Over the summer Officer Cadets from Birmingham University Officer Training Corps (BUOTC) deployed to the Magilligan Training Centre in Northern Ireland, for a jam packed schedule of adventure training. Splitting the training into three phases allowed the Officer Cadets to experience a broad range of activities and skills, with some also taking part in a leadership cadre to become a Junior Under Officer….
University Royal Naval Unit Birmingham (BURNU) have demonstrated their commitment to supporting local causes by selecting Fisher House UK as its beneficiary for the year. Fisher House provides military patients and their families with a “home away from home” whilst their loved ones receive hospital care. This invaluable service provides accommodation to both serving personnel and veterans and offers financial and logistical support…
Army athletics teams from across the Midlands and Wales were the first to compete at the brand new Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. Located in Perry Barr, the stadium will play a key part in the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games in July. Working in partnership with Birmingham City Council, the Army from Headquarters West Midlands hosted the Midlands Army Athletics Championships as a showcase…
On Wednesday 28th October, retired U.S. 4* General, and honorary Professor of the University of Birmingham, General David Petraeus spoke to a large group of Officer Cadets on the topic of strategic leadership. The event was chaired by Professor David Dunn of the University of Birmingham and organised by Birmingham University Officer Training Corps. General Petraeus served for over 37 years in the…
Earlier this year 43 Officer Cadets from the Birmingham and East Midlands University Officer Training Corps embarked on Exercise Dragon Slim in Tignes, in the French Alps. During their week-long stay in Tignes they took part in a mixture of alpine skiing and ski touring, and had the opportunity to complete their Ski Foundation Courses Level 1 and 2 according to their skills…
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