Last Updated: 22 February, 2015
Introduction
Through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests the Ministry of Defence (MoD) supplied the following information concerning the British Army Recruit Battery (BARB) test, the results of which generate the General Trainability Index (GTI) score. The GTI score is used to determine which roles are available to prospective soldiers. The maximum score for the BARB test in its current form is 80 points.
The roles and associated GTI scores are divided into:
- Combat Troops:
- The Cavalry
- The Infantry;
- Combat Support:
- The Royal Regiment of Artillery
- The Corps of Engineers
- The Royal Corps of Signals
- The Army Air Corps
- Combat Service Support:
- The Royal Logistics Corps
- The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- Army Medical Services
- Adjutants General’s Corps
- Intelligence Corps
- The Corps of Army Music.
Background
The BARB test is a computer-based, psychometric assessment that was developed by the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA) and Plymouth University. It is a series of timed questions that assess a candidate’s ability to absorb information quickly, accurately and logically. The computer automatically calculates the candidate’s score, based on the number of correct answers and time taken. The final score is referred to as the GTI score.
All potential recruits to the British Army are required to take BARB on application. It consists of five different tests and takes about 30 minutes to complete, using a touch-screen response system. The tests are:
- Reasoning (12 questions)
- Letter checking (16 questions)
- Number distance (20 questions)
- Odd one out (20 questions)
- Symbol rotation (12 questions)
- Maths (% grade)
- English (% grade)
Abbreviations Used
- JE = junior entry (under 17.5 years old)
- SE = senior entry (over 17.5 years old)
- F = female
Download
A downloadable version of the British Army roles by GTI score is available here: BARB Test: British Army Roles by GTI Score (Word) (2014)
Useful Documents
Documents that the reader may find useful include:
- An Australian Trial of the BARB Test (Royal Australian Navy, 1996)
- BARB After 21 Years, The (Irvine, 2013, p.8-11)
- Design of a Knowledge Skills & Experience Framework for the British Army (Harvey & Daniel, 2014)
- Effectiveness of Graded Selection in the British Army, The (Johansen, 2011)
- Exploring Reasons for Attrition in the British Army, A Longitudinal Study (Fisher, 2011)
- Identifying & Understanding Factors Associated with Failure to Complete Infantry Training among British Army Recruits (Kiernan, 2011)
- Massive IQ Gains in 14 Nations, What IQ Tests Really Measure (Flynn, 1987)
- Occupational Stress & the Outcome of Basic Military Training (Jackson et al., 2011)
- Personnel Selection in the Army (Line & Griffin, 1943)
- Recruiting & Retention of Military Personnel (NATO, 2007)
- Recruitment Patterns of Officers in the British Army (2014-06-16)
- Recruiting Partnering Project – A Step Change in Recruiting for the British Army (Johansen & Fisher, 2012)
- Thomas TST (2010-05, p.2)
Combat Troops by GTI Score
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Table 1: GTI Minimum by role for combat troops roles |
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Job Profile Description |
GTI Minimum |
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The Cavalry (Household Cavalry) |
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JE Crewman/Mounted Duty |
44 |
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SE Crewman/Mounted Duty |
44 |
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The Cavalry (Royal Armoured Corps (RAC)) |
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JE Crewman |
44 |
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SE Crewman |
44 |
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The Infantry (The Guards Division) |
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JE Guardsman |
34 |
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SE Guardsman |
26 |
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The Infantry (The Scottish Division) |
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JE Infantry Soldier |
34 |
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SE Infantry Soldier |
26 |
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The Infantry (Queen’s Division) |
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JE Infantry Soldier |
34 |
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SE Infantry Soldier |
26 |
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The Infantry (The King’s Division) |
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JE Infantry Soldier |
34 |
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SE Infantry Soldier |
26 |
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The Infantry (The Prince of Wales’s Division) |
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JE Infantry Soldier |
34 |
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SE Infantry Soldier |
26 |
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The Infantry (The Rifles) |
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JE Infantry Soldier |
34 |
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SE Infantry Soldier |
26 |
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The Infantry (The Brigade of Gurkhas) |
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JE Infantry Soldier |
34 |
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SE Infantry Soldier |
26 |
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The Infantry (The Parachute Regiment) |
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JE Paratrooper |
34 |
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SE Paratrooper |
26 |
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The Infantry (The The Royal Irish Regiment) |
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JE Infantry Soldier |
34 |
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SE Infantry Soldier |
26 |
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The Infantry (The Gibraltar Regiment) |
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JE Infantry Soldier (AFC) |
35 |
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SE Infantry Soldier |
26 |
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Combat Support Roles by GTI Score
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Table 2: GTI Minimum by role for combat support roles |
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Job Profile Description |
GTI Minimum |
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The Royal Regiment of Artillery (RA) |
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JE Gunner Crewman |
38 |
