The Strength From Within Podcast

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"Strength from Within" is a Motto of the Royal Anglian Regiment. A British Army Infantry Regiment with a strong Operation history. This Podcast is designed for People associated to the Regiment to be able to share their stories and the lessons learnt throughout their career.  The Host, Steve Armon is a former RSM of the 1st Bn and served a full career as a Soldier in the Regiment.

Episodes

  1. FEB 27

    Ep 04 Jon Summerson From Infantry Section Commander to Royal British Legion

    Send a text In this episode I talk to John about his time in The British Army and then his experiences post service. We go into depth about what the Royal British Legion can offer, serving and veteran Soldiers and their families. John was someone I really looked up to in the early days and it was great hearing about some of the courses and tours he had completed. If you do need help then call this number: 0808802808 Or email this discreet address: info@britishlegion.org.uk Support the show

    2h 8m

  2. 11/20/2025

    Ep 03 Alex Harrison Shot in the Head during Close Combat - The Journey from violent Injury to Recovery

    Send a text Alex Harrison was attached to 1 Royal Anglian during the Summer of 2007 on Op Herrick 6. One of 8 Soldiers from the Grenadier Guards on attachment.  During an early Morning Raid Alex was shot at close range in the head loosing his right eye and embarking of a journey of recovery and battles with mental health issues. In this episode Alex talks about the events of that day, the demons he has had to fight since and finding the positives in his life. A very moving and honest conversion and it is very clear Alex wants his journey to be of benefit to others. Some strong language is used at times but thats allowed, He's been shot in the head. Support the show

    2h 12m

  3. 09/23/2025

    Ep 02 Pt 02 Sam Perrin Infantry Platoon Leadership in Combat

    Send a text In part 2 Sam and Steve Discuss, raw close combat, Bravery and Sam gives fantastic advice to new platoon Commanders.  Sam commissioned from Sandhurst in 2005 and then completed the Platoon Commanders Battle Course. He arrived at 1 Royal Anglian and took command of 10 Platoon C (Essex ) Company on day one of TESSEX which was a large test exercise conducted prior to being operationally signed off, this meant he got three weeks in the field with the blokes straight away.  Sam then moved on to a full year of Pre Deployment Training (PDT) including 6 arduous weeks in Kenya  which culminated in deploying on Operation Herrick 6 in April of 2007 for 6 months. 10 Platoon deployed with 40 blokes and flew home with 24.  Sam Finished  platoon command and successfully attempted UKSF selection serving in 22 SAS as a troop commander for 3 years. Sam went on to deploy on numerous sensitive Operations and Exercises all over the globe during his time with Special Forces but ultimately Sam considers Herrick 6 to comfortably be the most enjoyable, rewarding and formative 6 months of his life.  Sam left the Army in 2013 and has had a successful transition out of the army via the University of Oxford business school and into 11 years at BT Group in various large leadership and commercial roles.  In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Sam and Steve talk in depth about Leadership in Combat and their personal journeys throughout an arduous 6 months in Afghanistan. Glossary of terms:FOB Pre-H Fires - H Hour is the time an attack starts. Pre H means the use of fire support weapons such as mortars and artillery Wadi - a dried up river bed RAMC - Royal Army Medical Corps TIC - Troops in Contact Rog - Rear Operations group (Those that did not deploy) PE - Plastic Explosives CQB - Close Quarter Battle IED - Improvised explosive device OC - Officer Commanding FLOT -  Forward line of own troops FLET - Forward line of enemy troops LMG - light machine gun CSM - Company Sergeant Major Support the show

    1h 13m

  4. 09/14/2025

    Ep 02 Pt 01 Sam Perrin Infantry Platoon Leadership in Combat

    Send a text Sam commissioned from Sandhurst in 2005 and then completed the Platoon Commanders Battle Course. He arrived at 1 Royal Anglian and took command of 10 Platoon C (Essex ) Company on day one of TESSEX which was a large test exercise conducted prior to being operationally signed off, this meant he got three weeks in the field with the blokes straight away.  Sam then moved on to a full year of Pre Deployment Training (PDT) including 6 arduous weeks in Kenya  which culminated in deploying on Operation Herrick 6 in April of 2007 for 6 months. 10 Platoon deployed with 40 blokes and flew home with 24.  Sam Finished  platoon command and successfully attempted UKSF selection serving in 22 SAS as a troop commander for 3 years. Sam went on to deploy on numerous sensitive Operations and Exercises all over the globe during his time with Special Forces but ultimately Sam considers Herrick 6 to comfortably be the most enjoyable, rewarding and formative 6 months of his life.  Sam left the Army in 2013 and has had a successful transition out of the army via the University of Oxford business school and into 11 years at BT Group in various large leadership and commercial roles.  In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Sam and Steve talk in depth about Leadership in Combat and their personal journeys throughout an arduous 6 months in Afghanistan. Support the show

    1h 21m

  5. 08/14/2025

    Ep 01 Dan Russell From Infantry Platoon Commander to Leadership Development Coach

    Send a text Dan is originally from Plymouth. After deciding against university, he spent a year living and working in Australia and Canada as a Sales Manager.  In September 2016, he joined the Army and was commissioned into 1st Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment.  Dan commanded 10 Platoon, C Essex Company, and deployed on Operation TORAL 7 in Afghanistan.  He later trained infantry soldiers at ITC Catterick before deploying on a series of short-term training teams (STTTs) and working closely with the Defence Attaché in Ghana to facilitate British training for Ghanaian forces.  He finished his military career with the Battalion in Cyprus.  Dan was honoured with a CGS Commendation and mentioned in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022.  Now, he runs a coaching business helping aspiring officers prepare physically and mentally for the challenges of military leadership and their selection process for RMAS. Support the show

    1h 13m
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"Strength from Within" is a Motto of the Royal Anglian Regiment. A British Army Infantry Regiment with a strong Operation history. This Podcast is designed for People associated to the Regiment to be able to share their stories and the lessons learnt throughout their career.  The Host, Steve Armon is a former RSM of the 1st Bn and served a full career as a Soldier in the Regiment.

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