Armed Forces Training and Education Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Armed Forces Training and Education Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Carrying out the necessary administrative tasks associated with learning programmes for individual officers and other ranks;
  • Designing, setting up and running training courses;
  • Analyzing learning needs, both knowledge and skills;
  • Directing learners to appropriate courses;
  • Organizing initial training for new entrants into the forces;
  • Liaising with external providers
  • Supporting the education and training of the families of staff.
  • Coordinating language training, perhaps including EFL (English as a Foreign Language) training for officers, and other ranks from the armed forces of other countries;
  • Delivering low-level language or cultural awareness training.
  • Managing a team of experienced personnel;
  • Media, civil liaison, community relations or transitional roles;
  • Instructing in subjects, including military studies, engineering and management, from the most basic level right through to technical and/or degree-level work;
  • Tutoring senior officers preparing for promotion;

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Armed Forces Training and Education Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Armed Forces Training and Education Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.