Army training regiment
An Army training regiment (ATR) provides Basic Training for elements of the British Army.
| Army training regiment | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Training |
| Part of | Army Recruiting and Training Division |
History
The British Army also used to have Army Training Regiments at Bassingbourn (closed in 2012),[1] Harrogate (renamed the Army Foundation College), and Lichfield (closed in 2008).[2]
Locations
- Army Training Regiment, Grantham (ATR G) located at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham provides training for Army Reserve recruits.[3]
- Army Training Centre, Pirbright (ATC P), comprising 1 and 2 Army Training Regiments (1 and 2 ATR) and HQ Regiment, located at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright provides training for the Army Air Corps, the Royal Artillery, the Royal Corps of Signals, the Royal Logistic Corps, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, the Adjutant General's Corps, the Royal Army Medical Corps and the Intelligence Corps.[4][5]
- Army Training Regiment Winchester (ATR W) located at Sir John Moore Barracks, Winchester provides training for the Royal Armoured Corps, the Army Air Corps, the Royal Artillery, the Royal Engineers, the Royal Corps of Signals, the Royal Logistic Corps, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, the Adjutant General's Corps, the Royal Army Medical Corps and the Intelligence Corps.[6]
See also
References
- "Final passing out parade at Bassingbourn Barracks". Ministry of Defence. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- "End of an era for Barracks". 24 April 2008. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- "Army Training Regiment, Grantham". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- "1 ATR, Pirbright". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- "2 ATR, Pirbright". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- "Army Training Regiment, Winchester". Retrieved 31 March 2014.
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