British Army - 124 recruits completed Basic Training at...

59K views · 2.2K reactions | From Civilian to Soldier: Recruits from the Army Training Unit, Edinburgh pass out following their Phase One training. Lasting two weeks, and with Covid-19 restrictions making the training even more challenging. Congratulations to all the Reservists on completing their training. Read more about the Army Reserve: https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/the-army-reserve/ | British Army | Facebook

Following 14 weeks of basic training Army recruits have taken part in Exercise Final Fling. The exercise is the culmination of training that teaches the recruits basic soldiering skills that will form the basis of their career in the Army. Photographer: Cpl Daniel Wiepen; Crown copyright | British Army

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

Beginning October 2020, Soldiers will be required to take the new Army Combat Fitness Test. Do you know the six events? | U.S. Army

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

Today marks the 64th Anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s Accession to the throne. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will fire their guns in Green Park at noon and the Honourable Artillery Company’s gun salute takes place at HM Tower of London at 1pm. Gun salutes will also take place at other sites around the country. | British Army

Exactly 100 years ago, tanks went into action for the first time at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the Somme offensive, changing the nature of warfare forever. Historian Dan Snow and Lieutenant Colonel Simon Ridgway Royal Tank Regiment discuss the bravery of those very first tank crews and celebrate the world-leading innovation of our Armed forces. More on the history http://bit.ly/tank-100 | British Army