Roles in the Armed Forces – Information supplied by www.unifrog.org Fixing Things RAF Weapon Technician As a Weapons Technician you will be in charge of maintaining and managing weapons and explosives, making sure they’re ready at a moment’s notice. These include aircraft bombs, smart weapons, missiles, ammunition and individual weapons. Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) As an Aircraft Technician (Mechanical) your job is to carry out maintenance and repair work on the airframe and propulsion systems on RAF aircraft. Survival Equipment Specialist Survival Equipment Specialists fit and repair the equipment that saves lives. They specialise in either Survival Equipment – fitted to aircraft – or individual Aircrew Equipment.

Army Vehicle Mechanic With world class training you’ll learn to fix and drive everything from tanks to trucks. Gaining NVQs to HNDs you’ll serve all over the world. Armoured Engineer Could you lead the way on operations – laying bridges and clearing blockades? If so, you could be an Armoured Engineer, driving powerful fighting machines. Electronic Warfare Systems Operator Highly trained in the use of Communications and Information systems, you will use technology to hunt, exploit and degrade the enemy in cyber-space and the electro-magnetic environment.

Navy Air Engineer When you join the as an Air Engineer Officer, you’ll lead the people who ensure our aircraft are ready to take off at a moment’s notice. A team of highly-trained avionics engineers will look to you for advice, guidance and support on a daily basis as they tackle a range of complex problems, in challenging environments, all over the world. Communications Technician Being a Communications Technician means you’re vital to the ship’s intelligence gathering operation. You’ll use your keen eye for detail to prepare briefings for senior officers. It’s these clear and concise reports that will help them make each mission a success. Cadet Marine Engineer Officer As a Cadet Marine Engineer Officer in the (RFA), you’ll learn how our ships work, and how you can provide the power that keeps them moving. As soon as you’re a fully-fledged Marine Engineer Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in Replenishment at Sea operations, getting your hands on some enormous mechanical systems in the process.

Sport and Fitness RAF RAF Regiment Officer As an RAF Regiment Officer, you will specialise in ground combat tactics, weaponry and field craft. You will lead and direct the RAF Regiment squadrons that protect RAF bases and forward operating bases. Firefighter As an RAF Firefighter you will provide 24/7 fire and crash rescue protection. You will be organised and trained to respond to any emergency with highly specialised equipment like powerful cutting tools. Physical Training Instructor As an RAF Physical Training Instructor, you will lead fitness and training programs that keep RAF personnel in top shape.

Army Infantry Soldier Operations, peace-keeping missions, the front line - as an Infantry Soldier, you'll be among the most active soldiers in the Army, with an incredibly varied, exciting role. Guardsman Parades, peace-keeping missions, the front line – as a Guardsman, you’ll be among the most active soldiers in the Army, with an incredibly varied, exciting role. Paratrooper Could you jump out of a plane, land in hostile territory and complete your mission? Have you got what it takes to stand out from the rest?

Navy Royal Navy From counter narcotics operations in the Caribbean to complex cyber-crime investigations, play a crucial part in enforcing the strict code of conduct that comes with life in the Royal Navy. You’ll work alongside other police forces to make a recognised maritime contribution to national and international community policing. Cadet Deck Officer Travelling the world, studying for internationally recognised qualifications, and contributing to the efficiency of our warships. At the forefront of our Replenishment at Sea operations, you’ll go to places you’ve only ever dreamed of, experience real responsibility and make a real difference. Warfare Officer You’ll be in the heart of the action, making key strategic decisions on board some of the most advanced warships on the planet. You and the team you lead provide the capabilities that are vital to protecting our nation’s interests, all over the world.

Computers and Gaming RAF Cyberspace Communication Specialist As a Cyberspace Communications Specialist you will be responsible for the technology at the heart of the RAF. It will be your job to set up, operate and maintain the technology the RAF relies on to communicate. Intelligence Analyst As an RAF Intelligence Analyst, you will use state-of-the-art technologies to collect and interpret information, providing vital intelligence, which makes a direct and timely impact to operations around the world. Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Pilot Your job includes controlling the aircraft and going through the same preparation such as pre-flight planning, comprehensive briefing, hand-over, weather, intelligence and usual air-space flight considerations as any other daily routine on a flying squadron.

