PHASE ONE BASIC TRAINING | British Army 

In 1978 basic training was 18 weeks. 6 months after signing up I was patrolling the Streets of West Belfast , happy days.

Have loved this series and this was a great one-stop for a lot of questions. It’d be nice to hear from some of the training staff and officers about what they think helps newcomers the most and even to hear from the staff going into phase 2 in various roles about what were the most important bits to focus on to excel in chosen roles, or what are common stumbling points and fixes for those going through phase 1.

I remember my Infantry faze 1, at Glencourse, Scotland. Then faze 2, ITB Strensal. Then Battalion, then retrained in the Signal Regimant. There was a massive difference in the way I was treated in the Signal Corp, to the Infantry. Didn't have to pick up rubbish, accommodation was better etc...I learnt to speak and write another language. I gained a fully qualified Law Degree. My HGV Licence. Rank! Knowledge! Garrila Warfare Skills learnt in Bosnia. The Doors were open in the Sigs, to progress in achieving your Green Lid, Maroon Berry and Sandy Berry in SF. It was a culture shock for me to hear people speaking in a different accent in Scotland, as I had never been out of my own Town before.. it was a new way of life and a harsh reality in learning a Soldier's Foundation, to adapt and overcome any situation. They even take you further, if you Volunteer for further development , to...shall we say, reprogram your Mind with counter Beliefs etc...to make you a better killing machine, as that is what a Soldier is trained to do foremost! I've been all over Europe and Africa. Seeing other Cultures. Placing Weapon Stashes in East Germany Establishing and evaluating "Rat Lines" in the Cold War. I've seen the Old and Bold, the difference between real Life and fictional Films. In SF, not saying I was, but the whole Picture of the Theatre Of War and how you can achieve more success as a small team, than you would in Battalion Strength. The best Weapon System you have on the Battle Field, is your Mind! With Surveillance, comes Knowledge. Over all, I wouldn't change my Military Career. It gave me a better, more productive Life in comparison to the dule, lonely Life I was leading...what did observe, was that Lads who had no Family, no emotional attachment, excelled in the Military Environment. There was no point in quitting, as there was nothing to go back to. You have a Roof over your Head, Food, company and the adventure! From an injured British War Veteran

i love how my time in the acf has made it so i understand and have done all what is shown in this video. i am currently working towards my gcses and want to get a bursary toward a medical role in the army

Basic training at catterick was awesome! Memories and friends for a life time!!!!

The tash suits you. Has an authentic British army feel about it.

I am 15 and 6months in a month times I can start my application process and with you doing these videos it just makes me want to join even more and thank you for all the inspiration that you have given me, I don't think I would be this happy about joining if I did not see your video all the best

Oh hell I remember that casualty stretcher experience during training my arse was hanging out, to this day I don’t know how I completed it. 30 years ago, just where has the time gone but would I do it again of course I would joining up was probably one of the best things I’d ever done. Anyone reading this and are considering a career with the best do it and stick at it and when your in training and finding things tough, dig in and don’t give up just keep saying to yourself things get easier as I progress and that tomorrow is another day make a mark on your calendar at your halfway point of training and work to that then it’s countdown to pass out parade. Good luck all and enjoy your new chosen careers.

Our daughter is at Pirbright right now. So proud, but as a mum I’m constantly fretting. She is LOVING it.

Enjoyed the whole series lots, great production! Sandhurst to Platoon Commander next? Would be really interested to hear about the Officer pathway and your path to Plt Cdr?

Looks so amazing, one day hopefully 🙏🤞

nostalgic feeling... had my phase 1 @ ATC Bassingbourn 23rd May 2005

Miss being in training can’t wait to get back at it 💪 GOOD LUCK KINGS 6 💪

Great video kind of the perfect thing i was looking for starting basic in January and looking for every bit of help and advice i can find 👌

Good video mate. It's interesting to see how another military works

Really appreciate your channel thanks on much

in the 1980s we never had these different phases in basic training, as we did 14 weeks in the RA at Woolwich and after pass out we had 2 weeks summer hols as i passed out at the start of the summer break, then it was off to my regiment where i learned how to fire the rapier missiles as at the time i was in 22 air defence, but the kit the recruits have today in their basic training is a lot better to what we had, and the weapons today compared to our SLRs

Sincerely got confused with the tache Cpt wow you have changed and looking matured, another smashing video still learning thanks. Anyway you look good in both shaved/tache style anyone you decide to choose is fantastic even though am used to you being shaved yea

Bring back so many memories. Catterick, 2002.

