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General Sir Mark Alexander Popham Carleton-Smith, GCB, CBE, DL (born 9 February 1964) is a senior British Army officer who served as Chief of the General Staff from June 2018 to June 2022. He previously served as Director Special Forces and commanded 22 Special Air Service Regiment.
Learn about the biography, previous roles and announcements of the former Chief of the General Staff of the British Army. He served in various conflicts, including Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo, and was awarded several honours.
General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith said that rapidly evolving and emerging technologies means the Army must change from a legacy of equipment and method rooted in the Cold War to a modernised, digitised expeditionary force able to combat the challenges of the future.
Sep 15, 2021 · General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, the Chief of the General Staff, talks about the transformation of the British Army and the challenges of modern warfare at the Defence and Security Equipment International event. He highlights the need for innovation, adaptation and global presence in a hybrid and competitive environment.
General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, discusses global security trends and challenges, and how the British Army is...
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The Chief of the General Staff (CGS) is the professional head of the Army, with responsibility for developing and generating military capability from an integrated Army (Regular and Reserve) and for maintaining the fighting effectiveness, efficiency and morale of the Service.
Nov 13, 2020 · Troops rushed to locate General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, a former SAS commander, after he was dropped in the wrong field when visiting a 300 square mile training area on Tuesday evening.
