A private has made history as the first female soldier to pass the Army's demanding course to prove that personnel have the toughness to serve in the Airborne Forces
The next stage for Pte Carter is the Basic Parachute Course at RAF Brize Norton, where she could earn her"wings" as a trained military parachutist.
Major Chris Braithwaite, officer commanding Pegasus Company, said:"[The course] is designed to test an individual's physical fitness, determination and mental robustness under stress, to ensure they have the self-discipline and motivation for service in Airborne Forces."There is a set standard that anyone who attempts the course must achieve and these are rigidly enforced by my team - of 98 candidates who started this course, 59 were successful.
"I hope that Private Carter's success on All Arms Pre-Parachute Selection encourages others to attempt the course. I would like to congratulate all who passed and wish them the best for their future service within Airborne Forces."Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families, Sarah Atherton, said:"I am immensely proud of Addy and her achievements in passing such a demanding course.
"She has set a high standard for all our serving personnel and is a role model for women to aspire to, proving that no job is beyond reach. "This is a clear example of what can be accomplished through hard work and determination. I wish her all the best in her future endeavours with the Army."