Coming to the Army Foundation College - the first step of a soldier's Army career - can be a daunting prospect.

Making sure that Junior Soldiers are as prepared as possible makes a big difference and gets them started on the best possible footing. To help recruits prepare for their Phase 1 training there is a set of general pre-arrival instructions which can be downloaded using the link on the right of this page.

Those due to arrive at the College will receive a detailed set of instructions with appropriate dates and timings according to their particular course intake - but the instructions on the right should be enough to get everyone started.

Recruits should use the notes and checklists to help them with the things they may need to locate, buy and pack. They should pay particular attention to the section on personal documents they need to bring, and ensure that all items are available on arrival.