Squadron Leader Commissioned Armed Forces Officers
SaveWhat Does a Squadron Leader Do?
Squadron leaders command a squadron specialising in different operations, such as aircraft squadrons, ground operations squadrons, or armoured fighting vehicles squadrons.
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Where Do I Start?
Military Combat Techniques
The fighting techniques specific to military operations, using military weapons and equipment, and the regulations concerning military combat actions.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Squadron Leader
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialMilitary 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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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Types Of Weapons skill
Use different kinds of firearms and other types of weapons and their matching ammunition, in compliance with legal requirements.
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EssentialGive Battle Commands skill
Give commands during a battle or similar confrontation with enemy units to guide the activities of the troops, ensuring the safety of the troops and success of the operation, and …
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EssentialLead Military Troops skill
Lead the actions of military troops on the field during a mission, either combat, humanitarian or otherwise defensive, compliant with the strategies devised prior to the operation and ensuring communication …
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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 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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EssentialOperate Radio Equipment skill
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio …
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EssentialPerform Military Operations skill
Perform military operations according to given instructions from superiors, such as battle operations, rescue missions, aid missions, search and intelligence missions or other operations concerning defense.
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EssentialTrain Military Troops skill
Train military troops or people in training to join the force in drill, combat techniques, weaponry, regulations, operation procedures, camouflage, and other military practices.
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EssentialProvide Humanitarian Aid skill
Provide first-hand aid in dangerous or critical areas to the civilian population, such as handing out food and water, medical resources, setting up aid facilities, evacuation procedures, and ensuring the …
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Optional Skills (5 of 17 displayed)
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OptionalGeographic Information Systems knowledge
The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
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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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OptionalSurveillance Methods knowledge
Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.
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OptionalCamouflage knowledge
The different kinds of materials and specialised clothing used for concealment of people, vehicles or other equipment.
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OptionalMilitary Aviation knowledge
The rules and regulations concerning military aviation procedures, such as military air space, aviation procedures in civilian air space, and specific military aviation equipment.
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OptionalLegal Use-Of-Force knowledge
The characteristics of the use-of-force, which is a legal doctrine employed by police and army forces, to regulate acts of violence during interventions. Use-of-force is ought to balance security needs …
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OptionalAir Force Operations knowledge
The operations, procedures and compliant behaviour of a military air force, and of a specific air force base.
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OptionalAssess Danger In Risk Areas skill
Assess the potential dangers involved in performinig military or humanitarian missions in risk areas, such as combat areas, areas affected by natural disasters, or politically tense areas.
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OptionalFollow Given Instructions skill
Follow instructions to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
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OptionalHandle Surveillance Equipment skill
Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.
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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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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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OptionalUse Geographic Information Systems skill
Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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OptionalUse Personal Protection Equipment skill
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
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OptionalApply Air Force Procedures skill
Apply the procedures present in a military air force and on a specific base and being compliant with all the regulations and policies.
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OptionalApply Military Aviation Regulations skill
Apply the procedures and regulations present in military aviation operations and missions, ensuring compliance with policies, safety and security.
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OptionalOperate Armoured Fighting Vehicles skill
Operate armoured fighting vehicles, such as tanks, armoured cars, air defense vehicles and troop carriers, using correct navigation systems and monitoring controls, as well as operating its weapons.
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