The Yorkies Infantry Pages |
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Employment Description |
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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. |
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Initial Training |
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| Your training takes place at the Army Training Regiment Catterick and follows the Common Military Syllabus. 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. |
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Trade Training |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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Conditions of Work / Special Difficulties |
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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. |
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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. |
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Prospects |
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| There are approximately 200 Non Commissioned Officers and 15 Warrant Officers in a battalion, so chances of promotion are very good. |
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Civilian Recognition |
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| 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: |
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- 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.
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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. |
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Allocation Of Additional Trades / Employments |
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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. |
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