Army General Commissioned Armed Forces Officers
SaveWhat Does an Army General Do?
Army generals command large divisions of the army. They perform management duties, administrative duties, and planning and strategic duties. They develop policies for the improvement of the military and general defence, and ensure the nation's safety.
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Military Logistics
The operations of the supply and demand of goods and recources on military bases and during military operations on the field, the disruption of enemy supplies, cost analysis, equipment demands, and other military logistics activities.
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Skills You Need to Become an Army General
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialMilitary Logistics knowledge
The operations of the supply and demand of goods and recources on military bases and during military operations on the field, the disruption of enemy supplies, cost analysis, equipment demands, …
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EssentialDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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EssentialEnsure Public Safety And Security skill
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
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EssentialMaintain Operational Communications skill
Maintain communications between different departments of an organisation, between the staff, or during specific operations or missions, to ensure that the operation or mission is successful, or that the organisation …
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EssentialManage Administrative Systems skill
Ensure administrative systems, processes and databases are efficient and well managed and give the sound basis to work together with the administrative officer/staff/professional.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialSet Organisational Policies skill
Participate in setting organisational policies that cover issues such as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits for the service users.
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EssentialAnalyse Potential Threats Against National Security skill
Analyse the possibilities of potential threats and actions taken against national security in order to develop preventive measures and aid with the development of military tactics and operations.
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EssentialDefend Human Rights skill
Protect human rights towards and between colleagues and also towards the civil populations one is in contact with.
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EssentialDevelop Defence Policies skill
Develop strategies for the development and implementation of defence policies, for national or international defence organisations and operations, to improve security and to better operate in dangerous situations and against …
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EssentialManage Military Logistics skill
Manage the supply and demand of resources on a military base or during a mission on field to troops in need, analyse equipment needs, interfere with enemy supplies, perform cost …
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalMilitary Code knowledge
The code language used in specific intelligence or military organisations and operations, how to use and decipher them.
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OptionalMilitary Combat Techniques knowledge
The fighting techniques specific to military operations, using military weapons and equipment, and the regulations concerning military combat actions.
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OptionalMilitary Drill knowledge
The marching techniques and use of weapons, and other disciplinary methods applied in military operations.
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OptionalMilitary Weaponry knowledge
The types of arms used by different military organisations, such as army, navy or air force and in different nations worldwide; the weapons' aspects, damage potential and ways to defend …
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OptionalApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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OptionalConduct Public Presentations skill
Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.
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OptionalDevise Military Tactics skill
Devise the strategic and tactical components of a military operation, taking into account the available equipment and assigning tasks to the different troops, and supervising the use of weapons and …
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OptionalEnsure Information Security skill
Ensure that the information gathered during surveillance or investigations remains in the hands of those authorised to receive and use it, and does not fall into enemy or otherwise non-authorised …
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OptionalIdentify Security Threats skill
Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.
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OptionalManage Troop Deployment skill
Manage the deployment of troops to areas in conflict, or in need of aid, and oversee the deployment procedures. Manage the deployment of the troops within an area for specific …
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OptionalMonitor Military Equipment Use skill
Monitor the use by military staff of specific military equipment to ensure that no unauthorised personnel gains access to specific types of equipment, that everyone handles the equipment according to …
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OptionalUndertake Inspections skill
Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.
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OptionalManage Security Clearance skill
Manage the systems and monitor the functioning of the security clearance system and staff working to ensure security of the facility, to ensure no non-authorised individuals acquire access and to …
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