Hi, it really does depend on the person (and qualifications). You can be a hands on officer but depending on capbadge you won't have the same, indepth knowledge as one of your soldiers for example a vehicle mechanic but as a pilot or nurse you will have exactly the same knowledge.
As a soldier you begin to have command at Corporal level but in some capbadges, ie a Royal Military Police Soldier you'd have command very early on due to situations you may find yourself in. It's a hard question as there's just so many variables. Sometimes, individuals join as a soldier and within a few years (quals and age dependent) they might decide to go for a commission. This could be seen as the best of both worlds.

10 June, 2021 10:48