Research Paper Title TEMPS-A[P] Temperament Profile Related to Professional Choice. Differences between Applicants to become a Cadet Officer in the Italian Air Force or Navy. Background Temperament appears to be a factor involved in professional attitudes. The most impressive findings are those on the importance of cyclothymia in art and of hyperthymia in leadership. Aim… Read More
Some More Tips for Successfully Completing Boot Camp!
A slightly different take on yesterdays seven tips for successfully completing boot camp, or any other intense training experience, with some advice by WikiHow which suggests there are 10 tips: Talk to a military recruiter Get all the benefits that the government is offering Do not lie about drug use and criminal records Prepare yourself for… Read More
7 Tips for Successfully Completing Boot Camp, or Any Intense Training Experience, Courtesy of WWII Marines
Marcus Brotherton (Art of Manliness website) suggests there are seven tips for successfully completing boot camp, or any other intense training experience which are: Expect immediate, difficult change Never complain Never fight the man who trains you Pace yourself Don’t be a “grab-ass” Learn rules quickly, follow them explicitly Respect the leader with the low… Read More
Royal Marines Kit Muster
Personnel on the Royal Marines 32-week Recruit course, 60-week RM Young Officers (RMYO) course, and the 9-week All Arms Commando Course (AACC) must lay out every single piece of their equipment (including rifle stripped down) in a clean and maintained condition ready for inspection everyday whilst on field exercises. This ensures that personnel maintain high… Read More
British Army Recruitment & Selection Statistics for 2012 to 2013
Did you know that between April 2012 and March 2013: Applications to join the British Army: Officers: 7,230 Regular Army and 2,320 Army Reserves Soldiers: 45,290 Regular Army and 24,690 Army Reserves BARB Test (Soldiers Only): A total of 30,580 BARB tests were recorded during this time. 24,550 Regular Army and 6,030 Army Reserves 200 people recorded… Read More
British Army Infantry Training: What are the Factors Associated with Failure to Complete?
Research Paper Title Identifying and Understanding Factors Associated with Failure to Complete Infantry Training among British Army Recruits. Background Over 30% of the British Army’s Infantry Recruits who underwent training between 1999 and 2003 failed to complete their training. Previous studies have focused predominantly on identifying the cumulative reasons for failure. There is a dearth… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 