Initial Training Group
The Initial Training Group of the British Army is responsible for the content and delivery of non-infantry Phase 1 training. The group's headquarters are at Pirbright, Surrey, commanding 4 Army Training Regiments, 5 Army Training Units, the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, the Army School of Physical Training, and the ARITC Staff Leadership School. It is part of the Army Recruiting and Training Command, who are responsible for all recruiting and training prior to becoming a fully qualified soldier or officer.
| Initial Training Group (ITG) | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Part of | British Armed Forces |
| HQ | Army Recruiting and Training Division (ARTD) |
| Motto(s) | Trust, Courage, Team Spirit |
The headquarters is commanded by a Brigadier, supported by a number of military and civilian staff.
Vision
ITG states its vision as:
Initial Training Group delivers trained and motivated Regualar and Reserve Soldiers to Initial Trade Training. Training is delivered through inspirational Junior Commanders, who transform our Recruits from civilians to trained soldiers; ready to take on the challenges of service life.
Units
ITG is responsible for the Army Training Regiments (ATRs), which provide Phase 1 Training for the majority of the regiments and corps in the British Army.
- Army Foundation College Harrogate – for soldiers aged between 16 and 17½
- Army Training Regiment Winchester
- Army Training Centre, Pirbright
- Army Training Regiment, Grantham
- Army School of Physical Training
- ARITC Staff Leadership School
- Soldier Development Wing Brecon
Training
Initial Training Group delivers Phase 1 training for Regular Soldier entry, known as the Common Military Syllabus, over a 14-week training course in the Army Training Centre Pirbright and Army Training Regiment Winchester. The Army Foundation College, Harrogate is the only Junior Entry Phase 1 training establishment in the British Army and trains recruits ages 16 to 17 1⁄2 years old. It offers a mix of military training, personal development and education.
Reserve training is delivered at the Regional Army Training Units, the Army Training Regiment, Grantham and at the Army Training Centre Pirbright. All Reserve training locations teach everything an Army Reserve recruits needs to know to become and effective soldier and fulfil their role in the Army Reserve.
All courses are designed to develop the individual and team skills in a progressive manner, preparing recruits for their Initial Trade Training, where they learn the specific skills for their chosen Army trade.
See also
- Infantry Training Centre, Catterick
External links
- Soldier Initial (Phase 1) Training at army.mod.uk