My grandfather was a founding member of the SBS. He knew Ian Sterling and Paddy Maine and others who were the original members of of Britain’s Special Forces. He was originally in the Long Range Patrol Group in North Africa in WWII. He went on to become a Major, in the SBS and was awarded the Military Cross and Bar. (Which means he won it twice). The Military Cross is one down from the Victoria Cross. He was mentioned in Dispatches and is mentioned in every book I’ve read about the SBS. In some books he’s referred to as Captain Duncan because he wasn’t promoted until towards the end of the war. His name was George Duncan.

Got bravo training with the reserves in January, then hoping for the full time regular transfer later on in the year!

Got my start date October 24th at Catterick can’t wait💪🏽

I live in catterick and see army lads all day I've grown to want to join and researching so thank you so much just can't wait until I can start my application

Remember Pirbright when it was the guards depot 1986 the drill shed and square, if anyone fainted on parade they used to get dragged into the drill shed unceromoniously to recover. Happy days. 😊

I can't wait till I'm old enough to join that's all I want to do with my life.

Goosebumps…

Absolutely loved it, after doing basic it goes downhill hill and field army crap.

Brings back memories. I did my training in pirbright

love the series but, quick tip from a sound engineer, try turning the gain down on the audio for the intro as the high volume is clipping (distorting) quite badly. otherwise though great video series

Got my trainjng start date at 3rd october 🙌🙌catterick

I join March 14th can’t wait

It is a dream if mine to join the British forces and this helps alot thanks

Phase 1 was a pisstake. Through it now tho and proud of myself excited for phase 2 😎

Quality video,can’t wait to get stuck in, got prac next week, ps get rid of the tash

Be the Best 💪🇬🇧

Looking to move out of South Africa and move to the UK to serve in their army within the next 4 years. Wish me luck!

I’m in Harrogate and I’m coming up to my 5th exercise

That YMCA cop look is going well for you lad

Great vids. Love the series. I think I just watched you in the AOSB video as well.

Phase 1 was the best part of my career. When I got to my units it was extremely boring

Flying out to catterick in two days videos are very handy.

I cant wait to get fit and join

Your tash looks good mate. Proud you bro💪

My son just started in 25 february in Catterick. I glad i see all videos let me understand what my son be duet every week im worry about him

Fantastic xxx

hope to start in the new year going for Royal Irish

Can’t wait to start at Pirbright this January

Waiting for my application to go through the last bit of the process and hopefully in cattrick for the new year

Bula, just wondering when will the next intake take place for Basic Recruitment.

2:23 great leading by exmaple hand in pockets

Many thanks for this vid, its very insightful! Has training length been shortened in any way due to covid restrictions or is it still remaining the same?

Got my selection on the 21st

I was in the British military for 5 and half years before I left due to health reasons but one thing I can say is the training is brutal and not for the average person. It’s mostly a mental warfare but never the less if you are as determined you would get through it.

Good old basic training I passed out in 1989

I did mine in 1985 so totally different to today

Like the tache

Waiting on my medical forms, hopefully be away on basic early February after assessment centre in January

Pointing your weapon at the ground on the Range and a guy stood there with his hat off and his hands in his pockets. Times have definitely changed.

I should add I haven't been to school since age 11 can't even remember my multiplication tabels

My daughter is not long from starting her Phase 1 training, at least now I know a little bit of what she'll have to go through. Thanks for sharing.

Some gear change from my time, but still the same, sadly too many comments that failed to see the superiority of Winchester 😂

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I’m doing my phrase 1 on Sunday and I’m terrified.

5:05 fog looks amazing. Amso where is this?

Thanks for video. I'm joining phase 1 in a few weeks. Will there be pull ups? How many should pull ups should I be doing before phase 1?

Lovin these vids bro, I'm from London, and always wondered what garrison I'd go to for the phase 1 infantry course?

I have around 7 months until im i start phase 1, im currently working my ass off and eating healthy to pass everything phase 1 throws at me, im so nervous

I’m in the reserves, is vertus the standard in regs? We’re still in PLCE

I'm X army and my training at crickhowel in South Wales which was six months, my son did his phase one in Pennycook at Glencoe Scotland after his phase one he then had to go to Catterick to do his second phase so why not complete all of the training in one place.

