‘[A] recruit instructor is … the first point of contact really, for a soldier’s journey’. CPL Numans explains that your main role as an instructor is to train your section of recruits in all the basic soldierly skills, to be ready for Army. You are with them from the moment they step off the bus, through all the drills and lessons, culminating in the field phase where they conduct infantry minor tactics. These are the basic skills that all soldiers need to know. Finally, you are there for them when they March Out.

CPL Numans reflects on some of the lighter moments of being an instructor, such as wasting a recruit’s time when they’ve come to you for assistance, but they need to be on parade or attending a lesson. He also reflects on activities such as ‘Skit Night’ where the recruits can take the mickey out of their R.I.s.

Our guest this episode, CPL Jade Numans is a current recruit instructor at 1RTB, joins us to provide insight into both the organisation and his role, and what these might achieve for Army.

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