British Army RSM Salutes Royal Marines Sergeant-Major

In what year was the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Coldstream Guards required to salute the Sergeant-Major of the Royal Marines Battalion (formed for London Duties)?

13/02/201501/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

British Army Diving (66)

13/02/201509/02/2015 by Andrew Marshall

British Army to Introduce the Position of Sergeant Major of the Army

Finally, the British Army has decided to introduce the position of Sergeant Major of the Army. The individual appointed in this role will become the most senior soldier in the British Army and provide the troops’ perspective at the top level, advising General Carter (Chief of the General Staff). The post holder will also become a member of the executive… Read More

13/02/201501/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

Could & Must…

“The strong did what they could, and the weak suffered what they must.“ Thucydides: a famous historian, philosopher, and general from ancient Greece, who is known for his works on history, such as his historical work on the Peloponnesian War.

12/02/201501/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

British Army Diving (65)

12/02/201509/02/2015 by Andrew Marshall

New Tests Help Find Best Future Recruits for the British Army

Two new tests have been introduced to the Gurkha selection process in Nepal to ensure all future troops are in top physical condition. For the first time, the 2014/15 intake was required to undertake so-called functional mobility screening (FMS) – various stretching and balancing exercises – to examine muscle flexibility and strength as well as an ECG to check for possible heart problems.… Read More