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You are a specialist in explosives, bomb disposal and everything associated with ammunition. You will test, repair and safely store everything from SA80 ammunition clips to anti-aircraft missile systems. You also study the science behind the British Army’s ammunition, and later on you can work within a bomb disposal team.
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I’ve gained a whole new skill set in ammunition maintenance, repair and disposal. My first tour was to Northern Ireland, and I’ve since learned about Biological and Chemical Munition Disposal (BCMD), demolition, and how to design and build ammunition depots. I’ve been to Canada, Belize, Cyprus, Kenya and Afghanistan, and I now hope to do the High Threat Operator course so I can carry out bomb disposal duties in Afghanistan.
The Ammunition Technician is the Army’s expert in explosives, counter-terrorist bomb disposal, and everything associated with ammunition
The Ammunition Technician is the Army’s expert in explosives, counter-terrorist bomb disposal, and everything associated with ammunition
You will need good self-discipline, be capable of working with the minimum of supervision and have a keen eye for detail, as well as being good with your hands
You will test and maintain all the Army’s ammunition, from SA80 rifle clips to anti-aircraft missiles
Royal Logistic soldiers work in bomb-disposal teams operating in the UK and on operations in Afghanistan
Ammunition Technicians need a keen eye, a very steady hand and nerves of steel!
Ammunition Technicians must know how to disarm everything from guided weapons to more conventional bombs
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You will work with hi-tech bomb disposal machines like this "wheelbarrow"
On operations in Afghanistan bomb disposal robots are now small enough to be carried on your back!
Bomb disposal robots have a video camera on the front so operators can disarm bombs from complete safety
A bomb disposal robot being removed from the back of a Mastiff vehicle in Afghanistan
An Ammunition Technician with a hi-tech bomb disposal robot on operations
You learn essential soldiering skills like how to survive outdoors and how to fire weapons. The training also boosts your fitness and stamina. After mastering the basics, you train in the handling and disposal of explosives and ammunition. You also get the opportunity to earn further qualifications as you move up the ranks.
As an Ammunition Technician you learn the basic science behind the ammunition before moving onto practical training. You then learn how various ammunition works, and how to inspect, repair and store it. Safe disposal of ammunition is also a major part of your role, from conventional explosives and munitions to guided weapons. Specialist training shows you how.
You learn essential soldiering skills like how to survive outdoors and how to fire weapons. The training also boosts your fitness and stamina. After mastering the basics, you train in the handling and disposal of explosives and ammunition. You also get the opportunity to earn further qualifications as you move up the ranks. Most training takes place at evenings and weekends.
As a Territorial Ammunition Technician you learn the basic science behind the ammunition before moving onto practical training. You then learn how various ammunition works, and how to inspect, repair and store it. Safe disposal of ammunition is also a major part of your role, from conventional explosives and munitions to guided weapons. Specialist training shows you how.
This is the rank most soldiers start out at. You still get all the benefits of Army life, like a good rate of basic pay, free healthcare and subsidised food and accommodation. You’re not in charge of anyone, so you can focus on using your skills. Every promotion after this gets you extra pay.
Now you’ve got some experience, you take on some responsibilities by leading a small team of soldiers. It’s your job to check that they’re getting their work done to the right standard, and that they’ve got the skills and help they need. If they’ve got a problem, they talk to you first.
You’ve got day-to-day leadership experience. The next step is to go on a special course to develop your leadership and management skills, which prepares you to lead an even larger team. You still use your own trade skills, but you’ll also set tasks and help develop other soldiers’ skills.
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