Page 6 - Wish Stream Year of 2019

assist current and former Officer Cadets, but also to spread the Sandhurst brand and the importance of Serve to Lead.
In the last edition of this journal, I trailed an evolv- ing story of Sandhurst, developing our position and role on the world stage, as well as at home, whilst maintaining a focus on the world-class training that we pride ourselves on. The re-cre- ation of a full-time Commandant at Sandhurst reflects the recognition of our importance in the coming years and prepares us well.
I will shortly handover the role of Commandant, after nearly 5 years in post and, whilst I shall be immensely sad to leave, I am hugely privileged to be able to finish my Army service where it began 34 years ago. I shall leave with many happy memories and great pride in all the staff and Officer Cadets with whom I have had the privilege to Serve to Lead.
I very much hope that you enjoy this Wish Stream!
Brigadier James Carr-Smith
Commander Sandhurst Group
On commissioning from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, James Carr-Smith joined an armoured regiment, initially the
5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, and then, on amalgamation, the Royal Dragoon Guards. His early years were spent in a variety of com- mand and staff appointments in Germany, Northern Ireland, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Poland.
More recent staff appointments have included: Military Assistant to the Chief of the General Staff; SO1 Organisation & Plans at Headquarters Land Command; Chief Plans in Multi-National Division (South East) in Iraq; Assistant Head Land at the Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre; Assistant Director Army 2020 Implementation at Army HQ; and, most recently, Military Attaché and Head of the British Army Staff in the USA.
He commanded an Armoured Squadron and an Armoured Regiment; his tenure in the lat- ter role included an out-of-role operational tour in Afghanistan. And, as a Brigadier, he was the inaugural Deputy Commander of 1 (UK) Div dur- ing its transition from the armoured to light role.
He is a graduate of the Higher Command and Staff Course. He has also attended the US Cap- stone Course.
He assumed the appointment of Commander Sandhurst Group in September 2019.
James is married to Isabel and they have three adult children. He enjoys all ball sports, particu- larly cricket, hockey, tennis and squash. He used to play cricket at a high level (Combined Services & Army) but now he plays purely for fun. He also enjoys reading, cooking and travelling.
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