In a report first for the Military, a lady is taking on her husband’s function to develop into the primary feminine officer to command the No 1 Military Coaching Regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel Lyndsey Kelly, 42, has taken up the appointment on the Military Coaching Centre in Pirbright, Surrey, taking on from husband, Lt Col Shamus Kelly, 44, to command the 165-strong workers.
And as she takes up her new place, Shamus will proceed working within the regiment’s headquarters, additionally in Pirbright.
The couple, who’ve two kids, Alex, seven, and William, 4, each joined the Military in 2001 earlier than assembly 9 years later throughout a coaching course and marrying in 2013.
Lt Col Shamus Kelly shakes the hand of his spouse, Lt Col Lyndsey Kelly, as he exchanges the command of 1ATR
The couple on vacation. Lyndsey has been within the coaching atmosphere earlier than and cherished it which influenced her to return again
Lieutenant Colonel Shamus Kelly and his spouse, Lieutenant Colonel Lyndsey Kelly strolling beneath the guard of honour at their wedding ceremony in 2013
Lt Col Shamus Kelly and his spouse, Lt Col Lyndsey Kelly discuss to troopers, as he exchanges the command of 1ATR
An Military spokesman stated: ‘When Lieutenant Colonel Lyndsey Kelly turns into the Commanding Officer of No 1 Military Coaching Regiment (ATR) on the Military Coaching Centre in Pirbright, not solely will she develop into the primary feminine officer to take action however, considerably uniquely, she will probably be assuming command from her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Shamus Kelly OBE.’
Lyndsey assist: ‘I’ve been within the coaching atmosphere earlier than and I loved it a lot which is the explanation it was my choice to return again right here.’
‘I like to have the ability to form and affect the recruits, our subsequent technology of our military, however I additionally love working with such motivated folks.’
Shamus stated: ‘The recommendation I might give Lyndsey is the recommendation everybody gave me earlier than I took command, it is take care of our folks and really a lot benefit from the second. You’ve got two and a half years to put money into our folks.
The couple had been seen laughing collectively in the course of the trade of command as they walked across the base
The couple are assured they’ll be capable to successfully work as a staff however know there will probably be inevitable conflicts. The pair at their wedding ceremony in 2013.
The pair see Lyndsey’s new appointment as a very nice alternative to affect a brand new technology of each female and male troopers
‘When you have got recruits in, they’re susceptible adults, they’re very impressionable, so it is loads of duty to ensure you safeguard and take care of them.’
Lyndsey stated it was too early to say what modifications she would make within the organisation however stated integration was a precedence for her.
She stated: ‘From what I see, it is a actually well-oiled machine and I believe integration is working very well and one thing I’ll maintain an in depth eye on.’
‘I’m significantly proud to be on this appointment, what I want to assume is when a male or feminine recruit begin on day one they see there is no such thing as a variations male or feminine, it is utterly regular and that is what they need to anticipate finding all through their profession.
Shamus and Lyndsey have determined to not carry work residence when they’re round their two younger boys, and can deal with household time
Lyndsey stated it was too early to say what modifications she would make within the organisation however stated integration was a precedence for her
The 14-week fundamental coaching programme teaches the recruits in regards to the construction of the British Military, methods to stay and function within the discipline as troopers
‘I’m significantly eager on ensuring this atmosphere is a wholesome one and reflective of the broader military and wider society.’
Shamus added: ‘As quickly as recruits stroll by that door, you do not see it as a male part and a feminine part, they simply see it as a staff, women and men working collectively from the second they arrive to the second they go away.’
‘We should be actually assured our folks will all the time attempt to do the correct factor on the proper time regardless of the stress they’re beneath, and the one means you may ensure you have that confidence is while you take them by the fundamental coaching course of, in case you see any points purple flags the place behaviour is unacceptable, that is your alternative to alter that behaviour or weed it out.’
‘It is a actually essential filter course of to make sure the following technology of soldier lives, breathes and operates in accordance with our requirements.’
As she takes up her new place, Shamus will proceed working within the regiment’s headquarters, additionally in Pirbright
Lyndsey is eager on ensuring the atmosphere is a wholesome one and reflective of the broader military and wider society
When Lyndsey takes command of 1ATR she will probably be charged with the duty of remodeling civilians into fundamental educated troopers, with as much as 500-plus recruits going by coaching at an anybody time
On working intently collectively, Lyndsey stated: ‘I believe we’re each assured it would not trigger any friction however equally we’d be silly to assume there aren’t ever going to be any points that we do not have variations of opinion on.’
‘On the massive stuff our values and requirements are utterly aligned so I believe we’re going to be nice however for a spot like Pirbright, which has such an unimaginable tempo, and throw in covid to make it much more complicated, there are undoubtedly going to be occasions when there are going to be some arduous choices to make.’
‘I believe we’re going to should be fairly strict about not taking points residence, now we have two little boys, our focus after we get by the entrance door needs to be on our two boys and we should be fairly disciplined about that.’
The Military spokesman added: ‘When Lyndsey takes command of 1ATR she will probably be charged with the duty of remodeling civilians into fundamental educated troopers, with as much as 500-plus recruits going by coaching at an anybody time.’
‘These are younger women and men, a few of whom will probably be coming straight from college, and all with little or no expertise of service life by any means.’
‘The 14-week fundamental coaching programme teaches the recruits in regards to the construction of the British Military, methods to stay and function within the discipline as troopers. It builds their bodily and psychological robustness by a progressive and difficult growth programme.’
‘However, most significantly, it focuses on creating their character and immersing them within the British Military’s values and requirements – crucial to make sure that our folks all the time do what’s proper, even beneath essentially the most testing circumstances.’