Not just experts in operating the L118 105mm Light Gun, the ‘Northwest Gunners’ offer a wide and diverse range of opportunities to our soldiers including:

• Gun Operators – Fire a 15kg high explosive shell over 17km.
• Forward Observers – Control and coordinate artillery, mortar and rocket fire from a concealed observation post.
• Communicators – Become an expert in operating cutting-edge technology advanced Tactical Data Links, managing complex computer networks and ensuring robust digital communications.
• Drivers – Gain civilian qualifications, drive military vehicles.
• Logisticians – Our Logistics enable everything that we do.  From managing the resupply of £20k missiles to coordinating the delivery of vital supplies, they are a vital part of our Team.

103rd Regiment RA offers the opportunity to deploy to numerous operational and training theatres.

The Northwest Gunners have deployed Operationally to:

• Iraq
• Afghanistan
• Cyprus

Have trained worldwide including:

• Bulgaria
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Falkland Islands
• Germany
• Spain
• USA

The Army prides itself on the sporting ability of its officers and soldiers from gold medal winning Olympians to professional footballers.  Sports and adventurous training are fundamental in strengthening team ethos, improving fitness and pushing people out of their comfort zone. We have many soldiers and officers involved in sports as players or coaches representing their Regiment, the Artillery and the Army, both individually or within teams. These include:

• Football
• Snowboarding
• Equestrian
• Sailing
• Table Tennis
• Skiing
• Golf
• Kayaking

2Lt Jack Senogles (24, Warrington, International buyer)

Within my first 2 year of joining the Army Reserves I have participated in international military competitions, represented #TEAM103 at sport, worked alongside Regulars and even been skiing! I have enjoyed a busy and varied start to my career as a Troop Commander in 103 Regiment RA. The challenge of working with, and leading, a Troop in a Close Support Gun Regiment is a unique opportunity. It’s a real privilege to lead groups of such enthusiastic, professional and technically-able soldiers.

The Regiment is always willing to support its soldiers and officers in their careers and has even organised for myself and another Young Officer to join Regular Army units on attachment for a year to gain more experience.

Gnr Conor Murray (24, Liverpool, Mechanic)

Over the last 3 years since I joined, I have had the opportunity to work with an amazing group of people. My role is a Level 2 L118 light gun operator and since qualifying I have been on numerous live firing exercises in the UK. I have also completed a saluting gun course from which I was then able to take part in ceremonial firing occasions such as Remembrance Sunday in Liverpool city centre & for the winning boat of the 2018 Clipper Yacht Race.

I have recently completed a Potential Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO) cadre course which led to me taking on the role of a 2IC. I had to delegate tasks and ensure that both fire teams were operationally effective in the field. Overall since joining #TEAM103 I feel that I have gained a massive amount of experience which has helped me improve both my trade and working as part of a team which has been useful in my civilian life.