Artillery Command Systems at The British Army

Description

• Use the latest systems to get crucial information to troops. Learn about IT, get qualifications and work with people who’ll become mates for life.
• As a Gunner working on Artillery Command Systems, you pass vital information from spy planes and special observers to soldiers who control artillery and rockets. You will ensure the Artillery network of communication stays up and running, working with cutting edge radios and IT systems. Everything you do must be completely accurate, and you'll need to think on your feet and act quickly. You’ll learn the ropes with first-class training and work towards qualifications that are recognised outside the Army. Sports, travel and Adventurous Training mean fun, fitness and a fascinating Army life.
• The Royal Artillery is the heart of the action - everywhere across the battlefield - providing the British Army with its eyes, ears and firepower. Using high-tech surveillance devices and uncrewed aircraft, the Royal Artillery finds the enemy. We then monitor them before striking decisively. We do this by co-ordinated use of our guns, rockets and missiles, the Army’s attack helicopters and other weapons, including fast jets and even the guns of Royal Navy ships.

Key Responsibilities

• Control sophisticated communication systems
• Be a vital link between all troops operating on the battlefield
• Direct missiles and rockets
• Play an essential part in mission success

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 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
• Army Reserve standards
• Mid Thigh Pull: 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw: 2m 70cm
• MSFT (beep test): Level 5 shuttle 8.

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.