Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
Armour Officer
Job Description
Overview
Armour Officers provide reconnaissance and direct-fire support in battle from Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) such as the Leopard main battle tank or Light Armoured Vehicle, and a variety of wheeled Light Utility Vehicles. They are part of the Combat Arms team alongside Artillery, Infantry and Combat Engineering regiments. An Armour Officer is the leader of armoured vehicles in an Armoured Squadron, leading either a tank troop or a LAV troop.
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct the operation of stationed vehicles, ensuring successful reconnaissance and fire support.
- Responsible for the training, morale, discipline and combat efficiency of the soldiers in their unit.
- Maintain operational readiness of the vehicle and associated equipment.
- Employ stealth, flexibility and advanced sensor equipment to locate and identify high-value targets as a LAV Troop Leader.
- Use the mobility, protection, and firepower of arm...