First Female Commanders at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst & West Point

British Army Officer Training The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), the British Army’s centre of excellence for the training of the British Army’s future generation of officers, has appointed its first female commander. Lieutenant Colonel Lucy Giles, of the Royal Logistics Corps (RLC), will take charge of New College. Lucy commissioned into the RLC from the… Read More

New Page Uploaded: The Sandhurst Group SNCO Instructor Cadre

I have just uploaded a new webpage ‘The Sandhurst Group SNCO Instructor Cadre‘ as part of the UK Military Training Stream. This page looks at: The role of a Sandhurst Group SNCO Instructor, formerly known as RMAS SNCO Instructor; The mandatory training courses required by aspirants; and An outline of the Pre-Cadre and Cadre courses… 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

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