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JE Gunner Crewman (F) |
38 |
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SE Gunner Crewman |
38 |
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SE Gunner Crewman (F) |
38 |
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The Corps of Engineers (RE) |
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JE Construction Materials Technician |
55 |
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JE Geographic Technician |
55 |
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JE ME (Armoured Engineer) (ADC) |
47 |
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JE ME (Armoured Engineer) (ADC) (F) |
47 |
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JE ME Bricklayer and Concretor |
47 |
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JE ME Bricklayer and Concretor (F) |
47 |
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JE ME Building and Structural Finisher |
47 |
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JE ME Building and Structural Finisher (F) |
47 |
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JE ME (C3S) |
47 |
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JE ME (C3S) (F) |
47 |
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JE ME Carpenter and Joiner |
47 |
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JE ME Carpenter and Joiner (F) |
47 |
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JE ME Construction Materials Technician (F) |
55 |
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JE ME Design Draughtsman |
55 |
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JE ME Design Draughtsman (F) |
55 |
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JE ME (Driver Op) (ADC) |
40 |
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JE ME (Driver Operator) (ADC) (F) |
40 |
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JE ME Electrician |
53 |
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JE ME Electrician (F) |
53 |
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JE ME Fabricator |
47 |
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JE ME (Fabricator) (ADC) (F) |
47 |
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JE ME Fitter ACR |
53 |
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JE ME Fitter ACR (F) |
53 |
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JE ME Fitter General |
53 |
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JE ME Fitter General (F) |
53 |
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JE ME Geographic Technician (F) |
55 |
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JE ME Heating and Plumbing |
53 |
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JE ME Heating and Plumbing (F) |
53 |
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JE ME (Logistic Specialist) (ADC) |
55 |
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JE ME (Logistic Specialist) (ADC) (F) |
55 |
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JE ME Plant Operator Mechanic |
53 |
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JE ME Plant Operator Mechanic (F) |
53 |
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JE ME Surveyor Engineer |
55 |
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JE ME Draughtsman (E and M) |
55 |
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SE Construction Materials Technician |
55 |
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SE Construction Materials Technician (F) |
55 |
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SE Design Draughtsman |
55 |
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SE Design Draughtsman (F) |
55 |
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SE Draughtsman (E and M) |
55 |
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SE Draughtsman (E and M) (F) |
55 |
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SE ME (Armoured Engineer) |
47 |
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SE ME (Armoured Engineer) (F) |
47 |
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SE ME (B&C) |
47 |
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SE ME (B&C) (F) |
47 |
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SE ME (B&SF) |
47 |
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SE ME (B&SF) (F) |
47 |
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SE ME (C3S) |
47 |
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SE ME (C3S) (F) |
47 |
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SE ME (C&J) |
47 |
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SE ME (C&J) (F) |
47 |
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SE ME (Driver Op) |
40 |
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SE ME (Driver Op) (F) |
40 |
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SE ME (Electrician) |
53 |
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SE ME (Electrician) (F) |
53 |
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SE ME (Fabricator) |
47 |
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SE ME (Fabricator) (F) |
47 |
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SE ME (Fitter AC&R) |
53 |
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SE ME (Fitter General) |
53 |
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SE ME (Fitter General) (F) |
53 |
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SE ME (Geographic) |
55 |
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SE ME (Geographic) (F) |
55 |
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SE ME (H&P) |
53 |
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SE ME (H&P) (F) |
53 |
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SE ME (Logistic Specialist) |
47 |
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SE ME (Logistic Specialist) (F) |
47 |
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SE ME (POM) |
53 |
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SE ME (POM) (F) |
53 |
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SE Surveyor Engineer |
55 |
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SE Surveyor Engineer (F) |
55 |
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The Royal Corps of Signals (RCS) |
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JE Comm Systems Engineer |
48 |
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JE Comm Systems Engineer (F) |
48 |
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JE Comm Systems Op |
48 |
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JE Comm Systems Op (F) |
48 |
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JE Driver Lineman Storeman |
48 |
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JE Driver Lineman Storeman (F) |
48 |
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JE Electrician (ADC) |
