Profession Soldier

Soldiers, military operations crew members provide collective defence measures to protect their country`s territory and other interests. They are employed by the Army.

Tasks soldier

• Train and exercise using various military equipment and tactics.
• Take part in military operations, e.g. capture or destroy enemy ground forces and repel enemy attacks.
• Monitor, operate, service and repair military equipment.
• Set up camouflage and other protective barriers, and dig trenches and bunkers for protection against attacks.
• Drive vehicles to transport troops, weapons and supplies.
• Parachute from troop transport aeroplanes while carrying weapons and supplies.
• Operate communications and signal equipment.
• Stand watch and guard military establishments and other buildings.
• Patrol areas of possible military activity and carry out scouting missions to spot enemy movements and locations.
• Report to the commanders about performed operations and cases where the rules of military code were broken.
• Engage in peacekeeping operations and enforce ceasefire agreements.
• Provide aid in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents.

Related professions armed forces

• Commissioned officer armed forces
• Military air operations crew member
• Military operations leader
• Military weapons specialist
• Non-commissioned officer armed forces
• Seaman (armed forces)
• Special forces crew member

Source: Sisyphus ODB