Sean+McCormack

=Job: Army Gunner= == =Questions= 1: What type of weapons do Army Gunners use? Gunners use a range of light machine guns from GPMG's, M60's to rocket launchers such as Javelins and Mavericks. 2:Where in New Zealand is the training? Waiouru Army Camp. 3:Can you join the army and go strait into being a gunner? After basic selection you can choose being a gunner as your specialty. =Source's= [|www.army.mil.nz] [|www.defence.mil.nz] [|www.defencecareers.mil.nz]

=What is a Gunner?= Gunners are responsible for providing the indirect fire support for the New Zealand Army. To achieve this, you will be part of a professional team of soldiers, dedicated to providing safe, accurate and timely support to our troops. This involves the effective operation of the L119 105mm light gun and the Mistral Surface to Air Missile Defence System, a very modern piece of military equipment.

= = = = =Careers in the New Zealand Army= There are two parts to the NZ Army, the Regular Force and the Army Reserve. Each give you different chances depending on whether you are looking for full-time job or something to fit into your current lifestyle. We also employ a number of normal peole in a range of positions throughout the country.

Jobs in the Regular Force and Army Reserve
The Regular Force is the full-time component of the New Zealand Army, while the Army Reserve is the part-time component. Both include Officers and Soldiers. Officers are leaders, managers and strategists. Their decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities enable them to plan and execute tasks in wide-ranging conditions. It is their job to earn trust and respect, and to display the strength of character - or mana - to inspire their soldiers. Being a soldier is about trust, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, discipline and honour. You're trained as a soldier AND you're trained in a trade, so you can expect a lot of variety in your career. Soldiers help local communities, assist in peacekeeping duties and provide humanitarian aid, at home and overseas. In this career you're guaranteed to find yourself in a range of challenging and demanding situations. You can view all our military jobs in one place on our Army Jobs site. You’ll find information on what’s involved, application requirements, where you’ll train, what qualifications you’ll receive and where you could be posted to throughout your career.

=Pay= As you complete training courses, receive promotions or gain extra skills, your salary increases. The cost of living in an Army camp is low, giving you more disposable income to spend as you wish. And with access to recreational facilities and benefits provided by the Army, your final overall salary package is very competitive.

What NCEA credits do I need to get into the defence forces?
Maths, English and science are useful for getting into the defence forces This depends on the type of training you want to do. It is best to look on the defence forces’ websites for more details.
 * To get into the defence forces you need to sit an aptitude test. Level 1 maths, English and science will help you to answer the questions.
 * For basic roles in the NZ Army and Royal NZ Navy you need at least eight credits in English and eight credits in maths at Level 1.
 * For the most basic role in the Royal NZ Air Force you need 12 credits in English and maths at Level 1.
 * Officer roles require University Entrance.

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