GO INTO BATTLE WITH DEVASTATING FIRE POWER
THE WORK IS EXCITING - DRIVING AND FIRING A 60-TONNE MAIN BATTLE TANK IS A GREAT DEAL OF RESPONSIBILITY.
Training For The Role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years 5 months), you’ll do a 40-week military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years 1 month), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.
Step 2
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 tracked vehicle licence (the H licence) before getting to grips with driving the 62 tonne Challenger 2. You will also learn how to maintain and fix the Challenger 2 as well as use the radios.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
- Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- MSFT (beep test) level 8.06
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Car licence (Cat B + E)
- HGV licence (Cat C) Cat H
- Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship HM Forces Service Person (Public Services)
- Functional Skills Levels 1 & 2 in Maths and English
- Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship: Learning Mentor
Rank Progression
Pay and Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Training For The Role
Step 1
Your training will take place at your local regiment, where you’ll learn the basics of soldiering.
Step 2
You’ll then go on to learn how to drive, maintain and fire the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank. We’ll give you the same annual training tests as regular soldiers – and the same opportunities to join in adventure training and sport.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- MSFT (beep test) level 8.06
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Car licence (Cat B)
- Track licence (Cat C)
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Engineering (Intermediate)
- Level 3 Technical Diploma in Engineering (Advanced)
Pay and Benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £42.29 in training and rising to £53.79 per day once you're a Private. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.