Platoon Commander

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

1995029

NATO Rank(s)

OR-8 - WO2,
OF-2 - Lt - Capt RM - Capt - Flt Lt

UK Rank(s)

Warrant Officer 2,
Captain

Closing date

01/08/2026 22:55

Anticipated start date

August 2026

Engagement type

Part Time Volunteer Reserve (PTVR)

Commitment length

36 Months

Post Owner Email

lee.penrice535@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

Edinburgh

Country

United Kingdom

City

Edinburgh

Job Description

Task requirements  

Domestic Considerations, RSDs: The post offers a high attendance level and hybrid working days when appropriate, with the opportunity to work upwards of 88 days per year. Working pattern can involve weekdays and weekends during modular and consolidated courses. Army Reserve post, based in Edinburgh with some travel and some overnight duty required.

Position Role:  Platoon Commander ATU (Sc).

Responsibilities:

  1. Perform the duties of a Platoon Commander delivering Army Reserve Basic Training (BT) Common Military Syllabus (CMS).
  2. Lead Platoon Permanent Staff and conduct all reporting functions within MS windows.
  3. Key responsibility is to PLAN, LEAD and SUPERVISE Army Reserve Basic Training
  4. Conduct Duties as Range Conducting Officer (RCO)
  5. Delivery Fieldcraft and Battle Lessons in a Platoon Context as an Exercise Conducting Officer (ECO)
  6. Fully conversant and compliant with all aspects of Basic training, either leading or supporting its delivery.
  7. Create Recruits Report…

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