors".
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