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You use hi-tech devices to listen-in on the enemy and block their communications. You work alongside combat teams to deliver intelligence reports based on your findings. This is highly sensitive work and you could find yourself working with the Intelligence Corps on confidential missions or supporting bomb disposal teams.
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Communications are the future. I fight my battles in the electronic battle space, but I can be right on the front line listening to the enemy. A lot of our work is secret and our trade has been described as ‘communications spy’. I get paid well, I get to see the world and I’m doing a job that I enjoy.
You'll become a master of electronic warfare and learn how to intercept enemy messages
You'll become a master of electronic warfare and learn how to intercept enemy messages
A Signaller transmits an encrypted message to a senior commander from his front line base
Royal Signals soldiers have combat as well as communication skills
With his specialist training, this Signaller is able to monitor enemy radio communications
Royal Signals soldiers often have to work in small teams and take responsibility for making crucial decisions
EW operator scans radio frequencies to identify enemy force locations.
Basic training teaches you combat skills and develops your fitness and stamina. Your specific training then unravels the science of electronic warfare. You learn about radio waves, and how to use various antennae and devices to intercept enemy messages. Your advanced computer skills are also essential to this role.
You become an expert in the Army’s technology and communication devices. Elite training at the Intelligence Corps’ tactical communications centre teaches you to intercept a range of battlefield signals and messages. You also learn about radio frequencies and the use of satellite technology. Later on, you might use electronic measures to support bomb disposal teams.
This is the rank Royal Signals soldiers hold during Phase 1 and 2 training. You get all the benefits of Army life, like free healthcare and subsidised food and accommodation. You’re not in charge of anyone, so you can focus on using your skills. Every promotion gets you extra pay.
On completing Phase 2 training you become a Lance Corporal. Now you have some experience, you get more responsibility. You take charge of a small team of soldiers, checking they’re doing their work to the right standard, and that they’ve got the skills they need.
You’ve got day-to-day experience of leading a team. The next step is to go on a special course to work on your leadership and command skills. It prepares you to lead a larger team. You still use your trade skills, but you also set tasks and help develop other soldiers’ skills as well.
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