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AGC JOURNAL 2016
Personnel
Administration Branch
By Colonel Steve Pyle
Changes Pushing Talent in SPS
Branch
Whilst this reorganisation marked
a change in the way that Personnel
Administration is represented in Army
Headquarters, I hope that the impact at
Detachment level has been minimal and
that you continue to receive the support
from the Functional Chain that you
thoroughly deserve.
Lieutenant Colonel Griff Griffiths and Warrant Officer Class
Colonel Steve Pyle One Paul Brenton at the Pushing Talent event in York
SPS Branch is packed full of talented and
… fierce pride in capable individuals; here in Personnel
Administration Branch we are absolutely
This year we said farewell to committed to encouraging everyone to
Brigadier Paul Burns who our Branch... fulfil their potential. So, if you want a
finished an outstanding break from serving at Regimental Duty this
article is for you.
tour as Director and we
took our place as Personnel Improving Employability
Administration Branch in
the Army Personnel Services The Army continues to face resource Whilst there is absolutely nothing wrong
with serving a full career at Regimental
Group in Andover. pressures, so my message to you all, Duty, working in other appointments will
Regulars and Reserves, is that we must improve your employability, make you
continue to demonstrate the essential more competitive for promotion and give
roles, physically and morally, we play you professional and personal skills that
in preparing forces to deploy and then you will enjoy for the rest of your life.
sustaining them on operations. Following
the three tenets of the SPS Ethos – Soldier
First, Pursuit of Excellence and SPS
Comradeship - is a key part of achieving
this requirement.
Finally, I have had the opportunity to
meet many of you during visits to SPS
Detachments, sporting events, the Triple
Crown and seminar presentations. What
strikes me most is your fierce pride in our
Branch and determination to continue
The Personnel Administration Team at the Triple Crown. doing the most professional job you can.
Left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Terry Robson, Colonel Steve Thank you for everything you do. Captain Graham Coulson and Corporal Kial Jones of the Corps
Pyle, Brigadier Paul Burns and Lieutenant Colonel Nick Carrell Engagement Team at the Pushing Talent event in York
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