Army Comms Engineer-Systems Operator Deliver advanced battle winning communications. Conduct defensive cyber operations. Do all this whilst gaining an engineering apprenticeship and recognised technology and cyber qualifications. Gunner-Unmanned Aerial Systems Be at the heart of action – even back at the base. Fly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information. Gunner-Surveillance Observer You spot enemy units using radar. Then we lock in and destroy them – which may save many lives. Off duty, there’s an unbeatable Army lifestyle.

Navy Communications Technician Being a Communications Technician means you’re vital to the ship’s intelligence gathering operation. Your insight will transform raw data into an indispensable analysis of the situation. Warfare Specialist (Submariner) You’ll use some of the most of the advanced radar systems on the planet to identify potential threats. From your first day on board, your role will be vital to the safety of your crewmates, and the success of some of our most highly classified missions, all over the world. Warfare Intelligence Specialist Your training will enable you to deliver fused Intelligence products and provide advice on emerging situations and deliver bespoke briefings to senior officers. Intelligence is critical in supporting warfighting and getting the right information to the right people at the right time so that crucial decisions, that affect lives, can be made.

Animals

Army Dog Handler Train a dog to Army standards. Go on exercises and operations worldwide and enjoy adventure, challenges, sports and an amazing bond with your hound. Household Cavalry Soldier Find out how it feels to wow the crowds, riding at state ceremonies – and what it’s like to be out in the field, performing reconnaissance. Veterinary Officer Make sure the military’s working animals are well and ready to be deployed. Give expert advice, get qualifications and build a rewarding career.

Health & Care RAF Radiographer As an RAF Radiographer, you will be an important member of the diagnostic healthcare team. You will provide clinicians with diagnostic images of the body to assist in the treatment of patients. RAF Medic As an RAF Medic, you will provide essential medical support to personnel, responding to medical emergencies and providing airfield crash cover on stations in the UK, whilst on operations and also on exercises. RAF Medics can also train as paramedics, providing a full range of pre-hospital emergency care in military environments. Nursing Officer As an RAF Nursing Officer, you’ll be both a commissioned officer and a nurse. That means you will be trained to show leadership and management skills in a team environment, as well as providing excellent standards of nursing.

Army Biomedical Scientist Manage blood supplies and diagnose diseases both at home and overseas. Combat Medical Technician You’ll take sole responsibility for the health and wellbeing of all your crewmates. You’re the only medic on board, so your advice directly informs Command in the event of an emergency. It’s a seriously challenging medical role, but one that will see you develop skills and knowledge that stay with you throughout your career. Dentist Life as an Army dentist can be an amazing experience. There’s travel, challenges, sports, training and the freedom to perform high quality dental work.

Navy Medical Assistant Want to combine variety and adventure with your medical career? Being a Medical Assistant puts you in the heart of the action. You could be training with Special Forces in West Africa, or working in primary care on board a ship in the Persian Gulf. Mental Health Nurse (Student) Healthy mind, healthy body: our people need both. As a Student Mental Health Nurse, you’ll learn how to make sure they’re mentally fit for service. Once you’ve qualified, you’ll join a multi-disciplinary medical team and work all over the world. Medical Technician You’ll take sole responsibility for the health and wellbeing of all your crewmates. You’re the only medic on board, so your advice directly informs Command in the event of an emergency. It’s a seriously challenging medical role, but one that will see you develop skills and knowledge that stay with you throughout your career.

Travel RAF Air and Ground Steward As an RAF Air & Ground Steward (formerly Catering and Hospitality Specialist), you will work as part of our Specialist Field Catering Squadron and in Military Messes across the globe. Chef As a chef in the RAF, you will have a varied role, preparing food at five-star themed banquets one day and cooking in the field the next. Media Operations As an RAF Media Operations Airman/Airwoman, you will be the voice of the RAF, supporting media operations officers and HQ Air Command with the delivery of national and international communications campaigns to make sure the RAF’s stories are communicated correctly and fairly.

