Infantry Roles Available in 4 MERCIAN

All Infantry start with learning the skills as an Infanteer this is heart of the Army. It is at the core of the Army’s Ground Close Combat capability.4 MERCIAN Infanteers are trained to out-think, outwit, outmanoeuvre, outfight, and outlast any adversary, anywhere. Available across all 4 MERCIAN locations.

The anti-tank missile operators are the Infantry’s tank-busters. Every Infantry battalion has an anti-tank platoon, charged with defeating enemy strongholds and armour. This is a vital specialist role that requires training in how to operate state of the art anti-tank missile technology. Available at our Kidderminster location only. 

Combat assault engineers are the Infantry’s battlefield builders and demolisher. You must be fearless in the face of the enemy and remain calm under pressure, even during tough tasks. The combat assault engineers receive additional training in the creation of obstacles such as minefields and barbed-wire entanglements; while also learning to deactivate enemy traps. On top of this you will be taught demolition skills. Available at our Mansfield location only. 

The mortar platoon are the Infantry’s indirect fire specialists, as a mortar operator your job is to provide the Infantry with its indirect firepower. Specially trained mortar fire controllers identify enemy positions, while the mortar line soldiers engage the target from over 5 km away. You must also have the ability to work in small teams for long periods. Mortar operators carry heavy weights and need to be some of the Army’s fittest soldiers. Available at our Stockport location only. 

All soldiers learn basic weapon skills when they join, but the job of machine gunner sees you become an expert. You will flank troops and provide covering fire from vantage points and are a major part of the battalions fire power.  Available at our Burton On Trent location only. 

The role of the Infantry driver is two jobs rolled into one, you will still be an Infantry soldier but also a specialist driver. The Army relies on a wide range of vehicles to transport soldiers as well as supplies like fuel, ammunition, rations and spare parts. You will be trained to maintain, service and drive these vehicles in many different types of conditions, including demanding environments like those you might find on operations. You will gain your B, C+E licences as part of this role. 

All Soldiers receive basic training in IT and digital kit, but as an Infantry signaller you go one step further. You will provide communication links for small teams. You could even become the link-man delivering messages to around 600 Soldiers. The skills signallers have play a vital role in combat, so you must be techno savvy, articulate and have the soldiering skills to prevent data falling into enemy hands.  

The Regiment has its own integral physical training instructors (PTI), direct entry is not possible into the Royal Army Physical Training Corps. Anyone interested in becoming a PTI within the Army must first join a Regiment; this is because it is essential that personnel are experienced soldiers before they start training to become a PTI.