Aaron R.

To Maintain and Repair ALL military vehicles.

Being deployed on Operation Cabrit as a part of a front line Tank squadron within NATOs Enhanced Forward Presence maintaining and repairing all front line Challenger 2 main battle tanks. Whilst also being a Vehicle Mechanic and having the ability to repair vehicles from a Quad Bike all the way up to the Challenger 2 main battle tank within the Army but also having the ability to do various sports such as Kickboxing, Mountain Biking and sailing in downtime or free time. Having the opportunity to work out of trade and within the Recruiting side of the Army helping those who will be the soldiers of tomorrows Army

Army Recruiter.

It is my job to help those wanting to join the Army. Whether it be helping find the perfect job for them, helping them prepare for a career in the military or attending Careers events within Schools and Colleges. I also give insights into what a career in the Army will be like whilst also giving you my personal stories from my time in the military and what I have done within my career. I also deal with the people who come into the Army Careers Centre with general questions and assist them as much as I can by answering any and all questions they have.

Shaping those who are wanting to join the military.

I take massive pride in being one of the soldiers who helps shape the Army of tomorrow. Knowing the difference you can make by being kind and personable with the candidate is amazing. Being a recruiter you are usually the first or one of the first people a candidate will meet within the Army so by helping them as much as you can and also sharing your experiences you help build that rapport with the candidate and it shines a good light onto the greater Army and in doing so helps the candidate be less unsure about an application by making them see we are just real people not just Soldiers.

STAY TRUE TO YOU

Personally joining the Army was a great decision. Its given me that stable career everybody wants. The opportunities within the Army are second to none whether it be from gaining qualifications in your chosen field to travelling the world doing various activities. If you give the Army your everything the Army will give you everything. As cliche as it sounds the army really does give you friends for life. You are all equally motivate and go through the same experiences which bonds you more than anything else in life.

Being deployed as part of NATOs Enhanced Forward Presence

In 2022 i was deployed to Estonia as part of NATOs Enhanced Forward Presence. Working in a team of no more than 6 Vehicle mechanics we was in charge of the maintenance and repair of over 20 Challenger 2 main battle tanks. When we first got in country we had to inspect and repair all the tanks in order to get the in safe working order for the tank squadron to use on Ranges and Exercises. Whether it be us working all day and night we wouldn't stop till all the vehicles were safe to use. We worked in temperature of -25 to +35 degrees over a period of 6 months and I don't regret a moment of it.