The British army at the turn of the century

Abstract

At the end of a century which has seen dramatic‐changes in warfare, what does the future look like for the British Army? While the nature of conflict should remain basically the same, the decision to use force will more likely be taken in conjunction with allies and be based on a wider definition of national interests, rather than individual national, survival. In his role as Chief of the General Staff, General Guthrie discusses how the Army may develop into the 21st century, focusing on issues of structure, readiness, cadreization and reserves and the all important factor of attracting and rewarding the ‘right calibre of people to ensure the Army continues to fulfil whatever tasks are demanded of it.