A career with the British military can be one of the most rewarding of any in the public service sector. Those working in the sector often have the opportunity to learn valuable skills, while feeling an enormous amount of pride in serving their country. These skills include teamwork and discipline, as well as technical skills which can be transferred to the civilian environment
Military roles tend to be separated into two arms; the combat arm and the combat support arm. Troops who are directly involved in fighting usually work for the combat arm, taking part in exercises and operations, sometimes performing humanitarian and peacekeeping roles.
Engineering, healthcare, IT and communications specialists, among others, tend to work for combat support. This arm offers soldiers the chance to learn a trade, such as a nurse or electrician
Those who join the armed forces must be between 18 and 33, with no special qualifications required. However, graduate entrants can sometimes be fast-tracked to higher ranks. The average armed forces salary is £32,500 in the UK, with the highest-paid roles with the Royal Air Force.