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/officer.
Roles in italics are only available——to serving soldiers. Or re-joiners, and are not open——to civilians.
Infantry※
- Infantry Soldier
- Infantry Officer
- Gurkha
- Paratrooper
- Guardsman
- Guards Para
- Ranger
- Pathfinder
- Sniper
- Anti-Tank
- Assault Pioneer
- Mortarman
- Machine Gunner
- Communications Information Systems
- Reconnaissance
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
- Farrier
Army Air Corps※
- Aviation Groundcrew Specialist
- Aviation Communication Specialist
- Aviation Support Officer
- Officer Pilot
- Soldier Pilot
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
- Forward Air Controller
- Farrier
- Airborne
- Army Commando
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
- Airborne
- Army Commando
Royal Corps of Signals※
- Cyber Engineer
- Power Engineer
- Electronic Warfare & Signals Intelligence
- Supply Chain Operative
- Royal Signals Officer
- Light Electronic Warfare Teams
- Special Forces Communicator (SFC)
- Special Communicator
- Airborne
- Army Commando
Intelligence Corps※
- Operator Military Intelligence
- Operator Technical Intelligence
- Intelligence Officer
- Joint Support Group
- Airborne
- Army Commando
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers※
- Vehicle Mechanic
- Recovery Mechanic
- Electronics Technician
- Aircraft Technician
- Technical Support Specialist
- Avionics Technician
- Armourer
- Metalsmith
- Engineering Officer
- Airborne
- Army Commando
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
- Army Photographer
- Systems Analyst
- Driver Tank Transporter Operator
- Driver Vehicle Support Specialist
- Airborne
- Army Commando
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
- Airborne
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)
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
- Detention Specialist
- Army Welfare Workers
- Military Provost Guard
- Airborne
- Army Commando
Royal Corps of Army Music※
- Musician
Royal Army Chaplains’ Department※
- Chaplain
Small Arms School Corps※
- Instructor
United Kingdom Special Forces※
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