48 |
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JE Electrician (ADC) (F) |
48 |
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SE Comm Systems Engineer |
48 |
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SE Comm Systems Engineer (F) |
48 |
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SE Comm Systems Op |
48 |
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SE Comm Systems Op (F) |
48 |
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SE Driver Lineman Storeman |
48 |
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SE Driver Lineman Storeman (F) |
48 |
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SE Electrician |
48 |
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SE Electrician (F) |
48 |
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SE Electronic Warfare Systems Op |
48 |
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SE Electronic Warfare Systems Op (F) |
48 |
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SE Installation Tech |
48 |
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SE Installation Tech (F) |
48 |
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Army Air Corps (AAC) |
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JE Groundcrew |
48 |
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JE Groundcrew (F) |
48 |
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SE Groundcrew |
48 |
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SE Groundcrew (F) |
48 |
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Combat Service Support Roles by GTI Score
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Table 3: GTI Minimum by role for combat service support roles |
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Job Profile Description |
GTI Minimum |
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The Royal Logistics Corps (RLC) |
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JE Air Despatcher (ADC) |
44 |
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JE Air Despatcher (ADC) (F) |
44 |
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JE Ammunition Technician |
48 |
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JE Ammunition Technician (F) |
48 |
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JE Chef |
38 |
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JE Chef (F) |
38 |
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JE Driver |
42 |
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JE Driver/Communications Specialist |
46 |
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JE Driver/Communications Specialist (F) |
46 |
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JE Driver (F) |
42 |
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JE Logistics Specialist (Supply) |
40 |
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JE Logistics Specialist (Supply) (ADC) (F) |
40 |
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JE Marine Engineer |
55 |
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JE Movement Controller |
48 |
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JE Movement Controller (ADC) (F) |
48 |
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JE Petroleum Op (ADC) |
47 |
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JE Petroleum Op (ADC) (F) |
47 |
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JE Pioneer |
40 |
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JE Port Op (ADC) |
44 |
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JE Port Op (ADC) (F) |
44 |
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JE Postal & Courier Op (ADC) |
44 |
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JE Postal & Courier Op (ADC) (F) |
44 |
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JE Seaman/Navigator (ADC) |
47 |
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JE Seawoman/Navigator (ADC) (F) |
47 |
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SE Air Despatcher |
44 |
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SE Air Despatcher (F) |
44 |
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SE Ammunition Tech |
58 |
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SE Ammunition Tech (F) |
58 |
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SE Chef |
38 |
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SE Chef (F) |
38 |
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SE Driver |
42 |
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SE Driver/Communications Specialist |
46 |
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SE Driver/Communications Specialist (F) |
46 |
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SE Driver (F) |
42 |
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SE Logistics Specialist (Supply) |
41 |
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SE Logistics Specialist (Supply) (F) |
41 |
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SE Marine Engineer |
55 |
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SE Marine Engineer (F) |
55 |
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SE Movement Controller |
48 |
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SE Movement Controller (F) |
48 |
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SE Petroleum Op |
47 |
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SE Petroleum Op (F) |
47 |
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SE Pioneer |
29 |
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SE Pioneer (F) |
29 |
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SE Port Op |
44 |
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SE Port Op (F) |
44 |
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SE Postal & Courier Op |
44 |
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SE Postal & Courier Op (F) |
44 |
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SE Seaman |
47 |
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SE Seawoman (F) |
47 |
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The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) |
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JE Aircraft Tech |
48 |
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JE Aircraft Tech (F) |
48 |
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JE Armourer |
48 |
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JE Armourer (F) |
48 |
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JE Electronics/Avionics Tech |
48 |
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JE Electronics/Avionics Tech (F) |
48 |
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JE Recovery Mech |
48 |
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JE Recovery Mech (F) |
48 |
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JE Tech Support Specialist |
