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Soldier Initial (Phase 1) Training

Soldier Initial Training

Initial Soldier Training is conducted at a number of sites around the country depending on your age and which bit of the Army you are joining. 

All Standard Entry (over 17) infantry training is conducted by the School of Infantry at the Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Catterick. It conducts combined Phase 1 and Phase 2 training for all infanteers on the 6-month Combat Infantryman's Course (CIC).

The rest of the Army is trained by the various units that make up the Initial Training Group (ITG). Three Army Training Regiments (ATRs) deliver Standard Entry (over 17) training at Pirbright and Winchester. In addition, Junior Soldiers (between 16 and 17.5) are trained at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate.

 

Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Catterick

ITC Catterick

ITC Catterick, in North Yorkshire, trains all Army Infantrymen and produces some of the best Infantry soldiers in the world.

AFC Harrogate

If you are a school leaver aged between 16 years and 17 years and 5 months, the AFC(H) offers a unique opportunity to learn as you earn.

Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright

ATC Pirbright

The largest Phase 1 training establishment within Initial Training Group (ITG) responsible for training 17 year olds and over.

Army Training Regiment (ATR) Winchester

ATR Winchester

This Phase 1 training establishment is responsible for training 17 year olds and over.