Nations, not least America, retain full command of their national forces.

Well, the U.N. Security Council resolution 1973 is very clear. It says all necessary measures to be taken to protect civilians and civilian areas. I mean, that to me is very clear.

Everything starts and finishes with the soldier.

It is absolutely bedrock to the British Army's philosophy that a commanding officer is responsible for what goes on within his command.

Technology's become the great prism for what's going on in the world.

Not much over £1,000 a month for the private soldier on operations is hardly an impressive figure.

Soldiering is a very important profession, is it not?