Military recruit training
United Kingdom
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{{See also|Selection and Training in the British Army}}British armed forces recruits train in two phases. The length of Phase 1 recruit training varies according to service and trade. The British Army Phase 1 training, for other ranks in capbadges other than infantry, lasts 14 weeks. Infantry units of the British Army undergo a combined 28 weeks basic training, with the exception of the Parachute Regiment (30 weeks), Guards Regiments (30 weeks) and the Royal Gurkha Rifles (36 weeks). |
{{See also|Selection and Training in the British Army}}British armed forces recruits train in two phases. The length of Phase 1 recruit training varies according to service and trade. The British Army Phase 1 training, for other ranks in capbadges other than infantry, lasts 14 weeks. Infantry units of the British Army undergo a combined 28 weeks basic training, with the exception of the Parachute Regiment (30 weeks), Guards Regiments (30 weeks) and the Royal Gurkha Rifles (36 weeks). |
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The Royal Air Force provides 10 weeks of basic training for all enlisted recruits, regardless of trade, and is delivered at [[RAF Halton]]. |
The Royal Air Force provides 10 weeks of basic training for all other rank (US: enlisted) recruits, regardless of trade, and is delivered at [[RAF Halton]]. |
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The Royal Navy provides 10 weeks of basic recruit training for all |
The Royal Navy provides 10 weeks of basic recruit training for all other rank recruits, with the exception of the Royal Marines, delivered at [[HMS Raleigh (shore establishment)|HMS Raleigh]]. The Royal Marines (excluding the Royal Marines band), undertake 32 weeks of basic training, delivered at [[Commando Training Centre Royal Marines]]. |
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Phase One is initial recruit training designed to bring all recruits to a similar standard of basic military ability. Upon completion of Phase 1 training, recruits (with the exception of Army infantry roles, and the Royal Marine Commandos) will progress to their trade specific Phase Two training, which consists of courses of varying duration to prepare recruits for their assigned role. |
Phase One is initial recruit training designed to bring all recruits to a similar standard of basic military ability. Upon completion of Phase 1 training, recruits (with the exception of Army infantry roles, and the Royal Marine Commandos) will progress to their trade specific Phase Two training, which consists of courses of varying duration to prepare recruits for their assigned role. |
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