Glenn Haughton
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Glenn Haughton
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| Birth name | Glenn John Haughton |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1988 – present |
| Rank | Warrant Officer Class One |
| Unit | Grenadier Guards |
| Commands held | Army Sergeant Major (2015–) |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Warrant Officer Class One Glenn John Haughton is a senior British Army soldier. In March 2015, he was appointed Army Sergeant Major, the most senior warrant officer and member of the other ranks in the British Army.[1][2] He was previously Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards and Academy Sergeant Major at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.[1][3]
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Early life and education
Haughton left school after taking his GCSEs at the age of 16. He joined the military in 1988.[4]
While serving in the army, he completed an Extended Diploma in strategic management; this is a qualification equivalent to two A-Levels. As of 2015, he is studying for a Master of Arts (MA) degree in business administration.[4]
Military career
In 1988, Haughton joined the British Army as guardsman in the Grenadier Guards.[4] During his career he has served a number of overseas posting and was involved in a number of conflicts including the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.[5] He was appointed Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards in 2011. This meant he became the most senior soldier of the regiment.[4]
In 2010, Haughton was selected for a Late Entry Commission (IE he was a senior serving soldier selected to become a commissioned officer). However, he was chosen to continue working as one of the army's most senior warrant officers rather than immediately take up the role of a staff officer.[4] On 9 December 2013, he was commissioned into the British Army with the rank of captain but continued serving in the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1.[6] He was appointed Academy Sergeant Major of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in January 2014.[1]
In March 2015, he was appointed Army Sergeant Major, making him the most senior soldier in the British Army.[1] He is the first to hold this newly created appointment.[2] He will continue in this role for three years, before entering the Joint Services Command and Staff College to take the year-long Intermediate Command and Staff Course. Having completed the course, he will be promoted to major and continue his army career as an officer.[4]
He has been a trustee of ABF The Soldiers' Charity since February 2014.[1] As the Army Sergeant Major, he is the only soldier (and the first) to be a member of the Army Board.[4]
Personal life
Haughton is married and has two children.[7]
Honours and decorations
Haughton's service medals include the Gulf Medal, the General Service Medal, the Iraq Medal, and the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal, and the Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct.[5] In January 2014, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for distinguished service.[8]
References
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- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 60765. p. 1689. 28 January 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
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| New title | Army Sergeant Major 2015 to present |
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