Army captain

Also called troop commander, company commander, battery commander

Army captains aid in the supervision of large units of soldiers, as well as perform planning and strategic duties in tactical operations. They also ensure equipment maintenance and provide support in logistic matters as well as support during operations.

Figures for

Will there be jobs?Not availableThere is no forecast for this group of jobs in the EU.What does it pay?Not availableThere is no pay estimate for this group in the EU.What do I need to study?Usually a degreeRoutes into this work vary.Commissioned armed forces officers Will AI change it?Not availableThe ILO does not score this group of jobs.

What you'd do

Devise military tacticsManage troop deploymentDefend human rightsAdvise superiors on military operationsMonitor military equipment use+ 2 more essential skills

Will there be jobs?

There is no forecast for this group of jobs in the EU.

Right now

3 of 27 countries report a shortage of commissioned armed forces officers, 1 a surplus.

Commissioned armed forces officers · EURES

What does it pay?

There is no pay estimate for this group in the EU.

Among armed forces occupations in the EU, women earn 17% less per hour than men. Armed forces occupations · Eurostat

What do I need to study?

Usually a degree

A degree in military and defence is the usual route.

Field that teaches it

Military and defence

Vocational route, EU

4 in 10 trainees in this field

Services graduates in a matching job

59% in the EU

819 institutions in the EU offer services bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.

Will AI change it?

The ILO does not score this group of jobs.