 provides the armour capability of the British Army. It combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles, such as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank and Jackal Fighting Vehicle.

Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.

When you decide to apply, your local unit will help you through the process - you don't need to wait until you've finished Army Assessment to get involved.

. The application process will take some time, but you can also ring the unit you're interested in joining - the team there will help often invite you to join them for drill nights, and you'll get support for your application.

Fast and light, the Jackal 2 is incredibly useful in combat - and you could be at the wheel. As Light Cavalry Crew, you'll drive and fire this all-terrain combat vehicle as part of a three-strong team. If you can’t drive yet, we’ll teach you. You’ll get your car and HGV (Cat B and C) driving licences, and go on to learn how to drive and maintain the Jackal and fire its weapons. Then you'll join the unit you're selected into and start playing a part in regimental life.

You'll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 in training and once you're a Private and increasing as you rise through the ranks. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.

Join as a Light Cavalry Crewman in the Royal Armoured Corps. Operate armoured vehicles and move swiftly around the battlefield as Light Cavalry Crew in the British Army.

Light Cavalry Crewman - Royal Armoured Corps | Army Jobs

As a Reservist learn to operate armoured vehicles, moving swiftly around the battlefield as Light Cavalry Crew in the British Army.

Light Cavalry Crewman - Reserve

Light Cavalry provide security during operations and help other nations to train their military all over the world. We are able to work for a long time on our own with minimal support from other soldiers - this makes us independent, a strong team and very good at what we do!

“Since joining the Army Reserve eight years ago, I’ve been on operations in Iraq with my Regular counterparts and trained in the United States with the National Guard. I've also trained and led my own soldiers in the UK. On top of this, I’m involved in the management of the troops as well as training and passing on my operational experience to the soldiers."

Light Cavalry Crew

Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.

Next, you’ll head to Bovington, Dorset, for 20 weeks of specialist training to develop your technical skills. You will complete your driving licence (if you don't already have it) and then move on to your HGV Class 2 (C Licence) before getting to grips with driving the fast and manoeuvrable Jackal 2. You will also learn how to maintain and fix the Jackal, use the radios and operate the heavy weapons.

You start Basic Training, this consists of two main courses and some online training packages. You can book on the courses to fit around your daily life, so it could take you several months to finish your basic training.

You’ll then go on to learn how to drive, maintain and fire the Jackal 2. We’ll give you the same annual training tests as Regular soldiers – and the same opportunities to join in Adventurous Training and sport.

Light Cavalry Crew - Reserve

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