SOC 2020 · 1161
Officers in armed forces
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Officers in armed forces serve as commissioned officers in His Majesty’s armed forces, foreign and Commonwealth armed forces plan, direct, organise and administer military operations; and perform duties for which there is no civilian equivalent.
Typical tasks
advises and provides information on military aspects of defence policy
plans, directs and co-ordinates military training and manoeuvres
supervises the operation of military units and monitors the activities of junior officers, NCOs and other ranks
plans, directs and administers aid to civilian authorities as requested or when faced with civil disorder, natural disaster or other emergency
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry to a commission in the UK armed forces is possible with GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades, or with higher academic qualifications, or by promotion from NCO or other rank. Each arm of the forces has different age restrictions. Candidates must pass a medical examination and interview.