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Been in the Army can sometimes be arduous, fight through it and reap the benefits. Whether it be mental or physical robustness. You will surpass it and shine through the other side!
Career path
Team Leader at JAMC
British Army
From 06/2024 to 09/2024Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
From been in the JAMC to deploying worldwide to conduct Movements, everything that goes and comes back to the UK has at some point gone through a Movement Controller. 29 Regiment RLC is one of the busiest operational camps in the UK that contributes to Operations, Exercises and Humanitarian aid. So my motivation stems from knowing we make a massive impact on their success. Knowing that my progression throughout my career as a Movement Controller in the Army can be transferred into civilian qualifications making me more of a valuable asset to future potential employers.
Greatest achievements
I was deployed to aid in the biggest Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) since WW2, OPERATION PITTING. We processed over 15,000 British nationals and eligible Afghans in 16 days. Myself and my team set the record for the most amount of passengers loaded to a C-17 Aircraft. This operation had pushed me past my mental and physical state but I fought through it and the outcome was immense. I had changed the lives of so many people, made friends and even had a present from a young British Afghan child which was a picture she drew of me, I will never forget the experience and I couldn't be prouder of all the boys and girls that deployed on that operation.
Frank R
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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.
Tori C
Regimental Medical Officer
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All doctors at some point will have a difficult time, and many will have considered leaving medicine or the NHS. That might be why you are reading this! I am very glad that I decided to find a different way to continue my career, and would recommend that anyone having doubts has a look to see what else is available. If you love adventure and a bit of a challenge, the Army is an excellent opportunity. You will need to take 3 years out between FY2 and starting specialty training, but most Army doctors will tell you this is the most enjoyable 3 years of your career! After those 3 years, you will likely have a great looking CV and a much clearer idea of what you want to specialise in. The majority of doctors will stay employed by the Army during the training years, although some may choose to return to the NHS to train, this is usually if they decide to do a specialty that the Army doesn't provide (eg Paediatrics). It has been an excellent career change for me, and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Shayne P
Army Air Corps CET LCpl
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I enjoy being part of a team and taking part in adventure training.
