Job Opportunities

MORTAR CREWMAN

The 81mm mortar can fire rounds up to nearly 6 kilometres and can turn night into day with illuminating rounds. You have to be capable of not only handling the weapon and the ammunition but also using lasers and specialist computers to ensure the rounds land in the right place at the right time.

MACHINE GUNNER

The General Purpose Machine Gun and Browning Heavy Machine Gun provide the infantry with weapons capable of a high rate of accurate fire support over long distances. Whether mounted on a tripod or vehicle, their high rate of fire, accuracy and reliability make them a feared weapon system.

ANTI-TANK MISSILE MAN

The anti-tank weapon JAVELIN is the infantry anti-tank weapon system. It is a fire and forget weapon and uses a sight that can detect engine heat so missile men can shoot enemy tanks and other armoured vehicles in all weather conditions by day or night.

WARRIOR CREWMAN

As a WARRIOR driver you will be responsible for the maintenance of your vehicle to ensure it is always ready for action. As a WARRIOR Gunner you will be responsible for a 30mm cannon and a Chain Gun, one of the most powerful weapon systems available to the Infantry.

RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON

The Reconnaissance Platoon is the eyes and ears of the battalion. They may patrol deep into enemy territory on foot or by vehicle. To be selected for the Recce Platoon Fusiliers must have displayed the highest possible military skills, proffesional attitude and self discipline.

SNIPER

Snipers have to be able to work deep into enemy territory to report on enemy movements and can be used to engage enemy personnel, remaining undetected at all times. To be a sniper you must be able to operate in any environment, without supervision and have a high level of fieldcraft skills. Patience, fitness and of course top level marksmanship shooting skills are paramount.

SIGNALLER

The battalion is heaviliy reliant on being able to communicate on the battlefield. The infantry has a high tech, digital radio and data system to suit all eventualities and as a signaller you will be trained to operate the full range of BOWMAN radio communication system that the infantry use.

INTELLIGENCE SECTION

The Intelligence Section colllects, collates and disseminates information in order to allow directed surgical operations to be carried out against the enemy. They are critical to the success of all that a batalion does on operations and as such they are a valued and highly imporant part of the battalion.

COMBAT MEDICS

Every infantry soldier is trained to administer life saving first aid. A combat medical technician is there to provide and apply specialist knowledge and medical assistance. In combat they are the Infantry's front line paramedics, ready to aid the doctor in treating the wounded.

DRIVER

Every infantry battalion requires drivers to operate the fleet of vehicles they use. These range from the WARRIOR Armoured Fighting Vehicle, 4X4 off road vehicles, HGV resupply vehicles as well as coaches and motorbikes. As a Fusilier you will be given the opportunity to gain your basic driving licence and further driving qualifications appropriate to your job.

ASSAULT PIONEER

The Assault Pioneers are battlefield engineers. They are trained to build obstacles and defences and are skilled in the destruction of enemy obstacles. They are responsible for ensuring purification of water supplies and can gain professional qualifications in such skills as carpentry and joinery.

REGIMENTAL POLICEMAN

Regimental Policeman are essential for maintaining discipline and high standards of behaviour within the battalion. On operations they can be called upon to direct traffic, co-ordinate the defence of battalion headquarters and handle prisoners of war. A Regimental Policeman has to be impartial, well presented and have high standards of behaviour at all times.

DRUMMER

In the Fusiliers each battalion has a rifle platoon that also trains as the Corps of Drums. If you have what it takes to be a drummer or play the fife then you may join this select platoon and be at the forefront of regimental ceremonial activities.

STOREMAN

Battalions have a large amount of specialist and valuable equipment. As a Storeman you are responsible for the management and accounting for this equipment. Trustworthiness and reliability are key personal attributes for this job.