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Very important thread. I’ve served in both 1 and 2 PARA. I’ve also served outside of the Battalions by instructor postings at both ITC Catterick and HDPRCC. I like to think I’ve had ALOT of professional development and career progression opportunities with PARA Reg.
Generally speaking career aspirations are supported by the regiment so long as they marry up with operational demand. Everyone has the opportunity to apply for and attend regimental cadres. Likewise everyone has the opportunity to apply for tri service units once eligible. The chain of command can not prevent you from volunteering for the likes of PF or SF once you meet their entry requirements, but may defer their application for operational deployments. This is why communication with your chain of command is important.
As a SNCO I actively encourage all ranks under my command to discuss their aspirations so these can be annotated ahead of any SJAR (appraisal) meetings. Although a duty of care exists regarding soldier career structure I always advise blokes to take ownership of their career.
All Paras will be given the opportunity to develop their career through training and promotion provided they are recommended and eligible. Promotion Boards will meet annually throughout the year to select soldiers for promotion to each rank to fill known vacancies. The Career Structure aims to provide soldiers with the right experience and ability at the appropriate rank to meet the operational demand. Be proactive and don’t be afraid to discuss your aspirations with your chain of command. As pointed out the overwhelming majority of what was listed on the RM list is available within PARA Reg.
Generally speaking career aspirations are supported by the regiment so long as they marry up with operational demand. Everyone has the opportunity to apply for and attend regimental cadres. Likewise everyone has the opportunity to apply for tri service units once eligible. The chain of command can not prevent you from volunteering for the likes of PF or SF once you meet their entry requirements, but may defer their application for operational deployments. This is why communication with your chain of command is important.
As a SNCO I actively encourage all ranks under my command to discuss their aspirations so these can be annotated ahead of any SJAR (appraisal) meetings. Although a duty of care exists regarding soldier career structure I always advise blokes to take ownership of their career.
All Paras will be given the opportunity to develop their career through training and promotion provided they are recommended and eligible. Promotion Boards will meet annually throughout the year to select soldiers for promotion to each rank to fill known vacancies. The Career Structure aims to provide soldiers with the right experience and ability at the appropriate rank to meet the operational demand. Be proactive and don’t be afraid to discuss your aspirations with your chain of command. As pointed out the overwhelming majority of what was listed on the RM list is available within PARA Reg.