Websites and Articals

Top 5 Skills to Comissioning

2Lt Picketts share his top 5 skills he used and learned on his journey from Gunner to Officer.

Read the full article here.

Sources of Information on the British Army

ADR010038 - SAB Digest 48.pdf

Useful Sources related to leadership and the military

  • Cove - The Cove is a professional development work for the Australian Army. It is based on the theory of ‘Connectivism’. Often referred to as a ‘learning theory for the digital age. Connectivism recognises the importance of developing communities of practise to share expertise and enhance continuous learning. It even has its own App.

  • TheArmyLeader.co.uk - An unofficial home for serving and former soldiers and officers to share their leadership experiences, offer advice and tips, and provide development tools

  • 50 Free Online Courses for Your COVID-19 Self Isolation - Signposted by the Army Leader. Whether you are self-isolated at home due to family infection, following government advice, or dispersed to protect yourself , this does not need to be wasted time.

  • The Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research (CHACR) - A 'think tank' established for the Army that offers independent and objective views.

Public Lectures

Defence Connect links - these can only be accessed by those who are a member of the Armed forces and have access to Defence Connect

The Whitehall Library provides MOD wide e-resources, through its e-library.

From here, amongst others, you can access the following:

  • Colombia International Affairs

  • The Diplomat

  • The Economist

  • The New York Times

  • The Washington Post

Under no circumstance can the Library links or passwords be shared with anyone outside of MOD due to copyright law.