British Army

The British Army provides a real way out for many people, it gives morales and standards to many young people, who otherwise wouldnt have a chance of survival in their home environment. As an employer, it often neglects its duty of care, and the work environments can be exceptionally challenging, the day to day life often crosses the thin line of ridiculousness, and again, as an employer, the Ministry of Defence fails to protect its employees from several areas of harm that should not be found in the Army. The Recruitment process usually starts in the Recruiting Station, where a potential ... more

This is my opinion on being a "wife of" in the British Army, for those of you who don't know this is how the army refer to you officially. This was my only problem with the British Army they see families as excess baggage. Now I know they don't really have time to worry about the families of service men when there are wars etc. going on but they could make a bit more effort to make us feel wanted after all they usually say happy wives men happy solidiers. I spent eight years as an army wife, my husband got out after the Gulf war, during this time I did not have any problems as I am quite self ... more

All that glitters is not gold! One has to admit that the recruiting publicity for the British Army are some of the best adverts on the telly; they should be the bill for them runs in to the millions. My opinion of the British Army is based on 21 years service and still serving. Anyone contemplating a career would be best suited to finding out more about the job and what it offers you and more importantly expects of you from people who have experienced it rather than rely on the glitz of the TV ads and posters. First of all the good stuff: Skills: The Army can provide you with opportunities ... more

Today's young adults are not like their counterparts forty, thirty or even twenty years ago. They do not like to be bossed about all the time, and obviously this is a part of the Army's very being. I think our culture has been part of the problem here, because we have bowed away from discipline over recent years, and unfortunately you are not going to find anyone who has been undisciplined, suddenly opting for it. This creates a problem in recruiting for any of the military forces, let alone the Army which has always been the most put upon, and least glamourous. The new ads are hoping to boost ... more

Having served in the Royal Corps of Signals for over 15 years I have seen massive changes in both the soldiers and the technology that they use. When I first joined the discipline was far harsher than it is now, you would not say anything unless spoken to, and then it still might get you into trouble! Nowadays the recruit is far more questioning, which can be a good thing, as long as when the time comes they know when to stop the questions and just do the do! We have a lower level of fitness now as well but this is probably due to the computer generation that is now emerging, the days of ... more