Overview Armour Officers provide reconnaissance and direct-fire support in battle from Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) such as the Leopard main battle tank or Light Armoured Vehicle, and a variety of wheeled Light Utility Vehicles. They are part of the Combat Arms team alongside Artillery, Infantry and Combat Engineering regiments. An Armour Officer is the leader of armoured vehicles in an Armoured Squadron, leading either a tank troop or a LAV troop. Responsibilities Lead and direct the operation of stationed vehicles, ensuring successful reconnaissance and fire support. Responsible for the training, morale, discipline and combat efficiency of the soldiers in their unit. Maintain operational readiness of the vehicle and associated equipment. Employ stealth, flexibility and advanced sensor equipment to locate and identify high-value targets as a LAV Troop Leader. Use the mobility, protection, and firepower of armoured vehicles to shape and defeat the enemy as a Tank Troop Leader. Work Environment Armour Officers serve across a wide range of terrains—Arctic tundra, tropical jungle, desert, mountains, urban—under varying climate conditions. They may be deployed abroad on operational missions or within Canada in support of civil authorities. Initial postings are to one of the three Armour regiments: The Royal Canadian Dragoons, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Petawawa, Ontario Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Edmonton, Alberta 12e Régiment blindé du Canada, 5th Canadian Brigade Group, Valcartier, Quebec Entry Plans Direct Entry options. Paid Education options. Candidates with a university degree may be placed directly into the required on‑the‑job training program following basic training. Regular Officer Training Plan may pay recruits to complete a bachelor’s degree within the Royal Military College System, providing full‑time salary, medical and dental care, and vacation time with full pay. Training Basic officer training (12 weeks) at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School covers military knowledge, leadership principles, CAF regulations and customs, weapons handling and first aid. A rigorous physical fitness program is also part of basic training. Successful completion is prerequisite for further training. After basic training, officers may receive official second‑language training (2–9 months) and then attend the Infantry School at the Combat Training Centre in Gagetown, New Brunswick. Armour Officers subsequently attend the Armoured Troop Leaders Course at the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps School (RCACS), covering operating communications equipment, weapons firing, armoured cavalry tactics, tank and LAV maneuvers, and crew‑commanding techniques. Opportunities for specialized skills include courses such as Assault Troop Leader, Joint Tactical Airspace Controller, Chemical Biological Radiation and Nuclear Advisor, and Technical Staff Officer. Part‑Time Options Part‑time employment is available for Primary Reserve members at certain locations across Canada. Reserve Force members typically serve evenings and weekends at a home unit, may volunteer for deployment, and are paid at 92.8% of Regular Force rates. When employed on a part‑time or casual full‑time basis, they usually serve with Armour units within CAF locations in Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr