Leah A. asked during the live chat Discover different roles in the Army to British Army
Category: General
Date asked: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Last reviewed: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Patrick F.
AMS Recruiting Cpl RAMC
As a dog handler you'll be based at Melton Mowbray during training and as your first posting.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Patrick F.
AMS Recruiting Cpl RAMC
As dog handler your main roles and responsibilities are looking after the dogs every morning.
this evolves walking them and cleaning their kennels.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Patrick F.
AMS Recruiting Cpl RAMC
Once you complete your class 1 course you'll be posted out to your first unit as an attached dog handler.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Emily J.
Thank you, this is very helpful! Where could you be based after training?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Jason G.
Would you consider it a rewarding position?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Patrick F.
AMS Recruiting Cpl RAMC
A any one of the infantry regiments or units deploying on operations.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Patrick F.
AMS Recruiting Cpl RAMC
Yes, but the role does require you to be a robust person.
you will be outside a lot and on some days there wont be much to do, other than walking and caring for the dogs.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Leah A.
Thank you for the help. I have heard it is a position that is very desirable and has a long waiting list. Do you know if there is one and how long it is by any chance?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Jason G.
Are you able to practice weapon handling and markmanship while you have down time?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Patrick F.
AMS Recruiting Cpl RAMC
Yes it is a very desirable job in the army, currently there is a 6 month waiting list.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Jason G.
What happens during the 6 months? do you do basic training then wait 6 months or wait 6 months then do basic training?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Patrick F.
AMS Recruiting Cpl RAMC
No, range time and any weapons specific training will be done as a unit.
unless you express any interes in becoming a weapons instructor.
this can only be done after completing trade training and a minimum of 12 month in your current unit.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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