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Warfare specialist

Also called defence analyst, defence specialist, surveillance operator

Warfare specialist perform strategic duties, such as making tactical decisions, detecting and identifying potential threats, and locating targets and objectives. They communicate with their and other teams to ensure the efficiency of the operation, and also oversee the safety of the team.

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?Upper secondary or vocational4 in 10 train through vocational routes.Non-commissioned armed forces officersWill AI change it?Not availableThe ILO does not score this group of jobs.

What you'd do

Lead military troopsAssess danger in risk areasManage troop deploymentIdentify security threatsUse geographic information systems+ 6 more essential skills
What the work is like
  • Indoors
  • Sitting most of the day
  • Lots of contact with people
  • Good freedom to decide
  • Usually 40 hours a week
  • Deadlines most weeks
  • Some repetitive tasks
US data: based on the O*NET profile of the related, broader US job "Intelligence Analysts"

Will there be jobs?

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

Right now
5 of 27 countries report a shortage of non-commissioned armed forces officers, 2 a surplus.
Non-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?

Upper secondary or vocational

Upper secondary or vocational training in military and defence is the usual route.

Fields that teach it
Military and defence · Electronics and automation
Vocational route, EU
4 in 10 trainees in this field

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.