Armoured Cavalry Crewman at The British Army

Description

• You'll take your vehicle into combat and bring back vital information to your commander. It's all about stealth, speed, teamwork and keeping a cool head in battle.
• Driving fast armoured vehicles like the Ajax and Ares, you'll be part of a tight-knit team operating near the front line. You'll be trained to gather information about the enemy and carry out fast attack missions.
• When you're not on operations, you'll enjoy everything that life in your Regiment offers, such as playing sport and taking part in Adventurous Training.

Key Responsibilities

• Get specialist training on the fighting vehicles
• Focus on combat
• Become a reconnaissance/surveillance specialist
• Get as good at fighting on foot as in you are in your vehicle
• Enjoy a varied role and opportunities to travel.

Entry Requirements

• Age: From 16 years & 0 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications needed
• Basic physical fitness assessment:
• Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
• MSFT (beep test) level 8.06.

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.