A 45-TONNE WEAPON - AND YOU'RE IN CHARGE
"I MAKE SURE MY 155MM CALIBRE GUN IS KEPT IN TIP TOP CONDITION READY FOR THE NEXT FIRE MISSION."
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 23-week basic 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
Then it’s off to Larkhill to become a qualified Gunner. Over 15 weeks, you do military training and sport, learn to drive a car and do a cross-country driving course. You also learn to use Army communications systems. Then you join your chosen regiment and learn all about the AS90 artillery gun.
Entry Requirements
Age:
16 years - 35 years 6 months
Qualifications:
No formal qualifications needed
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m 30s
- MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Tracked-vehicle driving licence
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Computer Literacy and Information Technology Stage 1 (CLAIT)
- NVQ in Learning and Development
- Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
Rank Progression
Learn about rank progression here.
Pay and Benefits
“I wanted to join the Royal Artillery ever since I was a boy. I was keen to work with the AS90 because, in my opinion, guns are at the heart of the Regiment. I enjoy the challenges we face on the gun position, be they humping ammo, responding quickly to calls for fire, or even just bonding with the lads. I love the camaraderie in the field, and I've met friends who I know will be mates for life.”
HOW TO APPLY
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.