48 |
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JE Tech Support Specialist (F) |
48 |
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JE Vehicle Mech |
48 |
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JE Vehicle Mech (F) |
48 |
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SE Aircraft Tech |
48 |
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SE Aircraft Tech (F) |
48 |
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SE Armourer |
48 |
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SE Armourer (F) |
48 |
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SE Electronics/Avionics Tech |
48 |
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SE Electronics/Avionics Tech (F) |
48 |
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SE Metalsmith |
48 |
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SE Metalsmith (F) |
48 |
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SE Recovery Mech |
48 |
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SE Recovery Mech (F) |
48 |
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SE Shipwright |
48 |
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SE Shipwright (F) |
48 |
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SE Technical Support Specialist |
48 |
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SE Technical Support Specialist (F) |
48 |
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SE Vehicle Mech |
48 |
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SE Vehicle Mech (F) |
48 |
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Army Medical Services (AMS) |
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Queen Alexandria’s Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) |
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SE Healthcare Assistant |
50 |
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SE Healthcare Assistant (F) |
50 |
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SE Registered Nurse |
40 |
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SE Registered Nurse (F) |
40 |
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SE Registered Nurse (Mental Health) |
40 |
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SE Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (F) |
40 |
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SE Student Nurse |
55 |
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SE Student Nurse (F) |
55 |
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Royal Army Dental Corps |
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SE Dental Nurse |
50 |
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SE Dental Nurse (F) |
50 |
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SE Dental Tech |
50 |
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SE Dental Tech (F) |
50 |
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Royal Army Medical Corps |
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JE Combat Medical Technician |
52 |
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JE Combat Medical Technician (F) |
52 |
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SE Biomedical Scientist |
58 |
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SE Biomedical Scientist (F) |
58 |
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SE Clinical Physiologist |
52 |
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SE Clinical Physiologist (F) |
52 |
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SE Combat Medical Tech |
52 |
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SE Combat Medical Tech (F) |
52 |
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SE Environmental Health Tech |
52 |
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SE Environmental Health Tech (F) |
52 |
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SE Operating Department Practitioner |
52 |
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SE Operating Department Practitioner (F) |
52 |
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SE Pharmacy Tech (F) |
52 |
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SE Radiographer |
58 |
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RAMC – SE Radiographer (F) |
58 |
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Royal Army Veterinary Corps |
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SE Dog Handler/Trainer |
50 |
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SE Dog Handler/Trainer (F) |
50 |
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SE Veterinary Tech |
50 |
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SE Veterinary Tech (F) |
50 |
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Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC) |
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Royal Military Police (RMP) |
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SE Military Police |
60 |
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SE Military Police (F) |
60 |
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Staff and Personnel Support (SPS) |
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JE HR Specialist |
48 |
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JE HR Specialist (F) |
48 |
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SE HR Specialist |
48 |
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SE HR Specialist (F) |
48 |
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Intelligence Corps (Int Corps) |
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SE Op Military Intelligence |
55 |
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SE Op Military Intelligence (F) |
55 |
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SE Op Military Intelligence (Linguist) |
55 |
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SE Op Military Intelligence (Linguist) |
55 |
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Corps of Army Music (CAMus) |
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SE Musician |
33 |
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SE Musician (F) |
33 |
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Hi I’m currently applying for rmp reserves, does my barb score have to be above 60?
Hi Jacquelyn,
You must achieve a score of 60 or higher.
Hi
I’m currently a serving soldier in the infantry and I was wondering if the barb test doesn’t apply after training. As I tried to transfer in training and they said to wait until I got to battalion. I know my barn test wasn’t the best, but I know I could improve on it loads. So my questions are; can I trasfer out of the infantry and into the rlc? (which is where I want to go)
But if my barb score is to low, can I either re take it, or does it not matter?