Anyone attending upcoming assessment centre in December? I’m off to mine 02/12/2020

Wow beautiful

Just a small point to correct your opening remarks : Phase One training at Catherick for the Combat Infantary Course (CIC) is nothing like Phase One training at Pilbright. Absolutely, nothing with in terms of the design, intensity, tactics to be used as a Soldier, fitness tests, longivity, number of exercises, content of the exercises, etc. CIC is 6 solid months of hard training that will make most grown men cry - I mean, literally. I say it because I was there in 2005 for my training to join 1LI (now called The Rifles) I rebatched and was asked to go back to Pilbright. My time at Pilbright, not to diminishe its merits or take anything away for dedicated men and women joining from civvy Street to Pilbright , nothing can compare it to CIC ;I found it very easy - thanks to prior hard 6 months training as an Infantary Soldier I gained at Catherick. It was tought at Catherick but thoroughly enjoyed and will do it again. Good luck everyone joining HM Armed Forces(Army), it is The Best decision you will ever make. I miss it dealy.

hey i want to join the light role infantry role, what do i have to do from start to finish and what could i do to prepare myself

Whats phase 1 like in 2020? Its a challenge but if your heads in the game, It's an attendance course. Everyone passes haha

hey. just wondering. what would you recommend for a uni student thinking about going into officer training once uni finishes? for physical training and mental training to get ready for it?

So I’m hoping to go to afc Harrogate for two years until I can go to basic training just wondering what the proses when I finish there to going to basic training is as in what happens after Harrogate

Does anyone know, when you go into the Gas chamber for the exposure to the gas, do you get exposed to the gas or do you keep your respirator on during your time inside the chamber, and if you get exposed to the gas, do you fully remove your respirator or partially remove it. Thank you.

Keep the stache! And if you have one when you join do you have to shave it off? 😭

My absolute dream. I want so badly to join the army. I’m very worried that my adhd will get in the way. I’ve been training at home for months and I feel like now is the time. I’m 17 and I have absolutely no direction in my life. I want to be someone and be proud of myself

Hi I was wondering if you could help me with finding information about joining the UK armed forces from a comenwelth country

First sir.

Brit troops are good but a long rifle with a long bayonet suited them better. As the brits love the bayonet in battle and with a long one you can get several enemies at once.

I’m 18 now I struggle with autism and depression i find eye contact and talking very hard. I want to make sure I won’t regret the next step in my life and I’m not sure if this is the thing for me. I’m just looking for advice to see if this would be suitable.

Got my start date. 17th January

What do you enjoy about exercise, I despise it like app the cold wet days it’s so boring

Hi I start in February starting to get kit together just bought myself an iron, I see online that you don't need to bring an ironing board but in the vid seen someone carrying one, should it be on the list?

Where do you go after your ITC training AIT but where’s that America or

Question. I am from South Africa, when I apply online on the app, where do i go after that? When would I have to arrive in the UK and where would i have to go to once in the UK?

Is it possible to pass basic training without knowing how to swim? I know there’s a small swimming test but I probably won’t be able to do it would I still pass?

How do you get into your role/ the role of the Corporals training the new recruits at ATC Harrogate/ITC Catterick?

Fair fucks to anyone that does this. I wouldn't last 5 minutes.

Iam applying straight after xmas sick of my lifestyle and if anyone can change who iam they can not going to lie iam so terrified

what are the different berets because some people have a normal green one and other people have one with a feather

What made you to enlist in the British army? I fully respect our. British allies

How does phase one of paratrooper training differ from what these have gone through in phase one?

Question, if you want to join is the only infantry training centre based in England or are there any others in the rest of the UK?

Where do people who want to be in the reme train?

Hey guys mean anyone give me some tips because In secondary school we can join the British army,‘rains and raf but there are some problems one I’m kinda fat and I’m not at fit or fast as the other kids but I got strength second reason is I had a fractured knee that lead to a 3 year recovery whilst sat on my ass doing nothing I’m still recovering to this day but around 2017 I did bbj and judo and some boxing I was good at them until covid hit my clubs shut down and I was thinking of joining to see what it’s like and my last reason is so I can get stronger not show my muscles to girls cause I’m kinda ugly to be honest but to feel better of myself but I’m general joking the marine or army is just a personal dream of my I don’t think I will achieve should I join or not just leave some tips if you can please

What should I bring when I go

Hey u got a nice video here. Any requirements for an immigrant joining the british forces? Any advice