List of roles in the British Army explained
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]
- Aviation Groundcrew Specialist
- Aviation Communication Specialist
- Aviation Support Officer
- Officer Pilot
- Soldier Pilot[11]
- 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]
- 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
- 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
- Physical Training Instructor (PTI)[35]
Notes and References
- Web site: 17 September 2023 . Find A Role Army Jobs .
- Web site: 17 September 2023 . Career Opportunities - British Army .
- Web site: The Guards British Army .
- Web site: Guards Parachute Platoon (@guardsparachuteplatoon) • Instagram . 2023-10-05 . www.instagram.com.
- Web site: 2022-11-18 . Ranger Regiment: What we know about the British Army's elite force . 2023-09-17 . Forces Network . en.
- Web site: Pathfinder Platoon . 2023-09-17 . www.eliteukforces.info.
- Web site: 17 September 2023 . Specialist Weapons School The British Army .
- Web site: Patrols Platoon Parachute Regiment . 2023-09-17 . www.eliteukforces.info.
- Web site: 4 December 2018 . Exercise Terminal Strike delivers capability The British Army .
- Web site: Perreira . Julian . 2023-03-01 . If the shoe fits: How Army Farriers keep Household Cavalry horses fit and healthy . 2023-09-18 . Forces Network . en.
- Web site: Adams . Harry . 2022-02-01 . British Army lowers minimum rank required to become helicopter pilot . 2023-09-17 . Forces Network . en.
- Web site: King . Hannah . 2018-11-16 . 'Special Observers': Meet The Soldiers The Enemy Never See . 2023-09-17 . Forces Network . en.
- Web site: 7 Para Royal Horse Artillery The British Army .
- Web site: 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery The British Army .
- Web site: 20 September 2021 . Beneath the waves with Army divers The British Army .
- Web site: 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment The British Army .
- Web site: Walters . Alex . 2023-05-02 . Military carries out first operational runway repair since Falklands War in Sudan . 2023-10-05 . Forces Network . en.
- Web site: Light Electronic Warfare Teams LEWTs . 2023-09-17 . www.eliteukforces.info.
- Web site: Read . Jamie . 2020-01-12 . UK Special Forces breakdown: 18 (UKSF) Signals Regiment . 2023-09-17 . SOFREP . en.
- Web site: 299 Squadron Royal Signals . 2023-09-18 . The Skinners’ Company . en-US.
- Web site: 22 November 2019 . Airborne Signallers battle to be the best The British Army .
- Web site: Intelligence unit deployed to Afghanistan as movie about WWII predecessor hits the screens . 2023-10-05 . GOV.UK . en.
- Web site: Elite Intelligence Operatives - Joint Support Group . 2023-09-17 . www.eliteukforces.info.
- Web site: 5 October 2023 . FAQ The British Army .
- Web site: 2023-07-12 . Mini soldiers of the future given insight in Army life on Colchester Garrison trip . 2023-10-05 . uk.movies.yahoo.com . en-GB.
- Web site: 5 October 2023 . REME COMMANDO (@3cdoxreme) • Instagram photos and videos .
- Web site: 18 September 2023 . Army Photographer The British Army .
- Web site: 18 September 2023 . Systems Analyst The British Army .
- Web site: 18 September 2023 . Driver Tank Transporter Operator The British Army .
- Web site: 18 September 2023 . Driver Vehicle Support Specialist The British Army .
- Web site: 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC The British Army .
- Web site: Commando Logistic Support Squadron The British Army .
- Web site: British Special Forces Medics . 2023-09-17 . www.eliteukforces.info.
- Web site: 16 Medical Regiment The British Army .
- Web site: 17 September 2023 . Royal Army Physical Training Corps The British Army .
- Web site: 17 September 2023 . Specialist Roles The British Army .
- Web site: 17 September 2023 . MPS The British Army .
- Web site: 18 September 2023 . Personal Support - The Army Welfare Service (AWS) The British Army .
- Web site: MPGS The British Army .
- Web site: Soldier recruitment The British Army .
- Web site: Small Arms School Corps The British Army - Advisors and Instructors .