The Arena: Doer or Observer, Which are You?

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who… Read More

Is the Military Behavioural Activation & Rehabilitation Course (MBARC) Effective?

Research Paper Title An Initial Evaluation of the Clinical and Fitness for Work Outcomes of a Military Group Behavioural Activation Programme. Background Behavioural Activation (BA) is an evidence-based psychological treatment for depression based on behavioural theory. However, in common with other talking therapies, there is limited evidence about occupational factors related to treatment. This is… Read More

Invisibility & the Military: Where’s My Privates!

The US Army wants invisibility cloaks for its soldiers. Not just that – it has announced that it wants to test the best contenders within the next 18 months. Seems a bit unrealistic? Well, we may not be as far away as you think. In 2006, John Pendry, a theoretical physicist at Imperial College London, showed that it should be possible to bend… Read More

RMAS Instructor Cadre Poster

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) is always on the lookout for NCO instructors to train the next generation of the British Army’s leaders. It is a very good career booster, especially for non-infantry personnel. The process can take up to two years to complete due to the pre-requisite courses required. Candidates will usually have… Read More