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Training

Learning to fire the SA80 rifle

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

Bring yourself up to date with training issues by downloading stART magazine on the right.

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Soldier Initial (Phase 1) Training

All soldier recruits undergo initial (Phase 1) training. Infantry recruits are trained at Catterick in North Yorkshire and all others at either Pirbright, Winchester or Harrogate.

Soldier Initial (Phase 1) Training

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Trade (Phase 2/3) 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 (Phase 2/3) Training

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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

Territorial and Reserves Training

Territorial and Reserves Training

All TA soldiers complete basic training. It teaches you everything you need to know to become an effective soldier and to fulfil your role within the TA. Once you've completed your basic training, you will move on to do whatever trade training is necessary for your role in the TA.

Territorial and Reserves Training

Training for a civilian career

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