physical fitness and enduranceconcentration skillsactive listening skillsthe ability to work well with otherspatience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situationsthe ability to accept criticism and work well under pressurethinking and reasoning skillsto be thorough and pay attention to detailto be able to use a computer and the main software packages competentlyAs a soldier, your duties will depend on your unit. You could:service and repair HGVs, Land Rovers, tanks and other armoured vehicles refuel and re-arm combat helicopters as part of an aviation groundcrew team set up communications links and conduct cyber warfare activities collect and analyse military intelligence to help plan operations support medical, veterinary or administrative services take part in training exercises, and humanitarian and combat operationsWhen you join the army, you sign up for 4 years. You can leave at any time after this as long as you give 12 months' notice. If you want to stay longer you can extend your contract.Throughout your army career, you'll have the opportunity to gain qualifications in your chosen field. With experience you could move up through the ranks or into a specialist unit like the commandos or paratroopers. You could also train to become an officer.You can move into a wide range of careers after leaving the army. You'll find details about support and opportunities from:Quest Career Transition Partnership Forces Employment Charity Get Into Teaching