Are All Roles About Combat? Myth-Busting: Army Edition

Ever wondered what life in the Army is really like? And if you think it’s all about fighting, think again. We’re here to challenge assumptions and show the real variety of life in the British Army, giving you the confidence that there is a role for everyone, including you.

In our latest myth-busting blog, real soldiers talk about the wide range of roles available in the Army, from engineers to musicians, and help breakdown the stereotype that it's all about combat.

So, let’s answer the big question: Are all Army roles about combat? Watch our video now.

It’s Not Just Combat – It’s Careers That Count

It’s a common myth that every soldier is on the front line. In reality, the Army offers a wide range of roles that keep operations running smoothly, both at home and across the globe. “We do everything, right,” says one soldier. “We have an HR department, you’ve got Logistics, you’ve got Signals… it’s a normal running business.”

That’s right. The Army has seven career streams that cover a range of roles, and Combat is only one of them. These are:

1. Engineering

2. HR, Finance & Support

3. Intelligence, Comms & IT

4. Logistics & Support

5. Medical

6. Music

7. and lastly Combat

“Both of our roles are non-combat roles, and I think that’s fantastic.”

A Role for Everyone, Everywhere

Let’s hear more from the people who live it.

“We’re Engineers ourselves,” says one Soldier in the video, “We can deploy to places like Kenya, Sudan, Jordan, Cyprus and do construction as well.”

Another adds: “My role is Army Music, it’s not Combat. We provide musical support to anything ceremonial, parades etc.”

From Doctors and Nurses to Dog Handlers, Chefs and Warehouse Operators, the Army is full of roles that support operations and keep things running smoothly.

Your Skills Matter Here

Joining the Army might feel like a big step, especially if you’re unsure where you’d fit in. But the truth is, everyone has something to offer.

Whether you’re great with people, numbers, tools or ideas, your skills will help the Army do what it does best. “There are a lot of sorts of technical roles… HR and Finance, Policing, Intelligence.” From planning and logistics to tech, music, medicine and more, it’s the mix of talents that keeps everything running.

Together, we make the Army work, at home and around the world. And no matter your role, you’ll be trained, supported and valued every step of the way.

 Ready to Explore More?

This blog is part of a series created to ease worries, break down myths and show the real Army through the voices of serving soldiers.

If you’re curious about what life in the Army is really like, beyond the stereotypes, keep exploring. Watch the video, read the other blogs, and when you're ready, find the role that fits you.