Chris Spratt

An amazing occasion, well done to all involved.

It’s great to be back in Melbourne, with a couple of days at work and then a few days exploring the city, the Great Ocean Road and other sights around the city and surrounding areas. Loving the view from my apartment and the city vibe here but it’s off to Sydney tomorrow. 🇦🇺 🐨

@BritishArmy …and cadet forces!

Exceptional soldiers and officers of the Regulars and Reserves are recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026. 79 personnel will receive honours for their contributions to the British Armed Forces and UK Defence. See the full list ⬇️ ow.ly/gtcL50XQgzM

A privilege to attend the @StephenPerse Senior & Sixth Form carol service at @GreatStMarys in Cambridge today. As well as an enjoyable festive occasion it was a delight to witness the remarkable talents of three choirs, echoing effortlessly but charmingly around the church. 🎄

@DepNat_Trg_Offr Well, never say never I guess. 🤔😂 The challenge would be finding a role that fits with the day job and my travels! 😥 🫡

@DirectorIPS We need to get you back into uniform only this time with the ACF 👍

Received some great news, following attending a selection board, I have been appointed from 1 Dec 25 to new role as Deputy National Training Officer HQ Regional Command as Lt Colonel, really excited at the opportunity to help develop the Cadet Experience to a wider audience

A special and superb evening at @StPaulsLondon for the annual Evensong and Service of Thanksgiving for members of the Order of the British Empire. Also nice to meet @sally0range in the congregation and speak to other members of the order to hear their inspirational stories.

@RoyalFamily @MilliePilks Happy birthday Your Majesty 👑 🎂

77 today! 🎈 Thank you for the kind words and well wishes on His Majesty’s Birthday. 📷 @MilliePilks / Sandringham Estate

Very special to attend the #RemembranceSunday parade at the former @RoyalMarines Eastney today. Great to catch up with old friends and colleagues, see @VCCcadets on parade and join my parents in honouring not just the fallen but also our old mate Dan Collins. #WeWillRememberThem

@PoppyLegion Thank you for everything your organisation does. My poppy is worn with pride and gratitude.

@DirectorIPS What a lovely thing to say Chris - thank you!

At Kings Cross today, come say hello and buy a Poppy. #Remembrance #Poppy

@HQC_East_RTO @PresidentACCB @ColCadetsArmy @ArmyCadetsHQ Nice one John. It’s a very special occasion and superbly organised (of course). I hope you all had a brilliant time at the Castle and thereafter, an accolade and experience so very well deserved. BZ mate!

What a day my family & myself have had today at Windsor Castle, received my MBE investiture from HRH Prince of Wales, proud moment, get official photographs tomorrow. ⁦@PresidentACCB⁩ ⁦@ColCadetsArmy⁩ ⁦⁦@ArmyCadetsHQ⁩ thanks to the people for my nomination

Back up to London today for some PFM Awards judging. Reflecting over a cappuccino (from the marvellous station buffet) on the peace of a country railway station at one end and the vibe of the big smoke at the other. Rather glad I no longer have to do this five days a week!

@GUNNERDAN94 @RoyalNavy @RN_Neurodiverse BZ shippers, nice one mate 💪🏻👍🏻

A beautiful sunset in #Paris this evening from the Montparnasse Tower, ending a superb day of exploring this charming city. Nearing the end of a fantastic week in 🇫🇷 with way too much fine wine and delicious food.

@GUNNERDAN94 Appreciate this is high level but appears to be very Army and RAF centric. Support to CFAVs essential to grow cadet numbers (eg: additional paid time off work). Needs a joined-up tri-service strategy and admin efficiencies. Will this finally lead to a HMS Bristol replacement?

‘30 by 30’ - New funding to boost cadet force by over 40,000 by 2030 - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/new…

@AlistairCarns @ArmyCadetsUK @aircadets @SeaCadetsUK @CCFcadets Think you forgot one!

This article highlights a serious issue. Boys need better role models. But the @ArmyCadetsUK @aircadets @SeaCadetsUK @CCFCadets are already showing we can tackle this. Here's how 🧵 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🎺 NEW BAND UNIT IN SCOTLAND! 🎺 We’re launching the @BandsRMVCC (Scotland) at HMS Caledonia – and we’re recruiting! 🎶 Play an instrument? Want to help behind the scenes? 📅 Open Evening: Tue 15 Jul 🕡 1830hrs | Carnegie Hall, #Dunfermline 👉 Come meet the team! #Rosyth

Absolutely superb to grab a wet (brew) with my good mate @HQC_East_RTO whilst I was up in Notts/Leic way on business. It was a good chance to pull up a sandbag/swing the lamp, but moreover congratulate him on his very well deserved MBE a few weeks ago. Top bloke!

Very much thinking about the 7 July attacks in London 20 years ago today. Clearly a horrid day for those involved & the first responders, but we also saw the best of our capital city. Grateful no colleagues were seriously hurt. Thoughts are with those who died & their relatives.