Armour Officer

Overview

As a member of the military, Armour Officers provide reconnaissance and direct-fire support in battle from Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV’s) such as the Leopard main battle tank, or the Light Armoured Vehicle, and a variety of wheeled Light Utility Vehicles. Along with members of the Artillery, Infantry and Combat Engineering regiments, they are members of the Combat Arms.

An Armour Officer is the leader of armoured vehicles in an Armoured Squadron; they will lead either a tank troop or a LAV troop. They are responsible for soldiers’ training, morale, discipline and combat efficiency, and for the operational readiness of their equipment.

As a LAV Troop Leader in a Light or Medium Cavalry Squadron, they employ stealth, flexibility and innovation on the battlefield, using advanced sensors and equipment, to locate the enemy and identify high-value targets for the commander.

As a Tank Troop Leader in a Heavy Armoured Squadron, they employ m...