List of military professions and their description

"Serviceman" is too general a name to accurately indicate the terms of reference. It is well known that the military sphere has a large number of specialties, each of which has its own differences. The functions that a person performs are related to the position that he occupies, and it is related to his education, experience and work experience, as well as to his military rank.

It depends on the knowledge gained whether he will work at headquarters, analyzing the content of important documents, work with personnel (and in the military sphere these are soldiers and officers in the first place) or equipment. In addition, the inclinations of a person, his personal qualities are important.

The profession of a military serviceman attracts a huge number of people - recently it is not only representatives of the male gender, but also women. Therefore, you should understand which posts are suitable for ladies and which are suitable for men.

The main advantage of specialties related to military affairs is wages. Over the past 7 years, it has grown almost threefold, which is a lot. No matter how large the family of a soldier, it can be argued that they will not have to starve.

Another advantage is the presence of a high pension - much higher than that of "civilian" pensioners. Large amounts from the country's budget are intended for the payment of pensions to military pensioners.

As well as the military and members of their families, a rather significant amount of benefits is due - both in kind and in money terms.

There are many disadvantages in military professions, and they are very significant.

• There is a high probability of injuries and injuries. During service, anything can happen to a soldier, including death. No one can guarantee that a person will not suffer. Therefore, those who seek safety at work, it is better to choose a different specialty.
• The absence of any stability regarding the place of work, namely: its location. A serviceman can be seconded to serve at any time and anywhere (and not always only in Russia), and this requires certain character traits.
• The need to psychologically be prepared for all sorts of atypical things for an ordinary person - for example, killing an enemy, conducting hostilities, the ability to quickly and efficiently make decisions in unusual situations.

This section will provide a brief description of the most popular occupations in the army for both sexes.

Today, not only young people, but also girls have the opportunity to realize their military service. And they are provided with excellent and interesting professions with high wages, thanks to which they will be able to receive a good pension after years of service. In addition, the military is entitled to such a benefit as the provision of housing.

First you need to decide which group of professions to give preference:

• military-technical group of posts;
• professions acquired in special educational institutions;
• civic group of specialties.

The military-technical female professions include several specialties.

• Cartographer - studies soils, terrain features. In addition, he builds diagrams, is engaged in the development of maps and drawings using special programs. If necessary, participates in expeditions, where he studies the complex territory.
• Radio engineer - Be sure to have an appropriate education. The main goal of the work is to work with radio equipment, repair, debugging and tuning.
• Communication installer engaged in the installation and installation of sophisticated technical equipment that is used to establish communications.
• Optician Assembles and mounts specialized optical equipment.
• Meteorologist It is engaged in the preparation of weather forecasts for a specific area in a certain period.
• Telegraphists and radio operators transmit data via special communication channels.
• Engineers they service military equipment and control its work, and designers are engaged in the development of projects and drawings, as well as the calculations necessary for normal operation.

There are professions that, in essence, are not military, but the military industry cannot do without them. These include a number of specialties.

• Doctors and nurses. They are taught in the same way as similar civilian specialists, but in educational institutions with a military medical focus.
• Translators - A specialty can also be obtained at a civilian university, but special retraining will be required, in particular, to study military terms.
• Military psychologists also differ from regular training in the corresponding orientation of the educational institution. They work either with the military, or with those who are going to become them.

Civilian specialties in the military sphere do not require special training and retraining. But they are also needed in army life.

• Cooks - necessary everywhere, including in military units. Soldiers and officers need to be fed, and qualified personnel must do this.
• Drivers - If you have a driver’s license with the necessary categories, women can work, however, men are still mainly controlling heavy equipment.
• Correspondents, journalists. Those who know foreign languages ​​well and who are ready for business trips to hot spots have an advantage. In addition, journalists and correspondents who have decided to devote their activities to covering army life and military operations should be prepared for all sorts of dangers - to be taken hostage, captured, wounded.
• Musicians of the military band. For them, the main thing is the ability to play any musical instrument from those that are part of the military brass band.
• Accountants and economists, as well as personnel officers can work in any organization, including a militarized one, without needing special training.

The civil service provides significant space for choosing a military profession. Each of them has its own purpose, specificity. Depending on what personal inclinations a person has (as well as what criteria of professional suitability he meets), he can apply for a career in several military fields.

• Special Occupations. This is the most extensive and complex group of military specialties. People with them require a high level of physical fitness and mental stability. This includes employees of the airborne troops, special forces, the navy, the ground forces, the FSB and others. Within each of the units has its own division.
• Military technical specialties designed to ensure the smooth operation of military equipment and machinery. Representatives of these professions are needed both in the field of communications and for military aviation.
• Driving military specialties designed to control all types of military equipment - airplanes, military special equipment, cars, ships and submarines.
• Research majors in military affairs. This includes all the scientific work that is carried out within the industry - development, secret research, and much more. Teaching can also be attributed to this group of professions.

The most popular professions in army life are:

• military doctors;
• engineers
• drivers of military vehicles, pilots;
• Signalers
• mechanics;
• radio operators;
• cartographers and topographers.

Medics can be both individuals with the rank of privates and sergeants, but military doctors are only people with an officer rank.

The task of military engineers is the construction, repair and maintenance of all the facilities necessary in army life. A constructor is the same engineer, but with a narrower specialization. Design engineers are engaged in the development of projects of equipment or structures. It is also important for him to calculate any load on the structure and eliminate the likelihood of its collapse.

Pilots are engaged in both reconnaissance and the destruction of air or ground targets. Signalers transmit information through special communication channels, and radio operators install them.

The tank is one of the most famous combat vehicles. All crew members in it are called tankers, even its commander.

The commanding staff has a special position in army life. Commanders must both organize and educate personnel, and at the same time be technical specialists. The divisional officers are responsible not only for the tasks assigned to be carried out, but also for discipline in the unit, and for the normal mental state of the personnel, and for the fighters to be trained, the weapons and equipment to be kept in proper shape and in full combat readiness.

The operator is another of the professions in demand, because military equipment is constantly being improved, and highly skilled specialists are required to work with it. They take, evaluate and process data, while simultaneously making decisions on them.

To quickly and successfully build a career in the military industry, the following stages of education are required:

• average total - necessarily having a military professional orientation (cadet corps, Suvorov or Nakhimov school);
• higher professional - For most military specialties, graduation from a military school or academy is necessary, from which a graduate is promoted to lieutenant.

In the future, a person’s career advancement depends on his personal qualities, his desire to achieve a certain “step”.

After this, it is possible to conclude a contract, then after receiving a minimum length of service - continuing education. Then you can start moving up the career ladder.

The choice of profession must be carried out not only in accordance with the desire, but also with professional suitability to perform all the necessary functions. Most posts are subject to stringent requirements, which the candidate must fully comply with. For example, for a military prosecutor, one must not only be fit for military service due to health reasons, but also have the rank of officer, and also meet the requirements set forth in article 40 of the Federal Law “On the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation”. For a civilian to be appointed to this position, Permission of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation or his consent is required.