Guaranteed job for 4
years with options to extend up to 22 years Free medical, dental and welfare support Foundation
training providing recognised NVQs Starting
salary of over £200 a week , with
guaranteed annual pay rise Excellent career and promotion
prospects Challenge, variety and real job
satisfaction
As a Yorkie soldier you will find unique team spirit and trust from friends from your part of Yorkshire
Six weeks paid holiday
plus bank holidays Time off for Sport and
leisure Low cost housing close to
work for married soldiers Driver
training in all categories Excellent pension Cheap rail
travel
If you want friends for life from your local area If you want a
challenge and a career If you want travel, fun and excitement If you want
all this and more
For more information about joining PWO
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The Infantry Soldier is the foundation of the British Army's success and is involved in a variety of tasks. In combat we assume a major role in attacking and defeating the enemy, by day or night, whatever the weather, in any part of the world. We defend areas that are vital to winning a battle, protecting key points, routes and communication centres. We counter enemy Special Forces, Parachute and Heliborne Assault troops, and destroy enemy tanks. We observe and patrol against the enemy in order to gain information and defeat him. In support of the police in Northern Ireland, we provide close protection, observe likely trouble spots, patrol by vehicle and on foot, in order to preserve law and order and protect the civil community. In Operations Other than War we can be used to protect refugees, supply convoys, and humanitarian agencies; observe, report on and if necessary fight warring factions in order to assist in a return to normality. A Yorkie soldier may work with a variety of modes of transport; from armoured vehicles to helicopters, aeroplanes or assault boats; and in all types of terrain: deserts, towns, cities, forests, mountains and the arctic. In essence, the Yorkie Infantryman is a soldier who is trained to protect himself and his comrades, to use his initiative, skill and cunning to defeat the enemy, whenever and wherever he is called to do so.
QUALIFICATIONS: No formal academic qualifications needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
RULES: None.
All recruits begin their Phase 1 training at the Army Training Regiment
Glencourse, which is near Edinburgh in Scotland. Phase 1 lasts for 11 weeks and
follows the Common Military Syllabus.
This
is your recruit training, and everyone in the Army does the same. It includes
how the rifle and light support weapon work and how to fire them, drill, basic
fieldcraft, physical fitness, education (the organization of the Army and what
it does worldwide) and regimental history. There is also map reading, first aid
and time for sport.
Phase 2 or Specialist Infantry Training lasts for 14 weeks and takes
place at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick. During this time you will
continue to develop your fitness, stamina and learn to operate the 94mm Light
Anti-Tank Weapon and other Infantry weapons.
You will learn the business of
the Infantry; individual skills and tactics; attacking and fighting the enemy;
defending yourself and your comrades; patrolling into enemy territory; all by
day or night, whatever the weather. Phase 2 training culminates in a 2 week
Battle Camp where all your new skills are brought together in a hard working
and exciting finale, all to ensure that you arrive at your Battalion as a
trained and capable Infantryman.
The Infantry job is frequently arduous and exhausting both physically and mentally. Work is mainly outdoors in all weather conditions. Service can be in any part of the world in all extremes of climate.
A high standard of pride, smartness and self-discipline is required. A good standard of physical fitness prior to application is needed and the ability to cope with a wide variety of frequently changing tasks.
There are approximately 200 Non Commissioned Officers and 15 Warrant Officers in a battalion, so chances of promotion are very good.
A level 1 NVQ is available after your initial training. You will have
the opportunity to get three level 2 units of a NVQ at the end of your trade
training and to complete the full NVQ at level 2 when you reach your battalion.
Within the Infantry we work on the match up, top up and move up route to
getting a NVQs. Wherever you are, be it within your basic training or in your
battalion you will have an assessor appointed for you. He will probably be your
Instructor or your Platoon Sergeant who will be qualified as an assessor to
national standards. His job will be to:
· Help you identify what
you can do already.
· Agree with you on the standard and level to
aim for.
· Help you analyse what you need to do or learn.
· Choose and agree with you activities within your normal work
environment or projects you need to undertake to acquire the evidence you need
to get a qualification.
There are number of qualifications you will be
able to go for in the Infantry. Within your first three years these will be at
Level 2 and as your career develops you will have opportunities to progress up
all the levels. To begin with you will acquire basic skills related
qualifications such as Security Guarding and Distribution and Warehousing
progressing through Team Leading, Training and Development and Management; so
that by the time you leave you will be able to show that you have worthwhile
skills for future employment.
After completing the Combat Infantryman's Course (the Infantry's Phase 2 training course) newly qualified soldiers join their Battalion as Yorkies. Once they have consolidated their skills and gained valuable experience, Yorkies can be considered for additional trades. The following specialities are open with the approximate number within each Battalion detailed in brackets.
