Initial Training
If you are going to do it right, you need to do it right from the start. Basic training will turn you from a civilian into a soldier or officer and prepare you for the next stage of your career. It is physically and mentally challenging, but as long as you arrive with an open mind, you'll be fine. Remember, everything you are taught, you are taught for a reason - it could save your life one day or help you save someone else's.
If you are going to do it right, you need to do it right from the start. Basic training will turn you from a civilian into a soldier or officer and prepare you for the next stage of your career. It is physically and mentally challenging, but as long as you arrive with an open mind, you'll be fine. Remember, everything you are taught, you are taught for a reason - it could save your life one day or help you save someone else's.
Officer Training
Live and learnYour officer training will start at the world-famous Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The Commissioning Course is 11 months long (or four weeks if you join as a Professionally Qualified Officer) and though uniquely demanding, is one of the most rewarding challenges you will undertake in life. The course will develop your capacity for decisive action in difficult circumstances and foster attitudes of selflessness and loyalty. On completion of your introductory officer training, you'll receive a commission and join your chosen regiment or corps to train as a platoon or troop commander.
Sandhurst - an overviewSandhurst has three intakes a year, in January, May and September. Initial officer training consists of three terms, each lasting 14 weeks. Between each term, you'll get a period of leave and a week of adventurous training. You will train in a platoon of around 30 cadets, under a Captain assisted by a Colour Sergeant instructor.
Sandhurst is designed to test you physically, mentally and emotionally. You will gain a thorough appreciation of British Army doctrine and will learn the essentials of weapons, tactics and survival. You will also learn the strategic skills you will need to grasp the foundations of military thinking. You will learn how to train others in the skills of soldiering and how to get the best out of yourself, your soldiers and your equipment. Be prepared for early starts and long, tough days.
Your time at Sandhurst ends with the Sovereign's Parade, after which you will become a commissioned officer in the British Army. Foreign students also attend Sandhurst and, at this parade will become commissioned officers as well. It is a day of great pride for both you and your family.If you have the right qualifications, there is also the option of joining as a Professionally Qualified Officer via our PQO course.Practical skillsFieldcraftYou will learn how to look after yourself and your equipment in the field as well as basic infantry tactics.
Military skillsYou will become proficient at operating the Army's standard personal weapon, the SA80 rifle, learning how to shoot accurately up to 300m.
DrillDrill enables groups of soldiers to move in a smart and orderly way, encouraging discipline, teamwork and pride in your appearance.
Fitness trainingYour training is progressive and builds up fitness, stamina and strength. You'll need to meet rigorous standards, covering set distances in set times, wearing full fighting kit.
Personal skills
Decision makingYou'll be trained to assess a situation and respond in the best possible way.
NegotiationWe'll teach you to understand what motivates people and makes them tick so you can fully respond to any situation.
Self-confidenceThrough training, you'll develop the confidence to become a team-leader and manage any and every situation.
Mental agilityWe'll be teaching and testing you so you learn how to use reasoning and logic to solve complex problems.LeadershipYou'll learn the methods to manage and motivate those around you.
CommunicationYour training will make you an expert at communicating effectively with a diverse range of people.Adventurous trainingAt the end of term one at Sandhurst, you'll go on a course at a UK adventurous training centre. This will help prepare you for your term two expedition and test your ability to perform under challenging conditions. At the end of term two, you'll go on an adventurous training expedition. The planning, location and organisation is entirely down to cadets. You could go to the Lake District, North Wales, Scotland or abroad to locations like Scandinavia, the USA, Africa or Asia. It doesn't matter where you go - what's important is that when you get there, you put your newly acquired skills into practice.
Live and learnYour officer training will start at the world-famous Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The Commissioning Course is 11 months long (or four weeks if you join as a Professionally Qualified Officer) and though uniquely demanding, is one of the most rewarding challenges you will undertake in life. The course will develop your capacity for decisive action in difficult circumstances and foster attitudes of selflessness and loyalty. On completion of your introductory officer training, you'll receive a commission and join your chosen regiment or corps to train as a platoon or troop commander.
Sandhurst - an overviewSandhurst has three intakes a year, in January, May and September. Initial officer training consists of three terms, each lasting 14 weeks. Between each term, you'll get a period of leave and a week of adventurous training. You will train in a platoon of around 30 cadets, under a Captain assisted by a Colour Sergeant instructor.
Sandhurst is designed to test you physically, mentally and emotionally. You will gain a thorough appreciation of British Army doctrine and will learn the essentials of weapons, tactics and survival. You will also learn the strategic skills you will need to grasp the foundations of military thinking. You will learn how to train others in the skills of soldiering and how to get the best out of yourself, your soldiers and your equipment. Be prepared for early starts and long, tough days.
Your time at Sandhurst ends with the Sovereign's Parade, after which you will become a commissioned officer in the British Army. Foreign students also attend Sandhurst and, at this parade will become commissioned officers as well. It is a day of great pride for both you and your family.If you have the right qualifications, there is also the option of joining as a Professionally Qualified Officer via our PQO course.Practical skillsFieldcraftYou will learn how to look after yourself and your equipment in the field as well as basic infantry tactics.
