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

References 

Lists of British Army units and formations
British military specialisms