Many thanks
Hi Louis,
1. My understanding is the BARB test only applies on entry to the Army.
2. It is not uncommon for Infantry personnel to transfer to CSS trades.
3. You would need to submit an application, ask your Chief Clerk, and then at least attend an interview.
4. Some Corps, for example Intelligence, have a well structured process for in-service transfers.
5. Factors to consider include (but not limited to): your engagement type; age (i.e. time left); and trade you want to transfer to.
Hello i am already a serving soldier as a RLC driver. I was hoping to know do i need my BARB test to re trade a job as i am trasfering from drive to AGC SPS. I am not even sure what marks i got on my BARB when i first joined the army. And do they check your BARB test record when u retrade and can i re test again.
Hi,
My last Chief Clerk was an ex-Para fullscrew who transferred to the AGC (SPS). He applied for a re-trade, had an interview (passed) and then received orders to attend the HR Specialist Class 3 course.
Hi not sure if this is the right place or not. however using the army practice questions I got what I feel are fairly decent scores. I want to join RMP then go into Close Protection, would this be good enough considering I have GCSEs in both English and Maths. Another thing once I take my BARB is it locked in or could I retake it?
Thanks in Advance.
Here are my results;
Reasoning: 11/12 questions
Letter checking: 15/16 questions
Number distance: 20/20 questions
Odd one out: 20/20 questions
Symbol rotation: 11/12 questions
Hi Toby,
If you achieved those scores on the actual test, then the RMP role would be ‘unlocked’. However, you have to understand that a ‘fairly decent’ GTI score is merely one element in the recruitment process. Other factors to consider include:
1. Number of vacancies for the particular role for that year (they may already have reached their quota for that year, so you would have to wait until the following year or opt for your 2nd or 3rd choice).
2. How well you do in the interview process (knowledge of the RMP/Army etc).
3. How strong your application [form] is (what in your application demonstrates a propensity towards police/investigation work?).
4. Any medical issues.
5. Offender history (if you have one; some offences would automatically disbar you from the RMP role).
There is the possibility to retake the BARB test.
Hey! Just posted a question in-reagards to the barb test for the infantry. I understand that there is a time limit, so in my case, for the Rifles it’s (26 SE) If I’ve already passed that mark, but have failed to complete the barb test on time, do I get points taken away from me?
Apologies, just moved house & had no internet access. Your final score takes into account the time limit. 26 is the minimum score to join the army. Scores listed on this page are the minimums for each role.
Hey guys, I’m wanting to be a rifleman in the army. It says 26 for SE entry… is the the maximum or minimum you need to get?
Maximum
Hi there, I want to join the Royal Artillery either as an Artillery Observer or an Artillery Logistics Specialist. I was just wondering if I have to take the TST test or just the BARB test, Literacy and Numeracy test?
Hi Ryan,
Simple Answer: No.
Longer Answer: Candidates for RA jobs are only required to complete the BARB Test, not the TST (list of jobs can be found here). However, if one of your (up to) three choices is on the TST list then you would be required to complete the TST Test as well as the BARB Test.
Hi sorry if this isn’t the right site for this but I’m in process of applying and I’m torn between dental nurse and combat medical technician at the moment I am working on my fitness what is the demand for cmt and is it hard to get accepted.
Thank you
Hi Autumn Summers,
Simple Answer: Yes (Maybe)!
Longer Answer: There is competition for both roles. Although both sit within the Army Medical Services, Dental Nurse is part of the RAVC and CMT is part of the RAMC. A CMT is more likely to be ‘in the field’ than a Dental Nurse (based purely on my experience working with CMTs).
