 allows the Army to work all over the world, whether it's involved in active combat or disaster relief. The Corps are ‘first in’, setting up bases ready for the rest of the Army to arrive and ‘last out’, closing down patrol bases and military camps. The Corps is at the forefront in disaster-relief operations, effecting rapid repairs to damaged infrastructure in stricken areas.

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.

 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.

Combat Engineers have a role in every area of the battlefield. At the front we support the rest of the Army, bridging rivers, clearing routes through minefields or using explosives to gain entry into buildings and destroy bridges.

Behind the front line we improve transport routes, construct camps, build runways and carry out explosive disposal. We also use our specialist skills to help rebuild after conflict. We provide humanitarian support in the form of water production, electrical supply, infrastructure and support to medical facilities, which provide essential healthcare to local people. Wherever we are, our skill and versatility is a match for any challenge.

You'll earn £25,200 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. 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.

The Reserve Combat Engineer role is an exciting and fast paced trade. Learning a vast selection of skills that support personnel across every part of the battlefield.

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Combat Engineer

Basic Training 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 head to the Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment near Camberley, Surrey, for 2 weeks. Here, you learn military engineering skills, such as knots and lashings, explosive demolitions, mine warfare and bridge building.

Combat Engineer - Reserve

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