Our aim is always to minimise casualties and to separate a hardline Taliban from those who have been caught up in the insurgency. Bob Ainsworth aimcasualtycatch Change image and share on social
I never expected to be Defence Secretary. It's a great privilege. Bob Ainsworth defenceexpectgreat Change image and share on social
I was Minister for the Armed Forces in the Ministry of Defence for two years prior to being appointed Defence Secretary. Bob Ainsworth appointarmdefence Change image and share on social
Defence must be more adaptable, able to respond quickly to the changes in the security environment and the character of conflict. Bob Ainsworth adaptablecharacterconflict Change image and share on social
If I had another life, that's what I'd be - a regimental sergeant major or a similar rank. That's where the spirit of the armed forces is. Bob Ainsworth armforcelife Change image and share on social
We need a leader able to project his or her personality and present our policies in today's media environment. All this is true - but we also need a leader capable of building a team, inspiring loyalty from colleagues, and one genuinely open to ideas. Bob Ainsworth buildcapablecolleague share on social
I have strengths, and I have weaknesses. I don't pretend to be able to write a great thesis or doctorate - I have no pretensions in that direction. Bob Ainsworth directiondoctorategreat Change image and share on social
I come from a pretty tough background and I learned a long time ago not to be bothered. Bob Ainsworth agobackgroundbother Change image and share on social
My heroes are the non-commissioned officers. If I had another life that's what I'd be - a regimental sergeant major or a similar rank. That's where the spirit of the armed forces is. Bob Ainsworth armcommissionforce Change image and share on social
I'll tell you what I do have: I have a good feel for ordinary people, for politics, and those are my strengths. I understand, I hope instinctively, where many of our Armed Forces come from. Bob Ainsworth armfeelforce Change image and share on social
