WITH A WIDE RANGE OF CHOOSE THE ROLE THAT SUITS YOU BEST YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO THE APPLICATION

THAT SUITS YOU BEST YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS
ROLES TO CHOSE FROM,
WHAT COULD YOU BE?
The Royal Artillery is made up of 14 Regular regiments, 5 Reserve
regiments, The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the Honourable
Artillery Company. We are one of the oldest and largest Regiments in
the British Army, and we have a great family feel.
CHECKLIST
Artillery strike FIND the enemy. You will locate enemy targets
on the ground or in the air using troops, radar or unmanned aircraft.
Follow the guide below and take note of the tips throughout. If you need more advice or access to the website, pop in to your local Army Careers Centre
(ACC), or for the Reserves, pop into your local Army Reserve Centre, and theyll be happy to help.
Heres a handy checklist to tick off some of the key things during
your application:
Then you ATTACK, using rockets, guns, mortars, attack helicopters
and aircraft..
With over 200 roles, you need to decide what interests you. Search armyjobs to view our online Role Finder.
Visit the Army Jobs website and look at our Role Finder
You will need to complete a Registration form, via the Army Jobs website, to allow you to open an account.
tool to see what interests you.
Youll then receive an email with a link to an online application form.
Intelligence, IT & Comms UNDERSTAND the situation. Using the
Open an account on the website. Look out for the
latest high-tech computers and radio equipment, its your job to transmit
email to activate the account.
vital information across the battlefield. Whether youre on the ground or

Our soldiers and officers are true professionals, and were proud of our
in HQ, youll get the chance to make your mark. 1 ELIGIBILITY/ 2 3 4 Find your GCSE certificates, GP details, Passport or ID
SUITABILITY INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT START TRAINING card details and NI number and keep them safe.
can do attitude. We work closely with the Infantry, Armoured Corps, Logistics SUPPORT the Gunners in battle. You provide the essential After the Army has confirmed Interviews take place at This two day assessment After passing Assessment,
Paras and Commandos. We also have ceremonial duties. Join us as supplies that help win battles, re-supplying our troops in action with that youre eligible, youll be emailed your local Army Careers Centre includes: Full medical youll need to complete some Pre-
Complete and submit your application form online.
a soldier and you could find yourself firing a 45-tonne gun, using an ammunition, fuel, food and water.
a link to a Medical Questionnaire. or Army Reserve Centre. Theyre Psychometric tests Short Employment checks and have your
Complete this as soon as possible. informal, but you should dress smartly presentation from yourself about why medical information confirmed by your
unmanned aircraft to hunt down enemy troops, firing a rocket launcher Complete the Medical Questionnaire online and submit.
Youll then be assigned a candidate and be prepared to answer things like: you want to join the Army Fitness GP. Once you have a confirmed offer
or engaging with enemy jets with an air defence missile system. As an ceremonial duties CELEBRATE our history. The Kings Troop Royal support manager (CSM) who will Why do you want to join? Do you tests Team tasks Final interview of employment and have accepted
officer you will be a Troop Commander, leading a team of 30 soldiers. Horse Artillery is a mounted unit that supports the Sovereign on state work with you throughout the rest have any friends or family where youll be given feedback it, youll be enlisted into the Army Put a list together of the questions youd like to ask
of your application journey. in the Army? on your performance. (Regular or Reserves). at your interview.
Responsibility comes thick and fast, and training, promotion and occasions. You will ride horses and fire gun salutes, provide honour
career prospects are first rate. If you have the potential, are up to the guards for world leaders and be a vital and valued part of the UKs state
Keep checking your emails from us and be sure
challenge and want to make a difference, the Gunners want you now! ceremonial activity.
to read them all.
OFFICERS LEAD the best. You will command a team of motivated and Visit the Army website for tips on improving your fitness
professional artillery soldiers in challenging situations. TIPS or download our 100% Army Fit App.
Before starting your Turn up looking smart it Use the Army website to Make sure you keep up
Specialist roles Assault from the AIR, from the SEA or from DEEP application, make sure is an interview after all and see how to build your fitness your fitness, stay enthusiastic Take a look at our Facebook page and YouTube channel
inside enemy territory. We need fit, motivated people who are prepared you have all your supporting have questions ready, including and what your chosen role entails. and keep researching the more for more information look for Army Jobs.
to go that extra mile. Within the Gunners you can become a Commando, documents to hand. Youll need knowledge of the jobs youre Download the PDF Preparing for you know, the better youll do.
your GCSE certificates, GP details, interested in, as this shows that youve Army life and try the practice tests.
Para or Special Observer. There are so many opportunities all you need Passport or ID card details and done your research. Make sure you At the assessment: turn up on time,
to do is take the leap. National Insurance number. read all emails youre sent as these take your documents (including www.army.mod.uk/artillery
have everything you need to photo ID), dress smartly and be
Tel: Officers 01980 845843, Soldiers 01980 634097
know about joining. yourself.
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Regular Army full-time roles The Royal Artillery or Gunners provide the Armys firepower.
Were at the heart of the action, finding and striking the enemy where
BE A SOLDIER The Royal Regiment
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BE A GUNNER of Artillery is
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recruiting now
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BE A LEADER
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increasing each year systems, thermal imaging sights and radars. We attack the enemy on UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR
the battlefield using guns and mortars, precision rockets, helicopters
RECRUITING NOW
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LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER
Regular Officer 25,220 a year 30,314 a year, once and aircraft.
commissioned A COMBAT REGIMENT
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FOR FULL-TIME AND

ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
We also support peace operations and disaster relief work. With 20 OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR SOUND
Plus: different regiments requiring many varied skills, youll be challenged WITH A TECHNICAL EDGE.
SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR
DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER
Subsidised food and accommodation
Free gym and sports facilities
every day.
You will be part of a great team with a wealth of opportunity to push
PART-TIME ROLES. OUR ABILITY TO FIND
RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR SOUND SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED
CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST

AND STRIKE SUPPORTS

SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR SOUND SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC
SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED
Potential financial bursaries during training AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR
yourself hard in sports and adventurous training, making life-long
Annual allowance towards extra educational training
friends in the process. We are immensely proud of our history, our
COMBAT OPERATIONS
SOUND SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM
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Army Reserve part-time roles expertise, and the close link between our soldiers, families and WORLD-WIDE
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SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR
veterans. Join the Gunners and live life. DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC
Youll get paid a day rate according to your rank (examples below); SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR
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Rank DAILY RATES OF PAY* DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR
Private (on Entry) 36.38 SOUND SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM
Private (Trained) From 45.06 GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER
LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR SOUND
Lance Corporal From 54.23 SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR
DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER SOUND SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR
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Plus: GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER
ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR SOUND SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY
Annual bounty*: Year 1: 423; Year 2: 952; Year 3: 1,472; COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR
COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR SOUND
Year 4: 1,472; Year 5: 1,708 SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR
DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER
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CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET SYSTEM GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST
SPECIAL OBSERVER SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY COMMUNICATOR MOUNTED CEREMONIAL GUNNER ROCKET
SYSTEM GUNNER AIR DEFENCE GUNNER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATOR COMMANDO PARACHUTIST SPECIAL OBSERVER ARMOURED
GUNNER LIGHT GUNNER RADAR SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR SOUND SURVEILLANCE OPERATOR LOGISTIC SPECIALIST ARTILLERY
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