Training
Training is a vital part of every soldier's and officer's professional development in the Army. This section tells you all about the different types and levels of training within the Army, from the moment you join and carry out Phase 1 training, to learning a Trade and Phase 2 training, to upgrading your skills with Phase 3 training
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Soldier Initial Training
Whether you are joining the Infantry or joining as a Tradesman you will go through Initial Training to be a Soldier first. Infantry recruits will be trained by the School of Infantry at Catterick and others at a camp in Bassingbourn, Pirbright, Winchester or Harrogate.
Soldier Initial Training
Officer Initial Training
Officer Initial Training takes place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. This world renowned institution takes young men and women and turns them into the leaders of the British Army.
Officer Initial Training
Trade Training
Trade Training can come in many forms from fixing attack helicopters, to building bridges (or blowing them up!) and from driving vehicles such as a Challenger Tank, to driving or firing the AS90 self propelled gun.
Trade Training
Resettlement Training
Depending on the amount of time you serve, when you leave the Army you will receive time and money for further training to prepare you for the rest of your life outside the Army.
Resettlement Training