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One of the main things that disappoints me is the young man or woman that makes a snap decision to leave training before they have given themselves a real chance. Training is hard, its designed to be hard, so that in difficult situations it allows you to find the strength to succeed.
Career path
Regimental Engagement & Mentor Support Officer (ReMSO
British Army
Started 11/2014 to PresentArmy Reserve Wing Sergeant Major
British Army
From 09/2012 to 11/2014Old College - Regimental Sergeant Major
British Army
From 12/2009 to 03/2012Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
Having spent a lot of my career in instructional posts with new recruits and Officer cadets it always astonishes me to see young men and women succeed in this great organisation, realising their own strengths and weaknesses and overcoming mental and physical barriers to develop into young officers and soldiers in the field army. Assisting in that choice to serve is a key motivator and allows me to reflect on my own choices that I made to join the Infantry, a choice that has often allowed me to realise how I have been looked after by the team to get to where I am today.
Greatest achievements
Its always good to have a clear vision of where you want to be within your career and projecting forward but realistically the army has a clear structure when it comes to promotion, whilst you may show potential early on it still takes a good proportion of your career to get to a senior level. Each rank on the way to your end goal has its own merits and arguably being a full corporal is the only time where you have 7 soldiers directly under your command to shape, mentor and lead. The further you go on the promotional ladder has its own challenges but is outweighed by the merits.
Semisi R
Postal and Courier Operator
Top Insider Advice
When you have a dream, keep pursuing towards it and do not give up on it.
Caitlin B
Top Insider Advice
The army has countless opportunities for everyone , take as many as you can- whether that's professional development for your trade or working towards instructor qualifications for adventurous training, the list is endless. Enjoy as much of your career as possible and have a laugh with your friends around you. That way when you do decide to leave the army, you know you've had the best time possible.
Jack S
Top Insider Advice
It is important to always remember the Armies Values and Standards, notably the 'CDRILS'. Courage, Discipline, Respect for Others, Integrity, Loyalty and Selfless Commitment. Throughout your career, you will be tested on these things, whether on camp, or on Operations. As soldiers, it is our duty to follow these values, these help make us efficient in all aspects of our jobs.