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Royal Logistic Corps Trades
Introduction
As the largest Corps in the British Army, the Royal Logistic Corps offers an unrivalled diversity of career opportunities. Those that opt to join the Royal Logistic Corps will have the opportunity to serve in one of fourteen different trade groups on completion from training. These fourteen trades represent a massive variety in the nature of employment and duties. Whether you are a Marine Engineer ensuring that the fleet of Army logistic ships are serviceable or an Air Despatch Soldier preparing stores for an air drop you will wear the Royal Logistic Corps cap badge. The fourteen Royal Logistic Corps trades that can be joined from training are as follows: |
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Supplier:
Ensures the correct storage, maintenance and control
of stock and equipment using specialist computer systems.
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| Driver:
Drives, services and maintains a range of Army vehicles,
transporting anything from soldiers to combat supplies and materials
across the battlefield. |
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| Driver/Radio
Operator: Drives, services and maintains Army
vehicles, maintains communication links across the battlefield
for the RLC. |
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Air
Despatcher: Ensures supplies that are delivered
by air are carried and delivered safely. Prepares and despatches
parachute delivery of vehicles and combat supplies from RAF
transport aircraft. |
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| Port
Operator: Responsible for the loading and despatch
of military cargo from shipping, operating ports throughout the
world. |
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| Seaman/Navigator:
Operates Army shipping worldwide. |
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Movement
Controller: Organises the transportation of
troops, vehicles and supplies worldwide. |
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| Marine
Engineer: Serve as a marine engineer on the fleet
of Army ships. Responsible for the good condition of marine equipment. |
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| Ammunition
Technician: Ranging from the storage, maintenance
and inspection of Army ammunition as well as carrying out bomb
disposal duties. |
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| Petroleum
Operator: Responsible for the provision of fuel,
oil and lubricants and establishes pipeline systems in support
of operations. |
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| Postal
and Courier Operator: Responsible for running
the Army’s internal postal delivery and courier service worldwide. |
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| Pioneer:
Multi-skilled logistician who provides artisan labour support
and key point security. |
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| Chef:
Produces and supplies food services to the Army both in
barracks, and on exercises and operations. |
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| Railway
Operator: Responsible for the operation and maintenance
of the Army’s rail network, both here at home and overseas. |
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