- .Army Reserve
- .Available Roles
- .Network Operator
- intelligence
- Soldier
- Reserve
Network Operator - Reserve
Are you ready to step into a vital role where your technical skills can make a strategic impact? Join the front lines of the information battle and become a Royal Signals Network Operator in the Army Reserve.
Starting day rate
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Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 17 years & 9 months old and 42 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.
Education
Relevant skills from industry or ex-Regular service (which will be assessed before applications are accepted).
Need help?
Have any questions? Your local unit will help you through the process.
Step 1
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.
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
Next, you learn the specialist skills you need for your role with your Reserve unit, and at the Royal School of Signals. This happens mostly in the evenings and at weekends, with a 15-day continuous training period once a year. Once complete you will be fully integrated in an active deployable Reserve unit and be on a career path to become a communications expert.
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting in training and rising once you're a Private. 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.
Opportunity to gain additional driving licence qualifications.
Certain courses at the Royal School of Signals attract a City and Guilds award.