List of roles in the British Army

This is a list of career roles available within each corps in the British Army, as a soldier or officer.

Roles in italics are only available to serving soldiers, or re-joiners, and are not open to civilians.

Infantry

 * Infantry Soldier
 * Infantry Officer
 * Gurkha
 * Paratrooper
 * Guardsman
 * Guards Para
 * Ranger
 * Pathfinder
 * Sniper 
 * Anti-Tank 
 * Assault Pioneer 
 * Mortarman 
 * Machine Gunner 
 * Communications Information Systems
 * Reconnaissance

Royal Armoured Corps

 * Tank Crew - Operate the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank as the driver, gunner or loader.
 * Armoured Cavalry Crew - Operate the Ajax to gather information about the enemy and carry out fast attack missions.
 * Light Cavalry Crew - Drive the Jackal 2 vehicle and fire its weapons, or dismount and fight on foot.
 * Armoured Corps Officer
 * Household Cavalry Soldier
 * Household Cavalry Officer
 * Forward Air Controller
 * Farrier

Army Air Corps

 * Aviation Groundcrew Specialist
 * Aviation Communication Specialist
 * Aviation Support Officer
 * Officer Pilot
 * Soldier Pilot

Royal Artillery

 * Light Gunner
 * Air Defence Gunner
 * Armoured AS90 Gunner
 * Missile System Gunner
 * Uncrewed Aerial Systems Gunner
 * Ceremonial Gunner
 * Artillery Surveillance Observer
 * Artillery Logistic Specialist
 * Artillery Command Systems
 * Artillery Officer
 * Special Observer
 * Forward Air Controller 
 * Farrier 
 * Airborne
 * Army Commando

Royal Engineers

 * Armoured Engineer - Drive, operate and maintain armoured engineering vehicles such as Trojan, Titan and Terrier.
 * Combat Engineer - Construct fighting positions, obstacles and defensive positions, clear routes through minefields, and use explosives to gain entry, destroy objects, or hinder movement.
 * General Fitter
 * Geographic Technician
 * Driver
 * Plant Operator Mechanic
 * Logistic Specialist
 * EOD and Search
 * Digital Communication Technician
 * Draughtsman Electrical and Mechanical
 * Bricklayer
 * Plumber
 * Fabricator
 * Air Conditioning Fitter
 * Electrician
 * Surveyor
 * Plasterer and Painter
 * Design Draughtsman
 * Carpenter and Joiner
 * Construction Materials Technician
 * Engineer Troop Officer
 * Army Diver 
 * Airborne
 * Army Commando

Royal Corps of Signals

 * Cyber Engineer
 * Power Engineer
 * Electronic Warfare & Signals Intelligence
 * Supply Chain Operative
 * Royal Signals Officer
 * Light Electronic Warfare Teams
 * Special Forces Communicator (SFC)
 * Special Communicator
 * Airborne
 * Army Commando

Intelligence Corps

 * Operator Military Intelligence
 * Operator Technical Intelligence
 * Intelligence Officer
 * Joint Support Group
 * Airborne
 * Army Commando 

Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

 * Vehicle Mechanic
 * Recovery Mechanic
 * Electronics Technician
 * Aircraft Technician
 * Technical Support Specialist
 * Avionics Technician
 * Armourer
 * Metalsmith
 * Engineering Officer
 * Airborne
 * Army Commando

Royal Logistic Corps

 * Driver
 * Chef
 * Logistic Supply Specialist
 * Petroleum Operator
 * Movement Controller
 * Driver Communications Specialist
 * Port Operator
 * Mariner
 * Postal and Courier Operator
 * Marine Engineer
 * Driver Air Despatch
 * Ammunition Technician
 * Operational Hygiene Specialist
 * Royal Logistic Corps Officer
 * Army Diver
 * Army Photographer
 * Systems Analyst
 * Driver Tank Transporter Operator
 * Driver Vehicle Support Specialist
 * Airborne
 * Army Commando

Royal Army Medical Corps

 * Combat Medical Technician
 * Environmental Health Technician
 * Biomedical Scientist
 * Operating Department Practitioner
 * Pharmacy Technician
 * Radiographer
 * Doctor
 * Physiotherapist Officer
 * Pharmacist Officer
 * Medical Support Officer
 * Environmental Health Officer
 * UKSF Medical Support Unit
 * Airborne

Royal Army Veterinary Corps

 * Veterinary Technician
 * Dog Handler
 * Veterinary Officer

Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps

 * Healthcare Assistant
 * Mental Health Nurse
 * Army Nurse
 * Army Nurse Officer

Royal Army Dental Corps

 * Dentist
 * Dental Nurse

Royal Army Physical Training Corps

 * Physical Training Instructor (PTI)

Adjutant General's Corps

 * HR Specialist
 * Royal Military Police Soldier
 * Royal Military Police Officer
 * HR Officer
 * Legal Officer
 * Educational & Training Services Officer
 * Close Protection Operative
 * Detention Specialist
 * Army Welfare Workers
 * Military Provost Guard
 * Airborne
 * Army Commando 

Royal Corps of Army Music

 * Musician

Royal Army Chaplains’ Department

 * Chaplain

Small Arms School Corps

 * Instructor

United Kingdom Special Forces

 * 22nd Special Air Service
 * Special Reconnaissance Regiment