Have you ever wondered what the army does when there is no war? Have you thought of what they do when they do not carry weapons?
Many people probably know that they protect the nation as their primary role. They go through rigorous training, which equips them and makes them ready to serve in diverse capacities. It could be anywhere, at any time and under any circumstance. However, there is much more to what they could do and the life they live.
I attended a meeting in one of the military bases in the United Kingdom. In the end, we had a guided tour of the base and found that there is more to the army than many people know. It was like a civilian city if not for some traits that could easily make you feel otherwise. You probably could not tell the difference—I saw children going to school, mechanic workshops with mechanics at work, Accountants, Engineers, Computer Specialists, Administrators, Medical professionals, Aviation experts, among others.
There were also social and sporting activities. Some people were playing tennis, football and other games or activities. It was revealing to speak to some of them and discover how they live on a day-to-day basis. I asked; is this true? Yes was the reply. I understood that they do not just fight wars—they live life but live ready to serve.
The visit made me appreciate the government’s decision to call the army to help during the Coronavirus outbreak. It may interest you to know that soldiers that served as nurses to vaccinate people against Coronavirus are highly trained and ready for battle. They can help in many capacities as they did during the pandemic, helping the NHS in many diverse ways.
Then the fuel crisis arrived and the shortage of HGV drivers. There is a shortage of about 100,000 drivers, and the impact on the supply chain is now visible to everyone. Supermarkets shelves tell the story and queues at petrol stations provide evidence of the problem. Some of them had to close because there was no supply reaching them.
Who did they call to help? Yes, the army. I searched and found that there were searches for the one question during the period: Can the army drive HGVs? It must have come as a surprise to many. For them to step in with such short notice is a testament to their training and readiness for challenging duties.
It is interesting to know that they are ready to serve in various and diverse capacities because of the training they have gone through and the preparations they have made.
It is a lesson that one can apply to live. The more prepared you are, the more challenges you can handle. You cannot prepare when the problem arises because it would be too late, but you can prepare ahead—your preparation becomes relevant to the situation. The denial and discomfort of today may be the preparation for tomorrow.
The training equips them to fight, defending the nation when there in time of war. Also, it helps to live in other times facing the various challenges that may affect daily living. They live ready to fight but also prepared for life—living to serve.
You may find that the challenges you have could be because of your unpreparedness in many other areas of life, which means you were not ready for the challenges that came. You can challenge yourself to a life of service and discipline—living fit to serve and help in more areas of life.
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