The Training

The Initial Training group bring civilian recruits into the British Army and turns them into partly trained soldiers. The basic training common to all soldiers is in the Common Military Syllabus (Recruits) (CMS(R)). This is a tried and tested syllabus which lasts 14 weeks and it produces fit, motivated individuals capable of carrying out local protection tasks in any operational environment. Those who pass are fully prepared to embark on the next phase of their Army training.

Skill At Arms

Learning to use a wide range of arms is a key requirement to becoming a trained soldier.

Physical Training

The most fundamental part of The Training. A fit soldier is a capable soldier.

Adventure Training

All adventure training takes place at the Soldier Development Wing (SDW) at Brecon.

Fieldcraft

Putting what has been learnt into practise. Fieldcraft is a vital element of The Training.

Sports and Fun

It's not all hard work! There is plenty of opportunity to play sports and have fun.

Education

Education can be fun too ...and we make sure that recruits get their fair share.

First Aid

Learning first aid skills can mean the difference between life and death out in the field.

CBRN

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence. Preparing our recruits for future events.