What does light cavalry do and do they see combat like infantrymen
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Category: Role Description
Date asked: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Last reviewed: Thursday, June 29, 2023
James W.
Role Model Recruiter
Morning
You would get to drive and fire small armoured vehicles as well as fighting on foot
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Carl S.
Careers Adviser
Great question!
You have a few different Light Cav regiments like Light Dragoons, 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards each specialising in a variety or aspects in terms of firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles. In some roles you would be doing a very similar job to the infantry! As Light Cavalry Crew, you'll drive and fire this all-terrain combat vehicle as part of a three-strong team. If you can’t drive yet, we’ll teach you. You’ll get your car and HGV (Cat B and C) driving licences, and go on to learn how to drive and maintain the Jackal and fire its weapons. Then you'll join the unit you're selected into and start playing a part in regimental life.
Your Key Responsibilities would be
- Get specialist training on the Jackal 2 armoured vehicle and heavy weapons
- Focus on combat operations and battlefield success
- Become a reconnaissance / surveillance specialist and master of mounted manoeuvre
- Develop the skills to be as good at fighting on your feet as you are at fighting from your vehicle
- Enjoy a varied role and opportunities to travel
Hope this helps
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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