Questions you may want to ask yourself (and may be asked during the interview process include (but not limited to)):
1. Why you want to join the Medical Services of the British Army, and specifically the Dental Nurse/CMT role?
2. Your achievements so far (link them to your Branch choice, if appropriate/possible)?
3. Your interests (again link, if appropriate/possible)?
4. What do you know about/history of Army Medical Services & and the Dental Nurse/CMT role?
5. Discuss existing qualifications (if you have them and linked to Branch choice).
6. Why would you make a good Dental Nurse/CMT member?
7. Teamwork (think small teams, away on tour a lot etc), and your experience(s) working in a team (as member/leader).
I hope that helps, and good luck:)
I am wanting to be a special gunfire observer what score would I need
Hi Brand,
1. The ‘Special Gunfire Observer’ role is non-direct entry (i.e. you cannot join direct from civilian street).
2. Are you joining the British Army or the Royal Navy (RN)?
A. Royal Artillery minimum GTI score is 38.
B. Not sure what the RN Signals minimum score is.
Hi i am transfering from The Parachute Regiment i got 46 or 48 on my barb test i want to transfer because i want a trade what trades would you recomend that are good for promotion??
Hi Chris,
“Good for promotion”, I’m afraid to say, is a very subjective expression. It is quite common for soldiers to transfer from the combat arms to the combat service support Corps. One of my old SSMs was ex-Infantry (Guards I believe and transferred as a fullscrew), one of my old Chief Clerks was ex-Para Regt (again transferred as a fullscrew), yet another transferred from the LI (again as a fullscrew). In my (observational) experience ex-combat arms personnel seem to do well regardless of their ‘new’ chosen trade.
You’re question seems confused. Are you looking for a trade for when you leave the Army or a trade to help you get promoted, or both? For those personnel who aspire to higher rank (e.g. SNCO/WO), filling an E2 (non-trade, any cap-badge) post rather than an E1 (own cap-badge) post can be viewed more positively by Reporting Officers (ROs) when producing an individual’s Annual Appraisal or OJAR.
Hello i was wondering how the GTI is calculated for example i want to become a chef which is 38 is that 38 marks i am just unsure how it is calculated
Hello Jack,
As stated above: The computer automatically calculates the candidate’s score, based on the number of correct answers and time taken. You need to do well in all sections of the test, practice with some of the (free) online material/tests; for example at the MOD website.
Hello,
I am a 32 year old female and I have signed up to join the reserves as a HR Specialist. I have chosen to be work within a REME unit, based close to to my home town. Can anybody please tell me if I will have to take the extra maths TST test at ADSC? or will I just have to do the standard BARRB, Numeracy and Literature Tests at the Careers Recruitment centre? Any help much appreciated.
Gemma
Hi Gemma,
Only candidates hoping to go into technical trades within the Royal Engineers, Royal Signals, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, or the Royal Logistic Corps as an Ammunition Technician, in any of their 3 job choices, will have to take and pass a Technical Selection Test (TST).
What is the relationship between the GTI score and cognitive ability ? Today’s equipment is becoming incredibly complicated and the amount of information being sent to the user can overburden the individual with data that requires a decision or action. Specifically, mounted platforms which are currently being procured for the infantry and cavalry will be using state of the art technology. Is there a review of the GTI scores awarded to the infantryman who could find himself on a mounted platform as complicated as the SCOUT platform.
Hi Kevin,
Short Answer: Yes
Longer Answer: On an almost continual basis the British Army, and MOD generally, conduct research regarding the recruitment and selection process of future military personnel. I have uploaded a number of documents, at the top of this page, that outlines some of the work being undertaken. You may find documents 2, 3 and 4 the most useful. Unfortunately, I believe the Infantry GTI score will continue to be one of the lower scores despite the increased technical nature of the roles within Infantry.
What is the scores for combat medic and techinal storeman ,. Does the score depends on what I get on the barb test or is it on my maths and english test.
Hi Sophie,
The BARB score for:
1) Combat Medical Technician (CMT), part of the RAMC, is 52
2) Technical Support Specialist, part of REME, is 48
Although an individual requires a minimum standard of maths and English to apply for the British Army (same principle for the other Services), the BARB test is used as the standard method of assessment (because it is perceived as fair and as a level playing field). The score you achieve on the BARB test will determine the jobs/roles open to you.
In service transfers (moving from one trade to another when a fully trained soldier) is possible. Transfers from the Infantry to CSS (e.g. the RLC) are not uncommon. The Intelligence Corps has a structured process for in service transfers, as do a number of other Corps.