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List of roles in the British Army

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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]

  • 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[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]
  • Musician
  • Chaplain

References

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  22. ^ "Intelligence unit deployed to Afghanistan as movie about WWII predecessor hits the screens". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
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  28. ^ "Systems Analyst | The British Army". 18 September 2023.
  29. ^ "Driver Tank Transporter Operator | The British Army". 18 September 2023.
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  32. ^ "Commando Logistic Support Squadron | The British Army".
  33. ^ "British Special Forces Medics". www.eliteukforces.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
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  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".
  40. ^ a b "Soldier recruitment | The British Army".
  41. ^ "Small Arms School Corps | The British Army - Advisors and Instructors".