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Army Training Unit (Sc) Platoon Commander
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Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Task requirements
Domestic Considerations RSDs: The post offers a high attendance level and hybrid working days when appropriate with the opportunity to work upwards of 88 days per year. Working pattern can involve weekdays and weekends during modular and consolidated courses. Army Reserve post based in Edinburgh with some travel and some overnight duty required.
Position Role: Platoon Commander ATU (Sc).
Responsibilities:
- Perform the duties of a Platoon Commander delivering Army Reserve Basic Training (BT) Common Military Syllabus (CMS).
- Lead Platoon Permanent Staff and conduct all reporting functions within MS windows.
- Key responsibility is to PLAN LEAD and SUPERVISE Army Reserve Basic Training
- Conduct Duties as Range Conducting Officer (RCO)
- Delivery Fieldcraft and Battle Lessons in a Platoon Context as an Exercise Conducting Officer (ECO)
- Fully conversant and compliant with all aspects of Basic training either leading or supporting its delivery.
- Create Recruits Report Books and supporting Company Commander on G1/G7 aspects.
- Lead Recruits and inspire individual achievement as per the ARITC code of practice for instructors.
- Undertake any additional tasks as required by the CoC.
- Maintain regular engagement with own cap badge ensuring the individual remains SQEP within CEQ.
Provide Duty Officer cover over specified periods.
