Military personnel, veterans and their families will find it easier to access support from organisations aligned with the Armed Forces covenant thanks to a new website. The Armed Forces Community Directory is a single point of contact for anyone seeking help or advice in the fields of health, education, employment, housing, welfare and the legal profession. Visit http://www.afcom.directory for more information.
Gurkhas: Quest for the Best
Punishing selection for the Brigade of Gurkhas has taken place in Pokhara in the Himalayas. From the initial 7,865 Nepalese applicants, 500 made it through to the final two weeks of testing, where 230 were successful. The arduous process saw potential recruits undergo various mental and physical tests – including the famed five-kilometre Doko race (below). Reference Soldier (2015) Qlobal Sitrep: Quest for… Read More
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Knowing When To Fight…
“He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious.“ Sun Tzu: a famous Chinese general and military philosopher, who was known for his famous written work “The Art of War” a highly influential book on military strategy.
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What’s it like Working as a Doctor in the British Army?
Nicola MacLeod, writing in the British Medical Journal, answers questions about working as a doctor in the British Army: How difficult is it to get into the army medical services? There are plenty of opportunities to join as a doctor. I joined at university and enjoyed financial support through my last three years of study on… Read More
Management, It’s In The Numbers…
“Generally management of the many is the same as generally management of the few, it’s a matter of organisation.“ Sun Tzu: a famous Chinese general and military philosopher, who was known for his famous written work “The Art of War” a highly influential book on military strategy.
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