List_of_roles_in_the_British_Army References

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

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]

Royal Armoured Corps

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]

Army Air Corps

Aviation Groundcrew Specialist
Aviation Communication Specialist
Aviation Support Officer
Officer Pilot
Soldier Pilot^[11]

Royal Artillery

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]

Royal Engineers

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]

Royal Corps of Signals

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]

Intelligence Corps

Operator Military Intelligence
Operator Technical Intelligence
Intelligence Officer
Joint Support Group^[23]
Airborne^[24]
Army Commando^[24]

Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Vehicle Mechanic
Recovery Mechanic
Electronics Technician
Aircraft Technician
Technical Support Specialist
Avionics Technician
Armourer
Metalsmith
Engineering Officer
Airborne^[25]
Army Commando^[26]

Royal Logistic Corps

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]

Royal Army Medical Corps

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]

Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Veterinary Technician
Dog Handler
Veterinary Officer

Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps

Healthcare Assistant
Mental Health Nurse
Army Nurse
Army Nurse Officer

Royal Army Dental Corps

Dentist
Dental Nurse

Royal Army Physical Training Corps

Physical Training Instructor (PTI)^[35]

Adjutant General's Corps

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]

Royal Corps of Army Music

Musician

Royal Army Chaplains’ Department

Chaplain

Small Arms School Corps

Instructor^[41]

United Kingdom Special Forces

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.
^ "7 Para Royal Horse Artillery | The British Army".
^ "29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery | The British Army".
^ ^a ^b "Beneath the waves with Army divers | The British Army". 20 September 2021.
^ "23 Parachute Engineer Regiment | The British Army".
^ 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.
^ "Driver Vehicle Support Specialist | The British Army". 18 September 2023.
^ "13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC | The British Army".
^ "Commando Logistic Support Squadron | The British Army".
^ "British Special Forces Medics". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
^ "16 Medical Regiment | The British Army".
^ "Royal Army Physical Training Corps | The British Army". 17 September 2023.
^ "Specialist Roles | The British Army". 17 September 2023.
^ "MPS | The British Army". 17 September 2023.
^ "Personal Support - The Army Welfare Service (AWS) | The British Army". 18 September 2023.
^ "MPGS | The British Army".
^ ^a ^b "Soldier recruitment | The British Army".
^ "Small Arms School Corps | The British Army - Advisors and Instructors".

[1] "Find A Role | Army Jobs". 17 September 2023.

[2] "Career Opportunities - British Army". 17 September 2023.

[3] "The Guards | British Army".

[4] "Guards Parachute Platoon (@guardsparachuteplatoon) • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.

[5] "Ranger Regiment: What we know about the British Army's elite force". Forces Network. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2023-09-17.

[6] "Pathfinder Platoon". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.

[:0-7] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Specialist Weapons School | The British Army". 17 September 2023.

[8] "Patrols Platoon | Parachute Regiment". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.

[:1-9] "Exercise Terminal Strike delivers capability | The British Army". 4 December 2018.

[:3-10] 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.

[11] Adams, Harry (2022-02-01). "British Army lowers minimum rank required to become helicopter pilot". Forces Network. Retrieved 2023-09-17.

[12] King, Hannah (2018-11-16). "'Special Observers': Meet The Soldiers The Enemy Never See". Forces Network. Retrieved 2023-09-17.

[13] "7 Para Royal Horse Artillery | The British Army".

[14] "29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery | The British Army".

[:2-15] "Beneath the waves with Army divers | The British Army". 20 September 2021.

[16] "23 Parachute Engineer Regiment | The British Army".

[17] Walters, Alex (2023-05-02). "Military carries out first operational runway repair since Falklands War in Sudan". Forces Network. Retrieved 2023-10-05.

[18] "Light Electronic Warfare Teams | LEWTs". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.

[19] Read, Jamie (2020-01-12). "UK Special Forces breakdown: 18 (UKSF) Signals Regiment". SOFREP. Retrieved 2023-09-17.

[20] "299 Squadron Royal Signals". The Skinners’ Company. Retrieved 2023-09-18.

[21] "Airborne Signallers battle to be the best | The British Army". 22 November 2019.

[22] "Intelligence unit deployed to Afghanistan as movie about WWII predecessor hits the screens". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2023-10-05.

[23] "Elite Intelligence Operatives - Joint Support Group". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.

[:4-24] "FAQ | The British Army". 5 October 2023.

[25] "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.

[26] "REME COMMANDO (@3cdoxreme) • Instagram photos and videos". 5 October 2023.

[27] "Army Photographer | The British Army". 18 September 2023.

[28] "Systems Analyst | The British Army". 18 September 2023.

[29] "Driver Tank Transporter Operator | The British Army". 18 September 2023.

[30] "Driver Vehicle Support Specialist | The British Army". 18 September 2023.

[31] "13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC | The British Army".

[32] "Commando Logistic Support Squadron | The British Army".

[33] "British Special Forces Medics". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.

[34] "16 Medical Regiment | The British Army".

[35] "Royal Army Physical Training Corps | The British Army". 17 September 2023.

[36] "Specialist Roles | The British Army". 17 September 2023.

[37] "MPS | The British Army". 17 September 2023.

[38] "Personal Support - The Army Welfare Service (AWS) | The British Army". 18 September 2023.

[39] "MPGS | The British Army".

[:5-40] "Soldier recruitment | The British Army".

[41] "Small Arms School Corps | The British Army - Advisors and Instructors".

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