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In my experience the Army isn't looking for one type of stereotyped Officer or Soldier. In fact it is the diversity of our organisation that makes us so effective.

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Platoon Commander

The Royal Welsh

From 05/2015 to 10/2017

SO2 Information Activity and Outreach

The Royal Welsh Operation CABRIT 2

From 10/2017 to 07/2018

Company Second in Command

The Royal Welsh

From 09/2018 to 09/2019

Company

What do you like about your job and the company?

I joined The Royal Welsh both to work alongside the best soldiers in the British Army and to challenge myself in a dynamic and exciting role.

Greatest achievements

It was an immense honour to be included on the Queens Birthday Honours List for my role in Information Activity and Outreach on Operation CABRIT 2 in Estonia.

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Your journey towards becoming an RLC Driver Communications Specialist is a chance to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the defence of your country. With determination, preparation, and a passion for service, you can embark on this path with confidence, knowing that your efforts will shape the Army's logistics and support its vital missions. As you progress through your career you will gain a wealth of experience and knowledge, focus on what you're passionate about and you'll find so many different opportunities opening up to you, whether that is progressing through your trade qualifications, learning and competing in a new sport or coaching, mentoring and teaching colleagues you will find an area you're strong in and develop a rewarding career.

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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.

Discussions with Samuel L
what is the life of a combat soldier like?
in Career Tips·Friday, September 27, 2019
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Assessment run time for infantry
in Career Tips·Wednesday, September 18, 2019
2 responses
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Can officer cadets at Sandhurst apply more than once to their regiment of choice?
in Career Tips·Wednesday, February 19, 2020
2 responses
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what do you do on a normal day
in Career Tips·Wednesday, October 2, 2019
2 responses
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Hey how do I differentiate between the different battalions for infantry soldiers?
in Career Tips·Thursday, February 13, 2020
2 responses
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