what is it like to be in the logistics career

Adi, Good Morning,

The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) has load of career opportunities, due to it different role and Qualifications that we give personnel. The RLC is the largest Corps in the British Army and wherever in the world you find the Army, you’ll find us.The RLC supports the UK Armed Forces on land sea and in the air and personnel receive the necessary arduous role training, where required.

OPPORTUNITY
Travel, Promotion, Sport, Adventure and Challenge – we’ve got it all.

VARIETY
The RLC has personnel serving in virtually every major unity in the British Army.

DIVERSITY
No other single organisation inside or outside the Army provides such a diverse set of services. We are a diverse family operating all over the world, inspiring, embracing and overcoming any obstacles that we face. Our training, development and preparation is personally rewarding but also ensures we are united by common values and strong bonds.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
We are world leaders in logistical training, with first class facilities. All Soldiers within the RLC are all drivers and tradesman on top of these skills they are professionally qualified in one of our 16 different trades.

DRIVING QUALIFICATIONS
Once you pass Phase 1, all RLC Recruits go to the Defence School of Transport (DST) in Leconsfield where you will gain your Cat B, HGV licences and complete the Combat Logistician course, before moving onto specialist trade training.

1. Ammunition Technician
2. Chef
3. Driver
4. Driver Air Despatcher
5. Driver Communication Specialist
6. Logistic Specialist (Supply)
7. Marine Engineer
8. Mariner
9. Movement Controller
10. Petroleum Operator
11. Port Operator
12. Postal and Courier Operator

13. Army Photographer (Once you become a Corporal)
14. Driver Tank Transporter Operator (Selected a phase 2)
15. Vehicle Support Specialist (Selected a phase 2)
16. Systems Analyst (Once you become a Sergeant)

MY CAREER
Everyone's career is different due to the amount of opportunities there are within the RLC. I am a chef by trade, so far I have deployed and visited over 50 countries around the world and served with the infantry, The Parachute Regiment, 24 Commando Engineers Regiment, The Food Services Training Wing as a catering Instructor and now I lead the RLC Nurture Team.

INFANTRY.
During my time serving with Infantry I did a lot of over sea deployments and operations around the world.

THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT.
Serving with The Parachute Regiment, I was selected to go onto P Company and then do my Basic Parachute Course and become Para Trained what allowed me to wear the maroon
beret of the Airborne Forces.

24 COMMANDO ENGINEERS.
After finishing my time the paras I then got posted to 24 Commando Engineers Regiment where I was encouraged to do All Arms Commando Course what allowed me to wear the Commando green beret. once I was trained I deployed all around the world.

FOOD SERVICES TRAINING WING.
While on a trade course I was selected to become an catering instructor. Once I passed my instructors qualifications I started teaching, were I taught hundreds of chefs across the MOD from basic catering, advanced and in a field catering environment.

RLC NURTURE TEAM SNCO.
This is my current role, were my team and I talk to candidates and responsible for ensuring that all RLC recruits welcomed and supported along your journey throughout Basic and Initial Trade Training.

INFORMACTION
If you would like any further information on the trade or roles within the RLC, you can contact the RLC Nurture Team where they can advise you on each trade and give you the pros and cons with each role. Please visit the RLC FaceBook page and leave a message with your number and the team will get in contact with you.

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