Overview
Be the one others turn to. Be responsible. Be trusted with the safety of the nation.
Become a Communications Troop Officer in the British Army, and you’ll be doing something that truly matters. You will lead a troop of key military players in national defence and help make the world a safer, better place in the digital age.
The Royal Signals are the Army's professional communicators. Wherever the Army deploys, the Royal Signals follow. They are responsible for reliable, secure communications in every military situation, from setting up complex information and radio networks under fire or during humanitarian missions, to providing 3G networks for multinational forces.
Responsibilities
You will command soldiers to establish communication networks in the field and coordinate cyber‑attacks on the enemy. Wherever the Army takes you, your job will be to keep the data and analysis flowing, keeping the Army a step ahead.
Qualifications
We look for leadership potential, a sense of purpose, and the drive to do great things. Candidates may be fresh out of school, hold a university education, be professionally qualified, or already building a career.
Benefits
* A starting salary of around £34,676, rising to £41,456 upon completion of basic trade training
* Subsidised accommodation and facilities
* Free medical and dental health cover
* Support to achieve a BSc in Communication Management during training (further distance learning required)
* Sponsorship to study for valuable professional qualifications, including postgraduate degrees in science or engineering, and Chartered Practitioner status
* Opportunities to continually progress your career
* Adventurous Training and the chance to play your favourite sports or take up a new one
Career Path
Your Army career starts at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You’ll learn the skills needed to become an Officer – from weapons handling to outdoor survival – to leading your team in a range of hostile situations, anywhere in the world. Once you’ve commissioned, you’ll take charge of 40 or more soldiers, and begin specialist training to apply your IT and technical skills in a military context.
You’ll take part in adventurous training around the world, from skiing in the Alps to white‑water rafting in Colorado. You’ll also enjoy a fantastic range of benefits that come with Army life, including sports, state‑of‑the‑art training facilities, and the opportunity to earn valuable professional qualifications.
Army Undergraduate Bursaries
Whether you’re about to embark on your degree or you’re already studying, you could benefit from an Army Undergraduate Bursary, ranging from £7,000 to £75,000. Apply when you graduate and show that you have what it takes to join the Army as an Officer.
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