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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.

Main tasks

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

Source: Office for National Statistics.

What course level do I need to study?

The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.

Educational requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Source: Office for National Statistics.

Level of study Percentage achieved
Level 1 4%
Level 2 11%
Level 3 17%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) 3%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 36%
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) 29%

Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.

Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.