The MILAN anti-tank missile is the Infantry's main method of destroying enemy tanks. The missile is remote controlled by the Missile man for up to 2 km. It has a sight that can see engine heat and enables the missile man to shoot at enemy tanks and other armoured vehicles in all weather conditions, by day or night. Anti-tank missile men must have high standards of personal camouflage and the ability to remain very calm under pressure.
The 8lmm mortar is the Infantry's own artillery piece. It can fire explosive rounds out to nearly 6 km and turn the night into day with illuminating rounds. Mortar Crewmen are robust but intelligent soldiers, capable not only of manhandling the rounds but also using lasers and specialist computers to ensure that the rounds land in the right place and at the right time.
The Assault Pioneers are the Infantry's own battlefield engineers. They receive additional training in the creation of obstacles such as minefields and barbed-wire entanglements, the destruction of enemy obstacles and other demolition tasks. They are responsible for ensuring the purification of potential water supplies and in time assault pioneers can gain qualifications in carpentry and joinery.
The Reconnaissance Platoon is the eyes and ears of the Battalion. They patrol deep into enemy territory to find out enemy locations, intentions and strengths. They may patrol on foot, use 4 x 4 off-road vehicles or operate in SABRE or SCIMITAR light tanks to gain information aggressively. Reconnaissance platoon soldiers are hand picked from amongst the cream of the Battalion's soldiers.
A Battalion relies on being able to communicate between its component parts over long distances. The modern Infantry has sophisticated radios to suit any eventuality but requires good operators and technicians to ensure that they work. Signallers must be good with their hands, physically robust and able to think on their feet.
Gone are the days when the Infantry have to walk everywhere, drivers are required for 4 x 4 off-road vehicles, Motorbikes, Quad-Bikes, Light Goods Vehicles, Coaches, light tanks, Armoured Personnel Carriers and WARRIOR Infantry Fighting Vehicles. All designed to ensure that the Riflemen arrive fit and ready to complete their task.
In order to complete the wide range of tasks given to the Infantry and be able to operate in a host of different environments, Battalions have a large amount of specialist and valuable equipment. Trustworthy and reliable store men are vital in ensuring that it is correctly accounted for and maintained.
Snipers move deep into enemy territory to report on enemy movements and kill vital enemy personnel, all whilst remaining undetected. They are respected by their comrades and feared by the enemy. Snipers develop an affinity with the environment and rely on their cunning to survive; they must be patient, very fit and experts in both field craft and shooting.
Every Infantry soldier is first aid qualified but the Combat Medical Technicians are there to provide specialist knowledge. In combat they are close on the front line, they are the Infantry's Paramedics and assist the Battalions doctor to treat the wounded. On peacekeeping operations they can assist humanitarian agencies treat refugees and in camp they supply assistance for minor medical complaints.
The Regimental Police are the backbone of the Battalion, essential for maintaining discipline and high standards. On operations they may be called upon to control traffic, co-ordinate the defence of Battalion Headquarters and oversee the control of prisoners of war. A Regimental Policeman is expected to be impartial, well turned out and have high standards of personnel behavior.
The Intelligence Section takes all the information being sent by the Reconnaissance platoon, snipers, neighbouring units and specialist intelligence gathering assets, and analyse it in order to work out what the enemy is up to. The speedy distribution of this Intelligence to the frontline is vital if a weakness in the enemy's plan is to be exploited. Intelligence Section Soldiers must be reliable, quick-witted and have an eye for detail.
After completing the Combat Infantryman's Course, soldiers can select to be drummers. Drummers are first and foremost Infantry Soldiers, but play a vital role in maintaining regimental traditions. Individuals are trained to play a drum, fife or bugle and the drums platoon can be called upon to provide stunning floodlight shows or "beating the retreat" as they are known. Drummers require co-ordination and natural rhythm.
The General Purpose Machine Gun is an excellent weapon to keep the enemy's head down. It is mounted on a tripod and can fire almost 2 km. Its high rate of fire, accuracy and durability make it a real favorite in the Infantry. Machine Gunners must be reliable, very robust and have a high standard of shooting.
Candidates must be resourceful, have initiative, be able to accept discipline, be determined, adaptable, robust, reliable, fit and possess mental and physical stamina; You must be able to operate as a member of a team and as an individual. Yorkies must be mentally and physically tough and always strive for excellence. They seek an active life-style and do not shy away from challenge. They like the friendship and company of like-minded people who belong to the elite. You stand tall and are proud of yourself and your Regiment. If you think you could become a Yorkie do not delay. Once you have joined us you will be looked after and taught all you need to know. Furthermore, you will be welcomed into the best family you have ever known.