OC 131 Cdo Sqn RE

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Army

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

2241272

NATO Rank(s)

OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr

UK Rank(s)

Major

Closing date

09/09/2026 12:55

Anticipated start date

January 2027

Engagement type

FTRS - Full Commitment

Commitment length

24 months

Post Owner Email

olaf.dudley100@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Army

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

Kingsbury

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Job Description

Domestic considerations:
This is a fully deployable, very high readiness component role within UK Commando Forces. Applicants must be able to undertake a 2-year FTRS (FC) contract and be capable of being deployed within unit readiness notice and of maintaining UKCF deployment standards. Commanding the Sqn from its London headquarters, frequent visits will be required to RHQ in Chivenor, to the detached troop locations in Bath and Birmingham, and to unit training in UK and abroad. As this is a reserve sub-unit, the applicant should expect to deploy on 12-18 weekends per year, plus 2-week annual deployment exercises. Readiness will also be required to establish a LNO node within PJHQ in contingency

Position role: Squadron Commander 131 Commando Squadron

Responsibilities:
1. Command 131 Commando Squadron in support of 24 Cdo RE and UK Commando Forces.
2. Lead the preparation, training and readiness of the Sqn for operations.
3. Deliver capability to deployments…

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