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Artillery Command Systems
Use the latest systems to get crucial information to troops. Learn about IT, get qualifications and work with people who’ll become mates for life.
Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16 to 35.6
Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 16 years old and 35 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.
Fitness
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 11 min 30 sec
Education
No formal qualifications needed
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As a Gunner working on Artillery Command Systems, you pass vital information from spy planes and special observers to soldiers who control artillery and rockets. You will ensure the Artillery network of communication stays up and running, working with cutting edge radios and IT systems. Everything you do must be completely accurate, and you'll need to think on your feet and act quickly. You’ll learn the ropes with first-class training and work towards qualifications that are recognised outside the Army. Sports, travel and Adventurous Training mean fun, fitness and a fascinating Army life.
Key Responsibilities
Control sophisticated communication systems
Be a vital link between all troops operating on the battlefield
Direct missiles and rockets
Play an essential part in mission success
Step1
Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.
If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do basic military training (long) course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.
Step 2
Then it’s off to Larkhill in Wiltshire to become a qualified Gunner before joining on to your chosen regiment.
You'll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Computer Literacy and Information Technology Stage 1 (CLAIT)
NVQ in Learning and Development
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
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