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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many GI jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 3 GI jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a GI do?

  Non-commissioned Army officers and others ranks are enlisted soldiers within a platoon, squadron, or group. They are part of a range of grades. They are the leaders primarily responsible for executing a military organisation's mission and for training military personnel. They are considered the primary link between enlisted personnel and the commissioned officers. They are full-time members of the armed forces of the UK, the Commonwealth and other foreign countries and perform military duties for which there is no civilian equivalent.

  Tasks required include:

  • Receives and responds to commands from senior officers.
  • Monitors, operates, services and repairs military equipment.
  • Takes part in military operations in situations of conflict and provides aid if required in emergency situations such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents.
  • Engages in peacekeeping operations and enforces ceasefire agreements.
  • Stands watch and guards military establishments and other buildings.
  • Trains and exercises using various military equipment and tactics.
  • Undertakes specialist activities such as operating communications equipment, driving military vehicles.
  • Patrols areas of possible military activity.
  • Leads and trains new recruits and lower ranks, looks after their discipline and welfare.

• What are the entry requirements for a GI?

  For most positions entry does not depend upon academic qualifications. Entrants generally have to pass a selection interview and physical and medical examinations. Entry to certain trades requires GCSEs/S grades or equivalent qualifications.