Congratulations to Lt Col L Giles who has been awarded an Honorary degree from Exeter University where she works as New College Commander.
Lt Col L Giles oversees the leadership development of officer cadets on the Regular Commissioning Course through a programme of academic study, military exercises and physical training.
“I’m completely humbled and amazed to receive such an amazing honour from my university,†she said.
“I think day-to-day you don’t think you are doing anything particularly special.â€
Lt Col Giles is the first female College Commander in The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’s 200-year history.
She joined the Army in 1992 after studying Biology at Exeter and enjoying University Officer Training Corps.
Early regimental duty included a year in Germany, followed by tours of Bosnia and in South Africa. On gaining her majority, she was posted to 5 Airborne Brigade with tours to East Timor, Sierra Leone, and Bosnia again.
Lt Col Giles commanded 47 Air Despatch Squadron Royal Logistic Corps enabling operations in Iraq and Afghanistan before joining Headquarters Directorate Royal Logistic Corps. This was followed by another command tour at a training regiment and a teaching appointment at the Joint Services Command and Staff College.
She gained her Masters in Military Studies with Cranfield University and her PGCE with the University of Southampton.
At the inaugural Women in Defence event, Lt Col Giles was given the Inspirational Award and the Woman of the Year 2016 Award. She is an ambassador for First Women UK and was in the Times 500 People of Influence 2016.
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Day 2 of the RLC Regimental Selection Boards at @RMASandhurst congratulations to all those offered commissions in the Corps #BritishArmyLogistics #WeAreTheRLC
Congratulations to the 16 RLC soldiers who have graduated with a PGCert in Wireless Communications, taught by Ubi-Tech and accredited by the University of Wolverhampton. #BritishArmyLogistics #WeSustain @UbiTechLtd
https://www.royallogisticcorps.co.uk/great-success-for-rlc-students-of-the-ubi-tech-cpd-programme/
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Congratulations to the 16 RLC soldiers who have successfully graduated with a Post Graduate Certificate in Wireless Communications. This level seven qualification, taught by Ubi-Tech and accredited by the University of Wolverhampton, has been delivered as Continuous Professional Development to The RLC since August 2016.
Maria Hall, Ubi-Tech’s Operations Manager, commented: “The dedication of all RLC students is admirable and they should be extremely proud of themselves.”
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A career in The RLC is like no other in the British Army. Thanks to its 16 trade choices, specialisms for both soldiers and officers, all underpinned by an award-winning apprenticeship programme and second to none training; The British Army’s logisticians repeatedly demonstrate they are world-class, innovative and adaptable.
Working closely with Army Digital, the Corps is delighted to announce it has launched a new ‘RLC Careers’ area on its section of the official British Army website to provide previously little-known careers information for serving soldiers and officers and for civilians wanting to join or re-join the Corps.
Still a work in progress, we aim to add information about professional development opportunities over the next few months.
Take a look at the new RLC Careers pages here:
https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-logistic-corps/rlc-careers/
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Our next live virtual event is on Tuesday 1 December 2020 at 1400hrs when the Corps Engagement and Nurture Team will be talking all about the Corps of Drums of The Royal Logistic Corps. For more information and to get the link to join, please email: rlc.recruitment@outlook.com
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