3311 — Non-commissioned officers and other ranks

What this occupation covers

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.

Typical duties

receives and responds to commands from senior officers

monitors, operates, services and repairs military equipment

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

engages in peacekeeping operations and enforces ceasefire agreements

stands watch and guards military establishments and other buildings

trains and exercises using various military equipment and tactics

undertakes specialist activities such as operating communications equipment, driving military vehicles

patrols areas of possible military activity

leads and trains new recruits and lower ranks, looks after their discipline and welfare

Entry routes and qualifications

For most positions entry does not depend upon academic qualifications. Entrants generally have to pass a selection interview and physical and medical examinations. Entry to certain trades requires GCSEs/S grades or equivalent qualifications.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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