“Think thou that these magnificent, victorious Legionnaires became what they are through some arbitrary stroke of fortune? Nay! They do not sit around congratulating themselves in the wake of every victory. Nay! They spend every moment refining and improving their craft. Without apology, they pursue excellence. Each one knows and understands that he alone stands… Read More
Research Paper Title The Influence of the Boer War (1899-1902) on the Tactical Development of the Regular British Army 1902-1914. Abstract This thesis examines the influence of the Boer War 1899 – 1902 upon tactics and training in the regular British Army 1902 – 1914. The work argues that several key lessons drawn from South Africa became… Read More
Research Paper Title College Quality and Employee Job Performance: Evidence from Naval Officers. Background This study analyses the effects of college quality and individual academic background on selected job performance measures for officers working in professional and managerial jobs in the US Navy. Methods The study analyses performance indicators at selected career points for cohorts in two occupational groups.… Read More
Forget new gear, weapons, or sophisticated targeting systems. The newest tool coming to combat troops is low-tech: beards. In a report released yesterday, research think-tank Xegis Solutions noted that beards have a direct correlation to combat effectiveness. Jonathon Burns was the lead researcher in the study. “We took 100 soldiers. 25 were Special Forces qualified… Read More
“An avidly accumulated amount of incompetence.” Unfortunately, I cannot remember where I read this quote but I can visualise a few people who are the embodiment of its meaning.
Speaking in Soldier Magazine, General Nicholas Carter, professional head of the British Army, has stated that “We are now looking very open-mindedly at the viability of part-time service, job sharing and flexible hours.” He went on to say the a pilot scheme for flexible working involving ten officers is due to start in the next month or so but the… Read More
Research Paper Title The Primary Care Diagnosis and Management of Bulimia Nervosa and its Relevance in the UK Armed Forces. Abstract Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder that is frequently seen in the UK Armed Forces population. In this article the diagnosis, management and clinical considerations of managing this condition in Primary Care in the… Read More
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