21 careers21 careers in Armed forces
Commissioned Armed Forces OfficersArmed Forces Occupations, Other RanksNon-commissioned Armed Forces Officers
- Infantry soldierInfantry soldiers fight in combat missions or provide aid in peacekeeping missions and other humanitarian services. They handle weapons and provide defence serv...Some training
- Soldier (UPDF)Serves in the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces in land, air and special units; recruitment is run by the military.Some training
- Air force officerAir force officers specialise in flying or ground duties, and supervise a team of air force personnel. They coordinate their team's training and welfare, and pe...Some training
- Armed forces officerArmed forces officers supervise operations and manoeuvres, assign duties, and command subordinate staff. They ensure efficient communication within and between...A lot of training
- Artillery officerArtillery officers offer support in battle in the fields of target acquisition, coordination of information, surveillance and weaponry. They are in charge of ta...Some training
- BrigadierBrigadiers command large units of troops called brigades, oversee strategic and tactical planning, and monitor operations of their brigade. They manage the head...Some training
- Warfare specialistWarfare specialist perform strategic duties, such as making tactical decisions, detecting and identifying potential threats, and locating targets and objectives...A fair amount of training
- Army captainArmy captains aid in the supervision of large units of soldiers, as well as perform planning and strategic duties in tactical operations. They also ensure equip...Some training
- Army generalArmy generals command large divisions of the army. They perform management duties, administrative duties, and planning and strategic duties. They develop polici...Some training
- Army majorArmy majors command large units of officers and soldiers, supervise their training, and oversee their wellfare. They also supervise their administration, and eq...Some training
- ColonelColonels serve in the staff of a military commander, and function as primary advisers in operational and strategic decision-making to senior officers.Some training
- LieutenantLieutenants command troops of platoons of soldiers and lead them in training and discipline exercises. They also perform administrative duties, and function as...A fair amount of training
- Navy officerNavy officers command missions during conflict and peace times, and supervise training and development of their teams. They supervise combat operations of their...Some training
- Squadron leaderSquadron leaders command a squadron specialising in different operations, such as aircraft squadrons, ground operations squadrons, or armoured fighting vehicles...Some training
- Air force pilotAir force pilots operate aircrafts in combat missions, patrol missions, or search and rescue missions. They ensure aircraft maintenance, and communicate with ai...A lot of training
- Army corporalArmy corporals supervise sections of soldiers and perform instruction duties. They also command equipment such as heavy machinery and weaponry.Some training
- Bomb disposal technicianBomb disposal technicians search areas using special equipment such as metal detectors, or using trained animals, for the presence of land mines and bombs, and...Some training
- Military engineerMilitary engineers perform technical and scientific functions in the military, such as the development of concepts for military technical equipment, support of...Some training
- SergeantSergeants command squads as a second in command. They allocate tasks and duties, supervise equipment, and ensure proper training of staff. They also advise comm...A fair amount of training
- Special forces officerSpecial forces officers operate in specialised missions such as counter terrorism missions. They perform combat and intelligence missions in order to impede wit...A lot of training
- Intelligence communications interceptorIntelligence communications interceptors work in the air force in the development of intelligence in places like headquarters and command posts. They search and...A lot of training