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newly rejuvenated Zabzimek force, unfortunately undeterred by our previous successes. It was a worthwhile experience, if only for proof that the body can operate on less than three hours of sleep over three days. Adding to the reality of this lesson in defensive operations was Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. It became an impor- tant and humbling reminder for many that this job we do is real and unpredictable.
Broken bodies returned from Norfolk, but with a week of recovery complete (made all the sweeter by a Normandy battlefield study to Hayling Island and the Wingate
Other highlights of this term include the Company dinner night. In the Junior Term, this event was the first introduction to a formal military din- ner – a chance to get to grips with toasts, vignettes and minimal com- fort breaks. This term we were able to welcome guests into the fold, giv- ing the uninitiated the opportunity to mingle with our companies’ staff and catch a glimpse of a rather merry academy evening.
The pace of Sandhurst, without a doubt, increases during the Intermediate Term. Expec- tations grow and responsibilities increase. Such an action-packed period has taken its toll; yet, in the process, as we’ve thrown everything at this course to learn, develop and prove our abilities, we’ve also discovered new sides to ourselves and our comrades. Be it through waking for the third time that night for a ‘gibberingly’ cold stag, digging well into the 38th hour or slogging round the polo pitches for yet another battle PT ses- sion, we’ve filled our box of contingencies. And the next time we tackle something outside of our comfort zones, we now know we’ve got more to give.
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Patrol competition!), our attention
quickly focused on the dreaded
and often downplayed Regimen-
tal Selection Board process. It
would not be an understatement
to say that this week plays on an
OCdt’s mind from the very start
of their time at Sandhurst. It really
does feel like the most important
moment of your Army career, no
matter how many times you’re
told to ignore such anxieties. For
some, this week ends with sorrow, as childhood dreams are shattered but, for most, this week brings sheer relief through finding a new home, one to which you will belong for the remainder of your career.
It really does
feel like the most important moment of your Army career, no matter how many times you’re told to ignore such anxieties.
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