Military skillsYou will become proficient at operating the Army's standard personal weapon, the SA80 rifle, learning how to shoot accurately up to 300m.
DrillDrill enables groups of soldiers to move in a smart and orderly way, encouraging discipline, teamwork and pride in your appearance.
Fitness trainingYour training is progressive and builds up fitness, stamina and strength. You'll need to meet rigorous standards, covering set distances in set times, wearing full fighting kit.
Personal skills
Decision makingYou'll be trained to assess a situation and respond in the best possible way.
NegotiationWe'll teach you to understand what motivates people and makes them tick so you can fully respond to any situation.
Self-confidenceThrough training, you'll develop the confidence to become a team-leader and manage any and every situation.
Mental agilityWe'll be teaching and testing you so you learn how to use reasoning and logic to solve complex problems.LeadershipYou'll learn the methods to manage and motivate those around you.
CommunicationYour training will make you an expert at communicating effectively with a diverse range of people.Adventurous trainingAt the end of term one at Sandhurst, you'll go on a course at a UK adventurous training centre. This will help prepare you for your term two expedition and test your ability to perform under challenging conditions. At the end of term two, you'll go on an adventurous training expedition. The planning, location and organisation is entirely down to cadets. You could go to the Lake District, North Wales, Scotland or abroad to locations like Scandinavia, the USA, Africa or Asia. It doesn't matter where you go - what's important is that when you get there, you put your newly acquired skills into practice.Soldier Training
Basic training and beyondNew recruits have different ideas about what the first weeks of Army life will be like. Some think it'll be really tough. Others think it'll be a breeze. The reality is probably somewhere in between. This section aims to give you a taste of what to expect and where you might train depending on your age and career aspirations.
Junior entry recruitsIf you are between 16 and 17 years old, you'll enter the Army as a junior entry recruit. From here, you have two options to complete Phase 1 Training: the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate and the Army Training Regiment (ATR) at Bassingbourn. The AFC is a 42-week course for school-leavers, consisting of 23 weeks of military training, five on leadership and initiative training, and 14 on vocational skills. The ATR is a 20-week course focussing on core military and vocational skills with a great deal of sport and adventurous training.
Both courses will take you on as a school leaver and send you out as a trained soldier. You'll find that you develop a new confidence and maturity and that, on completion, you're a young man or woman with an exciting career and meaningful future ahead of you. But it doesn't stop here. Now it's time to develop further, more specialised skills in your Phase 2 Training.Senior entry recruitsIf you are over 17 years old, there are four routes which offer basic soldier training. And which one you go down will be determined by your nominated area of interest. Three Army Training Regiments (ATRs) offer 14-week courses, where you'll learn skills in weapon handling, fieldcraft, drill, health and safety, map reading and navigation, and personal administration. ATRs are located in Lichfield, Pirbright and Winchester and will be your base if you plan on joining such Corps as the Royal Engineers, Royal Armoured Corps and Royal Artillery. After passing out, you will move on to your Phase 2 specialist training at your chosen Corps.All adult infantry soldiers go directly to the Infantry Training Centre (ITC) at Catterick to complete the 24-week Combat Infantryman's Course. This is a combined Phase 1 and Phase 2 course which equips recruits with all the skills they need to join an Infantry Rifle Platoon.
Basic training and beyondNew recruits have different ideas about what the first weeks of Army life will be like. Some think it'll be really tough. Others think it'll be a breeze. The reality is probably somewhere in between. This section aims to give you a taste of what to expect and where you might train depending on your age and career aspirations.
Junior entry recruitsIf you are between 16 and 17 years old, you'll enter the Army as a junior entry recruit. From here, you have two options to complete Phase 1 Training: the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate and the Army Training Regiment (ATR) at Bassingbourn. The AFC is a 42-week course for school-leavers, consisting of 23 weeks of military training, five on leadership and initiative training, and 14 on vocational skills. The ATR is a 20-week course focussing on core military and vocational skills with a great deal of sport and adventurous training.
Both courses will take you on as a school leaver and send you out as a trained soldier. You'll find that you develop a new confidence and maturity and that, on completion, you're a young man or woman with an exciting career and meaningful future ahead of you. But it doesn't stop here. Now it's time to develop further, more specialised skills in your Phase 2 Training.Senior entry recruitsIf you are over 17 years old, there are four routes which offer basic soldier training. And which one you go down will be determined by your nominated area of interest. Three Army Training Regiments (ATRs) offer 14-week courses, where you'll learn skills in weapon handling, fieldcraft, drill, health and safety, map reading and navigation, and personal administration. ATRs are located in Lichfield, Pirbright and Winchester and will be your base if you plan on joining such Corps as the Royal Engineers, Royal Armoured Corps and Royal Artillery. After passing out, you will move on to your Phase 2 specialist training at your chosen Corps.All adult infantry soldiers go directly to the Infantry Training Centre (ITC) at Catterick to complete the 24-week Combat Infantryman's Course. This is a combined Phase 1 and Phase 2 course which equips recruits with all the skills they need to join an Infantry Rifle Platoon.
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