Nick Carter (British Army officer)
Sir Nicholas Carter | |
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Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst | |
Spouse(s) |
Louise Anne Ewart (m. 1984) |
Children | 4 |
Carter was commissioned into the British Army in 1978. He served as commanding officer of 2nd Battalion,
Following a tour as Deputy Commander,
Military career
Early career
Born in
Carter was promoted
High command
Carter was promoted to
Carter became Director of Army Resources and Plans at the
Carter became Director-General Land Warfare early in 2011[26] and, having been appointed a Companion of the
Carter was appointed
On 1 February 2013, he succeeded Sir Nick Parker as Colonel-Commandant of The Rifles.[42]
In January 2018 Carter used a speech in London to enter publicly into the debate over defence spending. According to Carter failure to keep up with Russia will leave the UK exposed, particularly to unorthodox, hybrid warfare. He also said that one of the biggest threats posed is from cyber-attacks that target both military and civilian life. Carter said: "Our ability to pre-empt or respond to threats will be eroded if we don't keep up with our adversaries."[43]
In June 2018 Carter succeeded Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach as Chief of the Defence Staff.[44][45][46]
In August 2018 Carter said he would not allow British soldiers to be "chased" by people making "vexatious claims" about their conduct during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Carter said serving and former service personnel should face action for "genuine" wrongdoing. But he vowed groundless cases "will not happen on my watch".[47]
In 2018 Carter also became the patron for the UK charity Supporting Wounded Veterans.[48]
Carter was appointed
In 2020, Carter was one of the senior public servants who took part in the Government's daily
On 1 December 2021, Carter relinquished the appointment of aide-de-camp general to the Queen.[51]
Criticism
Carter has been criticised on several occasions by American officers for his conduct and command while in Afghanistan. He was described by Colonel Harry Tunnell, former Brigade Commander of 5/2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, as displaying a "gross lack of concern for subordinates" throughout his command in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2010.[52] Further criticism came from Lieutenant General Daniel P. Bolger, who claimed that "young riflemen paid the price" for Carter's "risk-averse" mentality and his unwillingness to allow his troops to defend themselves. Bolger also claimed that Carter refused to visit the front line and only visited safe positions by helicopter, while frequently refusing requests for aircraft and artillery support from troops under his command. Bolger further stated, "He's not the type of general I would put in charge of anything."[53]
These allegations have been vigorously contested by other US officers and British colleagues. For instance, Lieutenant General
Conversely, Tunnell's judgment whilst under Carter's command was the subject of criticism.[56][57][58] A formal US Army review of the conduct of Tunnell's brigade in Afghanistan pointed to its "lack of discipline" and "contempt for the normal Army rules".[59] The report's author concluded: "Colonel Tunnell is no longer in command... If still in command, I would recommend that Colonel Tunnell be relieved of his responsibilities as a brigade commander."[59]
Personal life
In 1984 Carter married Louise Anne Ewart; they have three sons and one daughter.
See also
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