army captain

Army captains aid in the supervision of large units of soldiers, as well as perform planning and strategic duties in tactical operations. They also ensure equipment maintenance and provide support in logistic matters as well as support during operations.

Alternative Labels

captain armed services

armed forces captain

captain armed forces

battery commander

troop commander

army chief officer

company commander

army captain

captain royal marines

armed services captain

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

manage troop deployment monitor military equipment use analyse logistic needs assist in military logistics devise military tactics defend human rights advise superiors on military operations

Essential Knowledge

military logistics military weaponry military code military combat techniques military drill

Optional Skills and Competences

ensure equipment availability think analytically use geographic information systems perform military operations train military troops give battle commands coordinate rescue missions test safety strategies ensure compliance with types of weapons ensure information security analyse potential threats against national security assess danger in risk areas coordinate humanitarian aid missions maintain operational communications coordinate patrols write situation reports lead military troops supervise the maintenance of military equipment

Optional Knowledge

geographic information systems

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9bf4c8ea-e814-4772-ae31-0f29672dc497

Status

released

Occupations

army captain

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI