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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.
Gary T
Recruiting and Mentoring Support Officer
Top Insider Advice
If you've taken the time to get this far keep going. The Army life is one full of challenges for the better you. Life will be though at times as you find you feet and get to understand the way things are done. You'll be with and supported by like minded people alll with the same drive to be the best they can.
James G
REMSO
Top Insider Advice
Research the benefits of being in the Army Reserve, there will be a job with in the Army Reserve that interests you, speak to as many people as possible. Visit the units and get a feeling for the roles and the people that are there. Go with a can do attitude and give all you can as you will get it back in life experience, civilian qualifications and sense of achievement. You will gain life long friends and have some of the most exciting weekends possible. Even if you only do it for a short time, you will have gained something and you can always say you tried it. Remember it's easier to get out of, than to get into. And something not tried, is an opportunity missed.
Frank R
Top Insider Advice
It's always better to be at the bottom of a ladder you wan't to climb, than half way up one you don't. Okay... I promise I won't do anymore cheesy quotes from now on, but it really is true. I've always thought of this, as you can see from the various jobs I've had, I've always been looking for that one job that ticks every box for things you want out of a career. Don't be persuaded into doing a job you're not set on, just because it may result you getting your start date early. Or if you need a qualification for a particular job. Get that qualification! If it means you getting that career/job role that you really want, then go for it. Don't settle for second best.
