British Army visit Coleg Sir Gâr’s public services students
Coleg Sir Gâr recently welcomed the British Army’s Medical, Logistics and Adjutant General Corps (AGC) teams for an exciting day of activities focused on teamwork, resilience and career insights.
This experience offered students a unique look into Army life through a series of interactive challenges, each emphasising critical skills like problem-solving, communication and team building - all very important attributes for those aspiring for a career in the British Army.
The British Army visits various schools and colleges every three months, sending core engagement teams to lead physical and mental activities that reflect the essential skills developed in military training.
The Army’s medical team led students through an engaging workshop on the process of care following limb loss, demonstrating the approach and resources available. This exercise gave the students insight into the healthcare side of military service and the opportunity to learn about the medical support available to soldiers. Students were able to gauge the resilience needed in real-world scenarios.
In another session, students participated in a “Dragon’s Den”-style activity. Each team received a pack with various items they were challenged to build into a product and pitch it to the Army team. Innovation and communication was at the forefront of this exercise with the students working together to create and “sell” their ideas, mirroring the resourcefulness and strategic thinking that’s highly valued in the Army.
The final activity was centred around trust, quick thinking and teamwork - qualities that are integral for effective communication in the military. A blindfolded obstacle course, challenged students’ listening and communication skills. One student navigated the course blindfolded, relying solely on shouted instructions from teammates to make it through successfully.
The visit provided students with firsthand experience of Army training values, leaving a lasting impression. Students left with a better understanding of the roles available within the Army. The valuable lessons gained from the visit will benefit students, whether they pursue a military career or another path.
