SO2 J3 OPS 5

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Navy

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

1107596

NATO Rank(s)

OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr

UK Rank(s)

Lieutenant-Commander,
Major (RM)

Closing date

02/08/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

January 2027

Engagement type

FTRS - Full Commitment

Commitment length

2 YEARS

Open to personnel from

Royal Navy,
Royal Marines

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

NORTHWOOD

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Job Description

Unit & Position Role 

When directed by CDS, CJO is to exercise Operational Command of UK forces assigned to overseas Joint and Combined operations, either led by the UK or another nation, in order to achieve MOD UK strategic objectives. 

Act as the 24-hour point of contact at PJHQ for all operational matters, operations and deployed personnel acting on behalf of CJO. Take immediate action on behalf 
of ACOS J3 and OTs in the event of an incident or emerging crisis in any operational theatre, including a Personnel Recovery (PR) event. 


• Monitor all UK and multinational secure communications systems within J3 and ensure information is directed to the relevant teams. 
• Provide the Chief of Defence Staff Duty Officer with updates on operational and major incidents. 
• Act as J3 POC for UKLOs stationed at Allied Commands and JFHQ. 
• Coordinate OCR activities and briefs. 
• Maintain security within the OCR and J3. 
• Activate the Alternative OCR as part of PJHQ business…

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