59 (ASTEN) Battery

The mission of 59 (ASTEN) Battery is to deliver first class training to British Army Recruits. We are part of 1 Army Training Regiment.

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Members of 59 (ASTEN) Battery who completed the recent Doko Challenge raised £3180 for @FrimleyHealth NHS Foundation Trust. The cheque was handed over by the Commanding Officer of 1st Army Training Regiment. #BritishArmy

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59 (ASTEN) Battery at the forefront of innovation and excellence, spearheading the development of the new Battlefield Casualty Training Facility #BritishArmy #ArmyConfidence

[Initial Training Group (Army) @HqItg]

This is innovation at its best. Our instructors saw the requirement, had the vision and made it happen! We now have a purpose built BCDT training area, which is highly realistic and allows recruits to put their new skills into practice #BritishArmy #confidence #innovation

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On Saturday four members of 59 (ASTEN) Battery tabbed 54 miles from Gosport to Pirbright, starting at 0400 and finishing after 14 hours. They have raised £1,146 for the Royal Surrey Maternity Ward. #royalsurrey https://t.co/lu4NQ1Hnev

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5 Regiment Royal Artillery has the role of watching and looking. Every 6 months a battery deploys on operations acting as eyes for the troops. 4/73 Battery are in Catterick training, ahead of supporting @NATO in Afghanistan. #Innovation #BeTheBest #WeAreNATO

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Chris has knocked off another day's marching, spread the word & make sure everyone knows that if they see this guy marching down the road, he's marching to save futures!
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#hopeforhasti #barefootsoldier #thisisbelonging #peterborough #cambridgshire @BBCNews

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Recruits from Sphinx, Le Cateau and Colenso Troops marched off the square this morning, 5 months after they arrived on Day 1, due to the lockdown imposed during the COVID 19 Pandemic. These soldiers are due real credit for their perseverance and hard work. Congratulations to all!

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Members of 59 (ASTEN) Battery took part in the Gurkha Doko Challenge this morning. A fantastic effort by everyone involved #britisharmy #gurkha #endurance

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Carrying a Doko basket with weight? The Gurkha Doko Challenge took place in ATC(P) this morning. Stay tuned for more on this incredible physical challenge! @ComdITG #BritishArmy @BritishArmy #doko

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59 Battery Recruits are in the final stages of their Phase 1 Training. They have shown commitment, determination and resolve to progress this far. #britisharmy #armyconfidence

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Great to see Pte Biddulph, who completed Phase 1 Training with 59 Battery making a real impact and applying the skills and selfless commitment that the British Army instills in its soldiers

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Many congratulations and BZ to Pte Biddulph/Pte Steers from DMA CC169 who were awarded the Commandant’s Coin for their actions in coming to aid of an injured cyclist. The two trainees upheld the best values of the Services by administering first aid and caring for the family.

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Bdr Wyatt is a Section Commander at ATC(P). He has deployed on Ops to Afghanistan and Estonia. He is most proud to be able to mentor the recruits at the early stage of their career to give them the best start to their time in the British Army. #armedforcesweek #SaluteOurForces

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He's done it! 13 hours and 5 minutes, 100km complete #ultramarathon #nhs #soldier @HqItg @BritishArmy

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He's over halfway and still smiling through the hail! Staying fuelled with jelly beans, chocolate raisins, bananas, peanut butter sandwiches, energy gels. Saving another Dominoes pizza for later. #powergel #dominoespizza #NHS #COVID19 @BritishArmy @HqItg

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"What did you have for dinner last night?"
Sgt Rae: "Dominoes."
Carbed up and ready to go, Sgt Dave Rae of Le Cateau sets off on the track for lap 1 of 250 at 0600 this morning.

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This Saturday, Sgt Rae will run 100km on the track at ATC(P) for NHS Charities Together. Your support, either on the day from 0600 until (approx) 1800 or by donating on his page, will keep him going throughout the day!!
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On Monday we will start the 59 Battery Challenge in aid of NHS Charities Together:

5 minutes of plank
9 pull ups
59 press ups
5km run
Every day for 9 days

Show your support @
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#challenge #COVID19 #NHS #StayHomeSaveLives

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Bdr Scott Hewart has completed his challenge to run four marathons in four days. He ran his fourth today in 4 hours 53 minutes. He has raised £920 for Heathlands Mutual Aid Group - with a bit more support we can get this up to £1000! #marathon #COVID19

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Bdr Hewart of 59 Bty is incredibly aiming to run 4 marathons in 4 days to raise money for Heathlands Mutual Aid Group for those who need it the most within the Pirbright and Brookwood community. Please visit for more info on his preparation and to donate. https://t.co/8XNiAgR7kh

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Families Day and Beret Parade completed for 59 Bty’s senior Troops. From now on they get to wear the capbadge and beret of their chosen regiment and are now off to enjoy a well earned long weekend at home @CO_1ATR @RSM_1ATR_P

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Capt Hunter-Johnston from 59 Bty is adventuring again, this time with @BritArmyCycling in Cyprus showing what’s on offer in the @BritishArmy @RSM_1ATR_P @CO_1ATR @HqItg