Light Cavalry Crewman at The British Army

Description

• Get in the driving seat of a fast, light-armoured vehicle that can be fitted with all kinds of weaponry.
• Fast and light, the Jackal 2 is incredibly useful in combat - and you could be at the wheel.
• As Light Cavalry Crew, you'll drive and fire this all-terrain combat vehicle as part of a three-strong team. If you can’t drive yet, we’ll teach you.
• You’ll get your car and HGV (Cat B and C) driving licences, and go on to learn how to drive and maintain the Jackal and fire its weapons. Then you'll join the unit you're selected into and start playing a part in regimental life.
• The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) provides the armour capability of the British Army.
• It combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles, such as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank and Jackal Fighting Vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Get specialist training on the Jackal 2 armoured vehicle and heavy weapons
• Focus on combat operations and battlefield success
• Become a reconnaissance / surveillance specialist and master of mounted manoeuvre
• Develop the skills to be as good at fighting on your feet as you are at fighting from your vehicle
• Enjoy a varied role and opportunities to travel.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications needed.

Age:

• From 16 years & 0 months to 35 years & 6 months.

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.