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 | Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command |
| Motto(s) | Trust, Courage, Team Spirit |
The headquarters is commanded by a Brigadier, supported by a number of military and civilian staff.
Units
editITG 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[1]
- Army Training Regiment Winchester[2]
- Army Training Centre Pirbright[3][4]
- Army Training Regiment Grantham[5]
- Army School of Physical Training[6]
See also
edit- Infantry Training Centre, Catterick
References
edit- ^ "PricewaterhouseCoopers advises MoD on £86.2m PFI deal for Army Foundation College – Accountancy Age". Accountancy Age. 9 February 2000. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "Army Training Regiment, Winchester". Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ^ "1 ATR, Pirbright". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "2 ATR, Pirbright". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "Army Training Regiment, Grantham". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- ^ "Army School of Physical Training". Royal Army Physical Training Corps Museum. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
External links
edit- Soldier Initial (Phase 1) Training at army.mod.uk