Summary: Army officer recruiting film. Dramatised account of an Army officer showing his nephew aspects of Army life, and discussing the role of officers. Scenes include tours of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and the Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, a discussion with an officer from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) on technical and scientific training, the role of the 1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry in Malaya, including film of a jungle patrol led by Lieutenant David McMurtie, and film of NATO exercise in West Germany, including the bridging of the River Weser by the Royal Engineers.
Production Details: War Office (Production sponsor)
Army Kinema Corporation (Production company)
Riley, Ronald H (Production individual)
Tambling, Richard (Production individual)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 5
Footage: 4250 ft (ca); Running time: 47 mins