Army Aircraft Technician Be the person who makes sure every aircraft is working and ready to fly. Travel the world and use your training to support our pilots. Education and Training Officer Become a highly qualified trainer and teacher, helping soldiers and officers to be the best. See their talents grow and develop yours too. HR Specialist Travelling the world with your unit. Getting skills and qualifications. Playing your part in a team: that’s the life of an Army HR Specialist.

Navy Hospitality The Royal Navy is our nation’s front of house, where crucial new alliances are forged, and existing ones are maintained. Working in hospitality, you’re on the frontline of these relationships, making sure our hospitality is second-to-none for the broad range of people and personnel you’ll look after, wherever you are in the world. Deck Officer Refuelling a Type 45 Destroyer in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? Landing for amphibious operations? Through leadership and expertise, you’ll be integral to your ship’s operations anytime, and anywhere in the world. Hydrography and Meteorology Officer From the Caribbean to the Antarctic, you’ll lead the way in collecting, processing and analysing meteorological and oceanographic information. Using your excellent leaderships skills, you’ll play an important part in preparing key missions, coordinating the teams that analyse environmental factors around the world.

Driving RAF Driver As an RAF Driver, you will operate many vehicle types, from cars and minibuses to cranes, articulated trucks, coaches and specialist vehicles (such as aircraft refuellers) to ensure RAF personnel, equipment and commodities are in the right place at the right time. Mover As an RAF Mover, you will be responsible for planning and executing the movement of RAF personnel and cargo by road, rail, air and sea. Supply, Storage and Distribution Specialist As an RAF Supply, Storage and Distribution Specialist, you will be responsible for the management of RAF assets, from the receipt, storage, handling and distribution of equipment to its ultimate disposal.

Army Driver Get troops and supplies to their destination – cross-country and through jungle, desert and mountains. Get driving licenses and qualifications to kick-off your career. Tank Crewman Always wanted to drive a tank? Get to grips with the awesome Challenger 2 as part of a four-man crew. Armoured Cavalry Crewman Like the idea of racing into combat in the Army's latest state of the art armoured fighting vehicle? Join us as an Armoured Cavalry Crewman, working on one of the new AJAX fighting vehicles.

Navy Royal Naval Police From counter narcotics operations in the Caribbean to complex cyber-crime investigations, play a crucial part in enforcing the strict code of conduct that comes with life in the Royal Navy. You’ll work alongside other police forces to make a recognised maritime contribution to national and international community policing and crime prevention.

Flying

RAF Pilot As a Pilot you will fly fast-jets, transport aircraft or helicopters. Air Operations Officer As an Air Operations Systems officer, you could be working from a field, a bunker, a building, a tent, an E-3D aircraft or even on an aircraft carrier. Engineer Officer As an Aerosystems Engineer Officer you will manage the maintenance and operation of the RAF's cutting-edge aircraft and supporting technology.

Army Officer Pilot A leader and expert pilot, you’re a vital part of any campaign. You fly cutting-edge helicopters and support troops all over the world. Driver Air Dispatch Get supplies safely into the air and then accurately deliver them to troops on the ground. Enjoy an incredible job, flying with the Army and the RAF. Aviation Support Officer Lead a team that gets hi-tech aircraft ready for action. Get training, qualifications and an exciting career as an Aviation Support Officer.

Navy Aircrew Officer Pilot Can you think on your feet while you’re in mid-air? You’ll need to. At all times, wherever you are in the world, whether you’re flying in pitch black, or carrying out a daytime search and rescue operation. It’s about aptitude at altitude, and it takes a special kind of person to do it. Aircraft Controller You’ll be an air space expert, where a high level of responsibility comes as standard: you make our global aviation missions possible. Whether you’re in Yeovilton or Yemen, you’ll make crucial decisions that help keep our state-of-the-art aircraft flying, and people safe. Naval Airman Aircraft Handler Make sure that our world-class jets and helicopters are in the right place at the right time, by playing a key role in providing our airborne capability. You’ll work with flight crews at Royal Naval Air Stations (RNAS) on our state-of-the-art warships or even the new Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier.