Tank Crewman - British Army
WEBBe part of a four-person crew who live, work and fight from the British Army’s most impressive armoured vehicle. Take on the only role in the British Army that allows you to become a tank driver. Enjoy a varied role and opportunities to travel.
What is like being part of a tank crew : r/britisharmy - Reddit
WEBMy husband joined as tank crew, did his gunnery course then his H licence and driving/maintenance course. He's never set foot in one since and now runs one of the stores and drives fuel tankers.
Tank Crews in WWII – Who Did What in a Tank - WAR HISTORY …
WEBApr 23, 2015 · Some tanks during the 1940s did have an autoloader feature, which scrapped the need for a full-time crew member. That said, their use was mainly limited to Soviet and French tanks; and was not widely incorporated into British and American designs – who preferred human loaders.
Tanks in the British Army - Wikipedia
WEBThis article on military tanks deals with the history and development of tanks of the British Army from their first use in the First World War, the interwar period, during the Second World War, the Cold War and modern era.
Royal Tank Regiment | The British Army
WEBForged in the adversity of World War One, the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world. Its arsenal includes the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank, the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle, and the Bulldog 2 Armoured Personnel Carrier. FACTS & …
Soldier - Royal Tank Regiment
WEBThe majority of Royal Tank Regiment soldiers will leave Initial Trade Training as a Challenger 2 driver, but a small number will qualify as a gunner first. In time, all RTR soldiers will progress through subsequent training to become qualified in the additional crew roles in a Challenger 2 tank.
Royal Armoured Corps | The British Army
WEBThe Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) provides the armour capability of the British Army. It combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles such as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank and Jackal Fighting Vehicle.
British Army tank crewed entirely by reservists for the first time ...
WEBA Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank crew from the Royal Wessex Yeomanry have made regimental history whilst serving in Estonia as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP).
What is in a British Army tank crewman’s kit?
WEBOct 7, 2019 · In a video released by NATO, Lance Corporal Ashfield walks through what the tankers carry when they aren’t inside their Challenger 2 main battle tanks or Scimitar armoured reconnaissance vehicles. Starting with the firearms, the Hussars carry a British Army standard L22A2 carbine.
Blog | Master of Your Craft - Tank Crew - British Army
WEBMaster of Your Craft - Tank Crew. There are hundreds of roles available when you join the Army, but unless you already know about the Army, you might not know much about different types of jobs. Discover more about what it's like to join the Royal Armoured Corps as a member of one of the Tank Crews....