RAF Regiment Gunner

Who are we

RAF Regiment protect and defend RAF platforms, RAF installations and the people who operate them, to enable the unrestricted delivery of Air and Space power. 

As an RAF Regiment Gunner, you will specialise in combat tactics, weaponry, fieldcraft and force protection. You will be part of a highly trained team carrying out a range of crucial duties to defend RAF bases and overseas air operations.

What will you do?

You’ll be joining the ground fighting force of the RAF and will make sure our missions in Air and Space can succeed. In your role you could:

• Learn how to fire anti-tank weapons to destroy enemy armour

• Use close quarter battle tactics and control open ground with machine guns

• Detect, track and defeat drones

• Work alongside Special Forces after completing para or commando courses

• Act as a pathfinder to link air power to land forces

• Join the King’s Colour Squadron for public duties

Requirements at a glance

• Be aged 16 – 47 (Must attest before 48th birthday) Applications can be submitted from age 15 years and 9 months

• No formal qualifications required

• You will undertake functional Skills (FS) Level 1 qualifications in English and Mathematics during your Phase 2 specialist training course.

• You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website.

• Commit minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training

• Meet the health and fitness criteria and pass a fitness test

• Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment