Page 81 - WishStream Year of 2023

Our Bahraini and Bermudan brothers were less impressed by the temperate conditions, but threw themselves into the challenge regardless. OCdt Alabbasi earned his prize for best International Cadet running himself ragged for the Platoon Ser- geant on multiple attacks and all committed them- selves fully to the “stand to” shell-scrape life after getting over the initial shock of capture. Any initial disdain for Victory Building quickly transformed into a strong appreciation of our concrete home after sleeping in dirt for the third night in a row.
The exercises continued to be a highlight of the course. In our delirious sleep-deprived state, we laughed, cried at the sheer intensity of it all, and laughed until we cried after leading the perma- nent staff through a waist high bog (twice – one navigational mishap wasn’t enough). In between the cold ration packs and snatched
leadership led to the culture of Dettingen Company changing little throughout the course; an impres- sive feat due to its modular nature and testament to the strength of the cohort and the quality of
minutes of sleep, we were pushed to test our ability to withstand pressure and make sound decisions when in command.
In our delirious sleep-deprived state, we laughed, cried at the sheer intensity of it all, and laughed until we cried
training provided by the excellent staff.
The aim of RMAS is to develop lead- ers, and the CCS leaves no doubt that RMAS deserves its global status as a world-renowned leadership acad- emy. Over the course of eight weeks, close to 200 OCdts passed through the company. Those who turned up as individuals with personal aspira- tions for success stepped up to the
Whilst much of the CCS comprises
exercise and PT (including the
infamous log-race), we were also
challenged academically through
the combat estimate, LOAC, inter-
national relations, leadership theory and commu- nication and applied behavioural science studies. In particular, we were heavily drilled on the Army Values & Standards and there is no doubt that we will all leave as better leaders for it. This constant emphasis on acceptable behaviours and good
role to better those around them and learn what it truly means to ‘Serve to Lead.’ All now begin a new leadership journey upon completing the famed slow march up the Old College steps. It may have rained on our parade, but the future of the British Army is bright.
SANDHURST 79