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Dorian T.

Regimental Engagement & Mentor Support Officer (ReMSO

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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.

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Regimental Engagement & Mentor Support Officer (ReMSO

The Royal Welsh

Started 11/2014 to Present

Army Reserve Wing Sergeant Major

Army Staff Leadership School

From 09/2012 to 11/2014

Old College - Regimental Sergeant Major

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

From 12/2009 to 03/2012

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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.

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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.

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One of the biggest pieces of advice I can give somebody who has an interest in joining the military is to simply be yourself. One of key values of the military is integrity, so as long as you're honest with yourself and being true to who you are, you can't go too wrong. Those who try to be somebody they're not always get found out, and false appearances can only be kept up for so long. I would also say work hard. If you continue to push yourself and push what you think are your limitations, you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised. Those who work hard in the military are very often rewarded and go on to have the more fulfilling, exciting career with an abundance of opportunities. Those who shy away from work or are lazy will again get found out very quickly and have less opportunities available.

Eloise T

Dog Handler (Royal Army Veterinary Corps)

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For those pursuing a career as a Dog Handler in the British Army, professionalism, patience, and adaptability are essential qualities. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to animal welfare, as building a reliable working partnership with a Military Working Dog takes time, consistency and trust. Physical fitness and resilience are also key, as the role involves demanding tasks in varied environments, including exercises and operational deployments. As a Dog Handler, you are responsible not only for your own actions but also for the performance and safety of your dog. Embrace continuous learning, whether in dog training, military tactics or teamwork with other units. Lastly, always take pride in your role. As a Dog Handler, you will be representing a specialised and highly respected capability within the British Army.

Josh S

Education and Training Officer

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Research all of the jobs available in the Army. I didn't even know I could be a teacher when I started out and now I am loving my job! There is a role for everyone in this organisation.
Discussions with Dorian T
what if i am transgender?
in Career Tips·Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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As a reserve, how long does it take from inital application to start of training?
in Application process·Sunday, October 11, 2020
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How does camp life compare to civi life?
in Career Tips·Saturday, September 26, 2020
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