Training in The Army
Everyone’s career in the Army starts with training, whether it’s Phase 1 (Basic) Training for soldiers, or officer training at Sandhurst. Follow new recruits and find out what happens…
Recruit Vaughan
My name is Andrew Vaughan, I am 25 years old and this is my story so far. I am undertaking Phase 1 training at ATR Winchester where I hope to go on to join the Royal Artillery. I’ve had a taste of Army life before because I previous applied to join the TA when I was 18. I … Continue reading Recruit Vaughan
44 Weeks
ALWAYS LEARNING. ALWAYS PROGRESSING. WITH HEART. WITH MIND. This blog aims to provide insight, highlights and an exclusive ‘cadet’s-eye’ look into the training that helps to shape the future leaders of the British Army. Josh is one of the bright-eyed Army recruits currently undergoing Officer training. Despite the 5am starts and fierce ironing standards (he … Continue reading 44 Weeks
Soldier to Officer: Hayley Larcombe
Hayley Larcombe served in the British Army as a qualified nurse for nine years. After a successful career, including deployments to Afghanistan and Kenya, she decided to apply for a commission into the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps as an officer. She was successful at the Army Officer Selection Board and has recently started … Continue reading Soldier to Officer: Hayley Larcombe
Reserve Officer Goode
Reserve Officer Goode tells of his experiences training as a Reserve Army Officer. His blog will take you through what joining, training and trying to become a Reserve Officer is like, hints and tips, and how to avoid mistakes.
Recruit Richardson – Phase 1 Training (ATC(P))
Rct Richardson has recently completed Phase 1 training at the Army Training Centre Pirbright (ATC(P)). He is set to start training at Blandford Camp as an Electronic Warfare Systems Operator shortly.
Recruit Horrix – Phase 1 Training (ATC(P))
Recruit Horrix is currently undergoing Phase 1 training at the Army Training Centre Pirbright (ATC(P)). Upon successful completion of the 14-week course he is set to start training at Blandford Camp as an Electronic Warfare Systems Operator. The early days I was born Terry Dean Horrix in Slough, Berkshire and have lived in and around … Continue reading Recruit Horrix – Phase 1 Training (ATC(P))
Officer Cadet Todd Ledwith
Officer Cadet Todd Ledwith blogs from Royal Military Sandhurst (RMAS).
Officer Cadet Elizabeth Eldridge
Officer Cadet Elizabeth Eldridge is in her first term at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst (RMAS). From London and 26 years old, she studied English and American Studies at University of Nottingham. Here she talks about her first weeks of training.
JS Bradnam
Junior Soldier (JS) Bradnam underwent Phase 1 (Junior Entry) Training at the Army Technical Foundation College, 2010-11. He blogged each week about his experiences and his posts are presented here, in chronological order. Now in Phase 2 Training, his blog continues here.
Fusilier Stephen Johns
Fusilier Stephen Johns is a recent recruit to the British Army. He is currently undertaking the Combat Infantrymans’ Course at the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick.
SuT Donna Jones
SuT Amazu
Soldier under Training (SuT) Amazu is a new blogger from the Army Training Centre, Pirbright. He’ll be writing regularly about his experiences of Phase 1 Training.
Sapper Bradnam
Cfn Thomas Mortimore
My name is Craftsman Thomas Mortimore and I am currently on Phase 2 training at 10 Training Battalion, Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers. I left school at 16 as I wasn’t keen on the idea of college and was hoping for a career in the RAF. It didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped because there … Continue reading Cfn Thomas Mortimore
Craftsman Luke Littler
I am Craftsman Luke Littler and I am part of 10 Trg Bn REME. I joined the Army on 21st of August 2011 and completed my Phase 1 training at ATR Bassingbourn on 25th of November 2011. I joined the Army because I was bored of just going to college and doing the same thing everyday … Continue reading Craftsman Luke Littler
Craftsman Freire – Reservist recruit from 103 Bn REME
Initial Training (six weekends): Trained Soldier Course (Alpha) (TSC(AO)) Location: Army Training Unit( South), Brunswick Camp, Pirbright Craftsman Garry Freire is an Army Reserve soldier from 103 Bn REME embarking on his Trained Soldier Course (Alpha) (TSC(AO)) at Army Training Unit (South), Pirbright. He has six weekends to complete this part of initial training. Cfn Freire is … Continue reading Craftsman Freire – Reservist recruit from 103 Bn REME
SuT Alastair Byrne
Soldier under Training (SuT) Alastair Byrne underwent Phase 1 Training at the Army Training Centre, Pirbright, at the end of 2010. He blogged each week about his experiences and his posts are presented here, in chronological order.
JS Field
Junior Soldier (JS) Field underwent Phase 1 (Junior Entry) Training at the Army Technical Foundation College, 2010-1. He blogged each week about his experiences and his posts are presented here, in chronological order.
SuT Jamie Davies
Soldier under Training (SuT) Jamie Davies underwent Phase 1 Training at the Army Training Centre, Pirbright, at the end of 2010. He blogged each week about his experiences and his posts are presented here, in chronological order.
Recruit Greenhalgh
SuT Siobhan Spiers
Soldier under Training (SUT) Siobhan Spiers underwent Phase 1 Training at the Army Training Centre, Pirbright. She blogged about her experiences and you can read them here.
Recruit Stanesby
SuT Thomas
Soldier under Training (SuT) Thomas is our new blogger from the Army Training Centre, Pirbright. She’ll be blogging regularly about her experiences of Phase 1 Training.
Captain Peter Singlehurst
Captain Peter Singlehurst is from the Media Operations Group(Volunteers) (MOG(V)) and is currently serving as the Media and Ops Info Officer with 17 Port and Maritime Group in Cyprus. During Peter’s time in Cyprus, he is going to share some of the activities of the peacekeeping tour that is so very different from the majority of … Continue reading Captain Peter Singlehurst
JS O’Connell
Junior Soldier (JS) O’Connell blogs from the Army Technical Foundation College, Winchester, about her Phase 1 (Junior Entry) British Army Training.