Officers in Armed Forces

£71,436

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2013 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

1.08%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2019 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Officers in armed forces

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 1171

Officers in armed forces serve as commissioned officers in Her Majesty’s armed forces, foreign and Commonwealth armed forces; plan, direct, organise and administer military operations; and perform duties for which there is no civilian equivalent.

Common tasks include:

advises and provides information on military aspects of defence policy;
plans, directs and co-ordinates military training and manoeuvres;
supervises the operation of military units and monitors the activities of junior officers, NCOs and other ranks;
plans, directs and administers aid to civilian authorities as requested or when faced with civil disorder, natural disaster or other emergency.

Qualifications

Entry to a commission in the UK armed forces is possible with GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades, or with higher academic qualifications, or by promotion from NCO or other rank. Each arm of the forces has different age restrictions. Candidates must pass a medical examination and interview.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Officers in armed forces

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