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ADJUTANT GENERAL’S CORPS
25th ANNIVERSARY
Management course in 2004, which always been the education of soldiers
was more vocationally-orientated and and officers, additional roles and
better tailored to the needs of the army. functions have changed appreciably
The personal development element, over the past 25 years in response to the
however, has not been neglected. eclectic range of skills its officers possess,
The commitment to both forms of derived from its diverse background,
intellectual agility and willingness to
embrace new concepts. These have
found application in a range of military
roles which might not traditionally
be thought of as educationally-
grounded, including languages, media

Brigadier P S Purves CBE

Training Support

The change in name in 1992 was also
an indicator of the recognition of the
increasing importance and prevalence Brigadier A W E Brister CBE
of Training Support. Though this
training function had always been
a significant part of the Branch’s
activities, its formal insertion into the
Branch title enshrined the position.
While the Army constantly debates Brigadier G S Morris CBE
the difference between education and
training, from a holistic perspective, and communications, Information
they are inseparable parts of the process Management and Cyber. Today, the
to professionally and personally develop Educational and Training Services are
the soldier and officer. constantly in demand to deploy on
Operations and Defence Engagement
tasks, including providing support
Brigadier D G Wilson CBE to Short Term Training Teams and
continues to increase its relevance and
development has been a consistent value to the wider army.
and principal theme of the Branch and
it has been instrumental in driving
forward many initiatives which have
significantly increased the opportunities
available for officers and soldiers. This
includes the Army Skills Offer, the
Army Higher Education Pathway, The
Army Apprenticeship Scheme and
the Standard and Enhanced Learning
Brigadier M StJ Filler CBE
Credits Schemes.
Development Relevance and Value

The delivery of the more academic While the core business of the
courses of yesteryear gave way to the Educational and Training Services has
current Command Leadership and Brigadier S Anderson

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