Initial Training Group
The Initial Training Group (ITG) is responsible for part of the journey from civilian to trained soldier. The Army Training Regiments (ATRs) provide Phase 1 Training for the majority of the regiments and corps in the British Army.
We command the four Army Training Regiments (ATRs) 1 ATR and 2 ATR Pirbright (that sit under ATC Pirbright), ATR Bassingbourn and ATR Winchester as well as the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate as part of the Army Recruiting and Training Division who are responsible for all recruiting and training prior to becoming a fully qualified soldier or officer.
Initial Training Group is commanded by Brigadier Ben Bathurst OBE,supported by a team of military and civilian staff.