Special Trust and Confidence: The Making of an Officer / Edition 1

by Cathy Downes

Overview

This is an examination and an analysis of the systems of recruitment, selection, education and training for junior officers in the British Armed Forces. It is a study based around four core institutions: The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, The Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, the Department of Initial Officer Training, Royal Air Force College, Cranwell and the Officers Training Wing, Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines, Lympstone. The conclusions reveal the enduring dilemmas involved in the preparation of officer aspirants for entry to the British military profession.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714633541
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/28/1991
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Authored by Downes, Cathy

Table of Contents

Dr Cathy Downes has produced a very useful academic but readable book, which all those involved in the business of officer training and education ought to study. The Naval Review