Occupation soldier, military operations crew member

Soldiers, military operations crew members provide collective defence measures to protect their country's territory and other interests. They are employed by the Army.

Tasks

• Train and exercise using various military equipment and tactics.
• Take part in military operations, e.g. capture or destroy enemy ground forces and repel enemy attacks.
• Monitor, operate, service and repair military equipment.
• Set up camouflage and other protective barriers, and dig trenches and bunkers for protection against attacks.
• Drive vehicles to transport troops, weapons and supplies.
• Parachute from troop transport aeroplanes while carrying weapons and supplies.
• Operate communications and signal equipment.
• Stand watch and guard military establishments and other buildings.
• Patrol areas of possible military activity and carry out scouting missions to spot enemy movements and locations.
• Report to the commanders about performed operations and cases where the rules of military code were broken.
• Engage in peacekeeping operations and enforce ceasefire agreements.
• Provide aid in emergency situations, such as civil disorder, natural disasters and major accidents.

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