At a glance
- Soldier
- logistics
Control the Movement of Personnel and Equipment by Air, Road, Rail and Sea in support of Operations, Exercises and International Relief Operations.
As a Movement Controller, your work is vital for keeping the Army moving. Getting it to where it needs to be no matter where that is in the world. It is your job to direct and prepare troops, vehicles and equipment for transport by air, road, rail and sea. You need to be able to think on your feet, be organised and a good communicator. The role provides opportunities to travel and gain qualifications that are recognised outside of the Army too.
The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.
Key Responsibilities
Plan movements internationally and work in military and commercial airports, seaports, railheads and road networks.
Primarily based at South Cerney, Gloucestershire. From here, you will deploy on short- and long-term movement tasks.
Be deployed worldwide - wherever the Army is stationed you will find a Movement Controller present.
Gain your qualification in Movement of dangerous goods by Air (IATA), Sea (IMDG), Rail (RID) and Road (ADR).
Earn your category B Driving License.
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Reserve (part time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 17 years & 9 months to 42 years & 6 months
Qualifications:
GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English Language
Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Army Reserve standards
Mid Thigh Pull: 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw: 2m 70cm
MSFT (beep test): Level 5 shuttle 8
Training for the role
Step 1
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.
Module 1: Foundation Training. 5 alternate residential weekends Fri - Sun at an Army training centre OR a nine-day residential course.
Module 2: Battlecamp. 15-day residential course at an Army training establishment. You will learn fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, fitness training, qualities of a soldier, military knowledge, Battlefield casualty drills, individual health and education. This will culminate with a Passing Off Parade which your family and friends can attend to celebrate your success.
Step 2
After this, you spend 2 weeks getting to grips with your trade. You’ll be supervised by experienced staff and trained to monitor transport, put movement plans into action and enforce regulations. You can also get your driving licence (if you don’t already have it). You will then complete several courses, including:
Executive Movement Function
Movement Controller Cl3 (15 Days) – basic Movements introduction on the job training.
Movement Controller Cl2 (15 Days) – SQEP based (not rank related) with emphasis on managing individual tasks.
Movement Controller Cl1 (15 Days) – multi-modal task managers.
Movements Planning Function
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Movement Course (15 Days) – designed to deliver planning within a Movements environment, either as an individual tasked from a unit or within a team.
Warrant Officer Movement Course (15 Days) – strategic level planning, developing and managing tactical delivery.
Qualifications you could get after training
Car plus trailer licence (Cat B+E)
Pay & benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 in training and once you're a Private and rising if as you are promoted. 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.
How to Apply
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.
To join, you have to apply online. 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.