Maj Gen John Kendall Deputy Commander Field Army

The Chief of the General Staff outlined a bold vision for our Army's future at the Land Warfare Conference 2025 📢 He focused on three critical themes. Read the full speech on our website ⬇️ lnkd.in/e9dCdQYz

An announcements in the Strategic Defence Review that is worth emphasising; We have committed to a 30% increase in cadet numbers. We should not underestimate the benefits of the Cadet Force. It’s fantastic for social mobility providing opportunity to hundreds of young people. It provides a sense of belonging, boundaries, discipline, ambition but most of all fun and comradeship. The Cadet Force connects parts of society to Defence that otherwise have little contact with the military. Those that take part in the cadets are less likely to see a doctor, suffer from mental health and if just 1% of cadets change their life outcomes due to membership it pays for the whole programme. It would also be remiss of me not to mention the adult volunteers who underpin the Cadet Force…without their dedication and commitment we couldn’t do any of this. One of the reasons I went into politics was to increase opportunity and enhance social mobility….the Cadet Force does just that!

A historic first tomorrow: an all-female Banner Party on the Sovereign’s Parade. Also, RAMS personnel do not carry bayonets. However, tomorrow SSgt Bradley will carry a rifle with bayonet to protect the Sovereign’s Banner. This has been approved by the RAMS Corps Col and RSM.

Grab a brew and catch up with our Association's latest news, and stories from the Reserve Forces, Cadets and supportive employers in our region ☕ lnkd.in/ehczVtgk linkedin.com/posts/west-mid…

From log runs 🪵 to field guns 💥 to e-gaming 🎮 Defence Minister @AlistairCarns got involved in an action-packed cadet activity day with @armycadetsuk, @aircadets, @seacadetsuk and @cadetsinschools For more information visit: ow.ly/CpCa50VwtL1

Long orders or instructions don't create clarity. They create confusion and stifle initiative. Yet, complex instructions remain the norm in many organisations. Why? linkedin.com/posts/sorensjo…

The cyber battlefield is growing 🌎 London joins forces with 26 nations for Exercise #CyberMarvel, defending against digital threats on a global scale Full story below 👇🔗 forcesnews.com/services/tri-s…

How are shifting global tensions and new technological threats changing the way the world views war? Facing Coming Storms' host @pete_apps seeks answers from Maj Gen Dr Andrew Sharpe, @Tor_Mackarness and Rocco P. Santurri III. Listen, and follow, here: open.spotify.com/show/05H2GxiCb…

As we ring in the New Year, our Reservists serve alongside Regular and Civilian Defence colleagues in roles crucial to UK diplomacy and security. ⁦@BritishArmy⁩ ⁦@field_army⁩ ⁦@ArmyResComdSM⁩ instagram.com/reel/DEM2W36qY…

Commissioning Course Short 243 completed their training with their Commissioning Parade on 23 November 2024, on Old College Square at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. They will now take up appointments and roles across the Army Reserve.⁠ ⁠ #Sandhurst #RMAS #ArmyReserve