You will also learn how to maintain and fix the Challenger 2 as well as use the radios. You will complete your driving licence (if you don't already have it) and then move on to your tracked vehicle licence (the H licence) before getting to grips with driving the 62 tonne Challenger 2. Next, you’ll head to Bovington, Dorset for 20 weeks of specialist training, to develop your technical skills. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years 1 month), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.
If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years 5 months), you’ll do a 40-week military training course at Harrogate. You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. Qualifications:No formal qualifications neededįitness: Mid Thigh Pull 76kg, Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m and 2km run 10m 15s.
But first, you’ll get first-class training that will teach you to look after your tank. Eventually you can even qualify to command your own tank. You’ll get to work in different roles including driver, gunner and loader. As a Tank Crewman you’ll drive and operate this amazing vehicle as part of a four-strong team. "THE WORK IS EXCITING - DRIVING AND FIRING A 60-TONNE MAIN BATTLE TANK IS A GREAT DEAL OF RESPONSIBILITY."Ī powerful engine, heavy armour, and massive firepower: that’s the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank.
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