Non-commissioned officers and other ranks Salary
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About this role
Non-commissioned officers and other ranks serve in the British Armed Forces (Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force) in combat, technical, logistical and support roles. They carry out military duties, maintain equipment and lead small teams under officer direction.
Key responsibilities
- Carrying out military operational duties
- Maintaining military equipment and weapons systems
- Leading and supervising junior ranks
- Participating in training exercises and deployments
- Supporting unit administration and logistics
Qualifications and entry routes
Entry through Armed Forces recruitment. Minimum age 16 (Army), typically 5 GCSEs for most roles. Specialist trades require additional training. Promotion to NCO ranks is through service, courses and assessments.
Career outlook
Active recruitment across all services. Technical roles (engineering, IT, medical) are in particular demand. Career transition support available for service leavers.
Key skills
Common industries
- British Army
- Royal Navy
- Royal Air Force
- Royal Marines
- Reserve forces
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Data Years
11 years
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