Those holding jobs in this unit group are full-time members of the armed forces of the UK, the Commonwealth and other foreign countries and perform military duties for which there is no civilian equivalent.

Entry Reqirements

Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Typical Tasks

• Leads and trains new recruits and lower ranks, looks after their discipline and welfare.
• Patrols areas of possible military activity.
• Undertakes specialist activities such as operating communications equipment, driving military vehicles.
• Trains and exercises using various military equipment and tactics.
• Stands watch and guards military establishments and other buildings.
• Engages in peacekeeping operations and enforces ceasefire agreements.
• Takes part in military operations in situations of conflict and provides aid if required in emergency situations such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents.
• Monitors, operates, services and repairs military equipment.
• Receives and responds to commands from senior officers.

Desired Skills