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Top Insider Advice
I have served 16 years in the Army now. I have lots of experience gained though courses, exercises, operations and life. But, there is always something new. Something I've never done before. A new system, weapon, theory or problem. You can always learn something new, or improve something old. Don't be afraid to ask for help and always seek feed back. But remember feedback will not always be positive.
Career path
Outreach Team 2iC Scotland
British Army
From 12/2024 to 05/2025Light Cavalry (RAC) SCOTS DG
British Army
From 06/2010 to 12/2024Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
My motivation changes. I joint the Army because it was something I always wanted to do. That and a Binman. I wanted to scratch that itch. I wanted to travel. I wanted to fight. As a young solider it was promotion. The desire be top student on courses. The strongest on PT. The guy trusted with responsibility. As a commander is was respect. Gaining the confidence of your team. Showing others what your capable of. Now, 16 years later. Its stability. I'm married now, I have two small children. I need to provide for them.
Greatest achievements
This course is known throughout the Army as being one of the hardest courses soldiers can attend. It is a 9 week course delivered in Beacon, Wales to train senior infantry soldiers in the role of a platoon sergeant on operations. I was the only non-infantry soldier on the course, with little to no experience in some of the subjects we would be covering. As the clear odd one out and representative of the Royal Armoured Corps, a positive attitude, the willingness to learn and humility allowed me to bond with my course-mates quickly. With their support and my determination, I achieved a top third placement and an above the standard grade (B+). My report highlighted the fact that as a non-infanteer I had out performed senior infantry soldiers.
Holly J
Financial Systems Administrator
Top Insider Advice
No matter what anyone tells you, your career is yours to make of what you wish. There are endless opportunities, be it sport, travelling, adventure training, being attached to certain units, doing a different role within the role you already do, the opportunities are endless.
Deegan W
Recruiting Co-ordinator
Top Insider Advice
The army is more than what is seen in dramatised film and television. It’s a group of had working individuals who have learnt to be a part of the army, learnt their strengths and weakness, learnt what kind of job and job role suits them best. There is so much opportunity it is impossible to write it all here but information about the army has never been so easily accessible. The wealth of insight that can be gleaned, to help you determine the right career path in the army, is massive and can help you decide. Even if that decision is not to join the army, you won’t know until you have a look.
Melissa C
Combat Medical Technician
Top Insider Advice
I mean this in two different ways, the first is your mindset and the way you talk to yourself. If you wake up everyday with belief you can do anything, you absolutely can. The way you think is the strongest motivation you can give yourself. If a task is hard and you are struggling tell yourself you can and you will. Secondly is your physical strength, the British Army does have a fitness standard we expect candidates to achieve however they are not impossible for anyone. Again, put your mind to it and you can achieve it!
