Hiya, I'm a female looking to go into the artillery as a light gunner is this possible?

Yes, all role including combat are now open to all genders

Hi there,

Thanks for your question.

Yes absolutely, you can join a light gun Regiment! I completed a posting as a Fire Support Team Commander in a light gun Regiment and even deployed on a tour with the Royal Marines in that role. It was a fantastic posting, challenging but hugely rewarding.

Please feel free to ask any additional questions and good luck with your application.

Katie

All roles within the British Army are now open to females including all combat roles so go for it!

Hi, what is the difference between a construction materials Technician/Specialist? thank you ”

Hi again,

It might be best to start this as a new question so that all of the team see if and someone in the Royal Engineers can answer.

As a brief explanation, as a Construction Materials Technician (CMT) you could be out in the field, carrying out combat engineering. Or you could work in a specialist materials testing unit being sent on operations at short notice. You might inspect airfields across the world through ground investigations or work in quality control, making sure that roads are built as they should be.