armed forces officer

Armed forces officers supervise operations and manoeuvres, assign duties, and command subordinate staff. They ensure efficient communication within and between units and perform training duties. They also operate equipment and supervise equipment maintenance.

Alternative Labels

air force officer

army officer

brigadier

captain

colonel

general

lieutenant

lieutenant colonel

lieutenant general

major

major general

military officer

naval officer

navy officer

officer cadet

RAF officer

Roal Air Force officer

Royal Marines officer

Royal Navy officer

second lieutenant

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

arrange equipment repairs defend human rights devise military tactics ensure compliance with types of weapons ensure public safety and security handle surveillance equipment identify security threats lead military troops maintain operational communications manage troop deployment operate radio equipment perform military operations train military troops use different communication channels

Essential Knowledge

camouflage military code military combat techniques military drill military weaponry surveillance methods

Optional Skills and Competences

assess danger in risk areas conduct military music services coordinate humanitarian aid missions coordinate patrols coordinate rescue missions ensure equipment availability give battle commands identify terrorism threats instruct in military duties operate armoured fighting vehicles supervise the maintenance of military equipment use geographic information systems use personal protection equipment write situation reports

Optional Knowledge

geographic information systems

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c6a26e11-bdf1-47a1-849d-fdcf819d458d

Status

released

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