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 Operator: Fire a 15kg high explosive shell over 17km.
• Forward Observer: Control and coordinate artillery, mortar and rocket fire from a concealed observation post.
• Command Systems: Act as the link between Forward Observers and Gun Operators, managing complex computer systems and ensuring strong digital communications.
• Logistics: Facilitate the delivery of vital supplies including food, water, and ammunition.
• Chef: Keep Soldiers happy and ready to fight with freshly cooked food.
• Medic: Ensure that Soldiers are fit and healthy to operate by providing medical aid when required.
• Human Resources – Be responsible for ensuring our people are managed, payed and administered correctly.

Find out more about the roles available in #Team103.

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

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.

Members of the Regiment who participate in sport can be paid whilst training or competing.

There is a large range of sports on offer within the Army, varying in level from complete beginner to Olympic.

2nd Lieutenant 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.

Gunner 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.