The Grumpy Officer

Serving British Army Officer. Post-Doc Social Scientist. My views are personal. They do not represent those of the British Army or Defence.

[Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy]

The Society offers grants for university students undertaking research on any aspect of the British Army. The deadline for applications is Friday 1 May, and full details can be found on the website. Please consider applying if eligible and share widely.
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[The Grumpy Officer @TheGrumpyLE]

@grok is amazing. Just spent 30 mins chatting to it/him/her about delayed double slit experiment, event horizon and the placement of pyramids. Best chat I’ve had 😂 @elonmusk

[Deborah Haynes @haynesdeborah]

Out now, The Wargame, a podcast series that simulates a Russian attack on the UK
We imagine it's October 2025
Russia deploys a task force of ships, jets & submarines to the North Atlantic. The UK is in missile range. The PM calls an emergency Cobra meeting
https://t.co/7Zvq7Z8jnB

[Defence Research Network @DefenceResNet]

Know someone who might be interested in the DRN? Please share the attached flyer with them!

[International Leadership Association @The_ILA]

Have you defended #doctoraldissertation in the past 2 years or do you know someone who has? If so, please apply for this year's Fredric M. Jablin Doctoral Dissertation Award or passing on the announcement to your colleague! Application deadline: 15 June. https://t.co/qTSI4dxHRm

[Defence Research Network @DefenceResNet]

ESRC CASE PhD Studentship (fully funded) opportunity:

Returning C. Wright Mills to the study of military power: an investigative methods approach for analysing military elite influence in UK parliamentary processes

Found out more here: https://t.co/YWONeEJL9w

[Defence Research Network @DefenceResNet]

Are you currently preparing an application for MODREC? We have a small group who are in the same position and we are hoping to convene some supportive sessions to help them. Please get in touch (DM or email) if you'd be interested. All welcome - any career stage.

[Defence Research Network @DefenceResNet]

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[Lucy Fisher @LOS_Fisher]

NEW: UK must spend 3.6% of GDP (!!) on defence if it’s to modernise military, protect the nuclear deterrent & meet Nato obligations, acc to internal MoD calculations

It’s a ‘wish number’, warn some figures, but shows chasm btwn Defence, Treasury... and public on defence funding

[Defence Research Network @DefenceResNet]

🚨MODREC event

Confused about the MODREC process? Then come to this event, providing an overview and top tips!

Tuesday 15th October, 14:00 -15:30.

To register, scan the QR code.

[Defence Research Network @DefenceResNet]

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[🇬🇧 Centre for Army Leadership @Army_Leadership]

CAL Conference 2024 - Online. Thursday, 28th November 2024. Join us online for free at 0900hrs for a day on "Leadership & Mission Command" with leading experts.

Register by 25th November: https://t.co/bbCgMYABEB

#Leadership #Army #BritishArmy #Military #leadershipdevelopment

[Chinook Crew Chick @chinnychick]

Ok folks….no Police takers thus far….seemingly there’s a leave ban on with many of the areas. ( just take note of how crap that is, not being able to take time off when you want, been there😂) SO I AM WIDENING the search! If you know anyone, who is deserved of a weekend away, been through the mill a bit or is struggling then I’m happy it goes to a worthy recipient rather than being wasted!!! Have a think and tag me if u find someone 😄

[Lucy Robinson @LucyGBRobinson]

Delighted to be running this workshop at #ICRMC2024! There are still tickets available: https://t.co/2PNbTAyEwq.

[Stuart Mitchell @SBTMitchell]

Tonight at 19.00 on BBC One, Countryfile is airing their D-Day anniversary episode with some really cool stuff in it. I’d appreciate if you watched!

[Defence Research Network @DefenceResNet]

Our May newsletter on the theme 'Veterans and Families' has been published today! Check your inboxes or follow the link to read this bumper edition: https://t.co/WDpyLEYjM2

[Defence Research Network @DefenceResNet]

Our 'Presentation Practice' workshop is happening next month (19/6, 12:00-13:00)! Sign up here: https://t.co/AxPmqCMII4

[Deborah Haynes @haynesdeborah]

Like it or not, Defence will be a 1st focus for whoever wins UK election. Within 4 days, they’ll need to attend the most significant NATO summit in decades in Washington DC. On agenda:
-Deterring Russia, China
-Supporting Ukraine
-Convincing Donald Trump NATO is value for money…

[The Royal Yorkshire Regiment @RYORKS_REGT]

Our Battalions have been busy marching on the parade square as well as in some of Yorkshire's great towns and Cities. Here you see WO1 RSM 'Paddy' Dyson ensuring that our 2nd Battalion parade in Chester ran smoothly with all Soldiers and Officers in the highest possible turn out.