There are over 70 different types of job represented– scientists, engineers, librarians, linguists, accountants, lawyers, estate managers, firefighters, police officers. Whole ranges of ranks are available. Ranks are distinguished between the Navy, Royal Marines, Army and the RAF.

Typical occupations are

Within the RAF:

• Air Cartographers – create and update maps, charts and books used in the planning and completion of flying missions.
• Aircraft Technicians – maintain all photographic, electrical and electronic equipment on aircraft aircraft’s mechanically operated systems, including the engine
• Intelligence Officer – obtain, analyse and provide defence intelligence.
• Movements Operator – handle the movement of personnel and equipment, including the movement of cargo by road, rail and sea
• Pilot fast-jet, multi-engine or rotary-wing aircraft
• Survival Equipment Fitter – look after the safety and survival equipment used by aircrew
• Weapon Technician – arm fighter and bomber aircraft and check release systems

Within the Army:

• Ammunition Technician – test and maintain ammunition
• Driver – drive and maintain Army vehicles
• Gunner – maintain and fire guns or artillery computer systems
• Tank Crewman – take control of a Scimitar or Challenger tank
• Dental Hygienist – maintain the health of the Army's teeth and gums
• Military Clerk for administration tasks

Within the Royal Navy:

• Marine Engineering Mechanic – check and service main and auxiliary machinery
• Operation Mechanic (Mine Warfare) – operate high frequency sonar, assemble, deploy and recover mine disposal equipment
• Naval Airman (Survival Equipment) – look after a wide variety of survival equipment, such as lifejackets, parachutes, life rafts, survival packs and emergency signalling devices
• Medical Officer – supports the operational Navy in war
• Writer – administrative and accounting staff
• Diver – deployed once the ship has found a target, identify or even countermine the object

Sources: RAF careers website 2004, British Army website 2004 and Royal Navy website 2004