War, Combat and Peacekeeping
Why the German Army equips as many Spartans as the British Army When asked what phrase Sandhurst cadets connected most with their future profession most
Category : People and Leadership
Competent, assertive, athletic and privileged? Britain’s future Army officers
Whereas during the 1980s 65 percent of the Sandhurst cadets had attended private schools, this number had decreased to 42 percent by 2014. Even though
Sandhurst – Boarding school with rifles?
When one officer cadet was asked why he perceived training at Sandhurst like a continuation of his school education, he stated that ‘traditionally, the whole
British Army Communications Review
Today perceptions matter every bit as much as reality. This is as true on the battlefield as at home. Information saturation means that traditional means
‘Leading by Example’ – A Response
In two recent articles a Wavell Room contributor discussed at length their thoughts on the current state of leadership in the Army and put forward
Ethics: Starting at the Beginning
The word ‘Ethics’ is tossed around a great deal in our society, often with a variety of contradictory meanings. Sometimes it refers to legal rules
British Airborne Forces in the Contemporary Operating Environment
‘…a tribute to the man who is looking for no better drop zone for tomorrow than in the heartland of the enemy, the Allied airborne
Regimental Traditions and Army Reputation
The Role of History in the British Army Officer Corps. The traditional line of the different regiments in the British Army accounted for one of the
How to Achieve a Rationalisation of Ranks?
This article is part 2 of a series, part 1 can be found here. As suggested in the previous article, education is an important part
Is it Time for a New Military Rank Structure?
Part 1 – What are the reasons for considering a flatter ranks structure and what are the potential benefits? Today, the Royal Navy, British Army,