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RAF aviators make up the majority of RAF personnel and maintain its ability to fight and fly.

RAF officers work in a number of roles and are responsible for the welfare and discipline of personnel under their command.

RAF regiment gunners specialise in combat tactics, weaponry and fieldcraft to defend RAF bases and overseas air operations.

Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.

Royal Marines officers lead commando teams on security, combat and relief operations.

Royal Navy officers manage ship and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel under their command.

Royal Navy ratings work in a variety of roles on board ships and submarines, and at naval bases.

Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.

Security managers supervise the security workforce that protects an organisation's buildings and keeps staff and visitors safe.

Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables and people are safe and secure.

Security Service personnel protect the UK against threats to national security.

Soldiers take part in peacekeeping missions, support disaster relief operations and fight in combat zones around the world.