6 January - Solution for the last clue and the next cryptic crossword clue

Notice what's given to departing soldiers? (8,6)
Solution – Marching orders

If someone is given their marching orders they are being told to leave or being given notice from a job.

Soldiers can also be given marching orders – but in rather a different sense! 

Today’s cryptic crossword clue – solution tomorrow

Head of state rests uneasily showing strain (6)
Source of clue – NZ Herald

Hint – an anagram is involved in this clue