NCOs and Other Ranks
Those holding jobs in this unit group are full-time members of the armed forces of the UK, the Commonwealth and other foreign countries and perform military duties for which there is no civilian equivalent.
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Core Tasks
- Leads and trains new recruits and lower ranks, looks after their discipline and welfare.
- Patrols areas of possible military activity.
- Undertakes specialist activities such as operating communications equipment, driving military vehicles.
- Trains and exercises using various military equipment and tactics.
- Stands watch and guards military establishments and other buildings.
- Engages in peacekeeping operations and enforces ceasefire agreements.
- Takes part in military operations in situations of conflict and provides aid if required in emergency situations such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents.
- Monitors, operates, services and repairs military equipment.
- Receives and responds to commands from senior officers.
Education Requirements
Level | Percentage |
Level 0 | 4.81392% |
Level 1 | 8.912519% |
Level 2 | 30.159498% |
Level 3 | 26.957951% |
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 9.896568% |
Level 6 (Bachelors) | 17.490576% |
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 1.246979% |
Level 8 (Doctorate) | 0.521991% |
Salary Levels
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Potential Salary
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Entry Level Salary
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Average Salary
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