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<\/p>\nMajor General Nesmith has a habit of making history. At the start of last year, she became the first ever British army woman to command at two-star level, and when August comes this year, she will begin her journey as the first woman to ever become the Deputy Chief of the General Staff.<\/p>\n
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During her time as the General Commanding Officer (GOC) at Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command, Nesmith led the recruitment and training of around 35,000 men and women, spanning 280 army courses. She was also a part of the journey that 5,350 people took to UK installations in other countries.<\/p>\n
Her work shows a woman tackling a very difficult and restricted field, where up until a few years ago most positions were closed off to women. If anything, when she joined in 1982, around 80% of the roles weren’t even available to her, and she signed a document confirming she would leave should she get pregnant.<\/p>\n
Her appointment was acknowledged by General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith KCB<\/span> CBE<\/span> ADC Gen, Chief of the General Staff, who confirmed that Her Majesty the Queen had approved the appointment on April 4, 2022.<\/p>\n Speaking about the appointment, he said, “I am delighted that Sharon Nesmith will be the next Deputy Chief of the General Staff on promotion to Lieutenant General this summer.<\/span> She is the right person at the right time to drive the Army’s transformation<\/span> and she brings a wealth of experience, energy<\/span> and fresh ideas.<\/span>“<\/p>\n Congratulations to Sharon Nesmith who becomes the Army’s first woman to command as a Major General (GOC), The Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command. Good luck Sharon! @BritishArmy<\/a> @HqItg<\/a> #BeTheBest<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/aX9AZKUJEN<\/a><\/p>\n — The Chief of the General Staff (@ArmyCGS) January 6, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n