Carlington R.

This has been a journey but a balanced one.

I have had the pleasure to deploy on various exercises abroad and in the UK. (Falklands, Kenya, Canada, Estonia). In The Falklands i was able to build on my trade knowledge and learn some of the history about the island and i got to see the penguins in their natural habitat. In Kenya was another great experience, i got to see the elephants and had a chance to do some adventure training.Not only have i seen many new places and have had a lot of new experience. One of the best things i have done thus far is sky diving. I was always curious to try it but i was also scared to take the leap. When the opportunity was presented to me I thought why not. I took myself out of my comfort zone and in the moment i thrived.

I work in the Royal Engineer Corp Engagement Team.

I have the opportunity to meet and see some of the future sappers that is starting their own journey in the Corp. My team is responsible for engaging with schools and offer information and insight about the R.E..We also Visit recruits during their Phase 1 training and answering any questions they might have about their future training, locations, assignments etc. I also like when we go into a school for a job and some of the students faces light up when they see us in the uniform. It make me proud to continue telling my story as i continue my journey.

I like the variation that my current role provides.

I get to travel around the UK an see new places. One week i could be all the way up in northern Scotland delivering presentations and other engagement activities and the next week i could be at Wembley stadium engaging and talking with people to promote the Royal Engineer. Because of the nature of my current role i get to chat with potential and future soldier all around the country. I go to many major events like fairs and festivals that is being held and i have the chance to promote the Corp to all that is interested to know more.

If you are thinking about joining just do it.

Once you join the army there will be no other experience like this to compare it to. The training is challenging and it is deliberately designed like that to challenge you. It is definitely possible to complete. You will have the best experience that last a life time.The people you meet in this job becomes your new family members.

I was recognised for the work i did on deployment in Estonia.

Based on the work i did in Estonia on operations. I was running numerous troop training, organising battle group training for Bulldog drivers and commander courses. I was presented a BG Commanders coin in recognition for the work i produced.