93K views · 1.1K reactions | Revamped fitness tests will ensure soldiers can meet the demands of ground close combat. | British Army | Facebook

In a video outlining new fitness standards for its revamped annual fitness test, now known as the Role Fitness Test Soldier, the British Army shows what you'll have to do to keep up with their "close combat personnel." Is it harder than the new American version? | Military Times

124 recruits completed Basic Training at ATC Pirbright this week. They were the first group of soldiers to be welcomed into the British Army since the Coronavirus lockdown. They began training in the first week of 2020. However, in in the middle of their 14-week course they were sent home to comply with government guidelines and continued to complete training online. On 7 May 20 they returned to training on a camp which was fully prepared to continue supplying soldiers to the Field Army whilst m

In order to get the most from their training, our Soldiers must be able to practice against a dynamic and reactive opposing force. The Scottish and Northern Irish Yeomanry, Army Reserve, have recently taken on the role of opposing force for their paired Regular Regiment, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. Exercise Casino Eagle has recently seen them provide this vital, but often overlooked, role on Salisbury Plain. | British Army

Accross the UK there are regional Training Units where Reservists complete their training Modules. Here at Army Training Unit Scotland these recruits have been undertaking Basic Training Module B. This is 16 day course to further the training they have already received. This course has seen Recruits from all over Scotland, Northen Ireland and the North come together in their spare time, to further their basic soldiering skills before they move onto their Initial Trade Training. | British Army

"Short bounds, keep it tight" The Infantry Battle School in Brecon delivers competent and confident commanders for the Field Army by running command and leadership training, infantry tactics training and live firing range qualifications. | British Army

73K views · 604 reactions | Army fitness isn't just about running and press ups, the key to good training is variation. Tackle Saturday head on with a British Army Warrior Fitness inspired workout. | British Army | Facebook

The Confidence Obstacle Course (COC) helps instill Army values, build confidence and raise personal courage between trainees. The Confidence Obstacle Course is designed to test trainee’s endurance, stamina and willpower to boost their confidence in their ability to perform under trying conditions. The Confidence Obstacle Course is all about overcoming obstacles and, as the name implies, building confidence. #Apr022021A179 #FortSillPhotography | Fort Sill Unit Photography