From Sandhurst to Afghanistan: Being a Platoon Commander in War | Sam Perrin
In this episode, I sit down with Sam Perrin — former Infantry Platoon Commander and later a Special Forces Officer — to break down the reality of leadership, officer training, and operating on the front line.We cover everything future officers need to understand before AOSB, Sandhurst, or stepping into a platoon for the first time:🔹 His AOSB experience and early leadership lessons 🔹 What Sandhurst really teaches (and what it doesn’t) 🔹 Life as a new Platoon Commander 🔹 Serving on Op HERRICK 6 – casualties, high-pressure leadership & fighting the Taliban 🔹 How to build trust with your soldiers 🔹 Passing Special Forces Selection 🔹 Sam’s advice to the next generation of Officers & anyone considering SFIf you’re preparing for AOSB, heading to Sandhurst, or simply want to understand what leadership really looks like in the British Army, this is a must-listen.📌 Connect with meInstagram: @thearmyblokeYouTube: The Army Bloke
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British Army Officer: The Truth About Sandhurst, Leadership & Mental Health | Harry Mackarness
🎙 Lessons in Leadership – Episode 1In this first episode, I sit down with Harry Mackarness, a former British Army Officer who commissioned into the Paras, had to transfer to the Light Dragoons, and has since become a voice for resilience and mental health.We talk about:• Why he joined the Army• The reality of training at Sandhurst and Catterick• What it means to lead soldiers today• How injury and mental health challenges shaped his career• Why the Army still matters for young people in 2025Preparation for AOSB & Sandhurst 👉 https://linktr.ee/thearmybloke
Lessons in Leadership: advice to the next generation of military leaders.Real life experience & challenges that every leader will face in their early career.
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