Assignment One Workbook 2012

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[pic] Unit 4 [pic] Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services [pic] Assignment 1[pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] Chapter 1 P1 Explain the need for and role of discipline in the Uniformed Public Services 1. Produce diagrams which illustrate the hierarchical command and rank structures (you must show all ranks commissioned and non commissioned) of the following Uniformed Public Services: a. British Army Officer Cadet This is the rank held during initial officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Second Lieutenant The first rank held on commissioning. It is normally held for up to 2 years, during which time they complete special to arms training relevant to their Corps. Afterwards they are responsible for leading up to 30 soldiers in a platoon or troop, both in training and on operations. Lieutenant Lieutenant is a rank typically held for up to 3 years. They normally command of a platoon or troop of around 30 soldiers, but with experience comes increased responsibilities. They also have the opportunity to gain specialised skills outside their unit. Captain Captains are normally made second-in-command of a sub-unit of up to 120 soldiers. They are key players in the planning and decision-making process, with tactical responsibility for operations on the ground as well as equipment maintenance, logistic support and manpower. Major Promotion to Major follows between 8-10 years’ service. Typically a Major will be given command of a sub-unit of up to 120 officers and soldiers with responsibility for their training, welfare and administration both in camp and on operations, as well as the management of their equipment.
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