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Army Officer

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Army officers command, train and motivate soldiers for both peacetime and wartime tasks. They are the leaders and managers of the Army, working at the middle and executive management level.

Army officers may perform the following tasks:

  • provide leadership and motivation as required within a team
  • make sure the unit is managed efficiently
  • communicate and cooperate closely with both military and civilian organisations
  • teach members of their units efficient procedures and practice
  • take on further professional and military training to expand their experience and responsibility
  • manage their personnel and equipment under both administrative and military exercise conditions.

Specialisations:

Army officers specialise in various areas depending on their training and qualifications. The Australian Army consists of various specialist branches called corps. Some examples are:

  • The Australian Army Aviation Corps (e.g. pilots) are involved in the operation and maintenance of aircraft.
  • Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps (e.g. aeronautical engineers, electrical engineers) organise the maintenance of the Army's technical equipment.
  • Royal Australian Army Medical Corps (e.g. doctors, pharmacists) provide medical and health services to all members of the Army.
  • Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (e.g. nurses) provide care to all wounded and sick members of the Army.
  • Royal Australian Corps of Signals (e.g. computer scientists) are responsible for the operation and maintenance of communications and signalling systems.

Working conditions vary greatly, from working in an office to spending extended time in rough conditions in the field. Army officers may be posted to a wide range of locations, in Australia and overseas.

Personal Requirements:

  • physically fit
  • well organised
  • leadership qualities
  • good interpersonal and communication skills
  • meet aptitude and medical requirements
  • willing to serve anywhere in Australia or overseas
  • at least 17 years of age
  • Australian citizenship.

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